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

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.

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.

                     

Julie,   Julie,   Julie!

She flies the Florida Flag, and flies it as proudly as she does Old Glory. Below is a recent photo of JulieRNR21 with Katherine Harris, taken at a neighborhood coffee for Ms. Harris' Congressional Campaign. Julie is very active in helping to get, and keep, the Republican candidates in office.

I first met Julie on another political board before either of us found FR. If you're fortunate enough to be on her mailing list, you won't miss a good article on FR, a poll that needs bumping, or a petition that needs to be signed. Julie has been affectionately dubbed "The General" by one of her good friends, ST.LOUIE1, because of this photo, right, which was used in a collage for another thread. (BTW, Louie says she's the only one in all of FReeRepublic who can keep him in line.) : )

And psssssst! here's something else I just learned as I was getting the link to her profile page:

JULIE IS A FOUR YEAR OLD FREEPER TODAY!

It's Your Day, Julie! Have a great one!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-01-02 Veterans Group 9

[whoever]

Think the man is up to something? He has been very mellow today.

[JulieRNR21]

As Bogie said to Captain Renault, "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship". That's how I felt when we met over lunch on the beach in Sarasota. I know I will always have a dear friend and comPATRIOT in you. Let's do it again sometime!

Better yet, hope we meet again on the Freeper cruise in spring. A leisurely lunch on deck in a balmy Caribbean port sounds FRantastic to me!

Dear Leni: I felt the same when we met....absolutely delighted to be with a kindred Conservative spirit! And I look forward to more lunches with you....in FL or on the high seas!

Thanks for coming by to celebrate my four years of Freeperdom!

[floriduh voter]

Oh, don't be deceived by my freeper-date. I changed my name after the floriduh elections to "floriduh voter". I've been here since FR was liated on the Drudge Report. I didn't start doing threads until this year. I've been making wise cracks for at least four years.

By the way, I have the email address for the 9th Circuit Judges. It took me three hours to find this afternoon. If you know anyone who wants it, send them my way. I have it stored at my freepmail. They've really hidden their comment page out there in San Fran. FV found it!

[whoever]

Is there any chance to get Graham out of there?

[GatorGirl]

Thanks for the thread, Billie--you do such a beautiful job. Thanks for pinging me each day!

Julie, pleased to meet you. Keep up the good work down here in Florida!

So nice to see so many old FRiends here. GG

[whoever]

Welcome, GG, so good to see you. I hope you will come and play with us often.

How are things going with you now?

[daisyscarlett]

That catfish was Louisiana cajun prepared. We will have a fish fry again and maybe you can share some of your jalapeno hushpuppies with us....

.And do make us some bread for the 4th...Wouldn't be surprised if we had a big old fashioned barbecue. We have a patriotically-attired chef ready and willing to cook for us......umm kinda looks like Lodwick, doncha think?....

[floriduh voter]

I don't even know how you'd research it unless you did a civil war search re: shell shock or gunshot wounds. They were the walking wound. It must have been hell to be just a body walking around. This country's been through some tough times that's for sure. I'll never forget September 11th. It was unimaginable. Those people wanted to live and so do we. That's why our money says "In God We Trust" because it happens to be true. Regards. FV

[Diver Dave]

You rang?

[Billie]

Thanks everyone for another very nice day! Time for me to say goodnight.

Daisy, I look forward to your thread in the morning. Since I had a sneak preview, I can tell all of you that you'll love it!

Goodnight, I appreciate you! :)

[JulieRNR21]

I believe Graham was FL Governor before Senator....now we got Nelsen as well....two Dems in the Senate! YUCK!

Thank God we got JEB and Katherine Harris!

[JulieRNR21]

Glad you came by.....always happy to meet another FL Freeper!

[LadyX]

Night, Billie.
Got off at 9:30 to call my son Kevin for his birthday yesterday, but the phone rang before I could dial.

My sister, Anne, called from Florida to say her husband had been in the hospital in Gainesville, and is not doing well - tenuous condition.
He is home now, with oxygen 24/7, and unable to do anything except feed the kitties.

Need to get off the computer now with strong thunderstorms descending.....

[The Thin Man]

Maybe you will like this one.

Even if you do, Skinny, you will never admit it.

Not fair, who. You did post one joke that I acknowledged as being mildly humorous.

[The Mayor]

Goodnight and have sweet dreams Billie

[The Mayor]

Hey! Those are my dishes! Were you snapping pictures at my breakfast table?

Ya know one day Billie asked me if I was peeking in her window....

Nope not me..

[JulieRNR21]

Goodnight dear Billie.....thanks so much for today!

Sweet Dreams!

[whoever]

..can share some of your jalapeno hushpuppies with us.... ..

If you have hot oil, I surely can have the 'puppies' ready and waiting.

........umm kinda looks like Lodwick, doncha think?..

Exactly the way I see him.

[whoever]

Yes, I miss Connie Mack, miss him and his reasonable approach. He is hard to replace. Too bad that McCollum didn't do it.

[whoever]

..You did post one joke that I acknowledged as being mildly humorous..

Yes, and I marked my calendar, too. How gracious of you, Skinny.