A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-29-05....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 8-26 thru 8-28-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[DollyCali]

Big Easy - new orleans
Big Apple - NYC

why? prolly a reason. MOst of us don't ask but perhaps should.

[dixie sass]

I so pledge.

[dixie sass]

Good morning Russ! I like the lesson for today. There are so many people in the nursing homes that would appreciate someone doing just that or just listening when they ramble or just hold there hand for a minute or two.

I like the link also. Thank you.

[dixie sass]

I read Basil's report also. It was super.

[dixie sass]

Hey Colleen, Happy Monday!

[GailA]

Good morning everyone.

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning, Mayor!!!

 

 

[The Mayor]

Hi Gabz how have you been, I haven't been around much and have been very busy with campaign and work.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Sneakers.. Good to see you!

[The Mayor]

Computers will drive ya crazy and 2 crashes in the middle of a campaign is extremely frustrating.

We were just doing well rebuilding our data, then boom. She blew..

Gotta get to work.. see ya later on.

[The Mayor]

I agree Dixie, seasoned citizens would love it.

My Grandma will be 96 in November. Wish I could see her more, she is 8 hours away in Mass.

[The Mayor]

Good morning Gail.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning to you all, FR Finest!

UNITED WE STAND

[DollyCali]

Lovely Post!!!!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly!
Thank you. I hope you had a nice weekend. :)

[snugs]

So many people seem to have computer problems is it due to the age of the machines viruses or what but everyday I seem to hear of someone new getting hit.

I was fortunate none of my data was lost and was all safe in its directories once my hard disk was working again, the boot sector had got corrupted due to the virus I had and therefore missing bits of the operating software were causing it not to switch off properly and eventually after one too many switch offs at the wall it did not want to re-boot.

This was good in a way though it forced me to get a DVD writer (as only half of my data was backed up due to I knew with CDs it was going to take a couple of evenings) - no excuse. Also I bought a new hard disk and am now running my old hard disk as a back up drive which I back my data up to twice a week and I will attempt to back to DVDs at least once a month. I never want to be in the position where I thought I might have to pay a specialist to actually get the data back from what I thought was a dead drive.

Hope you soon re-build your data but I certainly would recommend one buys a second hard disk for backup so as such no re-building of data is required only transferring it to the current hard disk you have. I nearly learned the hard way.

[DollyCali]

Morning dear! Glad I did one more "refresh" before turning off computer & taking it back to FRiend. Yes, nice and busy weekend. Lotsa SNAFUs here but that is the norm rather than exception.

Had a great BRIGHT IDEA potluck/ idea fest meeting at church last PM. 5 - 9 & many ideas flowed & the enthusiam was great.

I am very grateful for my church "family" and feelhonored to work along side with the good folks

Just turned on TV (first time in weeks) in lieu of computer lapse time.

Better run.. hope your weekend was good also GBU

[GodBlessUSA]

A potluck fest meeting with your Church Family sounds like a great time. :) Good to hear you had a nice weekend!
Have a great Day Dolly!

[OESY]

Standing tall.



Yet there are so many times that simply
saying "thank you" seems inadequate.

[luvie]

Beautiful, GB! Good mornin'!