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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-24-03...Hall of Fame #3
Billie

Posted on 03/24/2003 6:55:33 AM PST by 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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



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



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



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



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 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.
      

GROUP 9A: 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.
GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.
GROUP 11A: 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.




                     














A GREAT BIG
to all our Hall of Famers and to all of you who have become part of our Finest Family ... as regular contributors and supporters who drop in every day to say hello and give a 'pat on the back' to the "Freeper of the Day" and the hostesses.  We wouldn't be here without you. : )





It's been nine months today since our debut, and we're still having fun. We hope you are. As promised, for your information and perusal, here is our third "Hall of Fame" - a list of all those who've held center stage ... from Monday, June 24, 2002 through Friday, March 21, 2003.



"Getting to Know You"






Previous Hall of Fame Threads


09-23-02 .................................. HALL OF FAME #1
12-31-02 .................................. HALL OF FAME #2






January 2003

01-01,02,03-03 ........................ HAPPY NEW YEAR
01-06-03 ..................................................... BUDGE
01-07-03 ................................. HAIR OF THE DOG
01-08-03 ................................................ MHGINTN
01-09-03 .............................. JOHNHUANG ESSAY
01-10-03 ...................... SISTAHS......... DUTCHESS
           FREE THE HOSTAGES, DAISYSCARLETT

01-13-03 ........................................ TGSLTAKOMA
01-14-03 ........................... NAME THAT FREEPER
01-15-03 ...................................................... PIPPIN
01-16-03 .............................. JOHNHUANG ESSAY
01-17-03 ............................... DANSANGEL ESSAY
01-20-03 ........................................ PUDDLEGLUM
01-21-03 .......................................... JWFIV ESSAY
01-22-03 ................ FREE THE HOSTAGES ESSAY
01-23-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
01-24-03 ................................................ FIVETOES
01-27-03 ........................................ AQUAMARINE
01-28-03 .................................................. TAXMAN
01-29-03 ................................... SNIPPY ABOUT IT
01-30-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
01-31-03 ................................................ JKPHOTO






February 2003

02-03-03 .......................... HOMESCHOOL MAMA
02-04-03 ............................................. SAUROPOD
02-05-03 ........................... ST.LOUIE1 BIRTHDAY
02-06-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
02-07-03 ................................ PROFILE PAGES #8
             (PHELIX,   MR.MULLINER,   MR.FOWL
            CETURIAN2000,  SIOBHAN, ARKINSAW)

02-10-03 ............................................ OHIOWFAN
02-11-03 ......................................... LADTX ESSAY
02-12-03 ....................................................... BERT
02-13-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
02-14-03 ............................ VALENTINE SPECIAL
02-17-03 ................................. PRESIDENT'S DAY
02-18-03 ... ..................POLITICAL PICTIONARY
02-19-03 ................................. BRAD'S GRAMMA
02-20-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
02-21-03 ......................................... ANGELWOOD
02-24-03 .................................................. MJY1288
02-25-03 ............................. NUTMEG AND ZELIG
02-26-03 ............................................. AERONAUT
02-27-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
02-28-03 ........ ANATOMY OF A FINEST THREAD






March 2003

03-03-03 ............................. PIPPIN'S THOUGHTS
03-04-03 ................ MARDI GRAS FAT TUESDAY
03-05-03 .................................... BILL THE DRILL
03-06-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
03-07-03 ......................................... LADTX ESSAY
03-10-03 .............................................. DOG GONE
03-11-03 ..................................................... AUNTB
03-12-03 .............................................. AZGOPGAL
03-13-03 ............................ JOHN HUANG2 ESSAY
03-14-03 ................................. PATRIOTIC MUSIC
03-17-03 ................................ ST. PATRICK'S DAY
03-18-03 .................................................. W04MAN
03-19-03 ....................................... SPARKOMATIC
03-20-03 ............................ JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY
03-21-03 ..................................................... LADYX













"Sunrise, Sunset"

Neither near nor far away;
God's living masterpiece
Returns to us each day.






~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


......and so will we








THE WEEKEND THREAD

03-22,23-03 Week in Review

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 a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer




TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: daisyscarlett; GailA
Thanks for the link Daisy! SUPER job Gail! TN patriotism BUMP!
141 posted on 03/24/2003 1:35:21 PM PST by Libertina (God Bless our Commander In Chief and our Troops!)
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To: daisyscarlett
I slept oft and on most of the day yesterday. Every time I sat down, I'd nod off. My ears are ringing, (neck is out of alignment) hands are swollen (water retention) muscles ache big time (FMS flared) OH, me I'm a mess....BUT it was FUN and I'd not change a minute of it. GOD ordained and ran it from start to finish. Praise be His holy name.

Had to give Rocky a bath this morning. We've been snuggling up for the past two days and I noticed he need a bath rather badly.

