A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-11-02

[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.

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: 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.

We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

         

GROUP 1A: TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

GROUP 2A: TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

GROUP 3A: TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

GROUP 4A: TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

         

GROUP 5A: TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.

GROUP 6A: 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.

GROUP 7A: 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.

GROUP 8A: 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.

                     

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

It's wintertime! SNOW!!!!! Post your favorite snowmen here, ice skaters, sledders, etc! Then come sit by the fireplace and drink some of MeeknMing's wonderful hot chocolate. Maybe sing some carols or something. Have fun - share your winter stories, graphics, etc!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-09-02 Paul Atreides 12-10-02 Gingerbread House Contest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me an FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks, Lodwick. Beautiful picture.....

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' ! My pleasure......

[Mama_Bear]

I LOVE SNOW!

Since today has a snow theme I think this would be a good time to send out my Christmas card to my Finest FRiends.

Click on the snowman for
Mama_Bear and jkphoto's
Christmas card to you...



Have a wonderful day, everyone!

[daisyscarlett]

Maybe he is busy with the holidays etc...

[jwfiv]

A snowball right on the nose sure caught me by surprise...)

"Honey, I forgot to duck."

Good morning to our Hostesses.

As long as it's just JH2's computer that's having trouble, I can cope.

Should he himself be having trouble, that's another matter.

A guy like that should be working on a Cadillac PC.

Wishing all Freepers a safe and lucky day.

God blesses America.

(All al-queda must die, or be thrown into the dungeon forEVER!)

[nicmarlo]

I suggest we all chip in and help him get anudder un, LOL !

Will this help?

[Mama_Bear]

That is such a lovely picture! :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, sistahs....Love the calendar page for today. We all seem to have our own style don't we....

[dansangel]

Thank-you so much for the card! Give yourself and jkphoto big {{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}} from .45MAN and me!

[MeekOneGOP]

BTW, how was Ming's trip back home?

I haven't talked to her since she left. Her route was D/FW --->Detroit---->Japan---->Beijing and I checked a little while ago and the flight landed at 9:09 p.m. TONIGHT in Beijing. (That would be 8:09 a.m. Central time this morning). At least I know the flight made it ok.

She'll catch another flight tomorrow to Shenyang, China - her home town. (I say "town" - it's 6 MILLION people !) I'll call her tomorrow or Friday to see how she's doing. (I have no way of knowing where to get hold of her in Beijing). Thanks, FRiend.....

[lodwick]

[jwfiv]

Beautiful and sweet Christmas card, Mama_Bear!

Thank you!.

[jwfiv]

Hey, Judge, how ya doin'?

Wishing you a good morning and an easy, hassle-free day.

[dansangel]

A snowball right on the nose sure caught me by surprise...)

Oooops! I found myself ducking when I saw it! LOL!

God blesses America.

Yes, He does! We are very blessed to be here and very blessed to have a meeting place like FR!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{jwfiv}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[FreeTheHostages]

Good morning. "hassle-free" hmm, lol, *unlikely*

But we're tough, we can take it.

When we have an announcement, we'll make it in this thread.

This is obviously the place to be!

[Diver Dave]

Respectful salute to CPT Robert D. Farrington.

[humblegunner]

I loved the card! Thanks!

[jwfiv]

Another fine sunrise you present to us, lodwick..., it's so cold and crisp, I can almost see my breath.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[MeekOneGOP]

Beautiful ! Merry Christmas to you, Mama_Bear !!