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

Billie and Mama_Bear

[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

[lodwick]

Oh golly - LOL - we guys do have a directional challenge, don't we - though I'm getting better at stopping and asking for help in my old age. The thrill of driving through some ghetto housing project is just not what it used to be.

[Pippin]

Gonna go to Houston,EH?

[lodwick]

This is a handy guide that should be as common as a driver's license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, or significant other.

DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?
SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?
SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?

DANGEROUS: Are you wearing THAT?
SAFER: Gee, you look good in brown.
SAFEST: Wow! Look at you!

DANGEROUS: What are you SO worked up about?
SAFER: Could we be overreacting?
SAFEST: Here's fifty dollars.

DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?
SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.
SAFEST: Can I get you a glass of wine with that?
AND MY PERSONAL FAVORITE . . . . .

DANGEROUS: What did you DO all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't overdo it today.
SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe.

[Pippin]

All the husbands,boyfriends and significant others will hail yoy as a hero for saving them with those reminders, LOL!!

[LadyX]

Hahaha - we luv yoy, loddy...:)))

[Pippin]

LOL!!

[Aquamarine]

It's Time To Say Goodbye

Click on the pic

[Pippin]

Good Night, Aqua!

Good Night everybody!

I'll "see" y'all tomorrow!

[Aquamarine]

Good night Pippin.
Sweet dreams.

[LadyX]

Night, Pippin.
Hi, Aquamarine. I thought the room had been vacated!

[COB1]

Bless yore heart, McLynnan!
I ain't heard anybody say, "I swanee", since my dear mother passed away.
There are sooo many good old Southern expressions that are going to be gone in another generation.
These you wrote are going in a Word file!
Thank you.

[COB1]

Gunner, we definitely put a dent in their ranks Saturday, but you now have a price on your head.
Because of that little trick of blasting two of them at fifty yards with a .40 caliber Sig semi-automatic handgun, you are now classed as the premiere sniper.
Just don't stand too close to me........okay?

[LadyX]

"I ain't heard anybody say, "I swanee", since my dear mother passed away."

There are those in the South with 'economy in speech' who shorten that to "Well - I swan!"

And then we had the likes of Lewis Grizzard..:)))

[ladyinred]

Post 267, The song was so beautiful. I have no idea what she said, but it was incredible to listen to. Who was that? Wow!

[LadyX]

Hi, ladyinred!
Not sure if Aqua is still here, but she played it at my request of last night.

It's from a CD called Romanza, with Andres Bocelli (blind, Italian) and Sarah Brightman (English).
Believe she was in Phantom of the Opera, too.
Isn't it beautiful?
I have the cassette, and his Sueno as well.

[Aquamarine]

"He could talk the horns off a billygoat!" That's one funny Southern expression I remember.
McLynnan, thanks for making that "Bless Your Heart" post, it explains alot.

[LadyX]

Oops - ANDREA is his first name.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the explanation LadyX.
It is a beautiful song that I wasn't familiar with, thanks for the tip. Did you ever get it to load and play, LX?

[LadyX]

I'll try again, A - - -

[LadyX]

Oh, yes! It finally loaded all the way.
Love the pairing!