A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-23-06....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.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.


                     

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame ##17

THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-20,21,22-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[Majie Purple]

Oh I love Niagra Falls NY/Can!!
Spectacular!!

[Majie Purple]

I don't have a Hubby...So this gif I can't use. But I found this on a daily www gif gift search just now. I'm sure there are tons out there who may want this find. To represent their hubby's service to Our Country. Feel free to Save As away if any it pertains to wish to do so!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

061014-N-4774B-040 San Diego (Oct. 14, 2006) - The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, led by commanding officer Cmdr. Stephen Foley, perform aerial acrobatics during the 2006 Miramar Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The largest military air show in the country, the Miramar Air Show celebrated its 50th anniversary. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel A. Barker (RELEASED)

061014-N-4774B-265 San Diego (Oct. 14, 2006) - Patriot L-39 jets perform aerial acrobatics over Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, during the Miramar Air Show. The largest military air show in the country, the Miramar Air Show celebrated its 50th anniversary. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel A. Barker (RELEASED)

061014-N-4774B-350 San Diego (Oct. 14, 2006) - Patriot L-39 jets fly in formation over Marine Corps Air Station Miramar during the Miramar Air Show. The largest military air show in the country, the Miramar Air Show celebrated its 50th anniversary. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel A. Barker (RELEASED)

[DollyCali]

thank you... wonderful pix!

[DollyCali]

neat, I posted this on Dose for mystery

[DollyCali]

The pix of Mozart Lover's son; mike1st & Milo828 have been sent to Billie via email (let me know if you get them Billie) for the next collage.

Jemian/JT...do you want your pix included?

The pix would go in the top area on Mondays & would be the next grouping Billie does.

Your name is already on the prayer list. Let me know. I can work up pix if you would like & get to Billie. Does NOT have to be in uniform but nice if you have a good pix. Check out the others at the top section for reference

[onyx]

The one in #15?

[DollyCali]

???

Rus? His pix start about 17...

Rus is "the Mayor".. his wife Jul is FReeper Mrs.Mayor

Rus is running for state office in NY

[onyx]

Oh, OK! I thought we were talking about Mayor Rudy! LOL

[DollyCali]

aha..difft mayor!!!

no, I didn't get an invite from Rudy!

Night ma'am..only slept 3 hours last night & had an intense day.

Is your man still sleeping?

[onyx]

I know you were up really late last night and you can guess how I know...lol. No, he is watching the Monday night football game.

Hpw are we going to cure our insomnia?

[DollyCali]

wine, bloody mary's , margaritas,

super massages,

less crazies in our life?

Last night I finally got in a hot tub & worked on a bottle of wine...relaxed enough to crash.

[onyx]

Sounds good. I am sort of jonesing for a Margarita: frozen --- sipping it while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I think I'll give that a try tonight! Thank you, girlfriend!!!

[The Mayor]

It's nice to put a face to a screen name isn't it..

[The Mayor]

Thanks Meg, We had a good time while they were working.. : )

[The Mayor]

We will have to try and get more freepers involved too.
Looking forward to the visit!

[The Mayor]

You'll have to come and visit.. We will give you a tour.

[The Mayor]

Awesome!

[luvie]

Oh, Rus that would be wonderful. I almost know that Laurenmarlowe and possilby mylife will be joining myself and NYTexan in Buffalo before heading out for Maine to visit Ms.Behavin. We just HAVE to meet your wonderful family. Hope by then we can call you "Mr. Assemblyman" or whatever you would be designated! LOL!

[The Mayor]

Me... ...Mrs Mayor