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

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.

[Kudsman]

Good evening dutchess. Thanks.

[Kudsman]

No problem. Just recapping. C-Ya.

[Diver Dave]

Evenin' Mayor.
Been a very busy day, but needed to drop in to say Howdy and thanks for the Military Monday thread.

Had the pleasure this weekend of shaking hands and offering a personal thank you to a member of the US Air Force. He's home on leave and will be heading to Kadena AFB in Okinawa. He just finished spending his time in England and Kuwait.

Our country is in good hands judging by the likes of him.

Also, got a great surprise e-mail last night from an old shipmate who found my name on HullNumber.com. We'll be re-living our shared memories in the coming months, I'm sure.

Meanwhile, Thanks to all our Armed Forces, Past and Present.

[LadyX]

"Do you know anybody going to Houston for the S B?"

Yesterday I sided with The Mayor rooting for the Patriots against the Colts, and in the game with the Eagles, I cheered my Carolina Panthers into a win.

As a consequence, The Mayor and I will be meeting in spirit at the 50-yard line at the Super Bowl, outshouting one another for our respective teams..:))

Does that count??

[JustAmy]

Camping!!! BRRRRR

I'm glad to see you made it back without freezing your fanny off.

I'm sure it was good to get away for a couple of days. But, I would have voted on Palm Spring or San Diego.

[GailA]

It was only real cold Sunday night. We have a propane heater along with a electric heater so the pop-up stayed fairly warm. Camping is DK's new passion. Me I like to put MEAT on any fire he builds. We had T-bones yesterday, burgers the day before.

[The Mayor]

Why Thankyou Dutchess, I just came up from my little workshop, almost done sanding them.

I Love woodworking, it has to be one of my favorite things.
Besides, Jesus was a carpenter. : )

[The Mayor]

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.

You came to the right place, there is no better Prayer Warriors than right here!

we can add your Son to our list.. I pinged Mama_Bear she posted it on #46
Everynight when I am Praying with my 8 yr old Daughter we ask Our Heavenly Father to Protect, guide and give his Strength and Wisdom to our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan..

May God Bless you and give You his Strength and Comfort during your son's tour.

[The Mayor]

Evenin Molly, caucus watchin, looks like Kerry..

[JustAmy]

That sounds good. I haven't been camping since we were first married. Hubby prefers golf to camping and well ...... I'm spoiled.

I do like a hot shower and going out to breakfast. LOL

[FreeTheHostages]

[armymarinemom]

Good Night everyone and God Bless our Troops. Fox news ran a story tonight about the Blue Star Mothers challenging Global Exchange concerning peace missions to Iraq. These missions involve taking family members of our military and Veterans. You can guess which groups Media Benjamin takes to Iraq.

The California Mom did an excellent job stating that they have a political agenda that actually hurts troop moral.

[Libertina]

Will do :) BTW cute puppy :)

[The Mayor]

If I had the $$ I'd go to the Super bowl, LadyX and I want to meet on the 50 yard line..

[The Mayor]

Also, got a great surprise e-mail last night from an old shipmate who found my name on HullNumber.com. We'll be re-living our shared memories in the coming months, I'm sure.

That is great, I know you'll enjoy your visit. I would love to run into one of the guys I served with. It's been a long time..

Enjoy, and Thanks for all you add to these threads everyday, your words are an inspiration to us all..

[lonestar]

Yep! That counts; in spirit. :)

I'm for the Panthers in the S B. Underdogs.

[The Mayor]

I wish I could have seen the story. The media has their own agenda as does her heinous hitlery. Her visit was destructive as sher is.

Take care and God Bless..

[The Mayor]

Goodnight to the Finest!!

God Bless America and God Bless our Vets and Troops.

Rest easy we are being protected by the Greatest Military in the World!

[LadyX]

Good Morning, Mr. Mayor and dutchess! Dropping by to say I will be absent from The Finest until late afternoon, journeying out of town this morning.

Meant to say how beautiful are the cabinets you are finishing, Rus, and to thank you for showing them to us.

Yes - being a carpenter is an admirable thing, as is your faithful bringing to us The Word of One..:))

~ 'Son' Rise ~

[Billie]

We're Here - Are You? :)

cookcounty, thank you for coming to our thread today. We will add your son to our Military Prayer List. I will have him on today's and alert the others who post theirs.

Donaeus, thanks for asking about my wrist - not quite healed, but getting there - a couple more weeks I hope is all. :)