A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-29 thru 03-02-08....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

February 29, 2008 | Billie

[Billie]

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, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


02-25,26-08 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

02-27-08 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie

02-28-08 ~ Warning: PhotoGRAPHIC!
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie

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

CLICK TO HEAR KELLIE PICKLER'S "RED HIGH HEELS"

[MEG33]

I love this cardinal picture..I had one on the patio when I posted my anemone and almost posted a cardinal instead.

[MEG33]

I use old favorites...and I don’t have the responsibility of posting threads!

[jaycee]

I have a little story to tell you all. Its hard to be in short form but I will try.

I had to be at the Courthouse on Wednesday to pay my County taxes and after I got everything done I was walking toward the door and this service man looked back and held the door open until I got there and through the door. I just had to ask “You are serving our country, aren’t you?” and he said yes he was and I wasn’t sure what branch and so I asked and he said “I am in the U.S. Marines”. I reached out my hand and told him I wanted to thank him personally for serving our country and that we were so proud of him and all who are keeping us safe. He had the biggest, sweetest smile! We walked on together as there is a little creek between the Courthouse and the parking lot and there is a cute little bridge. I asked him how long he had been in the Marines and he said ‘17 years and he would retire in 3 more years’. I told him about my husband serving 4 years in the Navy and how we had wished sometimes that he would have served 20 years because he would have still been very young. I thanked him once again when we got to my car and I just had this wonderful feeling all day long about meeting this sweet guy and what a gentleman he truly was. It just made my day!

I knew all of you would want to hear my little joyful story!

Later, I will tell you a horrible story of murder in this little city this week which has rocked this town.

[GodBlessUSA]

That’s so uplifting Jaycee. A day maker for certain!

[GodBlessUSA]

I can be so oblivious. I finally hit that song a few weeks ago. :)

[MEG33]

God bless this Marine..I know he appreciated your thanking him,too..Joyful indeed!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Now that I no longer work a part time job requiring me to wear a white button-down shirt & navy blue pants, I can now wear a red shirt or blouse on Friday which I do and am wearing. Is that still a custom ‘round these parts?

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you, Mayor.

[jaycee]

One thing I know, our service members are a special group of men and women. I will never come in close contact with one again that I don’t thank!

Just as your grandson is serving...he is just a great wonderful human being and I know you are very proud of him!

[MEG33]

Thank you, jaycee!

[DollyCali]

what a sweet sweet story.. thanks for sharing jaycee

[DollyCali]

Hi PAL.. you might want to post the note here that you did at Amy’s place.. some different people. etc..

I am wearing red tonight when I go out.. now in khaki colored cargo pants & a cotton man’s dress/caual shirt (I like them, fuller cut)

need to work on a few projects before I got out tonight

[jaycee]

Thanks Dolly...I may do that in a little while! I have been to so many threads today it makes my head spin!

If I don’t get my work done I’m going crazy. I just love to be here though! Guess thats why I break away sometimes and just do the things that pile up!

Your cargo pants sound so comfy. Comfy I must have!

Robe still on here...wow...thats awful! I have a red turtle neck I may put on when I get my shower. I love red actually, don’t you?

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon Pal :)
How are you today?

[GodBlessUSA]

Have fun tonight! :)

[MEG33]

LOL.. So cute!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for Sharing that, (((((Jaycee))))), it's Beautiful!

God Bless our Military

[jaycee]

Precious picture.......

[Kitty Mittens]

That's Adorable, GeeBee!

: )