A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-20-06....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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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.




                     

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -02-17-18-19-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[LadyX]

"Those boys of yours seem to stimulate the ol' heartrate. Sledding and manning the cockpit. Hmmm. Anything else?

Of course..:))

Let's see...after we got out of service and were living back in Florida in Port Malabar, we were not far from where the Florida East Coast Railroad track crossed a trestle over Turkey Creek to get into the town of Palm Bay.

Now and then they and the buncha other "sons" I 'dopted would be daring and go across, knowing the train would blow its horn to warn them of an approach.

Okey dokey - one Saturday they were saddled (every other one, which I worked then) with watching Jennifer - she being 9, and they 16 and 17.

They all (and other 'sons')were going back and forth, when a train approached MUCH closer than they thought, bearing down on them on the trestle!
They ran toward the far end, but Jennifer stumbled to a halt..Kevin (16) bravely dashed back and picked her up, and managed to reach safety with her *JUST* in time...

Things one is glad they not to have witnessed..:))

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As for sledding, the first Christmas all three children and their spouses were with us for Christmas, in Greensboro, NC in 1983, it had snowed wonderfully. We lived then in an apartment along a major road that was fairly hilly, so not having a sled, they *improvised* wonderfully.

I had just replaced my ironing board, so they retrieved the old one from the curb, took it over to the iced-over main road (no traffic at the moment), and two by two, went down the steep grade on it..:))

Children of any age will have fun, and be - children - LOL

They all survived being military children; and, I like to think, because they were...fearless, able to adjust to anything, and resourceful...

[LadyX]

ALL your flower presentations are breathtakingly exquisite, Meggsie...
thank you so much.

Know you have many memories of those early 50's, too, when we were
so busy with meeting Navy vessels and babies and MOVING - OFTEN..:))

[luvie]

Ah, Lady...your wonderful stories. When are you going to write that best-seller about your full and adventure-filled life. I always read them, though sometimes I have no comment to make. (((hugs)))

[MEG33]

Ah, yes!

[The Mayor]

Fact is, even umbilical stem-cells are considered adult stem cells.

Main problen embryonic has had none, zilch, nada sucess.
Adult stems have had overwhelming success.

Your own cells can heal your own body. Cells taken from your bone marrow can be inserted into your heart, your spine etc and will rejuvinate your damaged cells.

The MSM and politicans ignore it all because of the pressure from pro abort groups.
We don't even have to go there to prove the point that your own cells have been successful.

[LadyX]

Okay, Everbuddy...
Please do not give me demerits for sentences garbled when edited..:))

as in "Things one is glad they not to have witnessed..:))??

they !!

[luvie]

Preach on, Rus...and shout it loud and clear whenever and wherever you can get a venue! (((hugs)))

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Meg- thanks for the ping. Our troops are so dear. What a beautiful photo.

[LadyX]

Four years ago I did write some of the marvelous things that have happened, Luvvy, and distributed them to many here.
They were prompted by a very dear friend in Arizona, Angelique, in 2002, and in the Easter season, I drafted them. Three months later, unbeknownest to all of us, Angelique had been terminally ill, and was found dead in her apartment.
She now is one of my Guardian "Angels.."

This winter there has been a stirring to add another chapter, and just this afternoon, thoughts for it have started to take form. I really do need to do that and have them printed; especially for my children, as loving gifts...God has been so good to me!!!

[Lakeside]

It's late and I've got to get to bed but I wanted you and the rest of the Finest to know that I just got word that my son just got back from Iraq. Safe and sound.

Thank all you guys who have kept him in your prayers!

[LadyX]

Thank you so much for letting us know, Lakey!!
Praise and thanks to a loving God for his safe return!!!

[MEG33]

Wonderful news! Thank you God!

[MEG33]

Violets Goodnight All..Sweet Dreams

[The Mayor]

AMEN!!

[LadyX]

Thank you, MEG...God watch over you and yours...

[Diver Dave]

Great News. Thanks for sharing the good news.

[Billie]

Wonderful news, Lakeside! A happy reunion to be had soon!

Tuesday Thread Here

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Awesome... * sniff *

[MEG33]

Right! I loved it so I downloaded it to my computer, did not save the link, did not know enough about computers to download it elsewhere so I could post it..once I learned how to post graphics. I finally got to post it..I just clicked on it and looked at it for a long time..Love it. Come join the new thread!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you so much, Sweet Kitty. Remember the promise I made to you a l-o-n-g time ago? The Stirring is present, and I'm about to add to it a bit, and *WILL* mail it all to you...

I Remember, my Dear Sister in Christ, and I Love you in our Great Lord and King!