A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...09-19-02

dansangel and 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

                     

by dansangel

Dutchy holding Registered's sign at a
George W. Bush rally in West Hartford, CT.

There is such a variety of FReeper personalities here on Free Republic. It would not be a stretch to say that the Free Republic family is as diverse as the general public-at-large. For example, some FReepers are very visible, vocal and outgoing while others “talk softly, but carry a big stick.” FReeper “Dutchy” falls into the latter category.

Although his member profile page states differently, Dutchy first discovered Free Republic in September of 1998. At that time, he had to “surf the ‘Net” from the local public library. He ended up setting up his profile at a later date.

The end of 1998 was a busy time. Dutchy attended the "March for Justice" at the Washington Monument on October 31, 1998 and, in his words, “I was pleased to meet JimRob and Cal as well as Drudge and Ann Coulter.” He also attended the Rally for Impeachment on The Capital steps on December 6, 1998.

Dutchy in action. From November, 2000,
holding “WORLD SERIES IN DOUBT,”
a sign created by Doctor Raoul. Translation:
The NY Mets should get to play another game
because they MEANT to win, just like the
Dems MEANT to vote for Algore.

Dutchy had the opportunity to attend the FReeper Inauguration Ball on January 20, 2001, where he and RaceBannon assisted with security and crowd control.

Dutchy and N.Y.Muggs. Dutchy is holding
an award given to the N.Y. Freepers.

Dutchy is also very active volunteering in local political campaigns at all levels.

Pictured above as well as below,
are Dutchy and FRiends stumping for the election
of “Mayor Mary” of Newburgh, NY and “Lazio for Senate.”

Dutchy has also been very active in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Chapter and has attended numerous FReeps/Rallies. He was instrumental in organizing two "Stop Illegal Immigrant Amnesty" FReeps in NYC in August 2001 and this past Spring. His profile page contains just one line that says it all: “A conservative army of one, deep within the People’s Republic of N.Y.”

Dutchy looks forward to January 2003 when, in his words, “The GOP will regain the majority in both houses of Congress and will work with President Bush to establish a Conservative legislative agenda.” Yes, it is certainly a treat to be in the company of such an optimistic FReeper!

For those of you that have not been fortunate enough to have already met him, I am proud to introduce.......

** Dutchy **
"One of Free Republic’s Finest!"
~ dansangel ~

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Thanks, dansangel, for a great write-up, and Dutchy, thanks for being one of our Finest FReepers! I don't know if you remember, but I used your photo in a thread last spring around Easter, called The Boys of FR (Part I....Hat Tricks). At the time FR still supported "mouseovers", and if you held your mouse over the group of FReepers in hats, the graphic changed to FReeperettes in Easter Bonnets. (Sigh! Those days of javascripts and embedded music are long gone!) It's nice to 'see' you again, Dutchy, and hope your day is fantastic! ~ Billie

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-16-02 NattieShea
09-17-02 Constitution Day
09-18-02 feinswinesuksass

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Thanks, Mixer!

(1) First find your join date by clicking on your profile. You can find this by clicking on your name in any thread that you posted or at the top right of any forum next to where it says My Mail and My Comments. If you go in that way you will then have to click on the link that says my profile and the date you joined will be at the top.

2) Next go to http://www.calendars.net:8194/fr_aniver

3) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.

4) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.

5) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.

6) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me an FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[Billie]

[Billie]

Good Morning - Sorry I'm late, but come see us! We have a new Feature as well as a new FReeper. Look for it at the bottom of the thread. Thank you, Mixer!

[dutchess]

Morning Billie! Am I first???? Oops, for a moment thought on was on the Daily Dose thread!

Congratulations Dutchy! What a great job you do in the "land of the liberals"! I think we had a freeper conversation about our closely linked screen names. If I remember your part Dutch...mine is simply after my first (long ago deceased) dog... But I did visit Holland years ago and love edam cheese...Does that count?

[LBGA]

Woo hooo!!!!! It's Dutchy's Day!

I first met Dutchy standing in the slush watching GWB get inaugurated, and have been super impressed with his activism since then. Nothing seems to slow him down, not even sinking into the mud more and more as the ceremonies went on. He's one fine FReeper. :-)

[lodwick]

Great to meet'cha Dutchy - enjoy your day here.

EastHampton sunrise

[dutchess]

Forgot to congratulate you dansangel and billie on another great profile! "The boss" (wink wink Billie!) gave me the day off, so between household duties, hopefully I can spend more time here today!

[Billie]

You ARE indeed first! (But probably only because I'm slow getting the thread posted this morning, and the usual early posters have already given up!.) :)

[Billie]

Morning, LB - I remember pouring over ALL those DC Inaugural Ball pictures! They were wonderful! And I remember that YOU gathered all the threads and put them all together in neat little compartments to make it easy for us to locate. I remember that! It's where I got SO MANY photos of FReepers to put so many collages together! As a matter of fact, I found Dutchy there and put him in an Easter collage!

[Billie]

Thanks for getting up at the crack of dawn every morning and taking these lovely sunrise pictures. :)

[JustAmy]

It's great to meet you, Dutchy.
Congratulations on being today's featured FReeper on FR's Finest Thread!!
Enjoy your special day!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie. Did you bring a note for being tardy?

Congratulations, Dutchy. A role model for freepers - ACTIVE!

Welcome to the FR's Finest... Hall of Fame. You've earned it and thank you for your activism.

[LadyX]

Think the President just said:

"Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen of the press.
Miss Billie will be delivering the coffee momentarily ~ ~ "

[Billie]

Mornin' Billie. Did you bring a note for being tardy?

Hanging head in shame. No note. Do I have to write "I'm sorry I'm late" 500 times on the blackboard? : (

[Aquamarine]

Thanks Dutchy for your Activism and Patriotism. I want you and LBGA to know that when I heard your cheers on TV during Bush's inauguration it made my heart swell with hope for the first time in a long time.

[Billie]

Yes, that's exactly what George was telling Colin and Dick and the others. (Notice we're on a first-name basis) :)

[Billie]

That almost takes my breath away, it is so beautiful!

[Aquamarine]

Good morning Lady! I think you have a gift for this picture captioning thing. :)

[LadyX]

How wonderful to have you featured here!
You surely are one of The Finest of Free Republic, and all the things you do are appreciated.

Step by step, we are taking America back from the clutches of the liberals/socialists.

My new war cry this day, is

* * * LET'S FREE AMERICA !!! * * *

[Mixer]

That is awesome. Thanks for creating that link

[lodwick]

From one Dutch to another - Let's celebrate today.