142 posted on 03/24/2003 1:56:43 PM PST by GailA (THROW AWAY THE KEYS http://keasl5227.tripod.com/)
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To: GailA; Libertina
Fabulous job Gail....Sounds like it was an awesome day. Tell Rocky that your feet need lickin'! These Support Our Troop rallys have to be providing so much comfort for our military men and women. Thanks!
143 posted on 03/24/2003 2:50:15 PM PST by dutchess (God Bless our military men and women.)
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To: Billie
You have mail!
144 posted on 03/24/2003 2:51:28 PM PST by dutchess (God Bless our military men and women.)
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To: dutchess
Thanks - got it!
145 posted on 03/24/2003 3:15:18 PM PST by Billie (We are thankful for our President, our Leaders, our Military)
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To: WVNan; LadyX
Hi, Ladies - Nan, wanted to tell you that bluebird globe you left me the other night is about the prettiest thing I've ever seen - I only wish it didn't take so long to load or I would use it again. It took forever to download, but so gorgeous once it was fully loaded. I'm going to try and see if I can make it into a smaller animated file.

Maggie, so glad you enjoyed your day in the spotlight Friday! It's always so much more fun when the Profilee enjoys the day as much as we enjoy presenting them. :)

146 posted on 03/24/2003 4:08:11 PM PST by Billie (We are thankful for our President, our Leaders, our Military)
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To: daisyscarlett
Thanks, told you I was rusty...lol...

You know how we could fix that! :)

147 posted on 03/24/2003 4:26:57 PM PST by Billie (We are thankful for our President, our Leaders, our Military)
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To: Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; Mama_Bear; dutchess; SpookBrat; LadyX; Pippin
Courtesy of FReeper Registered . . .

Weekend in Baghdad
(Now out on DVD)



148 posted on 03/24/2003 4:33:20 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: Billie; Mama_Bear; MeeknMing; dutchess; FreeTheHostages; Aquamarine; Mixer; Libertina; ...
After being AFF - Absent From the Finest - all day,
I perhaps should enter with

and request permission to come aboard!

(terrible to be away all morning and then have to - gasp! - share the 'puter and cook..:(( )


149 posted on 03/24/2003 4:33:47 PM PST by LadyX (((( God bless America ))))
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To: LadyX; MeeknMing
All hands on deck! Permission granted to Come Aboard! Nice to see you Ladyx! Hi MeeknMing - great video! ;
150 posted on 03/24/2003 4:40:15 PM PST by Libertina (God Bless our Commander In Chief and our Troops!)
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To: JustAmy
Hello again, Amy and the Shag....Two rallies, wow you must be exhilerated and exhausted....Way to go, Fresno....


151 posted on 03/24/2003 4:40:24 PM PST by daisyscarlett
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To: LadyX
Please do come aboard. I'm cooking dinner - hope to be back later, but I never know!
152 posted on 03/24/2003 4:40:30 PM PST by Billie (We are thankful for our President, our Leaders, our Military)
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To: LadyX
There you are LadyX....Glad you made it home safely from Augusta this time....Thanks for the welcome back graphic yesterday...So sorry I missed your tea party on Friday...What a fun day it was and you did so deserve it.

How about some tea right now? I'll pour....


153 posted on 03/24/2003 4:44:29 PM PST by daisyscarlett
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To: Libertina
Howdy ! . . .
154 posted on 03/24/2003 4:48:45 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: LadyX
Hi, LadyX...don't know if I could share my computer...don't remember sharing my bottle when I was baby, and I haven't changed much since then...)

Hoping your day has been grand, in every little way.

155 posted on 03/24/2003 4:51:45 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: dutchess; Libertina; WVNan
WVNan also put together a rally on Sat in a picturesque town in WVA. A judge even showed up (tell that to Mr. D, he will be so impressed, lol). Gail met a Col., Nan a judge-they are travelling in lofty circles now, no? ha ha,

WVA RALLY ON SAT

156 posted on 03/24/2003 4:52:26 PM PST by daisyscarlett
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To: daisyscarlett; WVNan
Thank you Daisy, for the link! But why oh why did you forget me, Nan? (big crocodile tears ;)
157 posted on 03/24/2003 5:03:26 PM PST by Libertina (God Bless our Commander In Chief and our Troops!)
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To: Billie; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; dansangel; dutchess; FreeTheHostages; JohnHuang2; ST.LOUIE1; ...
Your heading today is simply breathtakingly beautiful!
We are so indebted to you for creating this safe haven from the other pressures of life - a place we can plunk down in easy chairs, have a cuppa (your choice of coffee, tea or m hot chocolate - look at lovely pictures, cartoons, news, war action, tell jokes, etc. - pray for others - and support our beloved military members around the world.

Sometimes we just sit and read and sing to ourselves: and that's okay.

Billie, here is someone with a call for you:

Miss Billie Blue - here is The President for you to say thanks - -

All of us here at The Finest, whether daily or just passing through, say:


158 posted on 03/24/2003 5:09:28 PM PST by LadyX (((( God bless America ))))
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To: daisyscarlett; Billie; ST.LOUIE1; Pippin; LadyX; WVNan; MeeknMing; Mixer; dutchess; dansangel; ...

159 posted on 03/24/2003 5:13:27 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present)
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To: Pippin
Hi (((PIPPIN))). Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, had to get some work done.
160 posted on 03/24/2003 5:21:33 PM PST by Aquamarine
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