A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-27-05 thru 05-30-05...Remembering Them Then ~ Honoring Them

DollyCali | May 27, 2005 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

Come join us for a 4 day weekend at the Finest to give tribute to both the living and the dead military vets. . Special treat: read about and chat with Nick Popaditch (AKA Ceegar Guy) and his lovely wife April



Please Let me know if you want ON or OFF the Finest Ping List.

[DollyCali]

Welcome to FRee Republic Nick and April !!! Here are two of the favorite pictures a bit larger.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Dolly.

[DollyCali]

Mornign sir! Did you get a little "extra" surprise in your ping box this AM?

[Aeronaut]

Did you get a little "extra" surprise in your ping box this AM?

I did! Sort of a preview, huh?

[DollyCali]

yes, I normally put my screename in if I make a mistake ... not enough (like NO) sleep...sorry..it is a huge post.

[Aeronaut]

Not a problem.

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!

I'll be really scarce on FR for a while,due to scheduling and PC problems.

But I had a question for you all.

Since I'm taking a bit if a hiatus from FR for a time, I know I'll be surrounded by Dems and Libs and I won't have anyone to talk to about aqnything really, not my feelings about this country ot President Bush or our troops abroad or the veterans.

I'll have to try to survive without looseing my sanity.

Whaqt do you suggest I do to get along with the folks I live and work with.

BTW, I'm going to Canada in June for a week, I know they don't seem really fond of President Bush up there, How do I avoid a confrontation with them on that?

A co-worker (a fellow conservative) told me I could refuse to discuss politics, and if someone insists on or brings up the subject, I could always tell them (Politely) that I'm on vacation and I don't want to discuss either politics or religion.

Thank You!

WTH

[Peach]

Thank you for the wonderful thread, Dolly.

[prairiebreeze]

thanks for the ping Dolly! A great big "thank you for your service" going out to all our military and veterans this weekend.

I am pleased to be spending the weekend with father-in-law who served in WWII. Will have a "real" Smalltown USA Memorial Day service at the cemetery with tributes and salutes to our wonderful military. Just like what I knew when I was a kid but have been away from for so long.

Flowers are being laid out at the various gravesites where hubby's family members rest. And there is a all-school reunion in the town this year, so lots of friends and family of his will be here.

Anyway, I just want to state again our profound gratitude for our servicemen and women and our veterans. God bless them and their families and God Bless the USA.

Prairie

[DollyCali]

a very good morning to the three "P" ladies..hmmmm, somehow that did not come out right!!! Thanks for stopping by and prairie, your post is very touching.

We do graves also on memorial day. My dad & I were in Navy & my brother did a 20+ year career in Air Force ending his career at Timkin as a SMSGT. He is visiting with us this weeekend & I am quite excited..

Here is my small tribute to the 2 men of our family of origin

[DollyCali]

Has FIL gotten to the ww2 monument in DC? I was there last summer.. wonderful & the best experience was talking to the many men there who were in the war. (the two men among the three WW2 pix in article were vets I spoke. Oliver and I cooled off in the pool & I took about 200 pictures there.

I had archived these from prolly FR & thought they were profound

[Lakeside]

WOW, Dolly. What an amazing tribute to our heroes both here and gone on this Memorial Day weekend. Ya done good, girl!

It's great to get to know Nick and April a bit better. We've been following the story of Ceegar Man since his picture was posted here on FR.

I'd like to salute my dad who served in the Coast Guard during WW2 doing duty as destroyer escort (torpedo bait) back and forth across the Atlantic. He's now 84 and still works at his job 3 days a week. He's slowed down a bit over these last couple of years but can still run circles around me! I'm awfully proud of him.

To my two sons who currently serve in the Navy: you guys are the greatest and you make a mom very proud.

Now, to Nick and April I'd like to say thank you. Two small words that seem so inadequate but are heart felt none the less. It's an honor to have you here on Free Republic and especially here at the Finest.

[prairiebreeze]

FIL isn't much of a traveler Dolly, I suppose he won't ever see the WWII Memorial, but he's registered there as is my own dad who was also in the navy, WWII and now deceased.

[Lakeside]

Good morning, Pippin.

We're gonna miss you! Sorry you're having 'puter problems.

I know what you mean about being surrounded by libs. Been there, too. I ditto your coworker's advice as it's what I did when I lived smack dab in the middle of a liberal conclave in Memphis. I made a couple of very good friends there(libs, all). I don't think they had ever been around a conservative Republican before and my politics were a rare fascination to them. They genuinely wanted to know my opinions and we got into many thoughtful, respectful discussions. They were never going to change nor was I but those type encounters I don't mind, in fact enjoyed.

It's with the confrontational, angry folks I avoided discussing things. The old adage about wallowing with pigs or trying to teach pigs to sing comes to mind.

So, just use your good sense and judgment and you'll do fine!

Have a very good Memorial Day weekend, Pip!

[xp38]

Wonderful tribute Dolly. May you and all the finest have a blessed long weekend. Did you see this somewhat old link for redneck Jedi? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1411377/posts

[Jackie-O]

Dolli, what an incredible thread!! Fine work darlin!
Wonderful tribute, and I am so glad to have have the update on Nick and April.
We aare truly blessed to have such amazing Americans proudly sacrificing for our country!

[DollyCali]

Well, how great to "see" you kiddo.. long time since the war theads & we seem to bump into each other when Ceegar Guy shows up (or did the ping help??)

:)

Nully shared the war room ping list for this thread.. might see a few of the oldtimers.. the one I have wondered about is Soldier's Girl.. when her hubby returned from Iraq, she was gone! She always has us in stitches

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Nick and April, Thank you for sharing with us. God bless America. You have served honorably and continue to honor your brothers. May you always be aware of the gratitude of this nation for your service and sacrifice for our country.