A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-15-02

Billie

[Billie]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues;  salute
and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new
word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who
are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which
we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. The forum is read daily by tens of thousands
of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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 can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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: 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

                     

Oh, NO! The Stage is Empty!

Hope you won't be disappointed, but we're doing something a little bit different today. On the other hand, since many of you have already seen the graphics being posted today, you can just skip right on down to the visitin' part and .... well .... visit! :)

Several FReepers.....well, ok, some FReepers..... have asked when and if I would post some of my drawings of the Bushes and Reagans again, and I didn't have a new profilee ready to go today, and it was my turn to 'do' the thread, so........this is the day they give drawings away. (Feel free to save and/or do whatever you want with them, except please don't put mustaches on them)

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-12-02 backhoe
08-13-02 MeeknMing
08-14-02 Vet Group 10

[Billie]

[Billie]

Today is one of those "surprise" days. Good morning! :)

[ladyinred]

Good morning Miss Billie.
What a treat so early in the morning!
Your beautiful artwork of so many great Americans!

[Mudboy Slim]

Very impressive artwork, Billie...you are one very talented lady.

Utmost FReegards...MUD

[GailA]

GOOD MORNING!

[McLynnan]

What a gift you been given. Thank you for sharing it. IMO, these are all worthy of being exhibited in the White House!

[ru4liberty]

Wow, Billie! You're not only beautiful but talented too!

P.S. Thanks for permission to save them. I wouldn't dream of saving them otherwise. ;-)

[ru4liberty]

Wanna know my faves? In no particular order they are: Reagan in the cowboy hat, GWB in prayer, and the closeup profile of Laura. Exquisite work, lady!

[JohnHuang2]

Good morning, Billie -- fabulous job, as always! =^)

[Billie]

We have EXACTLY the same favorites, ru! I can see more flaws in the other ones, but those three are my very favorites. All of them have been in other threads, linked on my profile page.

I think CyberLiberty said he has the one of Reagan on the horse framed.

I had mailed the originals to the Bushes - still have their note of thanks. :)

[JohnHuang2]

[Angelwood]

Beautiful artwork -- awesome.

[Billie]

Thanks, ladyred! You're first today, too!

Mayor wrote me last night that he'll be leaving early in the mornings and probably won't get the coffee by, so he left it for me to 'make' for this morning. LOL

[Billie]

Thanks, Mud.

I just left the Mayor's coffee, so have a cup - Black, of course!

[Mama_Bear]

Beautiful, Billie! My favorite is the one of President Reagan in the cowboy hat. You have captured his beautiful spirit in his face.

Since you have offered to allow us to use them, I am going to put that one on my page, as a reminder to keep him and his family in my prayers.

Thank you, Billie.

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Wow! I haven't seen these sketches before and am just so impressed at your artistic ability. You are truly gifted. Thanks for sharing them!

[kayak]

You say that the stage is empty but I must disagree with you.

Today one of FR's Finest is indeed in the spotlight ...... our very own

Not only are you talented but your generous and giving nature allows us all to benefit from the fruits of your labors. Thank you, Billie, for all that you do for FR!!!

I love all of your drawings ...... hard to pick a favorite ...... Reagan in the cowboy hat is wonderful (God bless him and Nancy!) ..... Bush with his head bowed ..... the Presidents Bush ...... the profile of our lovely First Lady .....

..... gosh, they're all great!

The one of the Cheneys has always touched a cord in me, though. You have captured the twinkle in his eye, the love they share, this special glance exchanged ..... just perfectly.

[Diver Dave]

Morning Billie. Thanks for placing all those drawings in one place and allowing us to save them.

I showed your profile page to Logan's Dad last night and he was equally impressed. He wants me to print out the pledge from yesterday to put on display at work. I told him you were going to do some of your 'magic' with the pic. Big smiles of pride around here yesterday. :^)

Thank You.

[humblegunner]

Outstanding work! Thanks much for sharing!

[Pippin]

Good Morning everybody!

Billie, love your drawings of Pres. Reagan and Pres. Bush! They're all fantastic!