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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-6-06....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 02/05/2006 7:13:33 PM PST by 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, Neets, 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.





                     








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To: DollyCali

I have to find another mini van, I loved my Astro but had to get rid of it, just age, doors wouldn't open any more and a broken windsheild..

My 1 ton Van gets 10 mpg and with the price of gas I can no longer afford just driving it even to do "free estimates".


41 posted on 02/06/2006 5:57:51 AM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)
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To: The Mayor

that is the problem with my "better" van(96 Safari)... larger & poorer gas mileage, although now the Caravan(95 Dodge) with it's transmission & engine problems is not doing what it did at one time with good gas mileage.


42 posted on 02/06/2006 6:37:27 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: MEG33

That's beautiful Meg. I always look forward to your beautiful tables. It's nearly tulip-time, isn't it?


43 posted on 02/06/2006 6:40:12 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

Almost! Thank you.


44 posted on 02/06/2006 6:41:22 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; deadhead; Diver Dave; Temple Owl; LadyX; ...


A PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS

Today as I knelt in prayer,
I asked my Holy Father for
angels to guide your way,
To protect you, to watch
over you both night and day.

To cover you with His precious
love and keep you from all harm,
To light your path when the way is dark
and when it's cold to keep you warm.

For you are an American soldier,
defending freedom with your life,
Leaving behind a family, children,
a husband or a wife.

But you are a true patriot,
guarding our country no matter the price,
A proud American, ready to
make the ultimate sacrifice.

So if you feel a gentle caress
or the brush of velvet wings,
You will know that angels hover
over you and they were sent by the
King of Kings!!


~~~~~~~~AMEN~~~~~~~~


 

 

45 posted on 02/06/2006 6:47:10 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

Amen..Beautiful, Luv.


46 posted on 02/06/2006 6:51:31 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: LUV W

great sentiment, wonderful table & love the pix..thanks luv.. now I need to get back to work!


47 posted on 02/06/2006 6:53:02 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: The Mayor


Ronald Reagan

Intrepid, he was, and jolly,
Observing, and astute.
The secret of his nature,
Was contentment at the root.

Of course, it wasn’t easy,
He had a real rough patch,
He learned to deal with basic things,
Before his dreams could hatch.

He learned to stand up like a man,
However grim the place.
He looked at every bit of life,
A smile upon his face.

He learned the secret early,
The joy there is to see,
Happy happens only if,
You just decide to be.

He started saving lives back then,
He was a strapping lad.
He kept a count inside his head,
His goal? A myriad.

And I would say he reached it,
Reached it, and surpassed.
For who knew then his fragile peace,
Could be the one to last?

Clearly, he could see it,
Of many things foreseen.
The shining lights upon the hill,
He’d glimpsed as just a teen.

His steady course of progress,
Rising as he went,
We only understand it now,
That he is Heaven-sent.

NicknamedBob . . . June 7, 2004

48 posted on 02/06/2006 6:57:12 AM PST by NicknamedBob (And then I sat down and I wrote this report, ‘cause I knew that you’d want all the facts.)
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To: MEG33

Thank you! It's my pleasure.


49 posted on 02/06/2006 7:05:16 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: DollyCali

Thanks, Dolly.

Don't work too hard!


50 posted on 02/06/2006 7:15:39 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: MEG33

51 posted on 02/06/2006 8:28:21 AM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: FreeTheHostages

LOL..!


52 posted on 02/06/2006 8:31:35 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: The Mayor; All
HOWDY!!!

Time for me to check in just to say to the military personnel both past and present

((((HUGS)))

AND THANK YOU!!!!!

53 posted on 02/06/2006 9:29:51 AM PST by Pippin ( Those who have evil in their hearts didn't get it from books.)
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To: DollyCali; All
Wonderful song along with heart wrenching pictures.

A big Thank You to all who are serving or who have served in the US Military.

54 posted on 02/06/2006 10:12:19 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: LadyX

That looks delciious. It will go well with Carlsberg beer.


55 posted on 02/06/2006 10:15:29 AM PST by Temple Owl (Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
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To: LUV W
Hi LUV.
Just do you know, I've always had an angel sitting on my shoulder, and I always considered myself to be the luckiest guy in the world.
56 posted on 02/06/2006 10:18:36 AM PST by Temple Owl (Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
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To: Temple Owl

...and we are very lucky to know you. There are angels all around us if we but look.


57 posted on 02/06/2006 10:24:47 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: NicknamedBob; The Mayor; MEG33; LUV W; LadyX; All
Oh, Nicknamed Bob, I Loved your Reagan Poem! I Wish I had been More Interested in Politics when he was President, so I would Appreciate him Even More than I Do. He was a Special Gift from our Lord to our Nation.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for your Faithfulness in Posting the Devotionals, and Thank you Meg, LuvW, and Everyone for Brightening my Life with Lovely Graphics.

Hugs to Lady Maggie, to you All, and to the Entire Finest!

58 posted on 02/06/2006 11:18:27 AM PST by Kitty Mittens
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To: Kitty Mittens

((((((Hugs)))))) back!


59 posted on 02/06/2006 11:19:30 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Kitty Mittens

60 posted on 02/06/2006 11:59:59 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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