A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-25-05....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 7-22 thru 7-24-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[Colonial Warrior]

Lord. Please protect us as we protect our love ones far away from here.

Mr. President, we know you are with us as we carry out our duty. We can see it in your eyes, hear it in your voice, and feel it in our hearts. It strengthens our resolve and sharpens our will to win!

It is an honor to serve for our God and Country!

God Bless each and every one of our troops, and their families. We remember you, always!

[Gabz]

It figures I would be late...........and posted to the weekend thread :(

The devotional is wonderful.

[Gabz]

Your son is a hero in my book.

God Bless him and protect him.

[Gabz]

Thanks, my FRiend.

[Diver Dave]

Evenin' Mayor. Thanks for the Military Monday presentation.

Sorry to hear about the nail gun incident. Been there - Done that. Faulty gun sent a 7d into my knee - OUCH!!! Funeral services for the nail gun were held immediately.

Found this link last week. Turn on your speakers and get ready to salute a Marine.

This Will Make You Proud

[The Mayor]

Mornin Gabz..

I just started that 2 story addition last week. Then I find out they want to move in Sept 1st..

Needless to say it will be long days till then. This foot and heat just add to the mix. And in the middle of it all I have to campaign? whew!

[GailA]

Good morning ALL. Hot, dry and to say the least SWELTERING here in Memphis today.

[The Mayor]

Beautiful Dave, Thank you.

[The Mayor]

Same here Gail, just humid too. I wish it was dry.

[DollyCali]

Thank for Miliary Monday Rus

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT THE US MILIARY !!!

HOpe that all had a good weekend.. We had rain yesterday & already today. We were blessed to have clear skies & gentle weather for our FReeper get together.

Here are the pix of the get together this past Sat in case someone missed it in weekend thread from the gathering in Ohio for Amy/Lori/Marissa visit. Pix one is Lori, Amy, dolly & pix 2 is the group. Lori, Amy, Dutchess & my self will post a thread with input from others.. in week or so following their return to the "left coast"

ID of those in pix:

top: ohioWfan; commiewatcher; boxerblues;dubyaismypresident;mama_bear
front: Just Amy, Dr.Deb, Marissa, MollyPitcher; DollyCali

[Lakeside]

G' morning Rus and all the Finest. Sorry to have been away so long---various reasons, none serious.I've missed you guys!

Son #2 is headed for Iraq w/in the next couple of weeks. I appreciate your prayers for him.

[OESY]

On this day in history:

1944 1st jet fighter used in combat (Messerschmitt 262)
1946 1st bikini is shown at a Paris fashion show
1946 US detonates underwater A-bomb at Bikini (5th atomic explosion)
1947 US Air Force, Navy & War Dept form US Dept of Defense
1947 US Department of the Army created
1956 Andria Doria collided with MS Stockholm and sank.

Note: After these events, nothing happened on this day.

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Mayor. This is one of the best daily readings I've read in a long time. Maybe it's because I can identify with it, you know, that old age thing. I'm enjoying every minute of it.

I hope your campaign is going well.

It's very hot in Texas but not as hot as in Iraq and other countries where our great military men and women are. God bless them all.

[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]

BUMP!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Gabz!

How are you this morning?

[Gabz]

I'm doing just peachy, thanks, and yourself?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Doing great,despite having to go to work in a little bit.

Miss my all day sessions on FR ,that I got to enjoy during my vacation,but today is my Friday and I should be able to FReep all day tomorrow and Wednesday.LOL.

[Gabz]

LOL!!!!!

And I won't be arund much tomorrow or wednesday :-(

Tomorrow I see the orthopod about a "real" cast for my ankle and Wednesday is Pony Penning, and even though I an't go out on the water or muck through the marsh, we did promise our daughter we would be going over to Chincoteague for it.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

What a bummer!LOL.

I guess that is Murphy's law,here I have time and you have appointments and dates.;)

Have fun at the Pony Penning,wish I could join you.

I'll be there in spirit with you and your family.:)