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

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.

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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.

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 04-28-03...Discovery of the Freeper Archives 04-29-03...Dear Mom and Dad 04-30-03...Martin_Fierro 05-01-03...JH2 - John's Two Cents

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[ST.LOUIE1]

This surely is a photo of a man fully aware he is a Warrior for his God - - -

GW made me so proud yesterday my buttons almost popped off my shirt! What a guy!!

Morning, Exie. : )

[martin_fierro]

M'lady, I meant no offense <|:)~

(What kinda phlowers you got there?)

[Aquamarine]

Very nice! It's greener there than I would have thought it would be.

[Pippin]

Good Morning, M_F!

Great job! :O)

[Pippin]

LOL!!!

[Diver Dave]

Are you going to be able to make it down to Lemoore for the rally on Sunday?

...The jury is still out...expecting a verdict later this morning. :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hmmmmmmmmmm........wonder if I could slip away for an hour or so and no one would know I was gone?
Sure enough, if I do, YOUR bro will show up and want to know where I am. LOL.

I see you're here, you lucked out. : )

[Pippin]

Thanks, Dave!

[Mama_Bear]

Hello, fellow Californian. Nice panoramic shot of your Santa Cruz neighborhood.....how do you do that?

[Pippin]

(((LOUIE)))!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Geez, Martin....we could have done without that.

Good morning.

[martin_fierro]

We've gotten a LOT of rain this year (and will get more today).

Those hills tend to stay greener, as marine moisture lands there from the Pacific Ocean a couple of miles behind them.

The hills on the other side of the valley (behind where I snapped those shots) get all KINDA brown and dried-out, though. <|:)~

What's the weather like in your neck of the woods today?

[ST.LOUIE1]

You is good. : )

Awwww.........thanks. :-)

My pleasure, fuzzbo. : )

I'll give you a hug and then get out of the way so I don't get trampled. LOL.

LOL! Sillybear. : )

Smack! : )

[Mama_Bear]

Okay, hope to see you there. Hoping the storm will pass through before then, but we'll have a great time, no matter what.

I see the USS Lincoln is just about docked in San Diego. What a happy day this is for so many families!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you. Mah pleasure, ma'am ! :O)

[Mama_Bear]

Smack! : )

Smack back! :-)

[Aquamarine]

It's beautiful here today! I was going to post my Live WebCam and show everyone but it's down due to electrical shock.
We've had some severe thunderstorms over the last few days and it wouldn't surprise me if lightening had struck the WebCam. It is located at the highest point in Georgia on top of Brasstown Bald Mtn.

[Billie]

Good morning to another of our Finest Teams. I love your letter, Pippin - your patriotism and love of our President and our country couldn't be expressed one bit better. And what a perfect way to show it off - in the most beautiful colors of all - red, white and blue!

Thank you, Lori and Pip, for a great upper today!

[jwfiv]

Wow!!! Whatta beautiful letter to our President! You've summed up my own thoughts, as well as your own...thank you, Pippin.

Thank you, Ms. Bear, for your lovely presentation of Pippin's inspiring words.

Rather perfectly timed, I think...)

Swiped a couple of screen caps off my magic monitor...the first is a pic of a dream our CinC had last night, during REM sleep, about 0245 hours, on board the USS Lincoln...the second is a look at a genuine 21st Century Action Hero, the Presidential series: Commander Dubya.

Big Howdy to all Hostesses and Freepers...I thank the Lord above for America, for our President, for Free Republic...and, for Meekie's good Maltesers, and GailA's coffee and biscuits every day...))))

[martin_fierro]

I use this cool JAVA applet called "PixMaker". There's a link button to their website in the bottom left of the photo.

The software can do 360-degree panoramas. I'd think Realtors could use it to show off their properties online.

You snap overlapping digital (or scan in regular) photos. The program then "knits" the images together and applies a curvature to them, so that it looks like you're standing there.

I'l FReepmail you a link to Mrs. Fierro's and my Las Vegas photos (not as good -- done with an earlier version of the software).