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!

[luvie]

Well I am supporting you--just wish I could vote for ya! Keep us all posted on how the week goes......don't work too hard!

[The Mayor]

It will be an Honor to add him to the Prayer list. That makes three more today..

Please Thank him for serving and you must be Proud of him.
Sounds like a Great American Patriot to me.

Thank you Ranger.

[WVNan]

Been praying BIG TIME for your campaign and election Rus. May you experience Divine Order in the coming days, so that everything will happen with smooth sailing and good outcome.

[WVNan]

Hey girl. Glad to hear that you're back from your vacation safely. Hope it was a good one.

[The Mayor]

That says it all OESY, that says it all..

Thank you my friend.

[The Mayor]

You both are very sweet and that LadyX comparing me to our founders is really humbling.

I truly feel we are being guided by God's hands to help the people here.
Prayers gratefully accepted, desired and felt.

Good night, see ya's for coffee.

[DollyCali]

Hi you two.. just checked out the Dose. nice pix. Snugs always does a great job on her days. She featured children/pres/vp.

Rus, You have a lot on your plate with family, election, work.. thanks for still finding time for the Monday posting & the cuppa each morning..

[WVNan]

It's a date.

[WVNan]

Hi Dolly. Are you ready for tomorrow? I think it's Ohio's day.

[The Mayor]

I'd have it no other way.. : )

G'Night

[luvie]

Good night, Rus! I feel that God put you there for a reason, and this might just be it. You could sure help a lot of people if they would only open their eyes and hearts to what you are trying to do!

[DollyCali]

yes tomorrow is Ohio, I sent Lori my things last week & so she did the WORK of assembly etc... I saw yours.. wonderful! great commentary & pix.

[WVNan]

We had a great time.

[DollyCali]

the problem is that too many "public servants" put their own agenda/selfishness ahead of the public.

corruption is the outcome & unfortunately thought by too many to be the acceptable /norm for govt.

Sad.

[WVNan]

Saying Good night. See you tomorrow.

[luvie]

That is a big problem, but I just feel that Rus has a huge heart and genuinely wants to help the people in his county have better lives! And I say that having never met him in person!

God bless you, Mayor!

[DollyCali]

I have met him & you are right.

[luvie]

I knew I couldn't be wrong about that!

I wish I could meet him---and you!!!!! I know I would just love both of you!

[DollyCali]

Night Ms. Nan! hugeroos to you

[DollyCali]

I am hoping to get back to Texas eventually. (I lived in Houston for a few years in early 90s). I get to OK city usually once a year and keep wanting a side trip. I was in Dallas a couple years ago(think it was 2002) for the Billy Graham crusade but didn't get further south & then visited brother before returning home.

I caregive my mom & so time away is more difficult now that she is extremely dependent & physical condition of moving poor. She is still at home (her home & I live with her) and I would like to keep her out of nursing home if at all possible.

But if I get to Texas I will give notice & hope to meet as many of the Texas FReepers as possible. (and you are very high on my list!!!)