A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-22,23-03.....Week in Review

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: 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.

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


03-17-03 "An Irish Blessing" .................ST. PATRICK'S DAY
03-18-03 "To The Bushmobile!" ................................W04MAN
03-19-03 "The Exclusive Inquisition" ............SPARKOMATIC
03-20-03 "John's Two Cents" ...........................JOHNHUANG2
"Ultimatum from the East Room "
03-21-03 "FR's Gypsy Woman" .....................................LADYX






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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

[Aquamarine]

No, I think its' been the bad weather that's held them off. What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?

[FreeTheHostages]

Thanks for saying it. We will see. Tomorrow, low 60s, beautiful, sunny, light breeze. A no-excuses kinda day.

We've had *lots* of pre-rally publicity, too. If we don't get a turnout tomorrow, I'm gonna conclude I'm fishing in a pond with no fish!

[WVNan]

Thanks for the link Aqua. Isn't it funny we're right outside the jail. I wonder what the prisoners thought of us. Probably entertained them.

[Aquamarine]

Tomorrow, low 60s, beautiful, sunny, light breeze. A no-excuses kinda day.

Oh yeah, they'll be there this time. :)

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Aqua, for the link to WVNans rally. I am going to try to find time to link to the picture threads from all of the great rallies going on around the country, but don't know if I will be able to or not.

Others, please feel free to link to them on the Finest thread. The more the better! It is wonderful to see all the flag waving and troop supporting signs.

Here is the link to the Fresno rally.........

And, to hear the Fresno horn-honking Click Here

[WVNan]

Don't you dare get discouraged girl. Think about that little handful of Freepers who stood outside the WH for over two years and freeped the creep. Sure it's liberal land, but it's the seat of government too and freepers are making a dent in the system. Just think of all the politicians who know about Free Republic. We're still growing and will grow faster exponentially. In the beginning the only protests and rallies took place in D.C. Now we have freeper organized events all over America. We're grassroots now and that's where the changes will come. Go get em tomorrow and take no prisoners.

[FreeTheHostages]

"Think about that little handful of Freepers who stood outside the WH for over two years and freeped the creep."

Very good point.

[JulieRNR21]

Here's a Photo of three Freepers ar Sarasota Rally:\perfect stranger, JulieRNR21 and blue highway:

[JulieRNR21]

Standing up for Our Troops & America along the Tamiami Trail in Sarasota after the Rally attended by 500 Patriots who thanked the Troops who insure their Freedom!

[Aquamarine]

Have you got a link to the Rally thread pretty lady?

[JulieRNR21]

MinuteGal, Nauti Nurse & JulieRNR21 at the After Freep lunch attended by a dozen Freepers..

[JulieRNR21]

Here we are......Sarasota Support Our Troops Rally:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/872541/posts

[JulieRNR21]

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream.
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room.
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom.
One heart can know what's true.
One life can make the difference,
you see it's up to You!

(author unknown)


Together, we can make a difference!!
Thank You, and God Bless America!

[Mama_Bear]

Conservative women just glow, don't they? You all look sooooooooo gorgeous and happy and right! LOL.

I love these patriotic displays going on across our land!

[LadyX]

Love to see your Rally pictures and hear the honks!

You Fresno Freepers lit the spark that is coursing across the nation - you and those marvelous D.C. Freepers.

Thanks for posting the reports for us 'outlanders.'

(No, Nan and Aqua - I didn't say outlandish ones..:)) .

[LadyX]

Now that you mention it, we conservatives are much more attractive because we are PLEASED and HAPPY with our views.

Think about those Dour Dem Wimmin who choke on their contrariness and confusion, and don't support the President 'Just Because.'

All you have to do is imagine Helen Thomas and Hillary and Eleanor Clift......I rest my case.

[Mama_Bear]

Click on the picture to visit Aeronaut's "St. Paul, MN Support the Troops Ralley" thread.

What a BEAUTIFUL sight...and, look at all those young people!! :-)

[Mama_Bear]

All you have to do is imagine Helen Thomas and Hillary and Eleanor Clift...

Awwwww.......do I have to? :-( LOL!

You're right, conservative women LOOK happy and content.....because they are.

I can add a couple more to your list of up-tight, mean looking, sour-pusses.......how about, Maxine Waters and Patsy Schroeder? That's about enough, I think. LOL.

[LadyX]

Think I will turn the watch over to the rest of the nation, and head for bed.

You Patriots are hard to follow!

Night to all, and Lord willing, will see you in a few hours.....

[Mama_Bear]

Good night, LadyX. See you tomorrow.