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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-23-04....Hall of Fame #7
Billie
Posted on 03/23/2004 6:07:12 AM PST by Billie
Thank you to all our Hall of Famers and to all of you who have become part of our Finest Family ... as regular contributors and supporters who drop in every day to say hello and give a 'pat on the back' to the "Freeper of the Day" and the hostesses. We wouldn't be here without you. : )
We're almost two years old now, and we're still having fun. We hope you are. As promised, for your information and perusal, here is our seventh "Hall of Fame" - a list of all those who've held center stage ... from Monday, June 24, 2002 through Monday, March 22, 2004.
"Getting to Know You"
We're Here Because of You.
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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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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: archives; freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: Texagirl4W
Oh, good - are you going away or just going to stay home and sleep in, goof off, whatever you want to do!
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posted on
03/23/2004 4:56:44 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
040303-N-6842R-025 Key West, Fla. (Mar. 3, 2004) – Lt. Allen Karlson, a student pilot assigned to the “Tigers” of Training Squadron Nine (VT-9), with instructor Cdr. Joe Kerstiens (USNR) sits “shotgun”(rear seat) evaluating Lt. Allen Karlson before his solo formation training. 1st Lt. Tim Miller flies his T-2C Buckeye down to cross under the lead, on his first formation solo, during a formation training mission over Key West, Fla. VT-9 came to Key West to teach Navy and Marine Corps student pilots formation flying and gunnery techniques. The instructors are part of Squadron Augment Unit Nine (SAU-9), the Reserve component for Training Squadron Nine (VT-9), one of two training squadrons that operate from Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss., under Training Wing One (TW-1). U.S. Navy photo by Ens Darin K. Russell. (RELEASED)
040303-N-6842R-004 Key West, Fla. (Mar. 3, 2004) – 1st Lt. Tim Miller and Lt. Allen Karlson, student pilots assigned to the “Tigers” of Training Squadron Nine (VT-9), fly in formation in T-2C “Buckeyes” during a formation training mission over Key West, Fla. Instructor Cdr. Joe Kerstiens (USNR) sits “shotgun”(rear seat) evaluating Lt. Allen Karlson before his solo formation training. VT-9 came to Key West to teach Navy and Marine Corps student pilots formation flying and gunnery techniques. The instructors are part of Squadron Augment Unit Nine (SAU-9), the Reserve component for Training Squadron Nine (VT-9), one of two training squadrons that operate from Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss., under Training Wing One (TW-1). U.S. Navy photo by Ens Darin K. Russell. (RELEASED)
To: Diver Dave; dutchess; Billie
Think somebody has a slight case of Spring Fever. ;)
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posted on
03/23/2004 4:57:53 PM PST
by
Aquamarine
(If there's no link between 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq, why did al Qaeda blow up those trains?)
To: dutchess
Thank you for your compliments re the graphics, Sistah, BUT what is this about a little secret you're telling you have and not telling us what it is. :)
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posted on
03/23/2004 4:58:26 PM PST
by
Billie
To: FreeTheHostages
But I think for happiness one must have a religious perspective too?That's the way I see it. :)
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posted on
03/23/2004 4:59:47 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
>now, who was featured on February 29, 2002? :) Hmmmmmm....beats me, I can't find it. : (
LOL! Wonder why?! :) No February 29th in '02, and we didn't start this until June '02. :)
LOL!!
To: Pippin
I am very happy for you. :^)
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posted on
03/23/2004 5:53:29 PM PST
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: All
He Won't Let You Go
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida. A little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.
His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could.
Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go.
A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal, and, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic. But the scars of a painful past, Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you.
The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack.
That's when the tug-of-war begins -- and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and will not let you go.
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posted on
03/23/2004 5:54:11 PM PST
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: LadyX; Aquamarine
Googly-eyed Dave luvs phlowers today..:)) Phlowers phor m'ladies. :)
To: Diver Dave
Phorsooth!
Thank you phor the phenomenal phlowers you phreely gave..:))
Phlox and phorget-me-nots and phorsythia are nice, too, though - - -
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posted on
03/23/2004 6:33:42 PM PST
by
LadyX
(((( To God give praise and honor !! ))))
To: Dubya
Great story, Dubya.
I cherish the scars I have, as reminders of the battles He helped me survive and win.
He always IS there with us, if we but ask!
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posted on
03/23/2004 6:37:56 PM PST
by
LadyX
(((( To God give praise and honor !! ))))
To: Pippin
Yippee!!! Pippin is back!!!!!
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posted on
03/23/2004 6:52:34 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.)
To: Billie
Beautiful thread Billie.
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posted on
03/23/2004 6:56:09 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.)
To: LadyX; WVNan; The Thin Man
SUNDAY. THE DAY AFTER.
22 March 2004 | Dixie Sass
Posted on 03/22/2004 7:38:09 PM EST by dixie sass
Sunday morning, those of us still in Fayetteville gathered one last time at the Radisson to share a meal and thoughts on the events of the previous day after which some people hit the road for home. Some of us stayed and went to the Airborne Museum. If you are ever in or near Fayetteville, I highly recommend a trip through this museum.
The gentleman who was behind the desk where we signed the Guest Book, after hearing who we were, said that we would really appreciate their newest exhibit.
To our right when we walked in, stood three glass cases holding items from the World Trade Center and a twisted piece of metal - part of a beam. I touched the beam and felt, I don't know, a peace, a knowledge, that the people who died there where with us. I have chills even now thinking about them as I write.
A tiny plastic doll with the head charred. A revolver from the FBI Evidence room, a piece of paper in Japenese, and various other items.
A boot from a fireman, the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw it was Chief Moran - a Freeper who died in the aftermath. You couldn't tell that it once had been black, it was covered in a fine grayish-white dust.
That is why I was at the FReep supporting our troops on Saturday.
As the representatives of the FReepers and Lurkers who died on 9/11, all of us across the country must take on the challenge of keeping this country and world free.
All of the petty differences that divide people on a day to day basis were forgotten, we were there together to do one thing and we came together and supported each other and supported our troops.
Yes, it was an emotional exhibit. It is one that is necessary to remind people why we are where we are and why we are doing what we are doing.
I am not negating the rest of the exhibit. It tells the story of the Airborne from the first days. It leads you from France during WWI through today in Iraq.
It is amazing and it gives you an appreciation of what these men have done and are doing for all of us.
To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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posted on
03/23/2004 7:03:13 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.)
To: Dubya
But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. Though we may have physical and emotional scars, they pale in comparison to the scars of His Son on the Cross.
To: dixie sass
An eloquent and moving report, dixie.
Thank you.
Did you perchance meet two Freepers named Vinnie and his wife, Marlene?
We met in November 1998 at a Carolina Freeper Meeting in Charlotte, and have kept in touch ever since.
He sent some photographs of the Fayetteville event to me yesterday.
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posted on
03/23/2004 7:21:42 PM PST
by
LadyX
(((( To God give praise and honor !! ))))
To: dixie sass
It is amazing and it gives you an appreciation of what these men have done and are doing for all of us. Indeed! Great post!
To: LadyX
Sure did. They're a very nice couple.
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posted on
03/23/2004 7:24:33 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.)
To: Diver Dave; LadyX
We a sign that said the same thing, Dave. What cute knees you have, giggle.
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posted on
03/23/2004 7:25:49 PM PST
by
dixie sass
(To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.)
To: Diver Dave
Are you photographing these gorgeous flowers?
Be sure and save some for tomorrow. ;)
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