A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-19-04....Military Monday

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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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 01-17-18-04 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.

[dutchess]

Great pictures meekie. You're getting really good at this!

[dutchess]

You're getting off to a bad start, deadhead. Billie's going to feel slighted because she's not on top. :-)

Oh my colleen....someone new for TTM to pick on...maybe that will take the heat off of some of us "oldies but goodies" :)

[dutchess]

Dutchess, your behind must be sore from that door hitting you so many times! :)

Hi sistah dansy...we're missing you in these parts! Re: my behind...every time I wrote something...got kicked out of the chat room...Started to develop quite a complex!!!!

(((((((dansy))))))) (((((((sistahs)))))))

[dutchess]

Fire Kerry? An excellent idea which gives us a new delicacy, Chicken ala Jaune! ;)

LOL...GOOD ONE!

[dutchess]

Love the graphic but someone is missing...ah hem...deadhead????

[dutchess]

I wake up to a California dreamin' Monday Monday, the sky is gray, the pave is wet and shiney from a light and refreshing rain....makes me lazy.

How well you put that...

Hmmm...if'n I remember right, today is the Iowa raucus ruckus caucus...wonder if John Effing Kerry, who served in Vietnam, will win , place or show.

And then right after that....this LOL! Fortunately I was not drinking a sip of my coffee when I saw that LOL! BTW...Tonight should be a treat!

May the loving Almighty God bless and protect our troops, our President, our Nation, and all the Finest

Amen....

[dutchess]

Rus...the cabinet doors are simply beautiful...We have a large Amish community here.....and had one carpenter customize our kitchen cabinets....We absolutely love them. I believe woodworking is truly an art.

[dutchess]

Hi Lori. I forgot about that beautiful military prayer you did. It is perfect for today.

[dutchess]

Snow AND cold here. But...somehow the cold is easier for me to tolerate when there is white fluffy snow on the ground...

[dutchess]

Oh my Dubya...your story about Walter is so touching and beautiful...thanks for posting it.

[dutchess]

A beautiful prayer Donnie and glad to hear Joey is well. Prayers for all our military men and women.

[dutchess]

Hey Libertina...I just LOVE your colorful letters! Always puts a smile on my face...Are you all going to have a caucas party today???? This has been way too entertaining LOL!

[cookcounty]

Hi, I'm looking for a prayerful bunch. My son is just fresh into Iraq this last week, and I'm recruiting folks to pray for him.

Thanks much.

[dutchess]

Oh Maggie...The pictures you posted to "America" are absolutely stunning!

[dutchess]

Prayers for your son cookcounty. May he stay safe and strong.

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, thanks ! :O)

[dutchess]

Hey kudsman...glad you like it here and hope you keep coming back....

[JustAmy]

FREEDOM

Freedom is a breath of air,
Pine-scented, or salty like the sea;
Freedom is a field new-plowed...
Furrows of democracy!

Freedom is a forest,
Trees tall and straight as men.
Freedom is a printing press...
The power of the pen!

Freedom is a country church,
A cathedral's stately spire;
Freedom is a spirit
That can set the soul on fire!

Freedom is man's birthright,
A sacred, living rampart;
The pulse beat of humanity...
The throb of a nation's heart!

- Clara Smith Reber -

[LadyX]

"Hi, I'm looking for a prayerful bunch. My son is just fresh into Iraq this last week, and I'm recruiting folks to pray for him."

Welcome to The Finest Family Room, where many are veterans or families of military/veterans, and prayers are gladly given to one and all for any needs!

We have a daily rectangular prayer graphic which lists Free Republic posters and their spouses/children/relatives who are on active duty, and is a reminder to lift them up with prayers.

Thank you for bringing your son to our attention, so he can be added to the Roster. We gladly intercede for them, and for those who, like you, love them.

Please join us often as we celebrate the Finest things about America, and one another.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's thread, honoring our military!


For Russ


For Billie


Thank You for the Finest!