A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-02-03....Pippin's Thoughts

Billie and Mama_Bear | written by Pippin

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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

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 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.

May 2, 2003

Pippin

Dear Mr. President,

I just wanted to write this letter to tell you what has been on my mind to say to you for quite awhile. I know you must have heard much the same things from lots of folks who are so very grateful and proud to have you as our great nation's leader at this crucial time in our history.

I wanted to add my voice to theirs in saying....THANK YOU!

Thank you, first of all, for your decision to campaign to become President and take on such an awesome job with it's heavy responsibilities and dangers. I know what a thankless job it can be at times - and worrisome. I marvel at the patience and Christian love and charity you have shown to all, even when your critics are at their worst. I've seen how you treat your enemies, as well as your friends and family.

You are an inspiration to me as I strive to become more in tune with my catholic upbringing and beliefs which are not unlike yours. I know how much you love God and begin your every morning on your knees in prayer to him for your family and for your country. I love how you love your wife, Laura, and how you respect the vows you made long ago to her in front of the minister of your church with both your families as witnesses.

I want you to know that I never cease to pray for you and for Laura and your family. I wish you love and peace and prosperity. I wish you a long and happy life. I pray that God will always protect you from all harm that is spiritual, political, emotional and physical. May your enemies be few while your friends are many!

Finally, Mr. President, I want to tell you how so very proud I am to be an American and to have you as my President. May God bless you and may God bless America!

Sincerely,

Pippin ~ a most grateful American citizen.

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[Pippin]

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[ST.LOUIE1]

That's what I told Pippin TWICE today....and what do I get?.........................
she tells on me, about a little typo. Pippin snitched. That's what. She started this WHOLE thing.p>Aha! The truth comes out!

Pip, you ARE a SNITCH! LOL

My apologies Ms.nic. : )

But you still shouldn't have scrapped in here. Bad girls, both of you. : (

[FreeTheHostages]

33MHz. Wow, that's pretty pathetically slow! ;)

[nicmarlo]

My apologies Ms.nic. : ) But you still shouldn't have scrapped in here. Bad girls, both of you. : (

Ms. Pippin needed some learnin' : )

[nicmarlo]

Yes; it is up; rintense pinged! : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Who's the snitch now? LOL

That settles it....you BOTH are!

Nic, I withdraw my apology. Geez! Wimmen can drive a man crazy!

Any more of this and I'm going to be a twin to JustFrank. : (

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, everyone, for joining us today. It has been a FUN Friday, celebrating our President and enjoying each others company (well, for most of us, anyway.....LOL!).

See you all tomorrow. :-)

Pippin and Nicmarlo, hug and make up - then turn out the lights, okay?

((((((((((Pippin/Nicmarlo))))))))) :-)

(((((((((((((louie))))))))))))))))) :-)

[nicmarlo]

anyways, wolfie, you are still "worser" than Pippin or me! Sayin' such things, Mr. "Silky" : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

{{{{Wolfie}}}}
I know you're just simpering in order to get a hug from me, and frankly, it'll work. :)

LOL I don't like the word "simpering" to describe it but....it worked!!!AhRoooo!!!

[JustAmy]

Hey ..... what do you expect from JustFrank? He is pathetically slow!

But he is now The Mayor's problem. (Or maybe Nicmarlo's ..... I'm not sure if she accepted that gift The Mayor was trying to get rid of.)LOL

[nicmarlo]

That settles it....you BOTH are!

Harumph!

[Pippin]

Good night (((LORI)))!

Let's make up , nic!

I'm sorry ((((NICMARLO)))!

[Pippin]

I'm sorry Louie!

[FreeTheHostages]

Did I say "simpering"? I meant "simmering," as in "steamy wolf eyes." Just a typo.

{{{Wolfie}}}

[Pippin]

She didn't ping me! HMPH!

[nicmarlo]

Good night, Mama_Bear; I will only make up with Pippin, pending what happens with Brad's Gramma and homeschool mama, whom she snitched to!

[Mama_Bear]

Let's make up , nic!

Good girl. :-)

Good night, Pip and nic.

[FreeTheHostages]

Good night, Lori. I'll make sure everyone loves each other (figuratively speaking) before they go to bed.

Rule No. 1 is, after all, never go to bed angry.

Lovely colors, lovely thread.

[ST.LOUIE1]

JustFrank's gettin' close to the 'edge, Sis!

Billie's gonna come swoopin' in here and nab him!

Mama_Bear has lost control of the Finest. LOL

[nicmarlo]

I meant to ping you to my post #476, lol! ; )