A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-27-03....Military Monday

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.

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

Still that didn'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 we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

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:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

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.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.




                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-25,26-03 Week In Review

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) 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.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

Click on the photo to view the album. To
submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man
at
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and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

[Billie]

Thanks, Rus, and that eagle is fabulous! (another 'saved' photo) :)

[Billie]

You know Billie, there's just something about an injured wolf...

I know.....so helpless, and you just wanna make him all better and don't know how. I made this graphic for him the first day, and that was 2 weeks ago...had no idea it was going to be so serious and take so long to heal. Isn't that the sweetest little face? :)

[Billie]

They were knew to me.

Oh, my, was that intentional?! LOL!

[deadhead]

"Argh...struggling to keep my perspective..."

Hang in there jwfiv :-) Yep, all the Dems do is whine, was disgusted with them after watching the debate last night. Ah, I am always disgusted with them!

My cousin and his family live in San Diego. Just received an update and thought I would share it with you:

"The fire is mostly inland and we are on the coast. However, we are ordered to stay inside due to heavy smoke soot and ashes. Car is covered with ashes and soot. The schools were closed today and we didn' t go to work."

My Prayers are with all.

[dutchess]

Oh Billie...just stopping back in...what a cute little graphic/card for our Wolfie...gosh I miss him!

dixie...I'm so glad to hear that the DC Rally went well...we were away and FR impaired...Glad to hear I was also CSPAN impaired...sounds like the A.N.S.W.E.R. folks were UGLY!

[The Mayor]

that eagle is fabulous!

Thanks

[deadhead]

Get Well Prayers for Wolfie

I feel so bad for you!!

[deadhead]

All your photos are great, thanks for sharing

[Donaeus]

Good evening! Thank you for the prayers for Jim. I hope I can come play tomorrow, I think it will be quieter at the office.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Are you near the fires? Are you okay?

I'm in Northern California so I'm not close to any fires.

[dixie sass]

I just want to cuddle that little cutie! You should have seen the Shepherd that came and checked out the "suspicious book" that turned up after the Communists had left. I thought of Wolfie when I saw him - luminous eyes, shaggy long black coat and just the biggest sweetheart you have ever met!

[dixie sass]

Thank heavens CCC! One less Californian that I will worry about! At least for now...

[dixie sass]

I have been trying to sort out the emotions of Saturday - I saw the enemy and realized they are like the Hun, at our doorstep in the quise of neighbors, friends, loved ones, etc. I was alarmed...

[Spruce]

Greetings all.

I promised to keep you updated on my daughter, Holly. She has just graduated Air Force Basic Military Training, So here goes.

My son and I spent 4 days in TX for her BMT graduation. A curious series of events made the whole trip possible.

We made it to the Parade Ground early and without incident. The ceremony was really something to see and hear. I had seen Holly's HS marching band and was very impressed, but Holy Cow! The Air Force band was jaw-dropping good. Holly's flight(the "Wolf Pack" how appropriate for a MN kid!) had the honor of carrying the Flags of the US. All the States, Territories, etc.. She ended up carrying the Wisconsin flag. I have a great photo of her carrying it. Believe me, she was raised a Vikings fan and the photo of her carrying the state flag of the hated Packers will earn her lifelong ribbing.

My first question to her was "Any regrets?". "None. I love it.". That was pretty much the answer I got from every airman I asked.

We toured the barracks and that is when I first started to hear from families and TIs what a great airman my kid was. I must admit the one thing I was dying to hear was if she got her Marksmanship ribbon. 40 rounds. Need to get 35 on target. She was 32 out of 35 when her M-16 jammed. She was pretty peaved, and still is, about that.

Her orders, as of today, are to report to the DLI and begin her language training. She was lamenting how she was just beginning to feel at home and comfortable now has to ship-out. I reminded her that she will be living in Monterey CA for quite some time. She's psyched!

I have to say, my whole experience left me with a huge smile! I have no doubt the best US ambassadors to the world are our military.

I could go on for ever, but I hate typing.

Thank you, God! I am truly a blessed man.

p.s. photos as soon as I get them scanned.

[The Mayor]

Why Thank you too!

[JustAmy]

"They were knew to me"

Hey ...... since they were unknown by me, they must have been knew to me!! LOL

[JustAmy]

We are looking forward to the photos.

I have to say, my whole experience left me with a huge smile! I have no doubt the best US ambassadors to the world are our military.

You have every reason to be smiling. Congratulate your daughter for us.

[LadyX]

Oh, Amy, I cannot tell you the deep feelings this particular expression stirs in me . . The Flag Is Passing By, indeed.

Being a child of WWII and later in the Marine Corps and having the honor of carrying the American Flag in the dedication of the Iwo Jima Monument on the Parade Deck at Parris Island marked me for life.
Even seeing it on television snaps me around on 'full alert' - and a color guard in my vicinity is riveted with my full attention and respect.

Spruce, I'm so thrilled your daughter is doing well in her pursuit of this different kind of life. She will gain strength and confidence and character, and be well prepared for the years ahead.

Thank you so much for sharing these experiences of hers and yours with us here! We love our military extended family members!

[Right_in_Virginia]

What a wonderful thread...

May God bless our heroes...past and present. We remember and we thank you!

Godspeed to all our fighting men and women. Victory...and safe home!

[Spruce]

The quality of kids I met as touring their Training Camp was a site to see! What a great bunch of kids! The best seats in the house, at all times, was reserved and filled by squadron members. The old-timers were treated like royalty. Tear-jerking.