A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-20, 21, 22-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

April 20, 2007 | billie

[DollyCali]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


04-16-17-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

04-18-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday & Thursday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

04-18-07 ~ JH2 ~ Imus in the Mourning
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie, Pookie18

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

Remembering & honoring the passing from this life of FReepers Kayak & boris this past week

May God protect your precious ones...

Our Dear Father, creator and Lord of great love - we ask that you keep the men and women of our military in Your protective care. May the families be immersed with peace and comfort as they proudly know their loved ones are serving for the things that are dear to all of us. AMEN



Following 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; Aquamarine

Hoosiersailor ……Navy Active Duty Kudsman………nephew jackv...............................Son gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Bykrbayb..........................son Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son 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 thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty OhioWfan................................son

tina Kirby….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 Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother 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 SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...................grandson redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw varina davis...................grandson Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew Anne of DC............niece’s, husband

[luvie]

GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Dolly! Great thread and Pledge!. Wearing red to support our tropps.

[DollyCali]

Morning Conor.. wearing just a little red (one the flag on the Tshirt I am wearing).. when I go out later will be RED for sure..

Glad you like the pledge! Billie gets credit for the tread. We use the same one each weekend & just change the links to update.

Have a great weekend

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly and Finest Friends
Thanks so much for the thread Dolly :)
Getting ready for my day. Wearing red to show support for our Military Heroes!

[ConorMacNessa]

You have a good one too, Dolly. I’ll be moving my office back into the house this weekend.

[The Mayor]

April 20, 2007

Patience Needed

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READ: 1 Corinthians 13

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. —1 Corinthians 13:4

Our flight to Singapore was delayed because of mechanical problems. The 15-minute delay turned into 30 minutes, then 60—and then 3 hours. The ground staff was scrambling to calm the crowd, but people were tired and soon became angry. As the night stretched on, the crowd began to turn into a mob—screaming at the staff with harsh language. The pilot even came to offer encouragement, but the crowd turned on him as well.

As I watched the scene unfold, a Singaporean man standing beside me softly said, “Patience will be a much-needed virtue tonight.”

Life can be frustrating, even exasperating. Yet, many times impatience is just a reflection of our own self-centeredness in response to life’s disappointments. Real love is pictured in the Bible as self-sacrifice (John 15:13), and one demonstration of that love is patience toward others. “Love suffers long and is kind; love . . . does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked” (1 Cor. 13:4-5). It sets aside our personal agenda and seeks to model Christ.

Sound impossible? It is, if we attempt it in our own strength. But as we pray for help, God provides us with patience that reflects His love—even during frustrating circumstances.

When irritated and upset
Do you complain and gripe and fret?
Or is your life controlled inside
Because in Jesus you confide? —Branon

When tempted to lose patience with others, remember God’s patience with you.

Bible in One Year:   2 Samuel 9-11; Luke 15:11-32

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Will wear red today and the SUN is shining. Yippee!!!
I am planting some “hardy” varieties this weekend. Please let me know when you put your tropical back outside. Ohio is in the same temp zone. I am counting on your seasoned gardening expertice.

[DollyCali]

I wont put my tropicals out to stay until mid/late may.

However on nice days like this my plants may go out & visit for a few days...

:-0

Lots of work hauling them back & forth however!

[La Enchiladita]

GM, GeeBee!!...:) I learned something last night about this little red cap, which is a symbol of Liberty/freedom since Roman times!!...

[beachn4fun]

Yoo Hoo, boyz....I've got my red one. Come on over.

Good morning, y'all. This is a drive-by post. I'm departing the office soon and need to finish up last minute stuff.

[DollyCali]

well aren’t you miss “hot stuff”

:-)

I canceled my morning plans & early afternoon meeting to stay home & shovel out a bit. Maybe a nap in the sun before I go out later..

Do you have anything great going on this weekend? I will be busy each evening.. but days are relatively free for being outside in our delightful (for a change) weekend weather.

[DollyCali]

that is a sweet pix.. May I use it for a 4th presentation I am doing? . Dont recall seeing the hat before(red one) but it is prolly like so many other things , just dont notice it even though it has been there.

[beachn4fun]

I’m leaving Sat morning for a business trip in Santa Fe, NM.

I’ll be home late on Wed. night.

Enjoy your nap.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Happy Friday.

Thanks you for continuing to bring us our Daily Scripture lesson.

Have a wonderful weekend.

[MEG33]

I love it..Have a good.safe trip..Hope you get the “dish” fixed!

[stopem]

Hi Dita, I am interested to hear the story of the "red cap" please.

[JustAmy]

Happy Weekend, Dolly. Hope you have a great one.

Thank you for bringing us the weekend thread.

Ooops .... I'm wearing pink but I will change to red in an hour or so.

God bless our troops.
May God bless and comfort the family and friends of the VT victims.