A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day.....08-17,18,19-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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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

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, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-13,14-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-15-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

08-16-07 ~ My 2 cents, John Huang2
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

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

[MEG33]

HUGS..I am off to the Canteen for a bit..Come back soon!

[GodBlessUSA]

I’m going to buy tiny speakers for the laptop. I agree, I don’t like having the head phones on much either. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I almost missed your ping :)

LOL! I’m sure he enjoyed grossing Mom out. ;)

You must have so many terrific memories of your trips to Nebraska during summer.

[La Enchiladita]

I thought you said "tiny sneakers." LOL!!!

[La Enchiladita]

Okay, will do. Ya gonna dance with a soldier?

:)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL!!! ;)

[DollyCali]

Hi all.. just got back from a quickie trip to NY to see The Mayor, his lovely wife, LuvW & her handsome hubby; NYTexan, and AFPhys.

Rest of the Pix are posted at the Canteen at posts: 407, 487 ,509

Here is a pix of one of their cats, who is really sweet & a real warm fuzzy (but maybe a weeeee little bit overweight???)

LOL

[MEG33]

She is a big beauty!

I hope everyone looks..You took some great pictures..Get some rest..Dolly!

[The Mayor]

August 18, 2007

Tree Vs. Bear

READ: Jeremiah 8:4-12

Even the stork in the heavens knows her appointed times . . . . But My people do not know the judgment of the Lord. —Jeremiah 8:7

It’s not often that police must break up a brawl between a bear and a tree. The fight began with a playful insult and an accidental bump. Suddenly the bear talked! Then the tree talked back! Soon a guy in a bear suit was mixing it up with someone dressed as a tree. Police had to pull the two apart. The two mascots for Stanford and University of California had stopped entertaining and started fighting.

Bears and trees weren’t made to fight. Neither were we. Yet, throughout history people who were created to love and serve each other have often added insult to injury.

The amazing thing, according to the prophet Jeremiah, is that even those who know God’s law can hurt one another without regret. “No man repented of his wickedness,” he reported (8:6). “They were not at all ashamed” (v.12). Jeremiah also expressed God’s astonishment that even creatures of the wild reflect more wisdom than those who say “peace, peace” while doing harm (vv.7,11).

The One who designed birds to migrate at His command (v.7) does not merely call attention to our wrongs. He offers to fill our emptiness with the fullness of Himself. The alternatives are good: grace for bitterness, wisdom for foolishness, peace for conflict. 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for our reluctance
to recognize and confess our sins. Replace our
eagerness to vindicate ourselves with a willingness
to see things Your way. Help us to repent. Amen.

Repentance not only says “I’m sorry,” it also says “I turn from my sin.”

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 100-102; 1 Corinthians 1

[jaycee]

What a precious cat.....absolutely gorgeous. I have missed ya’ll this week. I had a bad week, several dr.s appt’s. about the sugar problem. My dr. gave me a monitor to monitor my blood for a while. Haven’t used it yet. Had to get the supplies, etc...its depressing, except I have lost 5 lbs. from dropping cokes and watching my carbs.

[jaycee]

Enjoyed all your graphics, pics. etc. on your thread today. Very attractive!

[jaycee]

Very nice, Meg! Lovely pic.

[jaycee]

So nice with good message!

[jaycee]

Thanks for your message and red rose, Kitty.

[jaycee]

Love your Betty Boops and also your greeting to our troops!

[jaycee]

CUTE AS PIE!!

[jaycee]

God Bless You! We give thanks to your precious husband. And your children are absolutely darling! Hoping God gives you strength as they grow up! That must have been you in that one picture. Certainly are an attractive lady and I truly enjoyed your Profile Page! It brought tears to my eyes.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

070814-N-6009S-193 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug.14, 2007) - USS Hampton (SSN 767) transit along in the Pacific Ocean following a 15-ship group photo concluding Valiant Shield 2007. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007, the largest joint exercise in the Pacific this year. Held in the Guam operating area, the exercise includes 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Kitty Hawk is entering the third month of its summer deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hana'lei Shimana (RELEASED)

070814-N-7883G-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2007) - Aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force including a B-52 bomber conducts a fly by of the John C. Stennis, Kitty Hawk and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) concluding Valiant Shield 2007. Valiant Shield was the largest joint exercise in the Pacific this year. Held in the Guam operating area, the exercise included 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell (RELEASED)

070817-N-2659P-359 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2007) - An HH-60H Seahawk, from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, flies through a rainbow transiting back to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is on a scheduled deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

[La Enchiladita]

Nice to see you, jaycee. (((Hugs))) Sorry for all your health troubles; hope the situation smoothes out for you soon...:)

[MEG33]

Wild Sweet Peas..Near The Beach At Sunset

Have A Great Weekend Everyone

Sorry you are having blood sugar problems(((jaycee)))