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

[Billie]

G'morning, g'nad. This will take some time to read, but you presented this very well! I do appreciate the time you took to post this. Thanks so much, Professor, maybe teachers should take lessons from you!

[Billie]

Hi, Joe, good morning! Yes, they will, but with a smile like that, they couldn't possibly be mean to her!

[Billie]

Thank you, I hope you'll start every new day with us. :)

[Scuttlebutt]

Squirrels can certainly be cute at times but you need to be very careful where you take them...especially if you live in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

<===== click on the squirrel

(You will need to have RealPlayer installed on your PC in order to download and play the song)

[Diver Dave]

Goooooood Moooooorniiiin' Billie and Julie.

Happy "Birthday" Julie.

This Friday, a group of citizens will receive their high school diplomas - 50+ years later.

For the story from the Modesto Bee, Mash Here

[Diver Dave]

My coffee server this morning is some blonde headed guy in need of a shave.

[JohnHuang2]

(You know what I want from you!!!)

A pic? Oh, yeah, that! hehe

[The Mayor]

My coffee server this morning is some blonde headed guy in need of a shave.

where are you? Starbucks or are you lookin in the mirror?

Damn i hate when that happens....

[lodwick]

Oh my! Who cares if she can make coffee?

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for the opportunity to get to know Julie...she truly is One of Free Republic's Finest....

[lodwick]

Scrumptious is indeed the word I sought. Thanks.

[Mama_Bear]

Billie, you've done a beautiful tribute to our FRiend Julie!

Julie, it has been my pleasure to know you since our mutual friend introduced us about this time last year. I look forward to your pings to threads that you know I wouldn't want to miss, and to the great graphics you post. Thank you, FReeper FRiend, for all of your contributions to FreeRepublic.

Hugs to you and Georgio ......enjoy your day in the spotlight!

Flowers for General Stormin' Norma ........

[lodwick]

Thanks for the new thread Billie. Wonderful as always.

Major props to you Julie for all your good service to God, our country, conservative causes and to our Free Republic. It's my pleasure to meet you here. Happy FReeper Birthday. JL

Mayor, you distracted me from greeting our hostess and honoree. Bless you. ;-)

[The Mayor]

OOOOOO! Competition, Cool!!!!!!

I was searching this mornin and i found a bunch

[daisyscarlett]

Oh goodie, a coffee competition...lol...

[LadyX]

(Bellowed like the radio figure who used to start his shows with GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM !!! )

GOOD MORNING, BILLIE and JULIE and ALL THE FINEST !!!

So glad to honor you this day, Julie - we both registered on FR during the ugly Whitewater Days..:)))
I'd lurked since the fall of '97 and registered in April '98.

We've come a long way, and have a long way to GO to counter the Democreep and Creepy Creepers!

Billie, I guess that make it Da Freepers vs Da Creepers - LOL

[JohnHuang2]

Good morning, my friend =^)

[dutchess]

Hi all. What a wonderful tribute to Julie! And congratulations on your anniversary Julie!

The poison oak is starting to heal and I'm finally feeling like a human being (although to look at me you would think I was "lobster lady", as another freeper so aptly described it yesterday on the daily dose thread)

The only downside is I now have no excuse not to work, my desk is piled up with tons of stuff and I must force myself to stay away from FR. That's about has painful as the poison oak LOL!

Have a great day all!

[lodwick]

Hilarious! Thanks. ;-)

[dixie sass]

What a nice tribute to Julie. You have a heart of gold Billie. Happy berfday Julie, four more and four more and four more and four more and four - well you get the drift