A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-05-02

Just Amy, Mama_Bear, daisyscarlett, ST.LOUIE1, and Billie

[Billie]

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.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. The forum is read daily by tens of thousands
of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

Mr. and Mrs. FR

Photo by ST.LOUIE1

When Jim Robinson's name was mentioned for the FReeper of the Day,  all of us wanted to be the one to feature him!  However,  instead of flipping a coin or fighting
it out to see who won :),  St.Louie suggested that JustAmy probably knew him better and longer than the rest of us,  so why not ask her to write his tribute?  Seemed like
a great idea,  and when Amy agreed,  another thought came to mind:

We could all work on this one!  Louie had already created that wonderful graphic of Jim and Sheila above;  Amy would write the main thread,   MamaBear and daisyscarlett could each say a few words,  and I would put it all together.  YES!  We had a plan!  Here, then, is the result of our tribute to the man who is FReeRepublic, and the wonderful woman behind him.

Jim is not just a Vietnam Vet in a wheelchair. Neither is he just the founder of FreeRepublic. Jim is a man with strong beliefs and a deep love of his God, his family and his country.

Jim will take to the air or to the road to show his dedication to his beliefs. After making 3 trips to DC (March for Justice, Judgment Day and House Managers Tribute Rally and Dinner), he eagerly attended the Freeper's Inaugural Ball. This Ball was possible, in part, to Jim's and FreeRepublic's 'SoreLoserman' Rallies and dedication to removing all signs of Clinton/Gore.

What's next on the agenda? How about Scumbag, Gary Condidit? Jim spent many Saturday's driving 4 hours to Modesto where he could join the Modesto Freepers for 2 hours in calling for Condit's removal from office.

Since 9-11-2001, Jim and his family can be found every Friday night at the corner of Shaw and Blackstone (Patriots Corner) counter-protesting the war protesters and showing his support for President Bush's war on terrorism and his support for our military.

Although Sheila does not always agree with his political views, they share their belief in God and their love of family and country. You will find her at his side Friday evenings for The Support Our Troops Rallies. She may entertain with her rendition of "We don't smoke marijuana at Shaw and Blackstone."

It is impossible to spotlight Jim and Sheila without acknowledging Chris, pictured at right. He not only makes sure they get where they need to be, whether it be Washington, DC or Patriots Corner. He gladly picks up a sign of support and carries the flag as he keeps the boom box volume turned high.

~ JustAmy

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What can I say about Jim Robinson that has not been said many times over?   While I was pondering this question, it occurred to me how different my life would be without this wonderful website.   Jim Robinson's FreeRepublic is my home on the internet.  Actually, it is Jim's home on the internet and he has opened it up to all of us.

This is where I come to meet like-minded people who share my values, my love for God and country and my fears for her future. Here we can link arms and hearts in supporting our conservative causes while making life-long FRiendships, and having fun all at the same time! I have never met a finer group of people and it is because of Jim that we have this place to gather.

In short, Jim's dedication to his country, to his conservative values and to this website is inspiring. I believe I am a better person for knowing him and the many fine patriots who frequent this site. No, I cannot imagine my life without FreeRepublic. Thank you and God bless you, Jim.

~ Mama_Bear

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I still get chills when I see the above photo of you leading the March for Justice in Washington D.C. in 1998 calling for the impeachment of President William Jefferson Clinton. I do not know what I can add to all of the nice things that have been said about you, and certainly will be said about you again today, except that I agree with all of them. We can never thank you enough for FREE REPUBLIC. God Bless you Jim Robinson.

~ daisyscarlett

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In closing, I want to add only my thanks, once again, for your vision, Jim, in creating the greatest conservative site on the net. And Amy has asked me to remind everybody that she will be posting many more photos from the family album throughout the day!  So let this
be the last thread all of you check before turning off your pc tonight!

~ Billie

WEEKEND THREAD

08-3,4-02 Week in Review

[Billie]

Hi, Pippin - I'm back - had to go out for a while, and then dinner, and now I have a few minutes to read a few and hopefully respond to some before my husband starts frowning at me!

Your fox is beautiful!

[Billie]

You cracked me up, dutchess! Love you, girl! And we'll be thinking of you and all your husband's family through this tough time. Have a safe trip.

We'll see you when you can sneak in to the computer. :)

[JustAmy]

Jim at a Custom Computer Services company picnic taken very early 1980's. Hey ...... get a haircut!!

[Billie]

How pretty that one is of Sheila and the babies!

[Billie]

LOL - I don't even LIKE Homer Simpson! That is a disgusting show, to me! :)

[Billie]

Evening, mtngrl! We are loving all these photos of the Robinson family.

[Billie]

LOL! Know what you mean. We can thank Amy for these wonderful photos. Well, I guess we really can thank Jim and Sheila and Chris and John for these wonderful photos! LOL

[Gabz]

What a superb job you and your team did on this thred today saluteing the Finest of the Freeper Finest.

[Billie]

Good night, Pip - I'm sorry I missed you, hopefully you'll see your good nights when you get up in the morning. I'll try to get the new thread up between 7 - 7:30 AM CDT.

[whoever]

..And you're cute as a bug's ear. : .

Are you a student of bugs' ears?

Are you sure, or is that your imagination, again.?

Now I will need a logo of a bug's ear.

[COB1]

"...but hope it had something to do with hair clippers and razors."

Ain't it funny to look back on our younger days and think, "How in the heck did I stand all that hair?"

[JustAmy]

Another company picnic in the mid-1980's C'mon Jim's team! (it's not very good, but Jim is in the middle, red shirt, facing opposite direction.


Ooooops ...... Jim takes a spill. We'll get them next time.

[lodwick]

Yep. It's so sad that soem think that your domestic hints suk.

Come on folks - Who's trying to insure domestic tranquility here!

Get with the program. ;-)

[lodwick]

soem = some? perhaps?

[JustAmy]

Hey..... David Carr just threw his first NFL touchdown pass!!! Way to go David; you make Fresno proud!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

You deserve a break today. So get up and get away. :)
(even though you've only made 52 posts)

That's all? LOL

How many do you s'pose you've really made today? LOL

I don't even want to know! : )

Thank you for taking such good care of everyone today, TLL!

How's about they come take care of me? : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, Darlin', for the kind words. Much appreciated.

'Darlin'....love the nick. : )

[JustAmy]

I'm not sure when this picture of Jim and Sheila was taken; maybe Jim can help me out.

[ST.LOUIE1]

But look at him now. LOL

I heard that.

Big ears!

[Mama_Bear]

Hey..... David Carr just threw his first NFL touchdown pass!!!

I am so proud of him! I love it when a local boy makes good. :-)