A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-18-05....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.




                     

06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THE WEEKEND THREAD 7-15 thru 7-17-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[The Mayor]

Good morning Gabz.

[Coop]

Aha! I should have read the tagline. :-)

[Gabz]

Howdy, Rus - all set for another busy week?

[Gabz]

LOL!!!

Of course now that I have the opportunity to finish making my curtains, because I can't do much of anything else - the last thing I want to look at is that dang portable sewing machine :)

[GailA]

Good morning ALL.

[The Mayor]

Yes I am, I just got done ordering a ton of building material for an addition I am starting this week. Big 2 story to a friends house.

This one..

[The Mayor]

Morning Gail..!

[Gabz]

That's a heck of a big job you've got for yourself. Hope the weather holds.

[The Mayor]

I am looking forward to it, I haven't done an addition in a while.

I built a 24 x 30 garage last month, that was fun.
Supposed to be hazy, hot and humid again today, bleh...

[Gabz]

At least it's not raining ;0

this leg of mine is definitely going to make some changes in our roofing and siding project schedules..sigh.

[The Mayor]

Not raining yet anyway..

I can't imagine you doing roofing and siding in your condition.

[DollyCali]

good morning all.. thanks for thread Rus.. and your plans look great!!! (for you neighbor).. nice to have that work on the table, I am sure.

Luv.. just a lovely post..graphic, words, table. nice work

Gabz - know you are soon going to be from the antsy stage to the crazy antsy stage. we are thinking of you.

Impossibly busy day here..

New thread will not be until the "wee hours" or morning. so ya'll play nice so Billie doesn't have to put anyone in the corner today!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning FR Finest.

Always remember that.......

It is the SOLDIER, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the SOLDIER, not the courts who has given us the right to keep and bear arms It is the SOLDIER, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the SOLDIER, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the SOLDIER, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the SOLDIER, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the SOLDIER, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the SOLDIER, who salutes the Flag, and serves under the flag.

God Bless our Troops!

[Gabz]

You're right.......it's going to be a while before I am doing much standing, let alone ladder climbing.

[Gabz]

Thanks, Dolly. If I can just get through this week - I'll probably be alright. I think I'm supposed be cleared to go back to driving next week (fingers crossed)

[Gabz]

I love that verse. And what a magnificent photo to go wiht it.

You set a gorgeous table there Mrs. N.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning Gabz!

Thank you.

How are you doing this morning?

[Gabz]

I'm doing better, thank you very much.

I had to call the orthopod this morning to schedule my followup from the surgery. I asked to speak to the nurse and gave my name, I was on hold for about 2 seconds, and she comes back and said we need to schedule you for a followup and I said that was why I was calling. Then she says, you don't live down here, with a question in her voice and I told her where I lived.

The office I went to last Wednesday is down by the hospital.....50 miles away. They scheduled my appointment for next Tuesday instead of Monday, so I only have to go 5 miles.........they have an office up here by me :)

A coice between an extra day with this splint instead of a real cast or having to tolerate the 100 mile round trip - I'll take the extra day!!!!!

That really made me feel better!!!

sorry for rambling - but I had just gotten off the phone when I read your post and was so excited, I had to tell someone!!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Well ,I can understand you wanting to share this news with someone and it is okay.

That is wonderful, that they are able to work with you so you don't have to take that awful long trip again.:)

[Gabz]

Thanks!

They have been wonderful in their willingness to work around schedules. I've been shocked. Where we used to live, nothing like this would have ever happened.