A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-15-03....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.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.




                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 09-13,14-03 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

[WVNan]

Hi dear Sistah. Nope the snail mail didn't come. Have decided it's lost. When that wind hits the shore you be sure to DUCK.

[Aquamarine]

(((Lonestar))) Welcome home!

[Calpernia]

I was here. Thunderstorm is getting worse though. Shutting down for now.

I'll be back with the weather is 'nicer'.

[WVNan]

Glad to see you back lonestar. I know you needed to have some down time. Hope you are feeling better. You have been in my prayers.

[WVNan]

Haha. No, I wouldn't know how to make a thread. I will just type it into a reply and maybe add a few graphics. I know how to do that much.

[deadhead]

Hello All, Welcome Home lonestar

[Mama_Bear]

Are you doing a picnic report?

In lieu of a report, I think I will just point everyone to the thread that mtngrl@vrwc posted Saturday night. There are lots of pictures and comments there.

We had a great time as we ALWAYS do when we get together, both at the rally and the picnic. No finer group of people to be found anywhere! Our next one will be in June sometime, so maybe some of you easterners can plan a CA vacation next June? Hint, hint. ;-)

Of course, we could have done without one of the City of Fresno's commissions calling us a "hate group". There are serious ramifications to blatantly labeling us a hate group and sending out a warning to the media and police that our group had threatened violence towards minorities who attempt to disrupt our barbecue. All of my time this weekend and today has been taken up with communicating with others in our group, discussing our legal options, and monitoring the local media for reports on this. The fervor over this is not going to die down any time soon.........and it shouldn't. Fresno Mayor Autry has called this taxpayer funded commission "politically intoxicated". He seems as stunned and outraged as we are over this attack, but he has had run-ins with this commission before.

Anyway, because of all of this, I am just going to link to the thread that has the pictures and ask for everyone's understanding. I just don't have time right now to do anything more. :-)

The Friday Rally Thread

The Fresno Barbecue Thread

BTW, a wonderful, heartwarming report is on the news right now about the sailors from the Carl Vinson returning to Lemoore NAS. I LOVE seeing these families reunited - gets me all teary.

We're still waiting on that tri-tip recipe. lol

I know. LOL. I promise, I will get the tri-tip recipe from JK tonight (he has it in his computer) and send it to you and others who have asked for it, or maybe I'll just post it on the thread and ping you to it.

((((((((((aqua))))))))))))

[Aquamarine]

You have mail Nan.

[WVNan]

You have an answer.

[WVNan]

Hey MB. I read the picnic news. Sounds like you guys had a great time. You all looked pretty fierce to me however. Hate groups always look fierce.

[LadyX]

We missed you, lonestar!
Glad you're back to keep us whipped into shape..:))

We last night went over to MEG's house and had popcorn with REAL BUTTER - Calpernia threw pieces at me -would you believe it?!

Deadhead provided the music.... such as it was .....

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the links MB. I had already read the The Friday Rally Thread and made a reply. Need to read the The Fresno Barbecue Thread.

It looks like a long thread so I'll say good night now and go read it.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

030909-N-0905V-056 Pacific Ocean (Sept. 9, 2003) -- Petty Officer 2nd Class Landon Randal fires an M240 machine gun from a SH-60F Sea Hawk assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Eight (HS-8) during a training exercise. Carl Vinson is scheduled to pull into Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif., before returning to its homeport in Bremerton, Wash. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is returning home following an eight-month deployment to the Western Pacific. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is returning home following an eight-month deployment to the Western Pacific in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez. (RELEASED)

030909-N-9954T-001 Amite, La. (Sept. 9, 2003) -- A distinguished group to include the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson, acting Secretary of the Navy, and ship's sponsor Dotty England, initiate the pouring of molten steel, which will be poured into a mold to form the bow stem of the Amphibious Transport Dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). About 24 tons of steel was salvaged from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Approximately 10-percent of the steel was lost when the foundry superheated the 48,780 pounds of steel to 2,850 degrees Fahrenheit. U.S. Navy photo Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Trian. (RELEASED)

030909-N-9907G-503 Atlantic Ocean (Sept. 9, 2003) -- Aircrew assigned to the “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) stand ready as an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Bear Aces” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Four (VAW-124) makes an arrested landing aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Floyd Grimm. (RELEASED)

[WVNan]

Hey Gator, where's that long letter you promised. Momma said to always keep your promise. Grumble....mumble...

[LadyX]

Sent e-mail to ya.....

[LadyX]

And Momma always said you were too impatient..>(

See what I posted as you sniped wrote to me I didn't write to you...:))

[LadyX]

And Momma always said you were too impatient..>(

See what I posted as you sniped wrote to me I didn't write to you...:))

[LadyX]

And Momma always said you were too impatient..>(

See what I posted as you sniped wrote to me I didn'r write to you...:))

[LadyX]

Sorry - it hung up, and sat there and sneered at me!
Then triple-posted!

[GailA]

Good evening FRiends, it has been one busy weekend. We had our American Legion Ladies Aux fund raiser. Collected about $150.00. Millington's fall festival thing is called "goat days" as it is centered around goats. Goat races, goat BBQ, goat judging, along with other stuff farm related. We set up our booth Friday night. And took it down Sunday about 2 pm. We offered hand crafted items for sale and raffled off a 48" x 48" quilt I made. I'm wore out still.