Posted on 11/10/2009 2:09:33 PM PST by Pyro7480
I just let an anniversary go by unnoticed. I became a member of Free Republic on November 8, 1999. At that point in my life, I was a sophomore in college. Now, I'm a youngish professional with more than my fair share of grey hair already, and less than 8 months from reaching the "big" three-zero birthday.
First, I want to thank Jim Robinson and all those who maintain this wonderfully addictive website. I get most of my news off of here. It is such a clearinghouse for what's going on in there world
But more than that, it's a place where conservatives of many stripes to come and communicate in an online community.
Since that time, we've been through the 2000 election contest, 9/11, two wars, the deaths of a historic pope who helped bring down Soviet communism and the great President Reagan, and the election of the most left-wing president in our history.
I partially credit my conversations on FR's Religion Forum with helping me become more serious in my Catholic faith. I've met a lot of great Catholics on here. Thank you for your contributions, and for standing up for our faith.
I don't want to make this too long, but I hope Free Republic is still around ten years from now, and that our deep pride in our country, which is more than apparent, will help preserve it for future generations.
Ping, as you’re mentioned!
My condolences.
LOL!
...just something to look forward to.
Profs!
Holy c-— I’m coming up on 10 years in a few month!
Congrats Pyro.
I joined due to the Vince Foster debate some years ago and haven’t left ever since. I really enjoy the the shared laughter and frustration at times.
Congrats! Will have been here 12 years next July as a part of the class of ‘98. Have posted a total of 678 threads and 50,818 replies in that time. WOW! Hard to believe. Who’d a thunk it?
Happy anniversary! My own 10th is coming up in about a month.
Welcome to the 10 year club!
Congrats!......we have been here a long time, but its been a good time.
Best to you my friend.
And to you as well. We’ve both been here long enough to remember when BTTT had real meaning for posting.
Congrats. Almost 11 on this screen name. Been lurking since the begining.
Newbie. :=)
Welcome, newbie!
N00b
I’m at 1,772 threads and 21,541 replies.
Happy 10 Year Freeper Anniversary!
I just celebrated my first year yesterday. Long time lurker,one year member! I started reading FR daily back when Gore’s goons were counting chads in Broward County. I tried to join a few time, but seemed to not be able to. Turns out I just didn’t try enough screen names. Then last year after the horrible election, I tried until I entered a name that wasn’t taken. Took 8 or 10 tries. The other day my husband said he wants to be a Freeper too. This after him sticking his head in the computer room and taunting me with jeers of “Freeper!” for the last year. OK, I spend too much time on FR. I admit my addiction.
Here’s to another 10 years! Congratulations!
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