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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-26-06....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 06/25/2006 6:20:49 PM PDT by The Mayor




A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.
Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.
There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!
If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.
Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.
Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc



TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf



TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, Neets, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma



TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.



TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang



TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.



TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.



TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.



TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.



TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.



TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.



LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.





                     








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1 posted on 06/25/2006 6:20:54 PM PDT by The Mayor
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

June 26, 2006

Two Great Fears

READ: Psalm 107:23-32

He guides them to their desired haven. —Psalm 107:30

Psalm 107 tells of “those who go down to the sea in ships” (v.23). Along their journey at sea, they see God as the One behind the tempestuous storm and the One who calms it. In the world of sailing vessels there were two great fears. One fear was of a terrible gale, and the other was of having no wind at all.

In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) describes tempests and doldrums at sea. Two lines have become household words:

Water, water everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.

In doldrum latitudes, the wind dies down and a sailing ship remains stationary. Captain and crew are “stuck,” with no relief in sight. Eventually, with no wind, their water supply runs out.

Sometimes life demands that we weather a storm. At other times it puts us to the test of tedium. We may feel stuck. What we want most is just out of reach. But whether we find ourselves in a crisis of circumstance or in a place where the spiritual wind has been taken out of our sails, we need to trust God for guidance. The Lord, who is sovereign over changing circumstances, will eventually guide us to our desired haven (v.30). Dennis Fisher

I will not fear the howling storms of doubt,
Nor shudder when I feel I’m all alone;
But I will trust my Savior as I shout:
“The Lord’s my helper—He is on the throne!”  —Hess

God orders our stops as well as our steps.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 5-7; Acts 8:1-25


2 posted on 06/25/2006 6:21:34 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: All




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.

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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
Tarheel..........Cousin
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







3 posted on 06/25/2006 6:22:38 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!




Blessed are the peacemakers.

4 posted on 06/25/2006 6:26:00 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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Sorry Billie but

“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” was the one piece that I hated but was made to memorize in school.
5 posted on 06/25/2006 6:29:55 PM PDT by HuntsvilleTxVeteran ("Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto")
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To: Warthogtjm

Amen! Blessed be the Peacemaker!


6 posted on 06/25/2006 6:36:48 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

Military Monday bump!


7 posted on 06/25/2006 6:42:07 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (June the month of dreams.)
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To: The Mayor

Another Peacemaker - the B-36.
8 posted on 06/25/2006 6:50:13 PM 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: Texas Songwriter; The Mayor; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; ...



[click on the picture]

America rise up and fly
On eagle's wings into the sky!
We must live because they died...
AMERICA RISE UP AND FLY.

by Texas Songwriter...
aka Jeff Russell
from "America Come Home Today"



9 posted on 06/25/2006 7:27:59 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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Good evening, Rus! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, and didn't spend too much time having to work.

Thanks for opening Military Monday, and thank you for our beautiful lesson from God's Word!


10 posted on 06/25/2006 7:34:14 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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You can add me to the active duty list.

Me at Kandahar last month.

Me on Mt Suribachi, Iwo Jima last week saluting the valient Marines who fought one of the greatest battles in Marine Corps history. Semper Fi.

11 posted on 06/25/2006 9:40:40 PM PDT by AlaskaErik (Everyone should have a subject they are ignorant about. I choose professional corporate sports.)
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To: The Mayor

Indeed: The Lord is my Helper; He is on the Throne!


12 posted on 06/26/2006 1:48:30 AM PDT by .30Carbine
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To: AlaskaErik

Consider it done..
Thank you for serving this Great country.


13 posted on 06/26/2006 3:51:37 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: Warthogtjm

That is a beautiful aircraft, Thank you for posting it.


14 posted on 06/26/2006 3:54:45 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: LUV W

Thanks LuvW, I will be building a big deck this week.


15 posted on 06/26/2006 3:55:35 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: .30Carbine

Amen!


16 posted on 06/26/2006 3:55:57 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...



This is the bathroom job I just finished. I call it the "Pink bathroom",, : ) more pics here. it's a scrambled page right now, just pics scattered around as I build the page.

17 posted on 06/26/2006 4:01:38 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: AlaskaErik
great pix! thank you so much For sharing & for being part of our magnifiecent military! We support you & all your colleagues around the world
18 posted on 06/26/2006 4:57:37 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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I love seeing pix of your work Rus.. of course you know our Jesus was a carpenter. Wouldn't it have been special to see some of his tables, whatevers.?

Thank you for today's thread... might want to direct you all to a thread that has a after FReep report.. big support the troop rally in California.(support of the jailed troops) Some good video clips to view. Interview with one of the marines grandfather who was thanking the protesters.

Thread is here

19 posted on 06/26/2006 5:08:10 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: The Mayor; Billie; JustAmy
My dear friend Betty's grandson Matt is returning today for his second tour of duty in Iraq. Would you please put his name on the Military Prayer list?

Betty asked me to ask for your prayers.

20 posted on 06/26/2006 5:45:47 AM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Rock the boat, Vote Harris!.....Go here: http://www.electharris.org/)
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