A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-31-07....Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

January 31, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

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

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Welcome to Warm Fuzzy Wednesday at the Finest. For those who start counting the days on Monday until the weekend, we're halfway there! So we're here to banish those doldrums and make you smile inside! Please feel free to post sweet graphics and/or little stories that make you feel all warm and fuzzy - or just come by and give us a smile. Only two more days 'til the weekend!

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-29-07 Military Monday 01-30-07 Akaine

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[MEG33]

Silky and Sassy

Thank you, Jack!

[Aquamarine]

What a sweet kitty picture (((dutchess))).
Was happy to fill in for you. :)

[Aquamarine]

We've had plenty of sunshine this week but very low temperatures. It's supposed to snow here tonight so I need to do my pioneer bit and go put some firewood in the dry.

[Lady Jag]

Don't have the blossoms, but have
the bluebirds coming to my feeders.

[MEG33]

I am green with envy..No bluebirds at my house..

I have seen many bluebirds at a rural home about 20 miles away ..with lots of bird houses lining the circular drive. She had a "view window" and birdfeeders hanging in a big tree near the family room..It is a very fond memory.

[Lady Jag]

That made us feel even cozier! Thank you!

[MEG33]

Snow would be a pretty sight here in Central Texas..and most unusual.

[stopem]

Hi Billie!

Thanks for the adorable graphics.
Precious!!

[stopem]

Mayor.....I all but expect that puppy to bark :)

[Lady Jag]

I had never seen a bluebird till they began coming to the feeder about a week ago.

They look most beautiful when I don't have a camera and I've only gotten shaky shots so far.

[luvie]

What a tangle'o'kitties!

Sweet!

[jaycee]

Its a darling picture and I love cats!

[jaycee]

A warm and fuzzy picture with words to match!!

[jaycee]

Very precious, Dolly!

[jaycee]

Gorgeous bluebird! Life is so good~~~

[jaycee]

Can't get more warm or fuzzier than that!! LOL...

[jwfiv]

My new little friend, Mr. Handsome, asks me to let you all know that he's having a warm and fuzzy day.

He's Mama Kitty's new suitor, quite an impressive fellow ... he makes a sweet trilling noise when he visits ... won't let me close enough to touch or hold, but he's really lovey, and rather bold.

I expect Mama will be bringing a new batch of kittens up to the porch sometime soon ... )

[MEG33]

I see you have a new friend! More to arrive soon!

Foxy..I am seeing your "relative" visit my patio in the wee hours of the morning. First sighting in years of a gray fox.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

An Iraqi army soldier from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division, kicks down a door during the recapturing of a building from insurgents in Baqubah, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall

070125-N-9150R-058 Cascade Mountains, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2007) - Helicopter in-flight rescue crewman, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Marko Vignjevic begins his rappel from an MH-60S Seahawk search and rescue (SAR) helicopter during a training mission in the North Cascade Mountains. The Naval Air Station Whidbey Island SAR unit's primary mission is to rescue aviators on land or at sea. The unit is also called upon to conduct rescues for civilians when other assets are unavailable or unable to complete the rescue due to high altitude, poor weather or other conditions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)

070129-N-0000X-001 Official File Photo (Aug. 14, 2006) - USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy file photo (RELEASED).

070127-N-9712C-006 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) – On the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors man the rails, as final preparations are made for getting underway for deployment. Ronald Reagan and attached ships of the Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) surge deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations from Naval Station North Island on Jan. 27. Surge deployments are part of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan (FRP), which ensures ships are able to respond to real-world situations by maintaining high states of readiness during their surge windows. The Reagan CSG is comprised of, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, Commander Carrier Strike Group 7 (CCG 7), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Detachment 15.U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis (RELEASED)

070130-N-4776G-195 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 30, 2007) - Alone, a table stands with two flags resting upon it on an elevator aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The two flags represent two military members who served their country with honor, courage, and commitment. Fellow military members honored the two men by giving them a burial at sea they had requested. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby (RELEASED)

[Kitty Mittens]

'Mr. Handsome,' Lol, that's a Cute Name for a Very Cute Kitty!