A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-22-02

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

                     

It's A DOG'S World

"I am the proud owner of a 2 yr old Mini Daschund named Sadie.   I am an animal lover - dogs mainly; hence my screen name.  The name I wanted was taken....Mad Dog....LOL!"

Dog
FReeper since 01-05-00
New Mexico

The photo above is the only picture Dog has online, but what fun it was to put him in other places! Look at him below! He should have been a young man living in the 40's instead of now; the ZOOT SUIT was made for him! (pictured below with FReeper HiJinx in a 40's Fashion Thread posted at the Canteen earlier this year)

Dog was one of the first males to join The Guild; since he's always loved researching and investigating things, it made him an ideal candidate for the Men's Auxiliary group of the Investigative Guild. See his photo below, relaxing in Howlin's family room, where the group met every day.

Currently, Dog's favorite thread is America, the Right Way, and though you will find him there most every day, he still makes time to browse FR for other threads offering the latest news, or humor (people need to laugh more nowadays, he says).

Dog ISN'T an Elvis fan, IS a Bush fan (oops! he didn't want me to mention that. LOL....too late! It's okay though, because this is a Bush friendly thread), and he told me that Elian was the reason he came out of lurker mode and became an active FReeper.

I guess we can say, "Thank you, Elian and God Bless you." And to you, Doggie, I say for all of us......

You're one of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-19-02 A Few of FR's Finest Profiles #2
08-20-02 firebrand
08-21-02 Prayer Threads

[Billie]

This is Diver Dave's grandson, Christian, leading the Pledge of Allegiance at his kindergarten graduation this year.

[Billie]

Good morning! Wake up East Coast and Central! Sleep another hour or two Mountain and West Coast!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[M Kehoe]

Totally kewl.

5.56mm

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Billie!
I wanted to be first!!

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut. Let me get you some coffee? The Mayor has left it with daisy and me because he leaves so early for work. :)

[Severa]

Wow what a cute picture of Diver Dave's grandson *s*

*yawns and stretches* Oh sorry folks. *s* Hubby had to be at work at the godawful hour of 0330. Working on getting the boat into drydock. I fully expect him to be pissy when he gets home today (whenever that is).

Otherwise doing ok. JJ starts school on Sept 3rd, the day after Robbie's 3rd birthday.

Have a great day everyone!

[Aeronaut]

Coffee's good. I am kind of a mug guy, though. Afraid I'll break the good cups. ;-}

[Billie]

Hi, M! Glad to see you here so early! Want coffee? Would you like to ping the ATRW gang for Dog?

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Dog!!
Congratulations on being spotlighted as One of FR's Finest!

[Billie]

Hi, Amy! You REALLY get up early! Awww, don't cry, little one. Would you like some chocolate milk and a cookie? (Lori's not here yet, so she won't take it away from you.) :)

[M Kehoe]

Would you like to ping the ATRW gang for Dog?

My pleasure.

5.56mm

[Billie]

Morning, Severa! We have Diver's baby grandson all wrapped up in a flag, too! It's adorable! Maybe you'd like to have JJ and Robbie on a pledge graphic? I'd love to make one and use it here - we alternate several different graphics for the pledge, and the kids are the most precious ones. :)

[Billie]

I am kind of a mug guy, though.

I should have known that. :)

[JustAmy]

"You REALLY get up early!"

To have any chance at coffee and cookies, you have to get up early! LOL
We haven't had cookies at our Friday Night Rallies lately! I think Lori eats them before she get to the corner. :^)

[Billie]

Thanks! Now did you want that coffee?

[M Kehoe]

Ahhhh! Thanks.

8^)

5.56mm

[SLB]

Good morning. Our defense contractor folks bought the donuts this morning. Krispy Creme. That and some John Conti coffee - life is good.

[JustAmy]

"You REALLY get up early!"



The early dog finds the best dirt.

[Billie]

Let me see if I can find you some cookies, and you don't even have to share. :)

I couldn't find them - louie already ate them. (I forgot I had this gif!)