A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-21-03....Military Monday

Aquamarine; Billie | Billie

[Aquamarine]

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 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 07-19,20-03 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

[ladtx]

Thanks dutchess. They need all our support. They are having it hard enough over there fighting the heat, home-sickness, and the Iraqii querillas without hearing about possible flagging support from our less than patriotic media.

[Aquamarine]

Hi Dutchess! I just realized this morning that I already have the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0 program! Billie says we need to get on a three way Messenger so that she can show us the ropes now! :)

[Dubya]

July 21, 2002

'When the new recruit is standing in front of his D.I., he knows what he had to do, what his D.I. wants him to do, his Mama, his Daddy, his leader says to do. But what our whole recruit training program is heading towards is that Marine doing what he has been trained for when his leader, or any other 'senior' is not there looking over him. Those moments when he is alone in combat, and he has to rely on one person, himself!'
Col. Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller, USMC
Rules of Success

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the "1st Marine Division (REIN) Commanding General's Message to All Hands" post.
There are some strong words in that message!

[Aquamarine]

I am concerned about this whole Liberia thing, too. Mr. iceskater's father was stationed in Monrovia back in the early 70's. He said it was a h*llhole. Even back then. That posting was it for his father and was what made him take early retirement.

At least it's a comfort to know that this administration takes a serious approach to any commitment they make with our military. I trust that they're going into Liberia with a successful conclusion in mind.

[jwfiv]

Good day to our Hostesses all, and thank you Aqua and Billie...it's nice to see all those brave faces this morning.

Yes...may God protects our troops.

I'm on the road again in a few minutes...thru Phoenix for a night with my parents and their dog and cat, pick up a nephew, roll on to Colorado the next morning for a few days with my sister's family on vacation in the Rockies.

Long drive, gonna be fun.

hijinx, thanks for that kind invite to Sierra Vista when I drove to AZ over the Fourth...that's a beautiful part of the world you live in. Maybe someday, I can take you up on it...)

LadyX and WVNan, I'll be thinking of you on the day of your rendezvous, and shall be anxious to read the account of your adventure .

LadTX, thanks for sharing the words from your lad...I think of him almost everyday...and thank him, too...and all our heroes in uniform.

Wishing all Freepers a safe and prosperoius Monday Monday.

Be seein' y'all on the other side of tomorrow...

[lonestar]

Dear Bubba, Lucy, Bear and Giz,

I spent about 24 hours with some cats and dogs and I can tell you one thing for sure!--

We don't want one of our own!

[Aquamarine]

Enjoy your vacation in the Rockies! It should be cool there (at least at night).

[Aeronaut]

Aeronaut, you should be post 3!

Your ping to me was the first I got of today's thread.

[Calpernia]

Why thank you :)

(does that mean no to the coffee I poured you?)

[Aquamarine]

You're number nine on my ping list. Are you sure you didn't get a ping to post #2?

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, Aqua!

God bless our troops.

[Aquamarine]

Hi Louie...are you in the building? :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi Louie...are you in the building? :)

Yep, I'm getting around to answering posts.: )

[ST.LOUIE1]

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Always a great way to start my day, a big ol' hug from my fuzzy sistah! : )

((((((((dansy)))))))))

[Aquamarine]

Yep, I'm getting around to answering posts.: )

Good, can't be letting work cut into your FReeping time. :)

Be back in a little bit. :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, folks ! I hate to post and run, but I'm going to the lake again.

Gonna do the inner tube and the board today I think!

Y'all have a great day!

[MeekOneGOP]

Did ya'll see this ? Sheesh !
(I know that's ugly, but I can't believe what the media does sometimes).

(Here is what he is mimicking):

BOTH of those on THIS thread

Ramirez and the LA Times should catch holy Hades over that one, imho !! (I hope so).

The 'RATS and the media are looking to get blasted in 2004 !!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Afternoon, girls.

You're all lookin' mighty fine today. Oooops....make that....as usual. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Have a fun, safe time, John!