A Few of FR's Finest......Every Day 06-24-02

Billie

[Billie]

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.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. 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 can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

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.

                     

I'm Proud To Be A Freeper Because......

I get to meet people like this:  mtngrl@vrwc,  JustAmy,  Mama_Bear, and Senorita, a few of the FResno FReepers who give their time every Friday night to gather in support of our troops. I want to thank you and all of the other FResno FReepers for your dedication. (Oh, and contrary to what you might hear from ST.LOUIE1, it really isn't true they only attend the rallies for the cookies!) :)

Be sure and read about the Tailgate Party and Rally coming up next month. Call and make your reservations to attend. Click on the photo below for more information.

[Billie]

LOL! Can I tell? Can I tell?!!!!! Thanks! We just have such different styles - he's definitely got a quirky sense of humor and uses it really well! I tend to go for "pretty" first! LOL

[Billie]

AF_Blue, yes, please! I would love to include your photo!

[Billie]

Thank you, Greg, and I'm so sorry to hear about your father. It's good you were with him and held his hand. We all should have a hand to hold when we take our final breath.

Thank you for coming here and telling us about your dad. God Bless you and your family and thank you again for serving your country.

[Billie]

Hmmmm, I don't know where Jack County, (or Vineyard), Texas, is, Amy. But I loved seeing your family photos. They are all really handsome men! WOW!

[davidosborne]

You probably did.. I get so many pings its hard to keep up.. It is truly an honor to serve, and I look foward to many more years of service... I'm still young you know :)

David

[Billie]

I will remember that little one (and Tea and mini Teacup and the rest of their family) tonight. Am going to the thread Daisy linked now. (I think I have a few pings to that thread in my self-search)

I should go now, and will check in one more time before going to bed.

You have ALL been so wonderful today. Thank you from the bottom of MY heart! Let's get little Billy home for Teacup.

[Billie]

Come talk to us here? Would love to see you. :)

[MozarkDawg]

I don't have a 'ping' list....I promise. : )

S'okay even if you did -- I like being scouted out!

[xsmommy]

i will definitely be back!!

[xsmommy]

Greg, please accept my condolences on the loss of your father.

[whoever]

You have done a wonderful job on the new thread. I look forward to one each day now. Good luck, as if you need it....look at the thread today,,,, SUCCESS !!

~ A TRUE FRIEND~

When the roses lose their fragrance,
And the world seems at an end,
When the day has lost its gladness,
What a blessing is a friend.

One who takes you as he finds you,
Caring not who is to blame,
One who knows all your shortcomings,
But who loves you just the same.

Heaven sends a gift each morn,
Of a bright new day to spend,
What a joy it is to share it with,
God's greatest gift --

A Friend

[whoever]

Love is grand; Divorce is a hundred grand.

I am in shape. Round is a shape.

Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.

Never be afraid to try something new.

Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.

Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.

Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

An optimist thinks that this is the best possible world. A pessimist fears that this is true.

There will always be death and taxes; however, death doesn't get worse every year.

In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday.

I am not fat, I am a nutritional overachiever.

I am having an out of money experience.

I plan on living forever. So far, so good.

Practice safe eating- always use condiments.

A day without sunshine is like night.

If marriage were outlawed, only outlaws would have in-laws.

It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.

Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.

Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone.

Life not only begins at forty, it also begins to show.

You don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stopped laughing.

[GatorGirl]

Greg, may your beloved father Rest in Peace. Love to you and your family.

My prayers are with you and yours. GG

[Aquamarine]

I hope you don't mind if I borrow this graphic of Willie it was just too convenient to resist.
We're going to have to find some Conway, Billie. Daisy has done flung a cravin on me. :-)

Click on the pic.

[agrandis]

Nice MIDI!

[Aquamarine]

Thank you. Blues Eyes Crying in the Rain is an all time favorite if mine.

[tinacart]

That post #10 is really cool. You are so darned talented, thanks for posting!

[WaterDragon]

Thanks for the ping. Mine is an old military family, with records for every generation going back to the American Revolution. Funny, isn't it? Those first folks were immigrants. Then in every generation almost, family members married someone from the latest immigrant wave. A good feeling that new Americans, old Americans, all are Americans and ready to fight for this country. Well worth it!

[Billie]

WaterDragon, thanks for coming over - I'll give you a ping tomorrow again. Hope you'll share some photos with us!


Who, I'm glad you got here!


Goodnight all of you. See you tomorrow.

[daisyscarlett]

Very nicely said. Hope you have some pictures to send to Billie of some of the military from your family...And how neat that you have a record of your ancestors all the way back to the American Revolution.