A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-22-03....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.

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 09-20,21-03 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

Click on the photo to view the album. To
submit your photo, please contact danbh59@yahoo.com
and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

[Billie]

Hi, Salvation - nice seeing your name at the Finest today. :)

[Billie]

Good afternoon, Meekie! How's our Texas guy? (One of our Texas guys.) :)

[WVNan]

Thank you for moving the tribute over Sistah. This is not the same uncle John I've talked about before. This was my Mother's brother in Tenn. The famous Uncle John of Freeper fame is Jack's uncle who lives nearby. My Uncle John Rayburn Jones was a quiet hard-working man. I can remember vividly the day he left for the army. I was at my grandparents and it was the first time in my young life to experience the agony that parents suffer at the departure of a son to war. It was awful and has been an indelible impression on my life. Uncle Rayburn was so gentle he belied the image of a soldier, yet one could sense the underlying strength of the man. I would appreciate any prayers sent up for his widow and his children. He was 87.

[Billie]

Thanks, dixie. I thought that graphic was cute as can be, too, but wasn't sure when or how I could use it. It worked well for SheLion. :)

[Billie]

Meekie, that's 'your' dad? We need to include his picture the next time I have enough pics to get another group together.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hey, doll, the 'Finest' is and always will be wolfie's *home*. : )

I knew that. :)

I know you did. : )

Bet Amy's thread will be a late-night haven for many though, since we roll up the sidewalks here 'round 11 CDT) :)

Could be, I don't think poets ever go to bed, too busy thinking up the next poem. : )

Wolfie won't be spending a great amount of time there either, posting to two threads would wear him out. : )

[SerpentDove]

Hi LadyX

Saw your profile page.

Without getting too fresh, you were/ are one nice looking lady!!!

:-)

Slinking away....

[deadhead]

"Uncle Rayburn was so gentle he belied the image of a soldier, yet one could sense the underlying strength of the man. I would appreciate any prayers sent up for his widow and his children. He was 87."

I am so sorry, Nan. Prayers for all. God Bless

Colleen

[deadhead]

Hi Billie :-) Thank You as always for honoring our Military

Colleen

[The Thin Man]

Hi Billie........bye Billie. :)

[SerpentDove]

Meant only in a complimentary way!

:-S

I hope I wasn't taken in a bad way.

SD

[deadhead]

Hi dixie. Love looking at the Freeper album, fun to put a name to a face. Saw your photo, and yes it is you that I have a picture of from the Inaugural Ball. So, we have met :-) You look lovely in your blue dress.

I always look goofy in photos, so I have been reluctant to send one in.

So nice of Dan and his angel to take over this job from LBGA.

Prayers for LBGA.

[WVNan]

Hi Billie. I always love the Monday thread because it gives us a chance to voice our appreciation for the sacrifices made by the military for all of us.

[WVNan]

Has Amy started a poetry thread? I didn't know this and where can I find it?

[WVNan]

Thank you Colleen. It's been hard for me because I couldn't go to his funeral.

[MeekOneGOP]

Doin' great Miss Billie. How are things in your neck o Texas ?? ...

[DC Ripper]

Bump

[Billie]

Thank you, Core_Conservative, and we'd like to add your wife to our Prayer List. Appreciate you both more than you know.

[dutchess]

Hi Billie...just getting home from work. I can't believe I haven't gotton the program either...BUT...I looked at our cofirmation memo etc. and Mr. D. gave his office addy to ship it at. The way his day life is...he may have had it all along (he doesn't think so but promised to check tomorrow) We'll see.

Love the new addition to the bottom. I've got to send a picture too (one of these days when I find an "acceptable" one) Will be freepmailing you shortly.

[dutchess]

Hi Nan...so sorry to hear about your Uncle and I'm sure it's more difficult that you can't be at the funeral. That helps so much for closure. (but you of all people know that)

On a bright note...am really looking forward to seeing you Thursday.