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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-23,24,25-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
Billie

Posted on 06/23/2006 7:37:15 AM PDT by Billie



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, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~







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, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~




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THIS WEEK'S THREADS



06-19-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor


06-20-06 ~End of an Era -- Retiring of the F-14
By GodBlessUSA

06-21-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by Dutchess


06-22-06 ~ Democrats: Times Running Out to Lose!
By JohnHuang2
Presented by DollyCali




Have a wonderful weekend!







03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15


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.
received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie





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1 posted on 06/23/2006 7:37:20 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Aquamarine; deadhead; ..

2 posted on 06/23/2006 7:39:49 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

060619-N-0490C-013 Atlantic Ocean (June 19, 2006) - Sailors stationed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) watch from the flight deck as an F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcats" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), performs a high speed fly by. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Miguel A. Contreras (RELEASED)


060618-N-9389D-107 Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Benjamin Dennis (RELEASED)


060620-N-5837R-012 Philippine Sea (June 20, 2006) - An airman stationed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) performs a final look over on a SH-60B Seahawk before flight operations. Shoup is assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group currently participating in Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Timothy C. Roache Jr. (RELEASED)


060619-N-5549O-006 Philippine Sea (June 19, 2006) - An SH-60F Seahawk lands prior to the beginning of night flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kevin S. O'Brien (RELEASED)

3 posted on 06/23/2006 7:44:33 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("Sharpei diem - Seize the wrinkled dog.")
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To: Billie

Billie!! {{{HUGS}}}}}

That is the cutest graphic and as usual made my day. ;)
With all the news in the world these days this is one place to come and get a grip on reality. Thank you!


4 posted on 06/23/2006 7:44:46 AM PDT by stopem (God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
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To: Billie

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!


Good Morning, Billie! Wearing red here.

5 posted on 06/23/2006 7:50:35 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Great pics, EMB.


6 posted on 06/23/2006 7:54:20 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: Billie

Happy Friday.


7 posted on 06/23/2006 8:39:30 AM PDT by dixie sass
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To: Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; MEG33; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; ST.LOUIE1; Warthogtjm; stopem; ..


OKAY!!!

Where is everyone??
It's hot and I'm tired, but ...
I'm here wearing red for the troops.

8 posted on 06/23/2006 12:09:04 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: JustAmy

ROFL, Good one!!!


9 posted on 06/23/2006 12:18:22 PM PDT by stopem (God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
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To: Billie; The Mayor; All
Meg


To All Who Serve Our Country
Thank You!

Have a great day!

10 posted on 06/23/2006 12:22:55 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: stopem

:)

Thanks.


11 posted on 06/23/2006 12:23:14 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: JustAmy; Billie; All
LOL, Dear Amy, your Graphic Looks Like I Feel Today! But Supporting our Troops with All my Heart!

(((((((Finest FRiends)))))))


12 posted on 06/23/2006 12:24:04 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens
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To: JustAmy

..LOL!

You have given me yet another opportunity to whine over this old slow,no memory left machine that kept knocking me off line today..I am moaning and groaning at every opportunity..mumble mumble..I will post a red flower post later if I am able!

Otherwise..The A/C is working fine and I have yet more repairpersons to call here in Central Texas..I missed all but one and half days of the heavy rains n of Houston..We could use it here!


13 posted on 06/23/2006 12:48:09 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends; All

14 posted on 06/23/2006 12:53:24 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends; All

15 posted on 06/23/2006 12:55:42 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Billie




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; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy,

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
Bykrbayb..........................son
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
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
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
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
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
Walkenfree................2 grandsons
Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews
Walkenfree..................granddaughter
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
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
JFC..................................nephew
Earthdweller......................nephew
Scubachick.......................husband
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
meanie monster .........family friend
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins



16 posted on 06/23/2006 12:55:43 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity; GodBlessUSA
I feel like I'm standing on that deck watching that F-14!

Would have been a good post for Tuesday's thread, huh, GeeBee? :)

17 posted on 06/23/2006 12:58:36 PM PDT by Billie
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To: stopem
Thank you, stopem. I'm glad you like the graphic - think it was on Jay Leno last night that I heard today was "Take Your Dog to Work" Day!

Also happy you like to come here and get a *time-out* from the day's pressures and frustrations. :)

18 posted on 06/23/2006 1:02:04 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Warthogtjm

'lo there, Warthog! Yes, we make sure to wear red on Fridays, even if we're (FR) the only ones who 'get' what it means. :)


19 posted on 06/23/2006 1:03:38 PM PDT by Billie
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To: dixie sass

Happy TGIF back atcha, Miss Dixie!


20 posted on 06/23/2006 1:04:18 PM PDT by Billie
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