A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-01-06....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.

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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.




                     

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -04-28-29-30-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[Diver Dave]

Now that is a COOL graphic of my Dear Old Uncle Sam!...Born on the 4th of July he was.

[Army Air Corps]

Just teasing you since it is May Day.

[MEG33]

OOps my finger just hit the save picture button..Love it!

[snugs]

Though many people nowadays think of May 1st as the socialist holiday of Labour Day; in Britain it had a very different origin. I can remember before May 1st was a public holiday we used to do Maypole dancing at school on 1st May, yes we had a Maypole in the playground.

In certain places the traditions of May Day are still celebrated with May Queens, Maypole Dancing, Sweep's Festival and Morris Dancing.

Click here for details provided by Woodlands School.> This Junior school in Kent provide some wonderful informaton on various British traditions..

May Queen

Maypole Dancing

Sweep's Festival Rochester, Kent

Morris Dancing

[MEG33]

I thank your nephew for serving out country!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for the pics;ping & link! I saved the link in my computer Favorites Adds so I can learn more English history!:) Facts actually from England,wow!

[Majie Purple]

Lovely red geraniums!

[Diver Dave]

I really enjoy seein' all your graphic tributes to our troops.

Sure would have been great to have FR's Finest Military Monday available back in the days of old.

Y'all will have to excuse me for now. I've got a ton of yard work to put behind me. Mrsdd hired an American to do the work - me. Real cheap labor - a hug and a kiss and I'm a rich man.

Several Illegals rallies being held around town today.

[MEG33]

Have a great day in the yard!

[MEG33]

In Good Hands

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[Majie Purple]

Thanks Diver D.
Tis an honor to honor The Troops!:)
Happy yard workin' to ya! LOL!

[Majie Purple]

Hi GeeBee! Beautiful #38...

[Majie Purple]

Your #34 that about sums it !

[Majie Purple]

"...I just finished painting a bathroom..."

What color? Just wondering...

[MEG33]

Until Then..A Tribute to Our Service Men and Women and Their Families

[AZamericonnie]

a hug and a kiss and I'm a rich man.

I just have to say that's the sweetest thing I've heard or read all day! You are both blessed.

[tuliptree76]

Oh, okay.

[DollyCali]

That is a lovely report, Eleanor. I recall as a youngster studying about MayDay & the maypole dancers etc. Wonderful tradition.

Here the biggie is in a few days (cinco de mayo).. not sure how all the immigration conflicts will affect that. We have a decent sized hispanic population here & they seem to mix well with all..Plan to go to a mexican restaurant owned by Marcellita(restaurant name) and her gringo hubby. Friends for 35 years.

I love going to the mexican restaurants & enjoy the mariachi bands.

Just got back from a wilderness survival course. I think I could have taught it but then again, it is good to have the reinforcement of your instinct.

Need to visit Dose quickly & write up my report for the Bethesda FReep. so far I just did pix. I also need to do all pix & report for both the WHite HOuse Media FReep & also the Walter Reed FReep.

the problem with taking 350+ pix is that people expect to see them (and see good ones - so that means mega editing).

Will ping all who have shown an interest to the Bethesda naval hospital thread & others when I get up my review. Folks will be posting pix/commentary for next few days there.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the Military Monday Post Mayor. These are very interesting times that we are living in.

Got the garden planted this evening. Planted corn, okra, squash and tomatoes...all easy plants to grow that I won't have to crawl around to harvest the way I used to with peas and beans. The knees don't care for that anymore. lol

[MozartLover]

Thanks for the pix, Dolly. Great job!