A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-24-03....Military Monday

Aquamarine; Billie

[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 11-22,23-03...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 danbh59@yahoo.com
and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

[Donaeus]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :)

I know what you mean, I would have given anything to have been able to vote for him. I was too young both times.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Aqua.

[Donaeus]

Morning Billie :) It's good to be back. Things wrapping up for the holidays turned out to be more hectic than we thought. I think everything is under control now so hopefully I'll be able to visit some before my Turkey day trip.

[Donaeus]

(((Spookbrat))) Great to see you back from NC!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time, I can't wait to hear about it. :)

[SpookBrat]

Hey my friend. I missed you. Can't wait to tell you all about it. Hope your family is well. I have a lot to talk to you about. I'll catch up with you later. Tell your sister hey. :)

[Donaeus]

Missed you too! Everybody's great, we're all chomping at the bits to get to the turkey. Heheheh. I'll give her a big howdy from ya. ;) Talk to you soon.

[Diver Dave]

Afternoon FR's Finest...

The tragic events of the weekend have left numb, angry and sad.

Did manage to spend some time with a great bunch of Military Moms and Dads on Saturday as we encouraged our fellow citizens to Support and Honor our Troops. The support of those driving by our location with their honking horns and waves took the chill out of the windy day. The wind flowing though all the flags held them straight out, but it warmed our hearts to see so many folks supporting our troops.

Praying for continuing blessings and protection of our Armed Forces and for our nation's leaders.

[JustAmy]

A Flag Forgotten

I saw a flag the wind had tattered
No one to care or think it mattered!
Wind torn and faded stripes were flapping
Pale stars upon dim blue were napping!
I wondered if a bugle blowing,
Would rouse our country to bestowing...
Upon our flag more true devotion;
And stir our hearts with real emotion!
Forgotten there, so bravely flying
A symbol worn, but never dying!
A challenge! to a nation sleeping
A loyal sentry, Watch is keeping!

...Edna R. Zunino

[Mama_Bear]

Aqua, thanks for bringing us military Monday....

God Bless our Military


Also for the pictures of your meeting with Spookbrat and her family. Isn't it wonderful to actually get to meet FReepers in person? Without a doubt, they are nicest, warmest, friendliest people around....not to mention the most intelligent, talented and patriotic. :-)

[Calpernia]

Morning errrr, afternoon? Almost Evening! To the Finest!

Whiney Mom Moment.

My son's preschool, we raise a little over $100 from a bake sale the kids worked real hard on. We took them to the store last week and helped guide them in picking out food to donate to the town's food pantry.

Today, we loaded the food in wagons and did a walking field trip to the food pantry for them to donate.

MIND YOU, we called last week to let them know we were coming and gave them a reminder call this morning.

The GRUFF man meets us at the door and would not allow us to bring the food in. He handed us milk crates through the door to transfer the food and pass it back to him.

I'm very confused by this. He made us stand in the parking lot with 13 children (which I thought was a little unsafe) and barely said thank you to them.

I'm not 100% sure what the teacher and I were expecting; but we thought the kids would bring the food inside and someone there explain to them what the food pantry was and reinforce the good work they did.

[Aquamarine]

Good afternoon JW.

My heart is numb from the news out of Iraq and Afghanistan this weekend...my heart is raging at the Evil Ones, and the demokratski/leftist enablers who just don't get it.

I agree, the dems add insult to injury with their treasonous ways!

[Aquamarine]

Gosh, thanks for the nice description, you forgot to add tall, that one surprised you. :)
I was smitten with your husband too, he's darling :) Maybe when we get tired of them one day we can trade, LOL.....Hope he likes older women. ;)

[The Mayor]

You would think they would be more grateful but to be honest I think they want $$..

To many place are like this these days, I have found that out thru our donations..

[Aquamarine]

I voted for Reagan both times and it felt wonderful! Everyone in line waiting to vote was smiling and so happy to be voting for such a great man. :)

[Aquamarine]

Good afternoon Aeronaut!

Nice sig gif, is that a new one?

[Aquamarine]

Didn't know you two were FRiends. I think you both have good taste in friends. :)

[Aquamarine]

Did manage to spend some time with a great bunch of Military Moms and Dads on Saturday as we encouraged our fellow citizens to Support and Honor our Troops.

Good work Dave. Thanks for being such a faithful patriot!

[Aquamarine]

Beautiful post Amy!

Haven't been to your P&P thread in a few days, bet you all are having fun over there. :)

[deadhead]

Thoughts and Prayers are with our Troops and Veterans. Thank You to our Military

[MeekOneGOP]

Yep ! Reagan was a great president alright !

Hey, I played with my Soros 'RATS pic some today. Here's what it came out like ...

I think I need to put the DNC Logo in there in the top middle frame. I'll upgrade it later on ...