A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-07-06....Welcome ~ Ain't Got No Theme

Billie

[Billie]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~

ood morning, FRiends.   I have often wished I had a *generic* table to post on days when I'm short of time,   or low on creativity, and can't think of a theme or can't find the right graphics when I *have* a theme.   So, here it is - I made one - and you will probably see it again 'cause it just says WELCOME!

I'm calling it my "Ain't Got No Theme" (sorta)  or  "Ain't Got No Graphics" (sorta) table.  When you see it, you will know it's one or the other - or BOTH!   Do hope you'll stop in, have a cup of coffee, share your thoughts, pick a theme, post a picture, offer a suggestion for a future theme, offer to WRITE a future thread, or just wave as you drive by. :)

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-06-06 Military Monday

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

[Billie]

[Billie]

[The Mayor]

February 7, 2006

As Stubborn As Prunes

Read:
Psalm 32:8-11

Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle. —Psalm 32:9

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:1-28

At a Colorado ranch where I once worked, we had a mule named Prunes. He was big, strong, and intelligent. He was also the ringleader of a small band of horses that regularly escaped from the corral.

One evening we hid near the barn to see how they got out. Just before dark Prunes approached the gate, flipped up the latch with his nose, and then knocked his head against the lever. The gate swung open and Prunes gave a satisfied snort as he and his friends trotted off to freedom.

Prunes was smart, but he was also stubborn, and only a strong, skilled rider could control him. Perhaps the psalmist had known an animal like that when he wrote: "Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you" (Psalm 32:9).

The Lord longs to lead His children in a much different way: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye" (v.8). Just a glance from the Lord is enough to keep an obedient, cooperative Christian on the right trail. It takes a bit and bridle to direct a stubborn mule.

Which will it be for us today? —David McCasland

We need God's guidance from above,
His daily leading and His love;
And as we trust Him for direction,
To our course He'll give correction. —Fitzhugh

To avoid going wrong, follow God's leading.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Know What God Wants Me To Do?

[Pippin]

Makes no sense!

Good morning Billie!

The theme for today should be........

It's Great to be ME day! :o)

[MEG33]

Good morning!

[Pippin]

Hi, Meg!

Don't you look pretty! :o)

[MEG33]

;)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! Good Morning Billie :)
You even make themeless, a beautiful thread. :)

[Billie]

Morning, Mayor.

[NicknamedBob]

No theme, eh? Well, then, this should fit right in ...

The Curse of Gentlemania

I had two dogs who got along okay.
They’d eat, and bark, and sleep all day,
But one of them had a problem, because he was a male.
He let his little friend be boss, as he would droop his tail.

His heart was that of a lion. He’d tackle any beast,
Except the one who was his pal, the one he feared the least.
For she was so much smaller, he could have ruled by fear,
But he, you see, was a gentleman, she ruled by being near.

They had a favorite napping spot. The rule was “First comes first.”
Then all she’d do is stare at him, and he’d develop thirst.
He’d move away to get a drink, and she’d take the favored spot.
He’d curl up on the floor somewhere, while she occupied his cot.

Now this was amazing to witness, the big guy would yield to the frail.
He must have known he was stronger, but something else would prevail.
If ever the two had tangled, her chances would have been slim,
But he, you see, was a gentleman, and I learned a lot from him.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 5, 2006

[MEG33]

Herding Cats video
Move your coffee cups to a safe place.

[MEG33]

Thank you!

[Aquamarine]

LOL, funny stuff MEG.

I'm gonna round Daisy Mae up in a minute and give her a bath.

[Billie]

Makes no sense! The theme for today should be........

It's Great to be ME day! :o)

That's good, Pip. Today can be whatever anyone wants it to be. Chat away - I didn't have a new opening prepared for today so fell back on this. :)

[MEG33]

Beautiful frame for No Theme Days!

[freema]

LOL! Our kitty "Princess of Quite a Little Bit of Everything" climbed up here just as I clicked it on. She watched it. She wasn't amused. ; ) But I sure was laughing at her face!

[Billie]

Morning, Meg. :)

[Billie]

Morning, GeeBee. Thank you. :) Sometimes I just can't think of anything new - or can't get in the mood to 'create', so it's either a rerun or nothing!

[Billie]

Oh, now, this poem is darling! And love your "gentlemanly pooch"!

[Billie]

Oh my gosh! My dog is going crazy every time those cats meow!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for sharing that! I'd seen it once before around Superbowl time a few years back but it was nice to see it again...Have a great day!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie.
Ain't got no new news. Who knew?
Ain't got no new graphics. Hard to picture, huh?
Beautiful Pledge.

:)

[Billie]

Thank you - have added your brother-in-law to my prayer list. May God watch over and keep him safe.

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; Dutchess; DollyCali; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA,
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.

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Gogrammy.................grandson Inspectorette.......................son deadhead.......................cousin Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep.....................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom..........3 sons american_ranger...............son LadyX.......................grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son Philman_36.............2 nephews bjcintennessee........son, niece TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin gonzo...................friend's son visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty Notwithstanding........active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty Old Sarge.................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty

OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son cookcounty.............................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper....................................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend JimRobinson...............2 nephews TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Consort........................2 daughters Consort.......................son-in-law Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew dixie sass........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son painter...................................nephew Bykrbayb........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband Walkenfree................2 grandsons Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews Walkenfree..................granddaughter Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son El Gato...............................nephew Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew Jemian...................................son freema....................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son right2parent..............................son NavySEAL F-16........................son Ike..........................................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son GodBlessUSA......................cousin SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Jen's Mom........................daughter Meg33.............................grandson 911angelady........................2 sons Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter weldgophardline.......................son jrushing....................................son thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law

[Billie]

Hi, Dave - Mama said there'd be days like this. :)

Glad you like the pledge. (It's not new either! LOL)

[The Mayor]

That is funny! So is this.... : )

Dog- Don't touch my bone...

