A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-05 thru 08-07-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, DollyCali ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, DollyCali ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-01-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-02,03-05 ~ A Few of Our Finest Set
Their Finest Tables!
By Billie, deadhead, JustAmy, LUV W,
Mrs.Nooseman, tuliptree, GodBlessUSA

08-04-05 ~ Lance Armstrong:
Honoring Excellence
By DollyCali

Have a wonderful weekend!

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

Have a Fine Weekend, everyone!

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[Mama_Bear]

God bless and protect our men and women in uniform and may they know how very much they are appreciated.

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; DollyCali, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

Please keep these FReepers
and their loved ones in your prayers.

Maigrey...............................cousin ladtx......................................2 sons scubachick.......................husband gator girl..........................husband severa................husband, brother LBGA.........................................son Hostel...................................cousin SpookBrat..........................nephew Himyar......................................son boxerblues............................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza...............................husband kemathen7.......................husband Diver Dave..............nephew, niece deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson................2 nephews Armymarinemom...............3 sons Darheel.................................niece dixie sass............................nephew Diver Dave..............niece, nephew BeAllYouCanBe.......................son AgThorn...............................2 sons kneezles.....................................son The Mayor..............................niece ValerieUSA...........................2 sons StarCMC............................brother TexKat........................son, stepson Spruce.............................daughter ODC-GIRL....................active duty Dubya.................................nephew Donaeus.............................nephew SunflowerGal.................grandson katykelly...................................son Repubmommy...................brother Lakeside...............................2 sons philman_36....................2 nephews Veloxherc.....................active duty mrstank............................husband WVNan........................friend's son american_ranger......................son AF_Blue........................active duty lula.................................son-in-law auboy....................................cousin jamaly.....................brother-in-law Leofl...........................................son wingnutx......................active duty chena.........................................son LakeLady............................nephew LUV W........................................son cjk.................................active duty misty4jc............................husband mhking................................cousin The Mayor.................friend’s son Bykrbayb...................................son Colorado Slim...................nephew sneakers...................................son ariamne...........................2 cousins nelibeli...............................nephew Alouette.....................................son CGblue..........................active duty bigghurtt........................active duty Palladin.............................grandson Skimask.....................................son Gonzo...........................friend's son Its_me_K.E.T.............................son Socratic................................nephew veeceeque........................active duty

OhioWfan.....................................son mystery-ak....................son, husband Gogrammy............................grandson Inspectorette..................................son Blessed American..................nephew Slip18......................................nephew anniegetyourgun...................nephew Pippin.......................niece’s husband Doug from Upland............son-in-law weldgophardline...........brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.................cousin WaterDragon...............SIL,grandson BeforeISleep..................................son Consort...................2 daughters, SIL Warrior Nurse............. ...active duty SK1 Thurman.................active duty David Osborne.................active duty fc2tomschermuly.............active duty bkwells.............................active duty LongCut...........................active duty Trish.................................active duty LadyX..................................grandson fawn796..................................nephew Homeschoolmama................nephew Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend Atomic Conspiracy .......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy ....niece, nephew MozartLover...................son, nephew visualops...................................cousin thumperusn.......................active duty cookcounty.....................................son RoseinRoseBear....cousin’s husband Conspiracy Guy................2 nephews MrsMike31...........................husband Notwithstanding..............active duty Q6-God/twin brother.......active duty eaglesiniowa.................................son spotbust1...............................husband Don Simmons..................active duty bjcintennessee..................son, niece campfollower............................fiance Ladysmith......nephew, friend’s son Painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad................................son MontanaCowgirlCop...........brother Katydidnt.....................................son Old Sarge........................active duty tina07............son-in-law and friend Hope and Glory............................son Tapatio................................2 nephews ak_daddoo................................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife.....husband Walkenfree...2 G’sons, G’daughter Walkenfree......................3 nephews Zechariah_8_13.........brotherinlaw Zechariah_8_13....................cousin DirtyHarryY2K...................daughter DirtyHarryY2K...................soninlaw El Gato....................................nephew frankiep...........................active duty MississippyMuddy.................sister MississippyMuddy.........2 nephews kimmie7................................brother Kramster..............................stepson jkphoto..................................nephew JRios1968.......................active duty

[Colonial Warrior]

Good Morning everyone!!

