A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-29-03....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor | December 29, 2003 | Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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 12-13,14-03 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
danbh59@yahoo.com
and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

[The Mayor]

Thankyou Sir!

[knighthawk]

Hello everybody, Hope ya'll had a great time during Christmas!

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus, and how nice it was knowing that today's thread would be posted early (for those who don't like to wait 'til I get here!)

Thank you more than you know for doing this; it's also great seeing some new names here.

God Bless and Protect our Military as they continue to be leaders for peace in this world. Thank you to all of FR's men and women in uniform, both past and present. You have our admiration and our love.

[Billie]

It's nearly midnight here, Billie. So I'll have a nightcap. :)

What a long time it's been since I've seen you! Thanks, Byron! (You're probably still sleeping, especially if you had a nightcap at midnight.) :)

[The Mayor]

Hi Billie and Yes it is nice to see new names here.

My pleasure posting this thread, anytime!

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dansangel; Dutchess; Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son The Mayor........................niece LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother kimmie7.....................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons TexKat................son, step-son Spruce.....................daughter Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty thumperusn.............active duty

Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel..................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son cookcounty..............son SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel..................niece Donaeus...............nephew dixie sass.............nephew BeAllYouCanBe.........son AgThorn...............2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.................son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece visualops..cousin,adopted Marine

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mr. Mayor...I concur: a Fine debut...thank you for opening the doors today.

Good morning and afternoon to all Freepers.

I wake up every day thinking about our troops on the many fields of battle and I feel love, pride, concern.

Then, I turn on the news and see the Demokratzkies whining, bitching, moaning, slandering our Commander-In-Chief....enabling our terrorist enemies, giving them hope.

I curse the Dems, and pray for my Dubya.

Each day is a mix of love and hope, fear and anger.

I have no doubt...love and hope wins cuz the Almighty blesses the USA.

[deadhead]

From my home to yours :-)

[The Mayor]

This is incredible, I am wiping the tears off my desk from my wife, mine just didn't hit the desk.
Thankyou CHICAGOFARMER

We will never forget the people who died for us. *Mohammed blessing to America*

This was Posted on Remembering the Nation’s Roll Call of Honored Dead (TAPS Alert)

Mohmamed says his profound most sincere thank you, as he returns to his homeland.
Note two meg file but well worth it.

http://www.rustfreetrucks.com/stuff1/Iraqilawyermohammedgohome.mp3 cut and paste
7 posted on 12/29/2003 12:05:18 PM EST by CHICAGOFARMER (Citizen Carry)

[CHICAGOFARMER]

You are welcome.

My monitor is burred everytime I listen.

Son of American Revolution
Chicagofarmer

[MEG33]

We are uncovering munitions,perhaps Saddam is giving up some info,we have lost some good men the last week and we will prevail.God bless and keep safe our armed forces and bless their loved ones.

Dubya,that was a beautiful story.Ladtx,enjoy your grandbaby.

[Aquamarine]

I had to listen to it twice, the first time had alot of buffering. Glad I didn't give up, it was worth the wait.
Thanks!

[LadyX]

Remember These 2003 Images??

[Donaeus]

Good morning my friends! I missed you all immensely while I was with my other family. :) ((((ALL))))

Thank you to our troops the world over for the job you do every day. And especial thanks for giving up time with your own families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays to preserve peace, tranquility and joy for all of our families. May God continue to bless, comfort and protect you.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

GOD BLESS PRESIDENT BUSH!

[Aquamarine]

Shock and Awe! Great find Lady!

Has your son arrived in Iran yet?

[Aquamarine]

Good afternoon Donaeus, it's good to have you back in the fold.

Need to go get some work done. Dangit!

[LadyX]

His DMAT Team is still on Standby, Aqua, until the other Unit arrives and assesses the needs.
With the enormous medical help deficit, so many thousands of injured and ill and hospitals demolished, I imagine it is just a matter of time, determining exactly where to position them if they are deployed.

[Teacup]

Happy New Year all. I pray you all have a great, healthy and happy new year.

[MeekOneGOP]

Then, I turn on the news and see the Demokratzkies whining, bitching, moaning, slandering our Commander-In-Chief....enabling our terrorist enemies, giving them hope.

Like this ...

Hillary to Troops: Support for War Fading
(Click here or on pic)

Sickening, isn't it ??

I curse the Dems, and pray for my Dubya.

Me too !

[MeekOneGOP]

I think hitlery loves the guy ...

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