A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-31-05....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, 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.

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.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

06-28-05 HALL OF FAME #12

THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-28 thru 10-30-05... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[LadyX]

"SCOTUS - Alito - Let the games begin. Here we go FReepers."

Oh, yes!
Noting he is from your state, Proud One, I do believe he will "do us proud!"

The liberals are going into melt down like the tigers in the story
about the little boy, going in frantic circles as fast as they can..:))

Do we smell Nuclear Option in the future?!

- - Interesting Illustration about that - -

[Thy Will be done - Real America stands with You]

[LadyX]

Sending broad smiles across the nation to you this beautiful morning, Johnny Mac...

~ Maggie Malone ~

[jwfiv]

Back atcha, Miss Maggie ... it's a fine Fall day here ... )

[DollyCali]

Pumpkin & apple pies, a Halloween's recipe
Ingredients: One 16 ounce can of solid packed pumpkin. (If you use fresh pumpkin, it is a bit stringy and contains too much water unless dried out in the oven). 1/4 to 3/4 cup of sugar. This can be brown sugar or white. (White sugar is brown sugar with the molasses removed. Feel free to use less sugar and enjoy the low sugar dessert. 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 2 to 4 tablespoons of Molasses 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (more is not better) 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated fresh ginger. (Buy the ginger root and wrap it in a few baggies and store it in your freezer. It will last for many months.) 12 ounce can of evaporated milk plus 2 ounces of regular or skim milk 2 eggs (or 3 eggs for a more custardy texture) 1 premade pie crust (These are available in your freezer or refrigerated section of the supermarket. They are quick and efficient) or make your own. I make a poor pie crust and I am the first to admit it. Preparation: Put all the ingredients in the bowl except the eggs and mix well. Beat the eggs gently in a separate bowl and then add to the main bowl. Mix gently. The object is to incorporate the eggs without overbeating them. Preheat oven to 425 degrees, then when it is up to temperature, pour the mixture in the piecrust and put the pie in the center of the oven. After 15 minutes, lower the temperature to 350 degrees and cook for about 30 or 40 minutes or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. That's it. Here is a tip to keep it tasting great. After it cools, cover it with Saran wrap and leave it on the counter. Do not refrigerate it. It will last for at least 4 days at room temperature. These pumpkin pies do not stay around that long unless we make 3 at a time

[Billie]

My Scary Monster Contribution ..... Skeered?!

[Billie]

LOL - love what you did with the ghost doggies! Dutchess sent *that* pic (of the ghosts only) to me two or three years ago, and I'd used it once or twice for a hostess graphic (had to have a couple of name changes to use it after the first time.), but this is cute with the compuer dog. :)

[Billie]

Now those are the kinds of ghosts I like. *Cute* ones. :) Cute table, Mrs. N!

[Temple Owl]

Hi Billie, Have a happy Halloween.

[DollyCali]

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[Billie]

Hi, Temple - want some Halloween cake? :)

[Aquamarine]

Just pretend this is The Finest's candy store and come on in and load up on your favorite brands. :)
Wish we could send some of this to the Troops overseas.

[Darksheare]

And lo the doors opened, and the treasure was theirs!

*chuckle*

[FreeTheHostages]

Thanks for all the candy.

I left a butterfinger bar for The Thin Man, because, well, y'know, he needs it.

Great post!

[Aquamarine]

LOL, he can afford to eat a whole bag of butterfingers.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you, Mayor.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

lol

[Temple Owl]

I don't know that got there. I've been wondering myself.

[Temple Owl]

Yes indeed, It looks yummy.

[Dubya]

FYI again

Marine Stamp Ceremony Set

The date for the First Day of Issuance (FDOI) of the Distinguished Marines block of stamps, is set for 10 November 2005. The official ceremony will take place here in the National Capitol Region at a place to be determined. I am devel­oping suggested COAs for CMC decision and your input on an appropriate location is always welcome.

This Distinguished Marines block of stamps consists of four individual stamps hon­oring John Lejeune, Lewis Puller, John Basilone and Daniel Daly. The First Day of
Issuance is the ONLY USPS and USMC sanctioned event. There will be two sec­ondary ceremonies on Monday, 14 November, at Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune.

Due to the numerous affinity groups associated with these legendary Marines, and the stamp issuance ceremony, I encourage inquiries be directed to myself or Ms. Patsy Laws, Event Coordinator, United States Postal Service. She may be reached at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room IP-801, Washington, DC 20260-2207, (202) 268-2220. I will attempt to ensure everyone is kept informed regarding this historical ceremony. We will establish a web link on usmc.millater this week and we encourage you to forward this infor­
mation to those you feel may be interested.

Major Jason A. Johnston
Public Affairs Officer Commandant, U. S. Marine Corps HQMC, 2 Navy Annex
(Pentagon Rm 4B548)
(703) 614-4309-6251 JohnstonJA@hqmc.usmc.mil

Visit the Second Marine Division Association Website at: www.2marine.com

[deadhead]

God Bless Our Military

Happy Halloween, All. Have fun