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

[MeekOneGOP]

SO! It's the old Maxwell Smart routine,EH?

I think I enjoy posting that Maxwell Smart stuff more than most folks like seeing it? hehehe

[Billie]

We're Over Here Now - 'Nuther Day, 'Nuther Finest!

[Billie]

Sorr I wasn't around when you showed up last night. Thanks for coming. Amy did a fantastic job posting those pictures throughout the day, with great commentary to go with them!

Just posted the new thread - come see us today if you get a chance. :)

[lodwick]

I hope you're resting swell after all the family album pics that you shared with us yesterday - thanks again for really personalizing the Robinson's day in the spotlight. JL

[MeekOneGOP]

We're Over Here Now - 'Nuther Day, 'Nuther Finest!

Oh, ok!..........

........already there, actually.

[.30Carbine]

So let this be the last thread all of you check before turning off your pc tonight!

Actually, it was the first one I checked this morning...a great way to start my day. I had to scoot to work, but am back now for a full read. (I plan on checking them every day now, BTW!)

Thank you, Billie. What a wonderful idea these threads are; what a needful thing this tribute is.

Thank you, Jim Robinson! May God increase His blessings to you and yours.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, my! There is my exuberant, impetuous, Louiebear! How is it possible that I missed that smooooch!? LOL!

Louie, you knock me off my feet, you do. (and, you know I love that graphic.) ;-)

[Syncro]

Amy thanks for putting in the effort to ping me to this picture and thread.

Jim and Sheila you indeed do deserve this honor.

Jim I apologize for not posting a thread on my trip to Usal as I promised as I have been under the weather for some time and have only lurked occasionally here.

Here are some pictures from my trip that hopefully you will enjoy:

Perhaps you saw this beautiful scene on your trip north?

Here is the road to Usal...remember it?

Usal Beach

I thouight this was a good picture of the stream that feeds into the beach at Usal...

Just in case anyone else happens to see this ( I know this is considered a "dead thread") they need to know that California isn't completely overrun by liberals...I found this in a public restroom in Jenner...

Witch reminds me , I need to get some more of these from abner...

Hay Jim is this your brothers car????? LOL

Another pic of Usal beach...

I don't know if you noticed this when I was in Fresno but this is my front licence plate...thought you might get a kick out of it...

Just for the fun of it here is a picture of a wierdo that is one of my heros...lol

I tried to put Sheila in the "to" line but it didn't work...

But Sheila you are a Gem...I love you and Jim you are blessed with a fantastic wife...I cherish the short time I was honored to visit your home...and watching you at the computer was pure poetry...your hands on the keyboard were like a gazelle ddancing through the woods...I will always remember sliding around your computer room on that chair watching you do your magic...LOL and calling you son whats his name? oh yea John to fine tune FR....

Well Dr. Zoo has been doing some tests on me to try to bring me back to sanity and maybe he will post the whole thread of the Usal trip sometime..... and the Commie Art Investigation...
For Sheila to see...

But for now show this to Sheila if you could...

Communist goals:

22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."
23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."

Here is an example from where I live...

Now what do ya think, isn't my baby girl the real art work in that picture?...lol.

CCC and Cool One, sorry I wasn't able to read your honorations on the FR's finest ( and didn't read this one either lol) but you two are worthy of the honor...)

Jim I know you don't need to hear this anymore but you have done so much to bring this country back to it's founding principals and I thank you for that...

Lori and Jeff...thanks...

[Syncro]

Billie sorry to not have included you in the "to" line of my post to JR...thanks my friend for being that...

[Mama_Bear]

Now there is the delightful Syncro that we know and love! What a treat this was.

Beautiful photographs! But then you are an artist, and it shows. And yes, your little girl is adorable.:-)

"....like a gazelle dancing through the woods"? Pure poetry! You are an artist with words, too. LOL!!! You crack me up.

Hugs to you, my friend.

You are special, Syncro - and don't you forget it!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Cool pics, Sync. Thanks for sharing!

[unsycophant]

I loved seeing these. Very beautiful. Your 'baby girl' is a doll (you know that!).

I'm sorry to learn that you're under the weather. Get better, cuz. Please.