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

[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

[daisyscarlett]

MB: Those flowers for Julie are just beautiful and so very appropriate for a patriot such as her.

Julie here is my humble offering of flowers for you today to celebrate your FReeper anniversary and your day in the spotlight...

[lodwick]

Thanks for that heart-warming link. Very nice story.

[daisyscarlett]

How did your wild pig hunt go? Did you use a knife or a bow and arrow?

Here is one that you did not get....

[LadyX]

"Good morning, my friend =^)"

Uh oh - that negates the 'Dear John' letter I was about to write...:)))

These are for you, the image created by The Empress:

[g'nad]

Thanks so much, Professor,

Professor!? Never been called one o' those before...I'm not sure how to take that...;o)

Just don't tell any of my Marines...it would ruin my reputation...

[Mama_Bear]

MB: Those flowers for Julie are just beautiful and so very appropriate for a patriot such as her.

'Morning daisy. Thank you. Yes, I thought red, white and blue flowers would be fitting for our 'General' today. Your flowers are beautiful too ... and I see there is a cup of coffee for her also. So like our 'daisy' to remember the coffee. :-)

[g'nad]

Happy birthday Julie! Glad to have you with us!

[JohnHuang2]

Re: #45 -- Billie is phenomenally talented, isn't she? =^)

[JohnHuang2]

Morning, Mama_Bear!

[lodwick]

I guess that makes it Da Freepers vs Da Creepers.

I like it. Morning Xgal - great to see ya. ;-)

[Billie]

Squirrels are so cute! I love to watch them run and play! I'm listening to the song as I type! :) Thanks, scuttle! (Now, I still want to know when you're going to break down and send me that pic! I thought ofMagog never would, and he did!)

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for the history lesson, g'nad. Interesting reading on the anniversary of the battle.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning John! Hope you are having a nice day. :-)

[The Thin Man]

  Posting that picture again, huh? So that's what I get for trying to be nice. :-)

[JohnHuang2]

Having a great day, thanks! Hope you are too =^)

[Billie]

Hi, Dave! Waiting for Julie to discover us this morning. :) Thanks for the link to the Modesto Bee story. Will go read that in a bit. After 50 something years, it's amazing they are getting high school diplomas.

[Billie]

Morning, daisy - I think somebody just took a bite out of that jelly donut! :)

[Billie]

Hi, JL! I'm sure you're probably talking about a different graphic of the Mayor's than I was! LOL!

[Billie]

Great red, white and blue flowers for the General, Lori! Thanks as always for your thoughtful post.