A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-06,07,08-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, Mama_Bear ~

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, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


1-02-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

1-03, 04-06 ~ Words in Reprise
By DollyCali

1-05-06 ~ Some 'Finest' Excuses
By Mama_Bear

Have a wonderful weekend!

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

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!

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Billie received this in her email June 10th, the author is unknown.
She is wearing red today and every Friday!

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

I will be AWOL most of the weekend,
but I am opening the doors and starting the coffee.
Have a great weekend, everyone!


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[Gabz]

"Wear Red Friday"!!!!!!!!

My husband gave me the MOST gorgeous red sweater for Christmas and I am planning on wearing it tomorrow :)

I know I haven't been around.......lots of stuff - but everyone knows those deals.

Miss you all........

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, we miss you too! But, I understand. There are only so many hours in a day and you can't be everywhere at once.

You come back whenever you can - it's always nice when Gabz visits. :-)

And you look maaaavelous in red, dahling!

[Gabz]

{{{{{{{{{{{Mam Bear}}}}}}}}}

[DollyCali]

PUNS, A BUNCH

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.

2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."

3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says:
"A beer please, and one for the road."

6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"

7. "Doc, I can't stop singing 'The Green, Green Grass of Home.'"
"That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome."
"Is it common?"
"Well, "It's Not Unusual."

8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning."
"I don't believe you,"says Dolly.
"It's true, no bull!" exclaims Daisy.

9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.

10. Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.

11. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.

12 A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident.
He shouted, "Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!"
The doctor replied, "I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!"

13. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.

14. What do you call a fish with no eyes?
A fsh.

15. Two fish swim into a concrete wall.
One turns to the other and says, "Dam!".

16. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft.
Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

17. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories.
After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse.
"But why?" they asked, as they moved off.
"Because" he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."

18. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal."
The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan.." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother.
Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal.
Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."

19. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet.
He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath.
This made him a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

20. And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his shipmates,
with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh.
No pun in ten did.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the giggles, Dolly. Those are punny. Most I hadn't heard before.

[The Mayor]

January 6, 2006

Mom's Translation

Read:
Ezra 9:5-15

Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel. —Ezra 7:10

Bible In One Year: Genesis 16-17; Matthew 5:27-48

Four pastors were discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked a particular version best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another preferred a more scholarly edition because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another liked a contemporary version because of its up-to-date vocabulary.

The fourth minister was silent for a moment, then said, "I like my mother's translation best." Surprised, the other three men said they didn't know his mother had translated the Bible. "Yes," he replied. "She translated it into life, and it was the most convincing translation I ever saw."

Instead of discussing translation preferences, this pastor reminded them that the most important focus should be learning God's Word and doing it. That was the top priority of Ezra's life. As a scribe, he studied the Law, obeyed it, and taught it to the Israelites (Ezra 7:10). For example, God commanded His people not to intermarry with neighboring nations who served pagan gods (9:1-2). Ezra confessed the nation's sin to God (9:10-12) and corrected the people, who then repented (10:10-12).

Let's follow Ezra's example by seeking the Word of God and translating it into life. —Anne Cetas

When we take time to read God's Word,
Our heart is filled with pleasure;
So let's relate the truth we've heard—
With others share the treasure. —Hess

The best commentary on the Bible is a person who puts it into practice.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Transformed Lives

[Kitty Mittens]

Have a Beautiful and Blessed Weekend, Finest FRiends!

[luvie]

SUPPORT THE TROOPS














WEAR RED
ON FRIDAY

[LadyX]

Why There are Few Replies Here Today

Wolfie sampled the pineaple pie dutchess tried as her very first pie effort, and unfortunately is now "indisposed."
While she slavishly followed the recipe Mama_Bear gave her, her eyeglasses were not quite clean and she transposed the part of the recipe that called for "Preheat oven to 425 degrees F." and set hers at 245 degrees..:(

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LUV W is absent because she has been commissioned to assist The President in selecting a jewelry gift for his mother,
Barbara , for her birthday in June.
[of course wearing red for the troops today!]

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lonestar is busy coordinating things between Weinie and Gert the Gorilla on a brilliant new project!

With the thought it is never too early to plan a political campaign, these two are using their collaborative skills from the time when Weinie was running for Governor of California.
They want to assist Rus - The Mayor - to get elected to a worthy position and eventually Save New York!!
[Hang on Colleen and citizensgratitude - help will come!]

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Dubya is busy masterminding events for Marines at the request of (USMC) General Peter Pace, Chairman of The Joint Cheifs of Staff.
Dubya is assembling a contingent of Korean Veteran Marines to visit wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns to express our appreciation for the unbroken chain of dedicated military men and women - the proud long line is intact!

===================================== [LadyX has been absent with a covert Ops Assignment....
will surface eventually, if not sooner.]

[luvie]

...or we're all just purely and simply LAZY!!!! Good to see you Lady. I have all my resources together to get that gift purchase for the former first lady! LOL!

[Mama_Bear]

Ah ha! So that's where everyone is! The sound of silence is echoing through the Finest halls today (as it did yesterday). Thanks for locating everyone and reporting here, Maggie. I thought it was something I said. ;-)

HUGS!

[Mama_Bear]

Hello, Kitty Mittens and LUVIE.

Since it is "Wear Red FRiday", I will wear one of the snazzy outfits that Santa brought me.

You think it is a little much for a trip to WalMart? LOL

Have a great weekend, you two!

[LadyX]

Seems the Finest Troops are a tad weary from the campaigns of the past month and a half, Giving Thanks in general, and in particular, for the Gift of Jesus Christ.

Catching our breath now and savoring all the Good Things in our lives, methinks...always most certainly for our Finest Friends..:))

Special Hugs and appreciation for you, Miss Kitty, and for LUV W...and for our one-of-a-kind Mama_Bear.

[luvie]

Lookit you! Woohoo....naw. Walmart needs a shakin' up and you look snazzy with your bling and red! LOL!

[luvie]

Prayers as always for our troops...they are the bravest and most wonderful men and women in the world. They sacrifice everything for our safety!

Thank you for always being here. I need to go get ready for lunch now. Hubby will be home soon and wonder why I am STILL in my jammies! LOL!

[La Enchiladita]

Blessed Epiphany to you.
Or, as some call this day, Little Christmas.

[Mama_Bear]

I'd turn some heads, for sure. LOL.

(That "gif - gift" showed up under my Christmas tree, from our very own "SantaWolfie". Bling is always a perfect fit!) ;-)

[luvie]

Wolfie does good work! He fixed you up to be beeeuuutiful!