A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-13-05....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.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

03-29-05 ~ Hall of Fame #11

THE WEEKEND THREAD 06-10 thru 06-12... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[deadhead]

Hi jwfiv, I am speechless about the Jackson verdict...though this was my prediction after seeing OJ and Blake get off.

[deadhead]

Prayers for your brother, fivekid. Prayers for all of you

[Billie]

Hi Billie! Picture taken, will post tomorrow :-)

Hi, Colleen - to carry this further , post your flag picture INSIDE a table thingie! :) (Go back to last Tuesday's thread and get a template - try doing a patriotic background set search at Google and use at least 2 different background urls - deal? Two will do in a pinch but 3 is better: a shiny gradient one, a pattern then a solid color for the main one. :)

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Colleen. He sure keeps us busy....too busy to be dwelling on how much we miss our Bear. Of course, he has his own cute personality and Bear had his. All dogs are unique and one cannot take the place of another. But this little guy is sure working his way into our hearts. :-)

[deadhead]

LOL, I will try Billie. I will work on it tonight :-)

[deadhead]

I know you miss Bear. Bear will always be in your heart. Have fun with your new pup

[Mama_Bear]

I am not sure. I have had both a Pom and a Chihuahua and they are both great little dogs. Chachi is fuzzier than a Chihuahua but not half a furry as a purebred Pom. I guess we will just have to wait and see. I found some Pomchi's on the internet, they all looked different.

After we got him, I found out that Pomchi's are what is becoming known as "hybrid designer dogs".....like Labradoodles (Lab+Poodle) or Puggles (Pug+Beagle). They are supposed to be good dogs, with the best of both breeds.

[Billie]

My dream is to have a flag pole with a light shining on it...one of these days :-)

Don't give up on the dream - have wanted one for the longest, too, and finally got one two years ago, and it's an awesome feeling to raise it every morning. (Posting the pledge graphic on mine in the morning)

We take it down in the evening, but actually the spotlight on the corner of our house illuminates it very well - it's just that we don't turn that on often either! :)

[luvie]

Read your post to dutchess about focusing on the Dem! You just keep with the positive, strong message that you have and you shouldn't have any trouble beating her! It sounds like folks up there are already TIRED of the "party machine" and are willing to try something new! Prayers continue for your success!

[jwfiv]

Howdy, Miss Colleen ... I'm speechless, too ... and sorely bummed.

After OJ and Blake and the impeachment of x42, I should've learned my lesson by now.

I guess some folks just can't connect the dots to see the big picture.

[luvie]

Well, he sure is a cutie! I know you will just spoil him rotten--or at least that is what I would do! LOL! Some of the names for these "hybrids" are just hilarious!

[Mama_Bear]

I know you will just spoil him rotten--or at least that is what I would do!

Oh, yes! All of my dogs are spoiled rotten. Fortunately, I didn't spoil my son the way I spoil my dogs. LOL

Some of the names for these "hybrids" are just hilarious!

I know! There are a bunch of them, but the ones that are poodle mixes are the funniest. "Cairnoodle" - Cairn Terrier /Poodle, "English Boodle" - English Bulldog/Poodle, "Schnoodle" - Schnauzer/Poodle, "Scoodle" - Scottish Terrier/Poodle. LOL

[The Mayor]

Thank you especially for your Prayers.

That is the key to success!

[JustAmy]

Remember our Military.
God Bless America.

Mayor, Thank you
for Military Monday.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Amy!

[luvie]

Rus, it is the key to everything, prayer is! I will be praying for your success till this thing is over! We need more men--and women--like you to straighten out the messes these professional politicians have made of things! You just keep your eye on the goal!

[The Mayor]

I agree 100%..
I am staying focused and will not falter.

[JustAmy]

Didn't get a chance to tell you last night but Chachi is a real cutie.

Will he get to go to Ohio and WV with us?

[JustAmy]

Lady .... prayers for Kyle's grandpa.

Holy Father, please bless and protect Kyle's grandfather as you embrace his family and give them comfort. In Jesus' Name. Amen

[Mama_Bear]

Will he get to go to Ohio and WV with us?

LOL. I think not. I am going to get him accustom to riding in the car and going lots of places with me around town while he is young, but I think I will let JK care for him while I am gone this summer. It will be a bonding time for them. LOL.

I did get him a little carrier that looks just like a purse with vented sides so that I can take him into places with me. People wouldn't even know I had a dog with me. Chachi loves riding in it. He immediately curls up and goes to sleep, doesn't make a peep until I take him out.