A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-03-05....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 12/30,31/04-01/01,02/05....Happy New Year 2005!

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.

CLICK

[WVNan]

Sistah, Sistah, HAVE you been imbibbing? You know Mama always told you about too much eggnog at Christmas time. It always gave you nightmares. BTW, it's about time you got here. "Better late than never" does not work when everyone at the Finest sits here wondering where the dickens you are. Splain yourself, bless your little heart.

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Temple Owl. Hope you had a wonderful Monday.

It's almost impossible for a birthday to slip by without notice around here. :)
Thank you for the birthday wishes.

[LadyX]

"LOL. You know, I miss you around here. I miss Just Frank too. I lost Silly Shelly long ago and haven't been able to find her."

**Silly Shelly waves frantically -- SISTAH NAN -- here I am!!

I was shanghaied by a reindeer with a shiny red nose on Christmas Eve, and had more fun than you can imagine..:))

Just in time, I see, to wish JustAmy a Happy Birthday, and shed a few tears that I have not seen dear JustFrank in ages...

[WVNan]

Not only do we not let them slip by, we are counting them also.

[Dubya]

Amen. And it sure speeded up my page loading.

[MEG33]

WHERE is JustFrank?

[Dubya]

Having moved 15 times during our 37-year marriage, my husband and I appreciate movers who take the time to label carefully boxes they pack for us.

The accuracy of labels can make a huge difference when we try to find something right away.

My favorite was done by one guy who attached this sticker to a box - obviously not knowing how to spell the best one word description: "Animals you hit with a stick at a Mexican party."

[JustAmy]

Hi there, LadyX. I've missed you!!
I hope you had a nice day.

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes.

JustFrank sends his love.

[JustAmy]

LOL

I was afraid of that. *grin*

[WVNan]

Alas dear Sistah, Silly Shelly is no more. The page of her existance has been obliterated, zapped, kapoot. A decent memorial service may be in order.

[LadyX]

"Splain yourself"

Don't hafta tell it all, cause Mama said not to blab in front of others..:))

Actually, it was a case of The Intensive Campaign to (slowly) Clean & Decorate for Christmas.

Steve and Ryan (now 21 and 6'6"!) were here the Tuesday after Christmas for the day -- on the morning of January 8th, there will be a second wave of Christmas when Kevin flies up from West Palm Beach, Jennifer meets him in Columbia, and brings him here for the weekend, leaving the 31st!
YIPPEE!!

To sum it up,

[LadyX]

OOPS!!

"the morning of January 8th"
should have been the 28th -- see the Letter/Number Thief is alive and well in 2005..:(

[Dubya]

Dear StarBand Member,
We are sending this message to the StarBand members accessing StarBand's service via the Intelsat AmericasTM-7 (IA-7) satellite. On Sunday morning, Intelsat informed us that they lost communication with the satellite and deemed the damage irreparable. This left a large number of StarBand customers and other Intelsat customers without service.
We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. While the source of the problem was beyond our control, we are committed to implement solutions that are in everyone's best interests as soon as possible. We are committed to updating you as frequently as we have news to share. Please check www.StarBand.net prior to calling the StarBand Customer Care Center for updates.
In addition to updating the www.StarBand.net Web site, it is our intention to send you an e-mail update on a regular basis informing you of both short-term and long-term solutions we are implementing. Our number one goal is to get your service up and working just as soon as possible. We are exploring several options including acquiring additional satellite space from Intelsat and other providers. Should we pursue another satellite option, it will likely require a StarBand certified technician visiting you to re-point your satellite dish toward the new satellite.
StarBand Temporarily Stops Billing IA-7 Customers
Until we are able to provide customers on IA-7 with service, we will not be billing or collecting monthly service fees. Pre-paid customers will receive a refund for the period of time during which we are unable to provide service. That said, if you have alternative Internet access at home, at work, or another location, you can still access your StarBand e-mail and the other features by logging-in to www.StarBand.net.
Thank you for your patience during this crisis. We deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused you.
The StarBand Team.

[WVNan]

This is good to hear Sistah. Warms the ole heart, it does.

[WVNan]

Okay Thin Man, where's sistah's number?

[WVNan]

Sistah, my "adopted" daughter has finally registered here at FR. I don't know if she will be here tonight or not. She had something else going, but I wanted to let you know her signature. K for short. I love her like I love you. She came into my life and lit it up with her sweetness, just as you did. Aw, I'm getting mushy here. First thing you know I'll be bawling.

[WVNan]

Dubya, is that a real message? If so, how are you connecting?

[LadyX]

Able to be here tonight only at intervals, occupied with the Necessary Nightly Chores -- tomorrow getting ready for a Wednesday appointment -- will try to send email Thursday, with details?

Love ya2, Sistah, and look forward to "meeting" K.

[Dubya]

Dubya, is that a real message? If so, how are you connecting?

Its a real message from them to me. I don't know how I am connected unless they have me on a diff dish. It is sooooooooooooooooooooo slow. It took me about 8 mins to post this.

[MEG33]

LOL..You knew what it was! I hate the dreaded "misc".