A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-15-05....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 8-12 thru 8-14-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[Pippin]

A good idea.

I have a problem, tomorrow I'm supposed to sub for ohioWfan in putting up the "Day in the life..." thread, but now they're predicting t-storms for the Mid-Atlantic states

I'm not sure weather or not to go on ahead and post the thread or get somone else

Of course I could wait and see what tomorrow is like too.

I'm probably gonna post the thread around 6 0r 7 in the evening.

[Darksheare]

Understood.

[Lone Red Ranger]

I'd like to add my brother-in-law, who is an Airborne Ranger, currently active in Iraq. Previous campaigns include Bosnia/Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and Haiti. JD is an outstanding soldier and leader, an excellent father to his adopted son and husband to my sister, and a thoughtful, disciplined and warm-hearted individual, a singularly loyal friend; truly an American in the finest tradition of the service and the heartland.

We are blessed to have him in our family. The Army and his platoon are hardened and strengthened by his presence. America is safer for his protection for his contribution and answer to the call to duty. He is loved. He continues to give more in return than one can honestly be asked to give.

[Pippin]

LOL!

Your tagline! :o)

[Darksheare]

Thanks!
Been rotating them a bit today until I get one that suits.

[Pippin]

I need to chang my tagline

Although I rather like this one. :o)

[Darksheare]

I've been goofing with mine for most o the day so far.

[Pippin]

You'll find the right one! :o)

[Darksheare]

Possibly.
;-)

[LadyX]

**LadyX** laughs at her error...

It really is hard to figure out some names as to gender - like "Disgusted" and "Nonconformist"..:))

Do become a regular here, and keep us informed about your son and family.
Dolly, shouldn't she (and son) be listed now on the Military Prayer Box List?

[LadyX]

Now that FR is back to functioning, I can now see that you already have added Jemian and her son.

Our list grows, and it is a privilege to lift all of them (and the unnamed) up to be protected and strengthened.

[snugs]

I have company tomorrow Pip so I cannot assist. I am just thankful that I have never had thunder storms bad enough that would make me consider not going on line. I have only heard of a couple of instances in the UK where a thunderstorm has taken a modem out but I understand that in the States it is much more common.

[Pippin]

Especially in the Mid Atlantic region.

[luvie]

BAND OF BROTHERS

They're a band of brothers
Who fight for our freedom
Who risk their lives
And get mistreated.

They go to a place
So far from home
Where freedom is not a value
Their people own.

They go with pride
Courage and commitment
Fighting each day
Fighting each minute.

Sitting in trenches
Of dirt and mud
Watching and waiting
For the enemy to come.

They're there for a reason
They know what for
They're there to bring freedom
Through this operation of war.

~~~~~~By Andy Tremmel~~~~~~
Copyright 2003

[DollyCali]

wonderful post Luv... every part of it! Thank you.

all -Did you see the Great Raid yet????

Taking a short break ..making a late (very late) lunch & going to get some pain pills for my back.

anyone around????

[luvie]

Hi--I'm kinda here. Trying to get some housework done and not succeeding! I haven't seen it, yet. Is is a new movie or on DVD? I sure want to, though, after all the good things you said about it.

Thanks--I loved doing it!

Take care of that back! I feel for you!

[DollyCali]

new movie. released Friday. see it big screen. I can't believe how most movies are so much better with better sound, big screen etc.

[GailA]

Good afternoon ALL.

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military Men and Women and their Families

[luvie]

Beautiful, Dutchess--God bless them all!....and you, too!