A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-14-03....Military Monday

Aquamarine; Billie

[Aquamarine]

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 07-12,13-03 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

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hey brotha Louie...just finally stopped in and here you are.
Missed my Wolfie hugs!!!!

As long as you don't forget mine. LOL

Here ya go! Hi, dutchess!

((((((( dutchess )))))))

[Diver Dave]

I need to get my glasses checked. I just saw two of you and I ain't been drinkin'. :)

Howdy Louie.

[Billie]

Happy Second FR Anniversary, NautiNurse

The roses on your profile page are outstanding!
Have never seen one this color!

[Billie]

LOL...I STILL have the original posting "cheat sheet" Billie sent me...and our computer area is scattered with notes still! (and yes...on the morning of posting a thread...especially in the "early days" they were all over the floor too!)

You did great sistah!

Yes, she did, you do, dansy does, MB does, freezie does, daisy did, too - I love you, Sistahs!

[Billie]

Thanks for the link, Dave.

Have you started your writing project yet? :)

[Billie]

LOL! I can't imagine anyone that doesn't like to hear birds singing!

[LadyX]

What a wonderful debut you've had, dear Aqua!!
Took time to read through it all, and you definitely get
****Gold Stars**** for content and graphics and great replies.

{{{{{ Aqua }}}}}

[Aquamarine]

Hi Lady, I was getting worried about you. Did everything goes as planned today?

[LadyX]

Happy to report my journey to Augusta today was not marred by thunderstorms, The Thin Man, although there were some after I arrived at home.
However, more than half the 45 miles there were made through shrouds and patches of fog!

Good reports there - circled up to Aiken for shopping - more here this afternoon.

Yes, Nan, I remembered to purchase a cell phone battery charger to plug in in the car - -
want to guarantee we can communicate when we are on our ways to Spartanburg on the 25th!

"CAN YOU HEAR ME, NAN??!!"

LOL

[NautiNurse]

Hi Billie! Thank you, thank you for your warm wishes. Hard to believe it's been two years since I found this fabulous haven.

The rose is Leonidas. In cooler climates, the color is burned sienna. During Florida summers, it is the brilliant orange with cream/yellow reverse in the photo. It is a florist's rose, marketed as "the man's rose." It is apparently the most popular rose for a boutonniere. It is one of my absolute favorites of about 40 rose shrubs.

Again, thanks for the nice warm wishes. It's been a fabulous ride in this wonderful forum! Cheers!

[jwfiv]

Glad you're home safe, Maggie...can't help but worry when you're out on the solo run.

I don't know if Nan heard you, but I sure did...)

[LadyX]

Looked at the weather for Fairbanks a while ago:

Fairbanks

Be sure to scroll over and down to see the predicted daily highs.
Usually the 40's and 50's, but edging toward a 'heat wave' by the end of the week.

Light is diminishing by 5 minutes per day now - length of day now is 20 hrs and 14 minutes,
but Length of Visible Light is still 24 hours!!

I absolutely loved the light all summer long,
it not 'dark' at all from the middle of May until the middle of August!
Perfect for a Florida, light-dependent gal - - -

[jwfiv]

Thanks, Louie...even with the gorgeous pic you did for Aqua on the day her Hostess duties were announced, I didn't remember that aquamarine was a gem stone....on searching this morning, I realized my error.

Gems and sparklies, sure are pretty.

I like opals, too.

[armymarinemom]

God Bless you all for supporting our troops and God Bless our Troops.

[Aquamarine]

Aquamarine used to be considered a semi-precious gemstone. I hear it has became more rare to find in recent years and moved up into the same category as rubies and emeralds which now makes it a precious gemstone.

[Aquamarine]

Thank you for the sacrifices that you and your family make in order to preserve our freedom.

Those are some neat looking gifs.

[armymarinemom]

Thanks x 2 snag if you want.

[jwfiv]

Gemstones are one of the 'proofs' of the existence of Divinity.

I know a place in the desert where geodes grow like mushrooms, in the corners and edges of a rocky ridge, and scattered, broken in streambeds below.

Saw one at the Museum in the Big City, bigger'n a watermelon.

You're first thread surely is a gem, Miss Aqua.

[jwfiv]

Ooops...'scuse my bad grammer...my error grandee

I shoulda said

Your first thread

is a gem dandy.

(Hope The Thin Man didin't see that, he'd bust me, big time...)))

[Aquamarine]

I know a place in the desert where geodes grow like mushrooms, in the corners and edges of a rocky ridge, and scattered, broken in streambeds below.

Wish you hadn't told me that. I collect geodes...did you know that the geode with the amethyst crystals is the rarest and most valuable geode?

You're first thread surely is a gem

I consider that a high compliment! Thanks!