A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-24-04....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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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 05-21,22,23,-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

[TexasCowboy]

If you're ever in San Antonio, don't miss the Audie Murphy exhibit at the Audie Murphy Veteran's Hospital.

It's awesome!

[Dog Gone]

I didn't know such a thing existed. Thanks for the tip!

[LadyX]

Go to work on my pot roast, and you slip in the Front Door with a bang!!
LOL

We are so glad to have you among us, MrsMike31, and to have you as another Finest Family member.

You and mrstank definitely are appreciated, as are your wonderful husbands, standing in the gap for us - and trying to obtain freedoms for an oppressed people.

Most of us here, I venture, believe in
- Almighty God,
for whom America was founded =
- The Holy Bible -
The Ten Commandments
- America as a Republic -
- and in our Commander-in-Chief:

[mrstank]

Yeah, you've got to watch out for us Army wives!! We sneak in with a bang with the best of them! ;)

Pot roast sounds good! I can almost smell it!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks for the pings, LadyX.

Most of today's populace is unaware of so many of the roles ordinary but dedicated American citizens played during WWII in the larger scheme of things - and at great personal cost.

I agree with you.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Welcome aboard, MrsMike!!! Glad to have you become a member of the "family"!!!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Since you insist on pinging me all the time.....WHAT TIME IS DINNER?

HUH? Pot Roast? When is it done? Gramps, Brad & I will be arriving SOOOOOOOOOON.

Hurry! Hurry! :-)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?


I'm gonna be in SO much trouble.....

[LadyX]

(Pssst - a blanket apology is hereby issued for all replies/posts made by one who claims to be 'Gramma of Brad'...

She resideth in Kali-forn-ya, and is a genuine RAT Stalker - no joke !!
Her neighbor herds his rodents over to her yard for her to dispatch..:))

I do believe the score stands at
Gramma = 4
Puffed up but ineffective neighbor = 1

Occasional bulletins might disrupt these threads..:))

~ End of Vital Transmission ~ )

[LadyX]

Your posts here are appreciated, Victoria.

Used a Texas Ping List for my Reply # 67 - you might like the last statement on it!

Just think of the proportion of the number of fighters fully involved then (not to mention the vast numbers of those supporting them) compared with our forces today...and yet there are whines and complaints by the detractors about the costs to which they give tax monies, but no effort or support - go figure.

[Brad’s Gramma]

++ Beginning of VITAL Transmission ++

To be noted by all who read this. Said poster X who claims to be a lady on TOP of it all...has refused to answer me regarding feeding the poor child named Brad. The hungry child named Brad. The child who's home from school now, needing dinner Brad.

'Tis a shame.

++ End of transmission ++

[LadyX]

Ummm, BG - time your arrival for Thursday at around midnight.
There might be a bowlful of recycled leftovers.

(You forgot the sign over my stove says:
CLOSED - and it means it..:))

[Brad’s Gramma]

You forgot the sign over my stove says: CLOSED - and it means it

Hey! Sounds JUST LIKE HOME! :-)

[LadyX]

Note to Brad's Gramma:

Re: "The child who's home from school now, needing dinner Brad."

The resourceful LadyX recommends you raid the *cheese supply* you maintain to trap the RATS, and feed some to said Brad....

*LadyX clucks tongue...poor child.....

[Brad’s Gramma]

*LadyX clucks tongue...poor child.....

LOL!!!! OK then, cheese it is! I'll feed the poor child cheese for dinner. Knowing that you, my friend LadyX, is having pot roast and won't allow the poor innocent child to share said pot roast.

Cheese it will be.

[ST.LOUIE1]

My friend has decided to join us!!
Her name is MrsMike31, and she will be posting as soon as she gets registered.

Hello, 'mrstank', nice meeting you. We're happy to have you at the 'Finest'. : )

Welcome to the Finest, MrsMike31!

Er.....don't be frightened if a certain 'wolfie' asks you ladies for a hug. He's harmless. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

((((((((((dansy))))))))))

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, pretty woman. : )

[humblegunner]

Great find!
Thanks for that.

[LadyX]

Be still my heart!
Woofie Toofums has arrived to delight the ladies - but how am I to explain you to these new Finest Friends, Wolfie?!
Okay - he is harmless and utterly charming, and a graphics guru to boot.

Perhaps you can post your formal portrait?

We also have a resident fox, name of Johnny, and a handsome and erudite dude he is!

jwfiv delights us with word and actual pictures, keeping his pulse on the heart of America.