A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-07-03....Military Monday

Billie

[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.

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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 could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn'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 we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

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

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

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.




                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 07-04,05,06-03 4th of July Holiday Thread

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

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[WVNan]

TM, I think the greatest part of America is like Barnwell, S.C. The red country is filled with patriotic, God-loving people. We get a skewed picture of things because of the liberal propaganda machine.

[deadhead]

"No rest for the weary eh?"

That was one of my Mom's favorite sayings, smiling. Nice to see you Nan, looking forward to hearing about your get together with LadyX.

Good Night and God Bless

[Dubya]

GREAT PLACE TO LIVE.

[The Thin Man]

TM, I think the greatest part of America is like Barnwell, S.C. The red country is filled with patriotic, God-loving people. We get a skewed picture of things because of the liberal propaganda machine.

You're so right, Nan! I would love to live in a small town like that.

[WVNan]

I do, and I'm grateful. We've lived in several large cities and every day we thank God that we finally settled in this lovely small town, where we live on main street and watch the parades from our front porch, picnic in the town park and watch the fireworks on the 4th of July. It's a place where the people are proud to be American and love God and country in that order. You can see parts of it on my profile page. I truly love the place.

[The Thin Man]

Good night, deadhead! Bon nuit, in case you're French. :-)

[WVNan]

Goodnight Colleen. God love you.

[LadyX]

This is perfect for retirement, weary of life in cities and having to live in the hinterlands for peace and quiet and commute....constantly dodging traffic and taking hours to get to the places you want to go.

Here you are disadvantaged with few shopping choices, but the grocery stores are competitive - and Wal-Mart is less expensive than even they are. The delight is you don't have to go more than two miles to get to several places to pay the power bill, city water, etc. bill, cable tv bill, etc.

The County Courthouse with its famous sundial is beautiful, beside a Circle in the middle of the town - everything is always clean and landscaped nicely - all the buildings neatly painted.

The lovely thing is knowing my grandparents were here in the latter 1920's when he pastored a church right off the Circle. I can literally feel their prayers for their children and grandchildren surrounding me at times!

There is no movie theater, but the churches go all out to keep the children occupied and have special events. Mine sponsors 'Fifth Night' during football season and draws 400 + teens from the area for pizza, Christian talks and music and celebrating there, rather than trashing the town.

For shopping needs not filled here, Aiken is 32 miles - Augusta, GA 45 miles - Columbia 65 miles - excuse to take a little trip and eat out!

Idyllic, when you want to gear down in life and just enjoy it without all the old hassles.

Less driving around translates to more Freeping Time at The Finest !!

[The Thin Man]

Your Main Street looks idyllic, Nan...... and no traffic!

[Dubya]

WE MUST STICK TOGETHER
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[The Thin Man]

Be careful, Lady. If you keep talking about your hometown like that I might show up at your door with several suitcases. :)

[Billie]

Like the way that yellow ribbon wraps around the flag. Hello, Dubya, and goodnight. :)

[Billie]

Your community sounds so nice, Maggie.

Goodnight, ladies. Colleen, what a pretty goodnight graphic. :)

[Billie]

Mean to me...why must you be mean to me...I hate it when you yell like that.

'nite, Grumpy. :)

[Billie]

[Calpernia]

night to all of you too!

I'm off to bed also.

[LadyX]

"Be careful, Lady. If you keep talking about your hometown like that I might show up at your door with several suitcases. :)"

Well, okay, The Thin Man - just so you bring your own computer with Spell Check and dictionary..:))
Wouldn't want you to get behind in your valiant efforts to keep us straight here!

[LadyX]

Midnight draws nigh, and with a sigh,
M'Lady withdraws for the night - - -

God bless each of you.

[dutchess]

Good morning Finest Friends...Due to an early morning thunderstorm and resulting power outage...Tuesday's Finest is temporarily delayed...BUT...today's the Finest FreeperPet Day and we have a couple special "kitties" who want to meet you so hope you stop back!

[Calpernia]

Morning Dutchess

Take your time, we will be here when you are back.