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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-21-05....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 11/20/2005 7:02:25 PM PST by 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

11-18 thru 20-13-05...
T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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



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To: LUV W

It uses kerosene and blows out lots of heat.

21 posted on 11/20/2005 7:55:33 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Wow! It does look like a torpedo! I'll bet it can keep you very warm. Hope you finish these projects before it really gets miserable! Then you'll find some indoor projects, huh?


22 posted on 11/20/2005 7:57:25 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: LUV W

I hope so to both, inside work and warmth.
I think I will be doing some siding to finish off the big addition I did this summer.

I have some windows to do too.


23 posted on 11/20/2005 8:02:48 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

It's good to stay busy, huh!

Say, did you ever hear the final results from your write-in campaign? If you did I missed them.


24 posted on 11/20/2005 8:18:00 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: The Mayor; LUV W; deadhead; GodBlessUSA; DollyCali; Diver Dave; Aeronaut; Darksheare; El Gato; ...
Good evening, Your Honor!

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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."

~Author Unknown~

THESE COLORS DON'T RUN

25 posted on 11/20/2005 8:46:39 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LUV W

Hi, Luvvy - how is your son?


26 posted on 11/20/2005 8:47:37 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LadyX

Aw, Lady...this poem always makes me cry. It is so beautiful. God bless you and God bless the troops!


27 posted on 11/20/2005 8:48:25 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: LadyX

Wow....we posted at the same time.

He is doing just great. He has his Major boards this month...pray he passes them....and he goes back out to sea on the 28th of December. They were supposed to be home for Christmas this year, but he got scheduled to go out at the last minute. Needless to say, we are all disappointed.

He is doing lots of flying (helos) trying to get his instructor's certification. Hope he gets that done soon so he can start building his flying hours up. It's what he wants to do when he retires.

Thanks so much for asking!


28 posted on 11/20/2005 8:51:39 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: LUV W
Note to Luvvy:

He is your son.
He therefore is permanently on my Pryarer List,
just as you are..:))

29 posted on 11/20/2005 9:11:48 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LadyX

Everytime I read that I suffer from the need to clean my computer screen.


THINGS GOD WON'T ASK ON THAT DAY; THINGS GOD WILL ON THAT DAY. KNOWING THE ANSWER AND TESTING YOUR HEART.

God won't ask what kind of car you drove; He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.

God won't ask the square footage of your house; He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet; He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.

God won't ask what your highest salary was; He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

God won't ask what your job title was; He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.

God won't ask how many friends you had; He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived; He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.

God won't ask about the color of your skin, He'll ask about the content of your character.

God won't ask why it took you so long to seek salvation; He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of hell.


30 posted on 11/20/2005 9:11:50 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: LadyX

Oh....thank you so much for that. It makes me feel special to be included in your beautiful prayers! You are in mine too....for your health and strength. (((hugs)))


31 posted on 11/20/2005 9:13:30 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: LUV W
"Pryarer" ???

See what too much cleaning does to you?!!
LOL

32 posted on 11/20/2005 9:13:49 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LadyX; Billie; deadhead; Diver Dave; ST.LOUIE1; Temple Owl; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; ...


[click on picture]

Run to the Sounds of the Guns
~~~by Texas Songwriter~~~
aka Jeff Russell

GOD BLESS THE TROOPS!

33 posted on 11/20/2005 9:18:10 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: SandRat; The Mayor; Billie; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; DollyCali; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine
It is plain that we need you to BE HERE every Military Monday!!
Is your photograph in our collages of veterans that start each one?

Better yet, come every day and enjoy good, likeminded God-loving and God-fearing, positive and patriotic company..:))

34 posted on 11/20/2005 9:18:34 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LadyX

(((HUGS)))) I didn't even notice it! I think it's getting late and my eyes are getting googly! LOL!

I'll never know what too MUCH cleaning will do! :o)


35 posted on 11/20/2005 9:19:44 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: anonymoussierra

Ping to #33...a beautiful song by our FReeper friend, Texas Songwriter.


36 posted on 11/20/2005 9:23:19 PM PST by luvie (Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
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To: LadyX

Da Mayor has a pic of me making Captain but it's not up there yet.


37 posted on 11/20/2005 9:25:38 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: The Mayor

Great Monday Thread.


38 posted on 11/20/2005 9:30:08 PM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: SandRat
"Da Mayor has a pic of me making Captain but it's not up there yet.

Great!
I look forward to *seeing* you..:))

39 posted on 11/20/2005 9:32:22 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LUV W; Texas Songwriter
I always enjoy the songs.
They take a while to load, but they are well worth the wait...
40 posted on 11/20/2005 9:34:43 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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