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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-03-03....Military Monday
Aquamarine; Billie

Posted on 11/03/2003 4:49:35 AM PST by Aquamarine




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





                     








THIS WEEK'S THREADS

11-01,02-03...Week in Review

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

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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

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; usmc; veterans
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To: FreeTheHostages
Ha! There's free-the-world come to join the fray.
221 posted on 11/03/2003 7:16:43 PM PST by WVNan
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To: LadyX
What she don't know won't hurt her. We can always spring it on her when it's too late. LOL.
222 posted on 11/03/2003 7:17:46 PM PST by WVNan
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To: lonestar
Hi lonestar. How are things down your way?
223 posted on 11/03/2003 7:19:21 PM PST by WVNan
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To: LadyX
we stand on the sidewalk in front of hotels until all hours

MAGGIE! You really must clarify that. People might get the wrong idea. BTW, do you remember those cute guys in that Taurua who asked us for directions?

224 posted on 11/03/2003 7:22:16 PM PST by WVNan
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To: FreeTheHostages
Thou shalt not make fun of my Sistah Nan...|:>(

(How's that, Nan? I didn't hit her and rebuked her gently...)

225 posted on 11/03/2003 7:22:38 PM PST by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: WVNan
Taurus...Taurus....as in Ford.
226 posted on 11/03/2003 7:23:02 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
Hahahahaha - if they only knew...:))
227 posted on 11/03/2003 7:23:40 PM PST by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: LadyX; FreeTheHostages
When Sistah rebukes you, you know you have been rebuked, gently or not.
228 posted on 11/03/2003 7:24:38 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
I'm a Taurus, Sistah....but NOT a Ford - hehehehe
229 posted on 11/03/2003 7:24:45 PM PST by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: WVNan
"When Sistah rebukes you, you know you have been rebuked, gently or not."

Tell it to 'em, Sistah - you taught me everything I know..:))

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly..:))

230 posted on 11/03/2003 7:27:32 PM PST by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: LadyX
Oh my goodness, I wasn't thinking about that. I picked it out of the air.....air head.
231 posted on 11/03/2003 7:28:09 PM PST by WVNan
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To: LadyX; WVNan
:)!!! Hey, I only said the walls have ears.

I didn't say whose ears they were . . . .

What a beautiful night it is here. I love these November nights.

"Not yesterday I learned to know
The beauty of bare November days
Before the coming of the snow . . . ."
232 posted on 11/03/2003 7:29:51 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: LadyX
I'm preachin it Sistah, I'm preachin it.....but I don't think they're listenin'. Sort of like my congregation LOL.
233 posted on 11/03/2003 7:30:00 PM PST by WVNan
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To: LadyX; WVNan
Last time that I was there was about three years ago, 'Bina was in the hospital and I spent the day there with her and then over to Croft House to pick up the apartment and make some calls for her. So I didn't get to do much exploring. The new hospital is really nice and the people there are wonderful.

I knew there had been a lot of development out in that area - Aiken is a bustling little metropolis - at least on the southside. I love the downtown area though. Shopping at the Purple Plum and eating at the restaurants there. Of course EJ's at Calmai Plaza is one of my favorites.

You would think that I grew up there in the 40's, but I've seen Aiken through Momma and 'Bina's eyes for so many year with the stories that told. It always amazes me when I see it.

I sure wish that more of the FReepers had shown up for the Rally. But I got to be proxy for Calpernia and Pippin and you and Nan and all the rest of the finest that couldn't be there. I knew that y'all were there in spirit to show your support.
234 posted on 11/03/2003 7:31:11 PM PST by dixie sass (GOD bless America)
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To: FreeTheHostages
I don't know about D.C., but here in W by god V it's downright hot. I turned my bedroom air conditioner back on. Thought it was down for the winter. The days are lovely though.
235 posted on 11/03/2003 7:32:03 PM PST by WVNan
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To: LadyX; WVNan
Why Maggie? Three demur southern belles like us? Gracious goodness girl! Why the three of us - snert, giggle, guffaw, ahem, ummmm, we are the model of decorum!
236 posted on 11/03/2003 7:34:08 PM PST by dixie sass (GOD bless America)
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To: WVNan
"sort of like my congregation"

what's the preacher's saying?

"few additional souls are saved after the first 20 minutes"

diminishing marginal returns
237 posted on 11/03/2003 7:34:49 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: dixie sass
I cannot say enough good things about my recent two-day experience at the hospital there, dixie. It has come Light Years, and is now OUTSTANDING.
238 posted on 11/03/2003 7:34:49 PM PST by LadyX (((( Count your blessings - not your woes ))))
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To: WVNan
hmm, interesting. right now it's mid-60s here. if that
239 posted on 11/03/2003 7:35:30 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: LadyX
{{maggie}} you seem to be doing quite well!
240 posted on 11/03/2003 7:36:13 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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