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.

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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 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

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at
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and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

[LadyX]

While we go about ordinary living and gripe about the weather and our labors and how tired we are, here are a few things to reshape our perspective:

U.S. Army Pfc. Artura Franco, a member of 1st Squad, 3rd
Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,
looks through a box of papers and identification cards
during a house raid in Samarra, Iraq, mid-December, 2003.
The battalion was participating in Operation Ivy Blizzard,
an effort to eliminate insurgents, secure control for the local
governing council, and leave
the city secure under the watch of Iraqi Civil Defense Corps
and police elements. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Benjamin R. Kibbey

This American was not watching the Football Playoff Game Sunday:

U.S. Army Spc. Ralf Logan, a rifleman with A Company, 1st Battalion,
8th Infantry Regiment, pulls security during a stop in a patrol
his squad was doing in Samarra, Iraq.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Benjamin R. Kibbey

While we went to church, shopped, cleaned house, etc. and watched television:

U.S. Army Sgt. Reggie Martinez, a team leader with A
Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, searches
two Iraqi men with the assistance of a member
of his squad in Samarra, Iraq.
The men had been in a car the soldiers stopped
due to suspicious behavior during their patrol.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Benjamin R. Kibbey

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May we never take Peace for granted, nor forget those who ensure it....

[The Mayor]

We are extremely proud of him

You should be, as we all are of him and all the members of the 101st!!

[LadyX]

WOW, Rus!
What a powerful letter, and we thank you for posting it.
It should be mandatory reading for every American.

Ladtx, I'm so glad you related that about Jeff! I knew he was in that group, and hoped you would see it and respond..:))

Yes - it is a great day to be an American - and a veteran....

And the price still is worth every drop of blood, sweat and tears,
thinking of the alternatives.....

( forgive me - can't help it! - /soapbox )

[Aquamarine]

Come to think of it, let us never take for granted the tremendous efforts of all our hostesses and hosts to keep America alive and focused, thinking productively, and enjoying life and one another along the way....

Good morning Lady and thanks! None of this would be possible without the special posters such as yourself who faithfully seek out the valuable information that is shared here every day. We're all just another link in a chain to support the Finest Country in the world!

May God Bless America.

[The Mayor]

Bump to that Aqua!!

Good Morning to you..

[LadyX]

Good morning, Aquamarine!

Lest we lose sight of our effectiveness, in the midst of all the disparaging words by liberals, read this:

Iraqi Reconstruction Facts

Iraq's New Currency

Iraq's new currency is an important indicator of economic revitalization. During the Iraqi currency exchange, which began on October 15, 2003, and ended on January 15, the value of the new dinar has risen by 25 percent. To date almost 4.5 trillion new Iraqi dinars or $3 billion are estimated to be in circulation.
(Coalition Provisional Authority, Baghdad)

Cell Phone Service Comes to Iraq

Improvements in telephone service are helping Iraq reintegrate into the international community and paving the way for the new economy. Today, mobile telephones are available in Iraq for the first time, and by April 2004, there could be more than half-million Iraqi cell phone subscribers. New technology is also making it possible for Iraq to establish its first emergency call network. (Coalition Provisional Authority, Baghdad)

Education in Iraq

Renewing Iraq's educational system is vital because Iraqi youth will determine their country's future. All universities are open, 5.1 million Iraqi primary school students are back in the classroom, and more than 51 million new textbooks - without propaganda - are being distributed. Plus, Iraqi teachers now earn up to 25 times their salaries before liberation.
(U.S. Agency for International Development)

[Kudsman]

Morning Mayor,all. Great riposte by Mr. Glenn.

Meekie, that was one funny article. Squirrel grenade. Great visual it painted.

ladtx, please give #2 a hearty handshake, big hug and sincere thank you from my house.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning The Mayor!

You and Lady are posting such interesting info this morning.

[Aquamarine]

More good news out of Iraq fresh off the Finest press (unlike NYT's and Reuters)! Thanks Lady!

[Aquamarine]

Our #2 son, Jeff will be coming home with 101st.

Great news! Congratulations, I'm happy for you and the Mrs. :)

[Libertina]

Monday morning greetings to you all!
Great military graphics :)

[LadyX]

Wake up, Johnny Mac!

It is a Purple Mountains Majesty Kinda Day..:))

- Maggie Malone -

[Kudsman]

Good news abounds. It is indeed a Fine day. Hope you enjoy yours.

[LadyX]

One is not enough to get you going, you say??

O Beautiful for Spacious Skies

or, perhaps, "From Sea to Shining Sea" - -

[LadyX]

Ah - The Great Kudzu enters The Finest Family Room!..:))

We love Mondays, and paying our respects to our wonderful military members and their families.

God bless them all...

[dutchess]

Good morning Rus. Thanks for posting Military Monday and passing on the story about John Glenn. Although he was not my favorite of senators he was far far better than the lefty liberal Howard Metzenbaum. We celebrated the day the latter retired. The exchange clearly shows how arrogant and out of touch he was.

God bless our military men and women.

[dutchess]

ladtx...what a great picture of your son. You must be so proud and also so thrilled that he is coming home.

[dutchess]

Thanks so much Maggie for keeping this site active....

[dutchess]

Good Monday sistahs and finest friends...It's snowing and blowing here...but quite pretty. Busy work day...but wanted to stop in and say hello. Have a great day all!

[Kudsman]

Morning lady. I'm here and at Amy's. Seems I wondered over there and enjoyed myself for a while last night. Ms. Vicki was kind enough to provide me a beautiful rendition of a classic song.

Have a great day.