A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-28-04....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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, The Mayor, 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.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 06-25,26,27-04... Week in Review ^

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

Thanks, Mixer!

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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

[deadhead]

Good Night, Maggie. Sweet dreams. And a woof woof (good night) from my Lucy :-)

[The Mayor]

Good pic I saw of you with Jon Alvarez!

Good Job my friend!

[Kudsman]

I don't follow enough to know what has befallen your family Nan, whatever it is you have my sympathies. I will include your Kelly's name in my prayers tonight and hope she mends quickly.

[WVNan]

Goodnight Colleen. God Bless.

[WVNan]

I know the feeling Kudsman. I've been AWOL for quite a while myself. Kelly had toxic complications before and after having her baby. She appears to be mending now. Thanks for the prayers.

[Kudsman]

You don't know how much that means to me coming from you Mayor. Thank you very much.

I just wish we could shake all those that are asleep or have general apathy.

[Kudsman]

My pleasure. :-)

[The Mayor]

Your welcome..!

I am stirring it up in Erie County.
I sent this out to every legislator, Buffalo News, illuzziletter.com and the political powers that be!

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New York State Government is broken
just ask Sheldon Silver !
What is good for NY City is not good for US!

Time to take Manhattan Politics out of State politics!


I have a challenge for the Erie County Legislature, IF you really care about the economy of the Buffalo / Erie County area, You must act to help save it.

Pass Legislation to make Erie County
Businesses Exempt from the smoking ban!
It is called Free Enterprise!
You can act to help save these businesses and these jobs..
Be the first to offer options to businesses Smoking/Non smoking!


From this point forward Erie County will be excempt from the all out ban on smoking in Restaurants and Taverns. Let Erie County set the stage and be the first one up to the plate to offer the businesses the option of being a smoking or non-smoking place of business!

What effect has this law had on local businesses? Jobs have been lost, benefits taken away from employees, Sales Tax revenue is down, what effect will this have on the economy with the loss of sales taxes? Where will this revenue come from? Will the non smoking crowd pay for it, NO! They are only in the business of infringing their agenda upon the backs of the localilities, as the state does with the unfunded mandates.


It is high time we tell Albany to stay out of our affairs!
Stand up for the Rights of these businesses and the jobs!
Pass Legislation now.
Help save western New York!


I will be making a web page to send out to all residents of Western New York,
Government according to the Constitution is to be,

For the People
By the People
Not for and by the taxpayer funded special interest groups!
Stand up for our Rights!


Rus Thompson
Grand Island, NY
10th Legislative, 144th Assembly, 60th Senate District
I know who my representatives are, and I vote and will vote against all of them
if they don't start standing up for our Rights!

Don't tell me that this is not how Government works !
Right now New York State government doesn't work !
We can make it work for us for a change..

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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FREEDOM in Iraq =

GOD is smiling broadly


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[Jeff Head]

You are very welcome...it is simply the truth.

[Jeff Head]

You are welcome...it is simply the truth...and the truth, like a bright shining light, drives away the shadows and makes things clear for all to see.

[Alamo-Girl]

Great picture and quote!

[WVNan]

Hi AG! Haven't passed your way in quite a spell. Hope you are well.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Excellent.

[Dubya]

God bless you for remembering.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Beautiful photo, Meek, absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for posting it.

[The Mayor]

Welcome Home

[Dubya]

Very good picture. Better than a thousand words. Going to get my tissue box. See you all tomorrow.

[The Mayor]

I always post that when a Brother goes home to be with the Lord.

It lifts up my Spirit knowing..

No Greater Love hath a Man
than to lay down His Life for Another.

God Bless our Vets and all Active Duty Soldiers!

Good Night all!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for posting these, sweet Lady! The heavens really do declare the Glory of the Lord; glory to His Name, for the beautiful Creations from His Hand!