A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-3-05....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day

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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 9-30 thru 10-02-05... 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]

Here is what we are working on. Can you all could understand this? I'm sure hoping everyone can..

[Temple Owl]

Thank you for your kind thoughts Aquamarine. Much appreciated.

[Victoria Delsoul]

as like the rest of you I am waiting and watching until I make a decision on our next SCOTUS candidate. She was a dem once, donated to Gore's campaign supported Dukakis but then changed to Repub and joined in with W.

And then there is Harry Reid, Schumer, and Feinstein happy with the selection... I don't know what to think.

[The Mayor]

Agreed!

[LadyX]

Prayers for you and your Maggie and your son during this difficult vigil.
It is something all pet lovers must face, and all we can do is lavish quiet love upon them in their remaining ours.
We grieve with you, Temple Owl....

[DollyCali]

okay, call me stupid. How do I use the map. I clicked the link & was taken to California, I guess. (Is this a map of where you live?).. and there are demographics on other states. I like the map but sometimes am very obtuse & miss the original intent or somet little "thingie" that makes it gel.

Thanks Osey for your patience with me on this

[Victoria Delsoul]

You know what? Right now I'm not very happy. When I heard the news in the morning my first reaction was why? Why her? We know so little about her.

[LadyX]

"She is an evangelical Christian,"

Since you were out this evening, you missed Bill O'Reilly having Dr. James Dobson on, Rus, asking his opinion of the nominee.
While he did not know her personally, he asked some of the members of the church (one which he knows well) she attends, and they enthusiastically vouched for her, to his satisfaction.

One thing to keep in mind is how thoroughly a Democratic state Texas used to be. Therefore her early advancement and history was within that context in order to make her way upward, and as she matured, she "saw the light..:)"

Lastly, your explanation for write-in voting for you looks crystal clear to me - good job!

[dutchess]

Hi Temple:

I'm not going to pre-judge... But when codee was 11 we came home and she was vomiting and dehydrating. We took her to our vet who xray's and said it looked like cancer on the liver. He said if his choice we would spend the money at our Ohio State University Hospital. We took her there...they did two biopsies and it turned out a bleeding ulcer... reaction to the medicine she had been taking for arthritis. The total cost was $2,ooo BUT we had codee for three very comfortable more years. Guess my question to you... are YOU SURE this is a cancer thing???? IF so...hold this very special pet and love her. If she's young enough.....think about taking her to a university... all I can say is WOW with our dog.

We're feeling for you. Reliving the night we lost Codee...sigh.. Our pets are so much of our lives. Thanks for letting me be a part of INK's life.... Ilene

[The Mayor]

I know, look at what LadyX wrote above.

As much as I hate to say it, I feel very let down by Pres. Bush.
Not just about this, many reasons.
I guess what I am really bent out of shape about is the republicans in charge.
They are spineless and I have been saying that for years.
They worry more about what the libs think of them than representing us.
They spend like the libs, the pork is sickening yet all we get is requests for money.
They need to keep their control in the House and Senate so send money? For what?
I need money for my campaign, where are they? They are working against me.

All of them are corrupt and selfserving. They all are up to their necks with greed.
All consuming greed.

signed
fed up on Grand Island

[The Mayor]

-------THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

[Victoria Delsoul]

Good post by LadyX. You know what? The first time I felt let down was after GW's promise to spend tons of money rebuilding New Orleans. I thought however... well, what else can he do. Now, I feel he's catering to the Liberals and I don't like that feeling. Maybe she'll turn out to be a great conservative judge, who knows - but right now, it's not a great feeling.

[The Mayor]

and I am in agreement with you. Only time will tell, wait and watch is all we can do. It is frustrating I know, I really feel the way you do Victoria.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Yeah :-(

[LadyX]

Your disillusionment is understandable, Rus, especially knowing the climate there in your area of New York.
My antidote for that is what has been driving you - consider first The Alternative - The Liberal Steady Erosion of Our America.

To snap at and bite the hand of the side that might better feed you and yours is not the answer.

Think of the terrible challenges and handicaps of the original framers of our Republic! They had to contend with persons earnestly wanting to remain attached to the King of England and his favors for them. They pressed on, however, and developed the concept that has revolutionized mankind, and given hope for a better life.

Need I remind you of the ghastly Whitewater Years under Bill and Hillary?!
When they openly loathed and dismantled the military - sought universal health care - approved of abortion and - and - and....??

Don't throw out the baby with the dirty bath water. Keep sponging the baby off, and guiding it as best you can.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Oh gosh, LadyX, I feel like crying right now. You know the feeling, I can't help it.

[LadyX]

"The first time I felt let down was after GW's promise to spend tons of money rebuilding New Orleans. I thought however... well, what else can he do."

He spoke from his position as head of the Executive branch, wanting to restore a broken "limb."

He is VERY aware HE cannot authorize one dime for that! - but The Congress must cough up the $$$, if it is the will of America to rebuild the historic city "as it was."

Don't you suppose he foresees a "major adjustment' in their thinking, when they reallize the impossbility of making it a shining city on a higher hill?
They will have to make it a different kind of city, and the $$$ for that sacrificed through their exorbitant pork spending!
The President is above the process, and cannot be damaged - the 'failure,' if there is one, will be the work of the House and Senate.

[Victoria Delsoul]

The President is above the process, and cannot be damaged - the 'failure,' if there is one, will be the work of the House and Senate.

Indeed, you're right, LadyX.

[LadyX]

About time for me to head for bed. Enjoyed 'talking' with you!

My prayers always are for the President and our leaders, and I add a fervent one for the "NEXT" President -- trusting God to nudge the "right one" into the traces....:)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Amen.

Good night, LadyX. It was nice talking with you tonight.