A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-17-04....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, The Mayor, 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.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 05-14,15,16-04... 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

[Conspiracy Guy]

The US Armed Forces are the Finest in the world. The men and women who served in the past and who serve now are the reason we are still free and still the Greatest Nation on Earth. The families of our service people should also be recognized for their sacrifice and support.

God Bless our Armed Forces.

God Bless George W. Bush.

[Conspiracy Guy]

The poem is beautiful..

Do I agree with your line? Tagline?

[NicknamedBob]

Thanks.

I wanted to know if you agreed with my assessment about pilots.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I like it. I have corrected vision myself. I was a junior in high school with a 4.0 GPA when I found out. I dropped out of school and went to work. Why did I drop out of school? Because all I ever wanted to do was be a USAF Fighter Pilot. Glasses??? I was crushed....!

A year later I got my GED and enlisted in the USAF. Went to college at night for years, have 2 Associate Degrees and no real (BS) degree. I'm full of BS but I can't prove it.

I finally got my Private Pilot Certificate at 41 years of age. Built a plane from a kit before another year passed. Sold it after 4 years, rent some now but not enough.

I love the sky.

[NicknamedBob]

Your college education sounds like mine. I know a lot of people went to college to get a degree.

I went for an education. I shopped the courses offered like picking out a meal at a cafeteria. What I selected didn't match any degree programs, but it suited me.

I have only an AA degree, but I can talk to anyone about anything. While I was attending classes, I had one girl friend who called me "Professor."

[Conspiracy Guy]

If there was a Master's Degree in aviation history, I could apply. My specialty would be identifying 9 out of 10 aircraft that were ever mass produced, (some of the one of a kinds can be real tricky).

[Billie]

Tuesday - It's Your Day!

[Billie]

As for your image source, what do you think they would think if we sent it back? (I wouldn't want you to get in trouble for "borrowing" it!)

Thanks for the idea - I did just that. (I'm pretty careful about 'borrowing' graphics, so as NOT to get in trouble! :) I buy a great many of my graphics, too, which gives me more freedom to alter and use. :)

[deadhead]

You're Welcome and Thank You!!!!

Wanted to share the following with you, will be going to the game and of course, bringing items and cheering for our Military :-)

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT SHEA 5/23/04

Join the New York Mets as we host Military Appreciation Day
at Shea Stadium. We encourage all of our fans to
bring items which will be collected into a large "care package"
that will be sent to our troops serving overseas.

We need your participation to make this a great day and
have provided a list of acceptable items to include in
the package from the Mets and our fans:

International Phone Cards
Pens - Black or Blue
Envelopes
Baby Wipes
Hand Sanitizers
Deodorant - non melting
Toothpaste and Brushes
Q-Tips
Disposable Cameras
Batteries of all sizes
Black boot socks
Chap stick w/sunscreen

Your donations and efforts will go directly to:
Second Battalion, Second Marines

The 2d Battalion, 2d Marines, a unit of 1200 Marines, are
currently stationed in Iraq, where they have been since
March of 2003 to reinforce Coalition Forces during
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. This distinguished group has been
recognized for its meritorious service in the defense of our nation.

[FeliciaCat]

Hi-

I cant make it to the Mets game, are you going to be a O'Lunnys tonight? I would like to drop off a few things on the list, but only if it isnt a problem for you..thanks!

I sent my sister "care" packages when she was on a ship after 911 (Navy) and she REALLY appreciated it.