[LadyX]

Sure 'n it's one of *the most beautiful tables* imaginable, Miss Billie,
leading us gently into a day of Free Fall!!
[although I can envision it might erupt into mayhem
if Wolfie ambles by to chat with the ladies..:)

Never fear - the Finest Troops will gather as time permits,
and no doubt will need sustenance...
maybe this will lure 'em to stay a bit:

[DollyCali]

Beautiful NOT A THEME.. thread Billie.. only you could make NOTHING look so gorgeous!

Meg.. loved the kitty herding video.. sent it out to my email list.

HEAVY snow now.. out to take Josy & Toby walking with friend John & his two dogs. Had Josy off leash for first time yesterday (3 other dogs were with us plus Toby) and she did well.. stuck to me like glue.

catch you all later..

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! How Cute! Thanks Meg. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi LadyX

That meal could do the the trick. :)

[LadyX]

Thak you, Your Honor, for all the servings of The Daily Bread - -

"The Lord longs to lead His children in a much different way: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye" (v.8). "

How important that is to grasp when one is young, and to realize that in *EVERY* situation in your life - good, or bad (as arranged by the evil one to discourage us and separate us from God) - our Father is in it with us, anxious to see us through each one!

Often when things go seriously wrong, He waits to see how we will deal with it - if we will trust and lean upon Him - or try to "do it ourselves," sometimes succeeding; sometimes failing.

In every instance, looking back, one can *see* the trials were necessary teaching/preparing/pruning by a loving Father to shape us into what He wants us to become...

At this end of life, it is thrilling to see His hand in everything that has happened, and realize at all times He leads us to HIS BETTER WAY if we but ask - and most important - *YIELD* all things to Him...

~ LadyX

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie.
Thank you for another Finest Day!

Hmmmm ..... no theme.
I can probably make 100 posts today. :)

[Pippin]

The OLD standby,eh?

[JustAmy]

9 feet, 1 inch - 97 lbs.

This snake was recently found at the old Turkey Creek gas plant located just south of the Alibates Turnoff on Highway 136 south of Fritch Texas. [THAT'S JUST NORTH OF AMARILLO]

No matter what anybody else tells you, kill the snake before you try to do anything else to it! It's the safest way for you and the snake doesn't care anymore.

DEEP-FRIED RATTLESNAKE

1 medium-sized rattlesnake (3-4 lbs.), cut into steaks
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1 teaspoon salt
dash pepper

Mix dry ingredients. Whisk milk into beaten egg and use to dip snake steaks.

Then coat them with dry ingredients. Fry, uncovered, in 400 degree oil until brown.

[freema]

TO A WORD, I have said the same many times.


In this kind of situation I usually say, WHOAAAAAAAA.

WHOAAAAAAA.

[JustAmy]

[MEG33]

BIG rattler!

[MEG33]

California Poppies

[JustAmy]

Nothing

Apropos of nothing, I have nothing to say,
Nothing comes to mind about this word today.
“What are you thinking?” He was asked, “Nothing.” He replied.
And thus invented zero. Nothing new for numbers is implied.

I’ve been collecting lots of it. It isn’t hard to find,
And if you take a portion no one ever seems to mind.
Somewhere inside in my pocket there is a good supply.
And sometimes when I shed a tear there’s nothing in my eye.

In my refridgerator, there’s even more to see,
Of dietary nothingness, in great variety.
I have low-calory, and zero carbohydrate,
And even empty bottles in a partly filled milk-crate.

The emptiness is rampant in the furnishings in here,
This small apartment seems so drab that nothing gives it cheer.
Nothing should convince you that I always wear a frown,
I wouldn’t want to let you think that nothing gets me down.

Nothing like a friendship to disrupt your daily thought,
And nothing of emotion comes to make you more distraught.
Nothing for companionship to while away the hours,
And nothing in the vase that I have set aside for flowers.

Nothing on the telly, and nothing here to read,
Nothing can distract me, so imagination’s freed.
Relaxing here this evening, and trying to unwind,
Just sitting here so quietly with nothing on my mind.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . August 27, 2004

[Jack Deth]

Hi, Amy


A Basket Of Mischief





Jack.

[dutchess]

Thought this went nicely with your poem Bob (except Giz (in front) is also a boy :o) )

[JustAmy]

I think I will change my mind about visiting my Uncle in Amarillo. :)

That thing would feed an army.

[JustAmy]

Beautiful poppies. Thank you.

They should be blooming very soon. I'll try to get a picture.

[Lady Jag]

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jack.

Aren't they precious. No poem to go with the picture?

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Dutchess.

Really sweet picture. Thank you for sharing it with us today.

[MEG33]

If you don't bother the snakes, they won't bother you..My mother stirred up a nest of Copperheads once at our lake house..and Meg "the snake killer" was called on to destroy them. Mom had decided to move a pile of old lumber where the mother and young ones were housed.

I used a concrete mixing looong handled hoe to rid us of the snakes and instructed Mom and all the children not to move old piles of wood!

[MEG33]

Awwww ..Love them.

[MEG33]

Hello!

[Lady Jag]

Hi!

[Jack Deth]

A Basket Of Mischief





Someone said you guys were bored
With nothing to do today
So, we decided to drop on by
To look around and play

Leaping from our basket
It's much to early to nap
We'll poke around and tumble
While looking for an inviting lap

So many things to climb up on
And ankles to rub slow and silkily
Too cute for words and smarter than you think
All we have to do is look up. We'll catch you with a wink

Just remember it is we who choose
The Human that we seek
And if we like how you play with us
We'll have you trained within a week!


Jack Deth~ 02/07/06.