A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-13-04....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, 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 9-10-04 thru 9-12-04 ... 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

[The Mayor]

Pledge graphics?

[Dubya]

Thank you.
I love your tag line.
I appreciate you keeping me in devotions.
Dub

[Aquamarine]

I missed the Viet Nam rally on the Mall yesterday, have been distracted with the hurricane.
Was there a huge turn out?

Was wondering if you were still flying, sounds like you're turning into a legit pilot.

[Aquamarine]

I saved the one of the girl with the pretty eyes (for you guys). Will see what I can do with it.

[dutchess]

I missed the Viet Nam rally on the Mall yesterday, have been distracted with the hurricane. Was there a huge turn out?

I only caught a middle of it...have taped some....hear about 1,000 but such credible looking passionate men and women. Left me in tears... In Kerry's back ways he is doing a favor to our country.... Finally Vietnam vets can come out and speak with pride. (oops maybe he may try to twist the campaign this way .... not)

Am freepmailing you in a minute!

[The Mayor]

A 17 year old girl just mesmerized by President Bush..

She is a beautiful girl. What girls should look like at that age.

Not with nose rings, black lipstick and eye shadow looking like a corpse.

That girl is a Republican!

[The Mayor]

It's my Pleasure beleive me Dubya!

So many people on 5 threads everyday.
One of my friends at Church told me that this was my Ministry.

I take it seriously . God, Family and Country!

Thanks my friend

[Aquamarine]

Yes, I see alot of hope in her face.

[The Mayor]

Me too.

[Aquamarine]

...hope and promise. It's refreshing to see.

[Dubya]

Congress has set aside the THIRD FRIDAY of September in each year as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a time to remember those who never came home.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

040911-N-5902H-002 Pacific Ocean (Sept. 11, 2004) - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) approaches the first channel marker on her way into port at Naval Station North Island, San Diego. Vinson is transiting to operating areas off the Southern California coast to join Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and other forces from the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) for the start of their Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Doug Houser (RELEASED)

040911-N-0989T-066 Atlantic Ocean (Sept. 11, 2004) - A NATO Sea Sparrow missile is launched during a live fire Missile Exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently participating in carrier qualifications. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jason P. Taylor (RELEASED)

[The Mayor]

It is a time to remember those who never came home.

No, it's ABOUT time!

[The Mayor]

Beautiful, simply Beautiful!

[dixie sass]

Thanks for the link Eagle. His story touched me as has the stories of other POW's that returned home.

[dixie sass]

read the link that Eagle posted here.

[Billie]

Enjoying the last few posts here - that *is* a beautiful young girl in your Post #41, Rus - and it goes without saying we also love that one of Dubya. :)

Sistah D, is a private plane on your Christmas wish list now that you're becoming such a pro at this flying stuff? :)

Come on over to Tuesday's thread - campaign ads of the past.