A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-19-06....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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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, Neets, 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.




                     

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -06-16,17,18-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[Victoria Delsoul]

Yes, it was fun.

Nigty night.

[Majie Purple]

Y s w! ( you're so welcome!)
Freep reply same so written here...
Y s w!

[JustAmy]

I think I will add Mt Rushmore to our list of places to visit. Need to do Hawaii first, tho.

We have been to Yellowstone 3 times.

About 7 years ago, a friend and I took two weeks (I think) days and did some sightseeing of some of the west that we had not seen.

We drove thru Vegas and then north into Utah. We saw Zion Natl Park and Bryce Canyon. We then headed for Colorado and Pike's Peak. While in the Colorado Springs area, we toured the Air Force Academy.

When we left Colorado Springs, we drove thru Nebraska to South Dakota. WE visited Mt Rushmore and the BAdlands. Then headed west to Wyoming where we spent a day and a half in Yellowstone.

After leaving Yellowstone we drove to Pocatella and met a friend of 35 years. She was not well but she met us for dinner and a wonderful evening of getting reaquainted.
A great memory.

Then home thru Nevada. It was a lot of driving and we were tired when we got back to FResno but the trip was memorable.

Yeah .... I think I could do Mount Rushmore again.

More info than you asked for? :)

[JustAmy]

It is sad what they are doing to our schools and our country.

When will we say enough is enough?

[Mama_Bear]

Need to do Hawaii first, tho.

Absolutely! PrissyMissy has been wanting to go to Hawaii for years. LOL.

I never will forget her looking out the window and saying, as we were landing in Ohio, "where's the water? Aren't we in Hawaii?". I guess to a little kid OHIO could sound a bit like HAWAII. Poor little thing, she was so disappointed. As wonderful as Ohio was, it couldn't compare to Hawaii.

[GodBlessUSA]

Tuesday's Thread :)

[The Mayor]

Thank you all for coming by and visiting today, I read all the posts, viewed all the great pics and you all are the finest of the finest!

Lately any day is tough getting to the forum and posting and responding to replies, I do read them. You can be assured I will always be here to post coffee and the Daily Bread even if and when elected to Assembly, or senate, or governor or what ever seat I finally get elected to, or not.

One thing is for sure, I will never stop getting in the faces of the politicians that are ruining this once great state of New York. After all Ronald Reagan did win this state twice.

God Bless you all, and God Bless the USA!

[JustAmy]

God Bless you, Rus. Thanks for always being here.

[The Mayor]

Thanks Amy.. I feel posting the Daily Bread is one of the most important things I do everyday..

[The Mayor]

Hey Cuz.. My Gram in Mass is now 99.5 years old and is in her last days we fear.
She is losing her sight, hearing and her ability to get up out of bed.
She has asked to see the men in the family.. I will be making the trip soon.
Our fear is that she will go soon after we are all there.
My father called me the other day. We will be going July 4th weekend if not sooner.

Just wanted to let you know.

[JustAmy]

The Daily Bread post brightens the day and gets us started on the right foot. .

[The Mayor]

Mine too. I am sure to read it everyday when I post it.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, thanks for the update on your Gram, Rus. I am so sorry to hear this news. Bless her heart, she has fought the good fight to stay here for almost 100 years. That is quite an accomplishment.

I know how difficult it is when a beloved family member's passing is imminent. I will keep you and your Gram in my prayers, ((((((((((Rus)))))))))).

[Majie Purple]

Sweet # 107 post.

Thank you for the every day ping you selflessly bring, in Jesus'name in order to bless soul(s.)

Sorry to read also,that your Gram's health is failing. Amazing that she has almost reached 100 years! Prayers for you & yours in the midst of her passage from here to Heaven!

Saved ones as you know have that blessed assurance. I'm sure you already take solace in that.

[.30Carbine]

May the Master Jesus prosper you in this endeavor and may His Glory be your great reward, amen. Thank you for your words of reminder and explanation. When you're not here you are missed.

[.30Carbine]

It speaks volumes about the destructive power of government:

You are so right about that. Thank you for the ping.

[.30Carbine]

I so appreciate your post and pic! Thank you for pinging me! I salute our strong, well-trained, disciplined and valiant men and women of America's armed forces with you. God be in them and surround them with His hedge of angels.

[.30Carbine]

I could write a book on the subject of the metaphorical similarities..

Why don't you? I'd buy it!

[Anne of DC]

Thanks! :o)

[hosepipe]

[[ I could write a book on the subject of the metaphorical similarities.. / Why don't you? I'd buy it! ]]

I did...