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

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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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[Temple Owl]

We ask you, Lord, to watch over all our sons and daughters wherever they are serving around the world.

Amen

[armymarinemom]

Our troops look so good enjoying the Super Bowl. God Bless em.

[The Mayor]

Yes they do!

They deserve the needed break..

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' to the Finest on Military Monday. May God Bless and protect our Armed Forces.

We've been busy worker bees around the old homestead. Mowed the lawn yesterday, came inside and sat down to watch the game near the end of the 1st quarter. Promptly nodded off and woke up in the 4th quarter. Did I miss anything important?

Rain and wind in the forecast. Guess Logan and I will play inside today. Have a great day, y'all.

[The Mayor]

Well you missed the 1/2 time special show

check out drudgereport for the disgusting display.

Otherwise it was a great game. Patriots pulled it out in the last seconds.
But they also blew 2 field goals. Victory could have been sooner.

[LadyX]

Military Monday, and I just received the Perfect Gift!
The friends of mine at Emerald Isle, NC I mentioned to you, Dubya, sent a 'prize.'

Living there among so many retired Marines, Bernie was the recipient of not one, but three Marine sweatshirts for Christmas, and Deane suggested he send one to me..:))

It is an official one from the PX at Camp Lejeune - gray with black MARINES on the front. Just what I need for these wintry days!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, Mayor!

Morning, Finest FRiends!

[dansangel]

Dear Father, please place Your bloodline of protection around our troops and protect them the way that they protect us with their selfless acts. Bless their families and give them strength and hope throughout their time of sacrifice. Bless all of our military members past and present and allow us to openly thank them for the sacrifices that they have made to ensure our freedoms. We ask these favors in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Today is a very sad one here at work as we have lost one of our well-liked and respected coworkers to a senseless and violent (a la Atlanta) death over the weekend.

((((((HUGS))))))))) to all, and please stay safe.

[dutchess]

Military Monday greetings Rus and everyone. Dittos on the pictures of our military enjoying the Super Bowl. Wow...what a finish. Congratulations Rus...sorry Maggie. Back to work, have a great Monday everyone.

[dutchess]

Today is a very sad one here at work as we have lost one of our well-liked and respected coworkers to a senseless and violent (a la Atlanta) death over the weekend.

Oh...I'm so sorry to read that dansy. Prayers for your co-workers family and prayers that you're out of Atlanta SOON!

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh .... so sorry to hear about your co-worker, Angel ...

[dansangel]

Thanks ((((((dutchess))))))

Living here has been a real eye-opener for this country girl.

[dansangel]

Thank you ((((Meekie)))))

[Mama_Bear]

NAS Lemoore, California - "The Flying Eagles" of VFA-122 and their new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. The squadron official mission as stated is "To train replacement aircrew to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations from the sea, putting fuzed ordnance on target, on time, first pass…anytime, anywhere."

God Bless our military; our pilots, our sailors and our soldiers.

Central Californians are quite proud of our airmen amd sailors at Lemoore NAS.

Thank you, Rus and Billie, for our Military Monday Tribute.

Wishing all a wonderful day.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Sorry about your loss, dansy.

Hi, sweetheart, hope you're feeling better.

*You* stay safe. : )

[Mama_Bear]

I am so sorry about your loss, (((((((dansy))))))).

Speaking of senseless violence, I heard this morning that two teenagers were shot at a high school in D.C. that I attended back in the 60's. Senseless violence just makes me heartsick. Very sad.

[Billie]

Love those pictures, Rus. So glad to see that gawdy palace put to good use!

[dansangel]

Hi, sweetheart, hope you're feeling better.

*That* makes me feel better [[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]]

[dansangel]

Thanks ((((Mama_Bear_))))) It's everywhere, isn't it? But, it seems more prevalent in the cities. Think I'll be a hermit.

:-(

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, sweetheart, hope you're feeling better.

*That* makes me feel better

[[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]]

Your hugs always make wolfie feel better. : )

((((((( wolfette )))))))