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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Weekend, 09-14,15-02
Billie and Mama_Bear

Posted on 09/14/2002 1:21:31 AM PDT by Mama_Bear




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.





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 can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.



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: 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

















THIS WEEK'S THREADS...
A MEMORIAL FOR THE VICTIMS OF 9-11



09-09-02 Monday.............................DAY ONE
09-10-02 Tuesday............................DAY TWO
09-11-02 Wednesday ..................DAY THREE
09-12-02 Thursday.........................DAY FOUR
09-13-02 Friday................................DAY FIVE


















TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: atrw; freepers; fun; military; surprises; theguild; usocanteen; veterans
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To: MeeknMing
I love those cartoons! They are so true!
201 posted on 09/15/2002 6:39:48 AM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine; sunshine; hawaiian; coffee

Two birds - one stone


202 posted on 09/15/2002 6:51:56 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Thanks for the coffe and the tropical sunrise. How resourceful you are!
203 posted on 09/15/2002 6:57:33 AM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: GailA; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; Pippin; Beep; whoever; Mr_Mayor; MeeknMing; COB1; ladyinred; ...

Okay .... I'm awake! Good Morning, everyone. Happy Sunday!

204 posted on 09/15/2002 7:03:27 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy; lodwick; GailA
Thanks for the coffee, (I think)...


205 posted on 09/15/2002 7:37:38 AM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: JustAmy
I recognize that face!!
Someone just showed her in my mirror, Amy!
206 posted on 09/15/2002 8:01:35 AM PDT by LadyX
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To: daisyscarlett; everyone
QUOTES & TOASTS of the DAY - QUOTES

"When cryptography is outlawed, only outlaws will Eldi9w sLwI&wls9v." - unknow^%#(@

"Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math." - government

"Corrupt politicians make the other ten percent look bad" --Henry Kissinger
207 posted on 09/15/2002 8:01:58 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: LadyX; WVNan; Pippin; Aquamarine; MeeknMing; COB1; chadsworth; jkphoto; dixie sass; whoever; ...
One Sunday a cowboy went to church. When he entered, he saw that he and the preacher were the only ones present. The preacher asked the cowboy if he wanted him to go ahead and preach.
The cowboy said, "I'm not too smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and only one showed up, I'd feed him."
So the minister began his sermon. One hour passed, then two hours, then two-and-a-half hours. The preacher finally finished and came down to ask the cowboy how he liked the sermon.
The cowboy answered slowly, "Well, I'm not very smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and only one showed up, I sure wouldn't feed him all the hay."

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Ta Da


208 posted on 09/15/2002 8:29:48 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: lodwick; MeeknMing; LadyX; daisyscarlett; Billie
A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday and head to the hills to do some bear hunting. As he rounded the corner on a perilous twist in the trail, he and a bear collided, sending him and his rifle tumbling down the mountainside. Before he knew it, his rifle went one way and he went the other, landing on a rock and breaking both legs. That was the good news.

The bad news was the ferocious bear was charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. "Oh, Lord," the preacher prayed, "I'm so sorry for skipping services today to come out here and hunt. Please forgive me and grant me just one wish: Please make a Christian out of that bear that's coming at me. Please, Lord!" That very instant the bear skidded to a halt, fell to its knees, clasped its paws together and began to pray aloud right at the preacher's feet: "Dear God, bless this food I am about to receive . . .

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Ta DA

209 posted on 09/15/2002 8:36:57 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy; everyone
Good morning and good stuff - thank you. Follows a woman's random thoughts:

Insanity is my only means of relaxation.

Reason to smile: Every 7 minutes of every day, someone in an aerobics class pulls a hamstring.

Women over 50 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them.

One of life's mysteries is how a 2 pound box of candy can make a woman gain 5 lbs..

My mind not only wanders, it sometime leaves completely.

The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes.

The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you're doing, someone else does.
210 posted on 09/15/2002 8:43:52 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
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211 posted on 09/15/2002 9:02:09 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: JustAmy
he he he !
212 posted on 09/15/2002 9:07:08 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing; JustAmy; yall
More thoughts:

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.

Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.

Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness.

I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting my pantyhose on fire.

Amazing! You hang something in your closet for awhile and it shrinks two sizes!

Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like, "You know, sometimes I just forget to eat." Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name, and my keys. But I've never forgotten to eat. You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat.
213 posted on 09/15/2002 9:58:01 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
LOL


214 posted on 09/15/2002 10:18:46 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: daisyscarlett; Billie; LadyX

215 posted on 09/15/2002 10:22:11 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy; lodwick; MeeknMing; whoever; WVNan; daisyscarlett; Mama_Bear; Billie; Aquamarine; All
You are making my day!!
We don't stop often enough to thank everyone for the chuckles and outright guffaws you evoke from us, putting lightness in our steps and a smile on our faces.

[[[[ HUGS and THANX!! ]]]]

216 posted on 09/15/2002 11:01:19 AM PDT by LadyX
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To: humblegunner; COB1; dix; Flyer; Eaker
Which one of you let Eaker leave the firing range to do this?!!

Oddly Enough - Reuters

Scrap Worker Accidentally Fires Howitzer
Fri Sep 13,11:11 AM ET

KIEV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian scrap metal worker destroyed two roofs and singed his face when he cut into a 1940s howitzer and accidentally fired off a shell no one had noticed was lodged inside, local media reported Thursday.

Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported the worker had heated the metal by cutting the gun and had triggered the shell, which flew about 800 yards. It said there were no other casualties in the central Ukrainian city of Berdychiv.

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217 posted on 09/15/2002 11:12:39 AM PDT by LadyX
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To: LadyX
Thanks, Lady

I will be back later. We are on our way to an outdoor Mass, followed by an Italian celebration. St. Elia is the patron Saint of a small town it southern Italy. We will visit with many of my husband's relatives after Mass before having dinner.

See y'all later tonight.


218 posted on 09/15/2002 11:14:12 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy; LadyX
ROFL !!

Thanks !

219 posted on 09/15/2002 11:19:53 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: JustAmy; Billie; Mama_Bear; whoever; WVNan; Aquamarine; lodwick; MeeknMing; dutchess; COB1; ...
Amy - you just missed these folks coming by to say hello to The Finest Folks at Free Republic!!


220 posted on 09/15/2002 11:25:28 AM PDT by LadyX
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