A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-03,04-03....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


04-28-03 "Discovery - FReeper Archives" ..........BY LADYX
AND JWFIV

04-29-03 "Dear Mom and Dad" ....BY BILLIE AND LADTX

04-30-03 "The Exclusive Inquisition" .....MARTIN_FIERRO

05-01-03 "John's Two Cents" ........................JOHNHUANG2
"Have you ever seen a more pathetic bunch?"

05-02-03 "Open Letter to President Bush" ............BY PIPPIN






Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

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

[LadyX]

Shucks - ah wuz hopin' fer Frankie..:((

But I laughed anyway..:))

[Brad’s Gramma]

http://www.bigidea.com


I have tons more on my computer, but it's been hit by something. IF I remember (hahahahaha), when I regain the poor ole girl, I'll send you more....

[RobFromGa]

Thanks for the ping over here. I will be sending my positive thoughts in LBGA's direction. I haven't had time to keep up lately and didn't know LB was having a rough time. Hope all is well soon, LBGA.

Please let me know if this neighbor can help with anything.

[JustAmy]

The Mayor left JustFrank out last night so I'll need to try to trap him and get him under control again.

He may show up here sometime tonight.

[JustAmy]

Resolving to surprise her husband, an executive's wife stopped by his office. When she opened the door, she found him with his secretary sitting in his lap.

Without hesitating, he dictated, "...and in conclusion, gentlemen, budget cuts or no budget cuts, I cannot continue to operate this office with just one chair."



Heh Heh Heh
Ya looking for me, Silly Sally?
Just holler, I'll come a running.

[LadyX]

Silly Sally is lauhing too hard to speak!

So, JustAmy - don't know what to do with yourself snce you had to forego standing on a street corner in Fresno on Friday night just to listen to the cars honk?!

Bwahahaha

[Dubya]

Me too. Well said.

[Brad’s Gramma]

She's a HOOKER????????

[LadyX]

LOL, BG!!

Boy, are you ever behind, since JustAmy is a mainstay of the Fresno Freepers, with Jim and Sheila Robinson and Crew Freeping on a specific corner in Fresno on Friday nights to show support for our troops.

After more than two years of this, they are not there tonight, instead Sunday gathering to greet some military returnees at a nearby base.

Although, come to think of it, she has the legs for it.....

[Brad’s Gramma]

I KNOW that....I was just goofing around Thanks!

[JustAmy]

"She's a HOOKER???????? "



What do you call a woman who stands on the corner Friday Nights? ............
Secret Message follows ...... A Patriot Babe!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I KNEW that about her being a Freeper, a famous one at that. NOT THE LEGS! I WASN'T TALKING ABOUT THE LEGS!Thanks again.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Red dress.

Street corner.

Hmmmmm..........you and I need to talk, Missy.

[Dubya]

Mrs. Green entertains veterans at state veterans home

A blind 90-year-old lady who never spent a day in uniform is a regular volunteer at the State Veteran’s Home in Big Springs Texas. Seated at the piano in the Alzheimer’s wing, Helen Green plays old wartime favorites and stirring military hymns for the residents suffering from the debilitating disease. All veterans are her heroes and she honors their service by keeping their found memories alive.

During WW2, she was regular USO volunteer, lending her musical skills to the welcoming environment offered to the solders away from home and family. “I remember playing 5 straight hours at a USO function. Playing songs for these fellows was how I fought the war,” she says.

In the late 70’s, she lost her eyesight to macular degeneration, but her involvement in community and civic activities continued. Today, she continues to contribute her talent and love to her most captive audiences, the veteran residents of the State Veterans Home in Big Springs. Eagerly awaiting her visits, the residents request the same songs she played for young veterans 50 years earlier.

They particularly like her and enjoy her rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn.

“This is how I remember my life—by playing music for the men and women who are my heroes”
Helen Duley Green

[Dubya]

A couple was arranging for their wedding, and asked the bakery to inscribe
the wedding cake with "1 John 4:18" which reads "There is no fear in love,
but perfect love casts out fear."

The bakery evidently lost, smudged or otherwise misread the noted reference,
and beautifully inscribed on the cake "John 4:18" ...

"for you have had five husbands, and the man you have now is not your
husband."

[JustAmy]

Beautiful!!

[LadyX]

(thought you did..:)) Was just drawing her away from her pimp husband to come back here!)

[Brad’s Gramma]

HA
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[JustAmy]

Geez ..... I guess JustFrank didn't get all the naughty genes. LOL

[Brad’s Gramma]

Ahhhhhh......a pimp! Is this sort of thing allowed on FR?