A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-01-02

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.

                     

          We Were Soldiers Once.....

.....and Marines, and Sailors, and Air Force.

As always, this group is a mixture of veterans both of past wars and of peacetime, as well as some who are serving today.  JustAmy's contributions to the group below are representatives of four different wars...World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.  What a proud and patriotic family she belongs to! To all of you we are recognizing today, please know that we appreciate you for serving your country; for being there then, and for being there now, we salute you!

Thank you for Serving!

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.

Q6-God:  Active US Army Paratrooper (LRSC) E-5 ATL TM2-3;  scan59:  US Navy and USN Reserves;  Mama_Bear and JKPhoto's son:  US Navy, photo was taken at boot camp;  ofMagog:  US Army, retired, was shot up in a Cold War 'operation', PhD in psychology, retired; worked 2 years in the Nixon/Ford White House.  big'ol_freeper:  US Army, active;  JustAmy's great uncle:  WW I;  Prodigal Son:  US Army, Ex Infantryman (8 yrs) MOS-11C (mortar man) Stationed in Germany at various posts. 6 months as part of IFOR/SFOR in Bosnia in 96-97.  JustAmy's husband:  WWII, US AirForce;  JustAmy's brother-in-law:  Korea;  JustAmy's brother:  US AirForce, Vietnam.

WEEKEND THREAD

06-29,30-02 Freeper Memorial Wall

[lodwick]

Sounds like a most moving and powerful service
and ceremony - thanks for the report.

Good to see you know about the yard arm and stuff. ;-)

I am outta here for a while. As you were.

[ru4liberty]

Thank you, who, for that great inspiration. It's a good reminder that he is patience with us as we learn to lean on Him. GBYEA!

[whoever]

WHY??

Why do they call it a TV set, when you only get one?

Why do they report power outages on television?

Do those poker playing dogs own paintings of humans playing "fetch"?

Does distressed leather come from very tense cows?

Where do you put the garbage can if you are throwing it away?

If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?

If a mute swears, does his mother make him wash his hands with soap?

If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

Is it legal to run into a crowded fire, and yell "Theater!"?

Isn't it unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"?

Why don't stores sell mouse-flavored cat food?

Did you ever wonder if chickens think rubber humans are funny?

How did a fool and his money *get* together in the first place?

How do they get a deer to cross at that yellow road sign?

Why is there an expiration date on my sour cream container?

Do radioactive cats have eighteen half-lives?

What do they pack Styrofoam in when they ship it?

Would Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"?

Why isn't the word phonetic spelled the way it sounds?

Why did they build "interstate highways" in Hawaii?

Does fuzzy logic tickle?

Why are there flotation devices under plane seats, instead of parachutes?

Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?

How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?

If 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors?

If a cow laughed, would milk come out of her nose?

If nothing ever sticks to TEFLON, how do they make TEFLON stick to the pan?

Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?

You know that little indestructible black box that is used on planes, why can't they make the whole plane out of the same substance?

Why is it that when you transport something by car, it's called a shipment, but when you transport something by ship, it's called cargo?

Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Miss Bear - can we hold off till the sun is somewhere near the yard arm? ;-)

Well okay, I guess.
Actually (regardless of what Louie says), this bear very rarely "indulges" (but when she does, she wants a GOOD Margarita. Louie has that part right). :-)

Great news: Baby Billy was ordered back to his mom, freeper mini_teacup earlier today!

That is WONDERFUL news. My heart went out to 'TeaCup' and her daughter. I just can't imagine the stress and anguish they went through. I am so glad it is over for them.

[Mama_Bear]

Good to see you know about the yard arm and stuff. ;-)

LOL! Of course, my dad was a sailor. ;-)

[Diver Dave]

I like that "Land of the Free" type service. Thanks for the info and invitation.

[Diver Dave]

For, I am learning, Lord.

Always seems to be a work in progress.

HE Never Failed Me, Yet. Not likely to happen.

[Diver Dave]

That is GREAT news, JL. Thanks for the info.

[Scuttlebutt]

"…I understand from Billie that lodwick makes the best Margaritas in all the land. (Hint, hint.)"

While we're waiting for lodwick to quench our thirst, let's have some music in anticipation of the sun going down.

click on the yardarm

[JulieRNR21]

Afternoon, Louie!

What a glorious day.....In May I planted red & white impatiens and blue lobelia in a flower bed along my driveway.

They are in blooming so beautifully just in time for the Fourth!

We are going to see some fireworks this evening.....the celebrations are beginning early this year!

.......

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the tunes you bring. Margaritaville, one of my favorites. :-)

BTW, for anyone who is interested, here is a link to Jimmy Buffett's Ulimate Maragrita Recipe.

[Billie]

I know all about the Margaritas - she and I have sat and sipped them during Happy Hour many times. :)

And talked about your big teeth. (or was it ears?) :)

Now this is where MamaBear's LouieSmooch graphic would come in handy, because you know we're teasing.

[Billie]

That's a beautiful Salute to Canada, Daisy! You are so thoughtful. :)

[Billie]

I'm not capable of being mean everyday. It's a character flaw that I'll try to fix. :-)

I'm honored that you would consider changing just for me. :)

[Billie]

They BETTER be fixed by Wednesday! YIKES! I'm not prepared! I planned to sit back and enjoy yours and Lori's threads the rest of the week (right after I post in the morning, which I DO have almost ready.) :)

[Billie]

The blimp replaced the tires advertising with a large lighted American Flag graphic. It was really beautiful to see.

That sounds like such a beautiful sight to see! Thanks for sharing with us!

[Mama_Bear]

Now this is where MamaBear's LouieSmooch graphic would come in handy, because you know we're teasing.

Of course we are, but we do have fun, don't we Billie? :-)

[Billie]

Hi, 'nad - thanks for the history lesson. The Battle of Gettysburg....the loss of all those lives is mind-boggling ....9,000 and 6,500.....in one battle!!!!!!

[Billie]

Hi, 'nad - thanks for the history lesson. The Battle of Gettysburg....the loss of all those lives is mind-boggling ....9,000 and 6,500.....in one battle!!!!!!

[Billie]

That is wonderful news about little Billy! Is there a guarantee that the daddy will comply with the order, or will they have to go and physically take the baby away from him?