[Mama_Bear]

oh.........I LIKE that graphic!

Good morning to you..........rather, good night. It's midnight here on the left coast and time for this bear to visit dreamland.

Have a good one, CW.

[The Mayor]

August 5, 2005

Wholesome Humor

Read:
Ephesians 5:1-10

All uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, . . . neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting. —Ephesians 5:3-4

Bible In One Year: Obadiah 1, Jeremiah 1-2

Abraham Lincoln faced enormous pressures as president during the US Civil War. Without humor, it's doubtful he would have been able to bear the strain. When emotions ran high in cabinet meetings, he often told a funny story to break the tension. Laughing at himself kept him from becoming defensive. And a good story with a strong point sometimes won over an opponent.

The spontaneity of humor reflects the way God created man. It is both physically and emotionally beneficial. Laughter can keep a tense situation from ending in bitter words or hard feelings.

Although Jesus was a "Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief" (Isaiah 53:3), I believe He laughed often. Sometimes Jesus used humor to make a point. Imagine a camel trying to squeeze through the eye of a needle! (Matthew 19:24).

But there's also a dark side to humor. Paul called it "coarse jesting" and said that it should have no place in the believer's life (Ephesians 5:4). It demeans, degrades, and defiles those who use it and those who hear it.

So what do we laugh at? What kinds of stories do we tell each other? Would Jesus laugh with us? I believe He would—if it were wholesome humor. —Dennis De Haan

Give us a sense of humor, Lord,
Give us the grace to laugh and smile;
But check our lips from needless jest
That what we speak may be worthwhile. —Anon.

To laugh is to be fully human.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Mind Of Christ

[DollyCali]

Good morning all.. a bit cooler here this AM with the rain that came thru last night. Not sure how much we had but it was needed & appreciated, as is the 10+ degree break in temp predicted today for NE Ohio.

Hey, isn't that Nan's house in the pledge?

Thanks for the weekend thread Lori.. I was at the computer for most of day it seems yesterday. Want to plug out some projects today & the house needs a big time shovel out!

Sent you an email re: photos you sent. 7 groups received. thanks

Catch you all later.

[Gabz]

Good morning all!!!!!!!!!

[DollyCali]

Hey dear.. how is that foot doing?

Missed you yesterday at the thread. was hoping you were okay.

need to get garbage out. Quick Hi..

[Lakeside]

Good morning, Dolly.

I cannot believe I totally missed your Lance thread yesterday (I'm a Lance fan). I got off-line early--just before you posted it. What a great job you did!

You can be sure I'll pray for the folks you are counseling. May our Lord comfort them in this time of unimaginable loss. Such brave young men...
And God's blessings on you, Dolly, for what you do helping them get through this.

[DollyCali]

this is a good one today Rus.. everyones line in the sand in a bit differerent for accpetability it seems. I went once to a comedy club. It was surely NOT for me but the others were have a great time. thank you.

[DollyCali]

thank you. you can still go to the Lance thread & post. I am giving it a few days & will be forwarding the link to several of the Lance organizations for their use.

[Gabz]

Sorry I missed your thread yesterday.............it was not one of my better days :(

My ankle is getting much better, thank you for your concern. But I was feeling really good Wednesday and did a bit more than I really should have and paid for it yesterday.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning FR Finest!

I hope you all will have a great weekend!!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Mama_Bear!

Beautiful thread.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Gabz!

How are ya?

[Gabz]

Day by day I'm going much better, thanks.

How you doing, Mrs. N?????

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I am doing well.

[GodBlessUSA]

Everyone Have a Wonderful Weekend!

[Gabz]

That's always a great way to start out the weekend!!!!!