A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-16-04....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 02-13-14-15-04... 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.

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. —Proverbs 27:6

He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help. —Abraham Lincoln

[LadyX]

Happy Military Monday, everyone !!

[The Mayor]

Good Mornin M'Lady

[LadyX]

America's dog show 'shows off' Veterans
Submitted by: New York Public Affairs
Story Identification Number: 2004211131159
Story by Maj. David C. Andersen

NEW YORK(February 11, 2004) -- The famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City is arguably the single most noteworthy dog show in the world. With its legendary status, why would anyone ever think this has any connection to the military, or for that matter - the Marine Corps?

The War on Terror has touched many Americans everywhere, especially New Yorkers. When the doors opened for the show's 128th year for the first time since Operation Iraqi Freedom on February 9, 2004, it welcomed military OIF veterans.

"I thought it would be a nice gesture to express thanks to our troops for the wonderful things they do everyday," said David L. Frei, director of communications, Westminster Kennel Club.

Frei, a former U.S. Army Specialist and Veterinarian's Assistant at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 1971 to 1974 has been with the Westminster Kennel Club since 1990. Although he has operated his own public relations company, worked PR for the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers and been a publicist for ABC Sports, he says this is the greatest job a man could have.

Frei is not the only man here with military connections. Peter R. Van Brunt, president, Westminster Kennel Club, is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and the well-known American Kennel Club was lead for the last six years by Alfred L. Cheauré, a former U.S. Navy submariner.

To round out what seems to be a joint command is retired Marine Colonel Jerry H. Weiss, a dog-show judge since 1976. Weiss, who was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1950, saw combat in Korea as a company commander with Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and logged nearly 30 years as a Marine. He now commands the "ring" in many prestigious dog shows worldwide.

"I think it is a great show of support what Westminster is doing for the military," said Weiss. "It is simply a way of saying 'thank you' to what the fine men and women do for us."

Weiss' daughter, Lisa Nolechek, has obviously taken the Colonel's command presence into the ring. The family's Labrador retriever named Champion Lobuff's Turtle Dove, who is the fifth-ranked 'Lab' in the Nation, won a "Judge's Award of Merit" in this year's event narrowly missing the coveted "Best of Breed."

The awe-inspiring show started in 1877 with a group of gentlemen hunters bragging about their dogs and weapons at their favorite hotel in New York City - the Westminster. Much like our Corps, the WKC was founded in a bar and is steeped in tradition, reverence and honor.

"Even people who are not dog owners can reasonably be expected to have heard of this show," added Weiss. "To be a participant in any way is an absolute honor."

And who walked away with all the "doggie-bones?" That was a crowd favorite, 155-pound Newfoundland named Champion Darbydales's All Rise Pouchcove, or more commonly known as - Josh.

[The Mayor]

February 16, 2004

The Tests Of Criticism

Read: Leviticus 19:15-18

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. —Proverbs 27:6

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 19-20; Matthew 27:51-66

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After a church service in which the minister had preached about spiritual gifts, he was greeted at the door by a woman who said, "Pastor, I believe I have the gift of criticism."

He responded, "Do you remember the person in Jesus' parable who had the one talent? Do you recall what he did with it?"

"Yes," replied the woman, "he went out and buried it" (see Matthew 25:18).

With a smile, the pastor suggested, "Go, and do likewise!"

If criticism is not given lovingly and with an honest desire to help, it can be cruel and destructive. The words of Leviticus 19:17, "You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him," are preceded by warnings against spreading slander and nursing hatred.

You can determine when you should criticize and when you shouldn't by asking yourself three questions:

1. Am I motivated by a desire to help the other person?
   
2. Am I planning to face him honestly, but gently?
   
3. Am I doing this for the Lord, or because I enjoy being critical?

If your goal is to help, if your motives are loving, and if your desire is to please God, then go ahead and criticize. If you can't pass these tests, keep quiet. —Richard De Haan

We're building up or tearing down
In everything we do;
Are we in the construction gang
Or on the wrecking crew? —Anon.

He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help. —Abraham Lincoln

[The Mayor]

Gentlemen, Start your engines!
President Bush at Daytona Sunday Feb 15,04

[JosephW]

Just looking at the pics in the post when I spotted you. Man, you've gotten ugly as you've grown up! - just kidding

Hope all is going well for you, all the best from Tatyana (Tanusha) and I.

Joseph

[The Mayor]

What an awesome sight, Airforce One at Daytona
I beleive that is Daryl Waltrip crashing in the forefront of the 1st pic.

[LadyX]

When I lived in North Carolina, my home was very near where Richard Petty was - The King ruled!

He and his family were much loved by the small community where he resided.
His 'castle' was a beautiful log house, and he remained there even after amassing his fortune.
He did many things to benefit his neighbors in Level Cross.

At one point, he toyed with the idea of running for Governor of the state, and probably could have won, even with the liberal masses in the Eastern areas of the state.

Okay - admission: I am not a racing car fan..:(
Sorry - just an admirer of a real American hero who loves
America and his family and community.

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Mayor and FReepers everywhere. Please have a safe and happy day.

[SERE_DOC]

Greetings Great warrior!

Life is good and I can't complain about a thing.

My best to you and your wonderful family

[nicmarlo]

Morning everybody!! The sun is out; it looks to be a beautiful (even though very cold) day!

[The Mayor]

Thankyou Temple, enjoy Presidents Day!
I haven't been a racing fan since I was a kid. A long time ago, LOL!

[LadyX]

Good Morning, Mr. Owl.
Just for you, I have crafted haiku:

Wise old owl ponders life
Pats his dog and kisses his wife
Ah! Such a good life!

[The Mayor]

Mornin Nic

Cold ?

[JosephW]

Are you hiding out in NJ now? I thought you moved to the Phoenix area, or have you just never updated your profile?

The boys are getting bigger and Tony (now 3) is trying to help with everything (not always a good thing). Hope to see you around sometime.

[LadyX]

Boy, does that picture of Mt. Rushmore bring back great memories!
Lived in Rapid City, South Dakota for one year - Christmas Eve 1961 to the day after Christmas 1962.
Drove up to Mt. Rushmore numerous times, and it is awesome to think of one man achieving something so 'impossible.'

Think of all those years toiling without the equipment and safety features we now take for granted.
It was equally an engineering feat to blast and shape that granite, as well as artistic effort to make such good likenesses.

[nicmarlo]

lol; Mayor, looks like we've got the same COLDness!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday ! Happy President's Day !