A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-23-06....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.

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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, 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.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.


                     

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame ##17

THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-20,21,22-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[DollyCali]

want to verify you have cable/dsl? I have many pix to send you. would like to send you the "big files"..you can reduce them as you wish.The ones I posted here with sharpening & pixel reduction, leave a bit to be desired.

I will send you them but also the "big" file. You do pix editing right? if yes, you can do what you wish. I wont send you the LARGE amount from the Whitehaven cemetery or all the road debris & the various bridges..maybe a few. I took about 300 pix in the couple hours

shall I send to both mr & mrs.or just one?

[StarCMC]

GREAT pics!! Thanks for sharing and for the ping, Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Dolly, for the great pics of your visit with The Mayor and his family. Rus.....great family you have there. Thanks to the both of you for sharing.

[The Mayor]

Thanks, you can send me the big file, I have cable..
I can edit and send them to Juls puter too.

You have my email, plus i'm easy to find.. : )
http://www.rusthompson.com/

[DollyCali]

That is just part of his family. They have a couple more children I believe.Here is a pix of Rus & his two sons:

BTW...I think he is happy with the result of the Patriots/Bills game today. He may LIVE near Buffalo & be running for office in the area, but the shirt he is wearing says a lot!

[The Mayor]

That is Jacob beside me then Elijah.
Patriots smoked the Bills 21-3.... HEhehehe!
They are my team that's for sure.

[The Mayor]

Our pleasure. It's always nice to put a face to a name.

[DollyCali]

The Browns lost to Denver. BUT, the Browns scored one of two touchdowns against the Broncos.

Hard to believe ...only two touchdowns against them all year according to the network announcers

Your sons are very handsome & very NICE (which is more impt to me).

I think it is a nice pix of you.

[The Mayor]

They are good boys, that is Juls doin.. She is a much better parent than I.. That's why I Love her so much, well one of many reasons..

You tool some good pics, the one of me in the van with that goofy look? Scheesh, I do look goofy.

[DollyCali]

naw you don't look goofy. You had no warning. You were driving & there I was with a camera in your face!

[DollyCali]

you will like the pix better in email. when you reduce them for use here they loose so much quality

2 batches sent already.

I never liked my Adelphia email. It is my ISP but I got Gmail (google) for email use. Can have a whole lot more storage. I am half expecting the rest of the pix to bounce back that I sent you

I am sending you an invite for gmail. you can only get it for now from another Gmail member as it is in Beta stage. It has a huge amount of storage permitted :& none of the hassles with sending /receiving email that I had with AOL

[The Mayor]

I just got two batches, they look great in full view.
I use the outlook express so I use my own storage nothing online.

I do have a Gmail acct but also have a google adsense account for my google ads. It's tough trying to log in to both accounts, two seperate logins.

I will have Jul use it for her mail, she needs to get rid of AOL anyway.

Thanks honey! I'm off to bed, rain expected all week how very frusttating since most of the work I have to get done is outside.

[DollyCali]

you are more than welcome. I will try to make & send you a CD. I say try as it is a new program I have never used.

I have already sent you the same one twice & omitted many

night.. I am behind you. I started an hour ago..

[DollyCali]

just read about the gmail acct you had AFTER I sent you the invite..sorry. One of your kids can use it if you wish

[Majie Purple]

[.30Carbine]

Lord and Sovereign, look down from Your Throne upon this list of men and women whom we love and name before Thee. So orchestrate their times and places as to preserve them from harm, and to use them for Thy good, pleasing, perfect purposes in establishing righteousness, the Kingdom of Christ Jesus, upon the earth. May they be greatly encouraged and be great encouragers, facing all their circumstances without murmur or complaint, but always speaking blessing to Thy Name and blessings unto others. Provide for every family member left at home, the mamas and wives and babies, who look to Thee for every support - food, shelter, clothing, Thy Spirit and Truth. Please grant the Power of Good, which is Thy Providence Alone, to win this war against terror and oppression, to take back territory from the enemy, especially spiritual 'ground,' and send more angels, please, that the war in the heavenlies, being won by Your Servants, manifests Your Glory upon the earth, that men may see You and give Thee due Praise, through Thy Precious Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Risen, amen.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning
Fantastic you all had a visit. That must have been fun. A great looking family :) You look lovely as always, Dolly. :)

Thanks for sharing these pictures.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Maj
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I love this photo! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

A very beautiful Pledge The Mayor

[GodBlessUSA]