A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-27-04....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, TheMayor, 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.




                     

T.G.I.F. WEEKEND THREAD 12-23,24,25,26-04...Let Us Rejoice (Our Christmas Thread)

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

Click on the photo to view the album. To
submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man
at
danbh59@yahoo.com
and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

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[The Mayor]

Another great one.

Wounded Soldier defends Rumsfeld!

[Gabz]

Thank you!! she's even more adorable right now - out cold on the floor in the living room.

Her napping at least means I can give the dryer a bit of a break..........it seems like it has been running non-stop since yesterday afternoon, and I've only done one loaad of real laundry!!!

[The Mayor]

oops, forgot the ping list to this post..

Thanks Pippin..

[dansangel]

Thank you ((((Rus))))) for bringing us our weekly reminder of the sacrifices that our military members make to ensure our freedoms.

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."

Thank you also for reminding us of MilitiaMan7's passing. .45MAN has changed the heading under MilitiaMan7's photo in the FReeper Photo Album to read "RIP." He is sorely missed.

Also, thank you for telling us of your friend's wonderful son who is a member of our armed forces. I will be sure to add him to the Military prayer list.

Post-Christmas ((((((Hugs)))))))) to all!

[dansangel]

PIPPIN! :-)

[The Mayor]

Thank You for adding Lt. Tony

He was in Church yesterday with us all.
His Mom and Dad are Very Proud of him.

Nice young man and a Valued member of our Armed Forces!

[dansangel]

Amen - I am very grateful to Lt. Tony and all members of our military and their families for all that they do.

Our armed forces ***Rock***!

[The Mayor]

Yes they do!

[Pippin]

Thanks, (((Dansy)))!!!

[Gabz]

Speaking of the military "rocking"........which, BTW I agree with you both.

The hubby just called me (he did have to go make a service call) and asked me if i had heard a story he had just heard Roger Hedgecock relate.

One of fine young men had written to his parents about giving toys to Iraqi children. the next day they were in aconvoy and see a little girl with a teddy bear sitting in the middle of the road. She absolutely refused to move, and so they finally started going around her. After about the 4th vehicle passed her, our hero recognized her as one of the children he had given a toy to the day before. They radioed ahead they were stopping.

He got out of his vehicle and approached her. she looked frightened and glanced behind her. She was sitting in front of a contact land mind wo that none of her American soldier friends would be hurt.

And left excpects us to believe that thse people do not want us there? I don't tink so.

[The Mayor]

I have Roger on in the back ground, I wish I heard that.
Thank you husband for that and thank you for posting it.

I am sick of the left and their lies!

Look at this link from my website.
http://www.pbase.com/kburch/the_picture_from_iraq_you_wont_see_in_the_news&page=all

[Gabz]

WOW that is powerful and I haven't gotten to the pictures yet.....I've bookmarked it, thank you for sharing it with me.


I reread what I wrote and apologize for all the typos, I actually had tears flowing as I was typing. My husband said he had the same problem as he was driving........

Radio reception is rather on the poor side in this house and so unless I'm on the road, I have to rely on hubby to tell me what the radio pundits are talking about. He was surprised I didn't know the story - and I think secretly pleased that he was able to tell me something I hadn't already learned at FR!!!



My attitude regarding the left and their lies can only be posted here using the classic line of Flo, the diner waitress......Kiss Mah Grits!

[Kitty Mittens]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PIPPIN!

Sending Love and Birthday Hugs to you!
(((((((Pippin)))))))!

[Kitty Mittens]

Welcome, Lt. Tony G! Thank you for your Service to our beloved Country! God Bless you Abundantly, through the Riches of His Grace!

[Gabz]

What a GREAT picture!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kitty Mittens]

I think it's one of the cutest ones I've seen of our President and Barney, LOL!

{sigh} My old Hard Drive was Filled with adorable Pictures of our W, Barney and Spot, but it went Kaput. :(

[Gabz]

Sigh is right...........I had a hard drive do that to me, so I feel your pain.

[dansangel]

That story absolutely gave me chills (((((Gabz)))))). Thank you for sharing that.

I love and believe in what our military is doing over in Iraq. I wish more eyes would be opened on the left so that they could see it, too.

[luvie]

HOPE IT IS THE VERY BEST OF ALL!!!

[Gabz]

It gave me chills as well. When my husband got to the part of him going over to the child, I was so afraid he was going to say the child had been booby trapped and the story was not going to have such a happy ending.

I'm so glad I was SOOOOOOOO very wrong.

I just felt this was the right place to relate it, and i'm glad I did.