A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-02-04....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 1-31,2-01-04... Week in Review ^

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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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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[WVNan]

I laughed right load !

I think the "load" was in the diaper. Ha.

[WVNan]

Ha, we were lurking behind the door just waiting to pounce on you.

[The Mayor]

and pounch you did..

[The Mayor]

pounce

oops

[Dubya]

The purpose of Side Boy Honour Guard aboard military ships

In today's military, we have many unique customs. What is not realized is that what is now custom formerly had a real purpose. Take the use of Side Boys to welcome a ranking visitor aboard a military vessel. It is the task of assigning two, four, six, or eight men to line both sides of the gangplank based on the ascending rank of the officer visiting the vessel, with two being assigned for ensigns and Lts, up to eight for admirals and above. More rank, more honour guard, right? But this system originally served a darker purpose....

this custom came from the British Navy of the 17-18 century. back then, men did not often have the luxury of walking on to their ships: most had to transfer from a small boat to the larger ship by Ladder, or by a device called a bosun's chair, which was essentially a seat attached to a yardarm by a block and tackle. Here where the relevance comes about: the younger and less rank you had, the lighter you were. thus, a light midshipman or LT needed only two men on the haul rope, while a long endurance and often very stout Admiral, having eaten everything and then some over their forty year careers, tended to need eight men to pull them up. additional jobs, such as availing themselves to steady the person after getting them to the deck, and helping with the persons luggage and other dunnage they would bring with them, also necessitated a required number of hands based on their weight or amounts of belongings collect throughout the years.
Thanks to: Mr. Conley

[The Mayor]

I'm off to bed.
I want to add my opinions about what happened at the superbowl.
I just saw the video of the boob thingy and i'm a little tweeked..

See ya's for coffee and a good couple words.

[LadyX]

"Soooo... are you balanced or unbalanced?"

Okay - all right, already - in a physical sense, not truly balanced, and sleep-deprived, among other things.

As to mentally, how am I to judge correctly?!..:))
LOL

[LadyX]

"Every Marine who ever lived is living still, in the Marines who claim the title today."

This Marine understands that, and tells you you are an appreciated Brother.....Semper Fi indeed....

[WVNan]

Sleep well my friend. God bless.

[WVNan]

That is definitely not what I want to hear Sistah. What's to be done? Are you napping during the day? Somehow you need to make up that lost sleep. I'll ask our Father to send you a sleep angel.

[WVNan]

This picture reminds me of my calling. The Lord said, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." Our troops are feeding the Iraqi people with their blood, but the people don't realize it.

by Pfc. Michael J. Carden January 29, 2004 An Iraqi shepherd moves his flock past Soldiers conducting a patrol in Fallujah, Iraq. The Soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael J. Carden.

[LadyX]

Need to get some things done before bedtime, and will write tomorrow, Sistah.

Loveya,
M

[WVNan]

Love you too little Sistah. Sleep in God's light.

[Dubya]

This picture reminds me of my calling. The Lord said, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." Our troops are feeding the Iraqi people with their blood, but the people don't realize it.

That is so true, and you have put it very well. I wish our US Marines could read your post.

[Dubya]

"Every Marine who ever lived is living still, in the Marines who claim the title today."

This Marine understands that, and tells you you are an appreciated Brother.....Semper Fi indeed....

And this Marine appreciates you very much sister Marine.

You are one great Marine and a great lady.

[Dubya]

Eve says I got to go to bed. Good night all of you.

[WVNan]

You do know that my husband is a former Marine. Of course even that is not correct because "once a Marine, always a Marine." His brother was also a Marine who fought in WWII in the South Pacific. He's gone now. I love the spirit of the sacrifice that is instilled in Marines. All people would be much better if they had the same training. We are a self-indulgent and irresponsible people.

[Dubya]

You do know that my husband is a former Marine

I didn't know this.

SEMPER FI you two.

[Billie]

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