A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-07-04....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 06-04,05,06-04... Week in Review ^

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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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

[jwfiv]

Your own pic of the Capitol building, with its flag at halfmast, is beautiful and splendid.

[ValerieUSA]

[Darksheare]

Probably never.
Clinton slapped at Reagan on the day he died, blaming Reagan for the Liberals' own behavior of telling the poor they are worthless and keeping them poor.

[martin_fierro]

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[MeekOneGOP]

:^D

Last Tuesday-Wednesday we had some pretty bad storms in North Texas. A tornado in Arlington and high winds and rain in the D/FW metroplex.

I heard that 500,000 homes and businesses lost their electricity. The utilitiy companies worked day and night to get it restored. I heard there were still over 100,000 without electric as of Saturday, but they were supposed to get them all back up by yesterday.

I was one of the lucky ones. Tuesday night, the power must have gone out because 2 of my clocks were flashing and I had to reset them Wednesday morning. But I never lost it after that.

[LadyX]

Knew from the beginning this was your tribute, jw - very beautifully done and woven together, as are all the things you do.

God so blessed us as individuals and as a nation by who and what this man was while among us here.

Rest well, beloved Commander-In-Chief and friend ---

[LadyX]

Be still my heart!
My very own state plate... |:>)

(Still love the special ZOT Woman one !! shhhh...the newcomers do not know her yet!)

[LadyX]

Another extraordinary thing you've created, Valerie, and we so appreciate each and every one.....

[LadyX]

{{{ Hugs Back, Pippin }}}

Loved your story about your transformation politically ---

[Conspiracy Guy]

It takes a lot of courage to admit that you used to be an idiot ; )

Glad you're with us now.

My first exposure to Reagan was in the early 70's on late night radio, while Nixon was still in office. I said then if this man ever runs for president, he'll get my vote. He cared as much or more about Real America as Real America cared about him.

He was a great man and after all his suffering I am glad he has moved on to his reward.

God Bless Ronald Reagan and God Bless America.

[Pippin]

"It takes a lot of courage to admit that you used to be an idiot ; ) "

LOL!

OF course to my Democrat co-workers I'm still an idiot. LOL!

[Pippin]

I didn't hear that, they just played the soundbite were he was praising Reagan, but it would figure!

[Pippin]

Thanks, LadyX!

[LadyX]

Do you have Friday off, Pippin, since it has been declared a Federal Holiday for the ceremony in Washington for President Reagan?

[ValerieUSA]

Wow! Rush Limbaugh is saying exactly the same thing I said. *L*

[Pippin]

That is what I was told, that Social Security has Friday off, good, cause I want to see the service at the Cathedral

[The Mayor]

Yes he is, I'm listening to the radio in my workshop!

Great show today!

[Conspiracy Guy]

What is funny about that is they are probably against half or more of the planks in the democrap platform.

[Darksheare]

There was an article about it, read it over my father's shoulder, and I'll have to ask him for a link to it.

[Pippin]

Okay, thanks!