A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-08-02

Billie

[Billie]

[Billie]

Good morning, FRiends! Hope you all had a Fantastic Fourth of July! The spirit of patriotism is certainly alive and well!

[Billie]

Could you come here for a minute? :)

[BADJOE]

Oh my God!

Thank you Billie.

I think you may give me too much credit. Without all the Freepers that help, I'd be a "has been". : )

I am a damn handsome chap,if I do have to say so myself. : )

[Mama_Bear]

Congratulations BADJOE, you are one of FR's Finest! Thanks for all you do. I am anticipating a great time at our Rally and Tailgate Party, looking forward to meeting you and WillaJohns in Fresno this weekend. :-)

Billie, you've done such a nice job on this tribute, but I am not surprised, you always do.

Good morning, all!

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[scan58]

Good morning to you, as well! WTG BADJOE!

[HiJinx]

What? Is it time for another FReepathon?
Didn't I just donate my left arm last month?
What now, my firstborn?

(Forget that, he's fully employed, he can donate on his own!)

[kayak]

You couldn't find a better recipient for this honor, Billie!

BADJOE works so tirelessly on the FReepathons and always does so with such good humor and patience (at least publicly ..... WillaJohns might have a different story to tell ... hehe!)

But his posts on other threads reveal him to be much more than just our #1 money man ....... he exemplifies the spirit of patriotism that helps make FR the best website on the whole wide web!

Thanks, BADJOE!!!

[Billie]

I am a damn handsome chap,if I do have to say so myself. : )

LOL! Yes, of course, but Willa is even more damn beautiful!

[Billie]

Morning, Lori, thank you! I know you are coming and going with the preparations for the Tailgate Party, so I really want you to know how much I appreciate your helping this week with Wednesday's Spotlight.

[lodwick]

BADJOE, the early years

Major props to you
my friend. ;-)

[Billie]

Good morning, scan. Oops, seeing your name here reminds me I haven't put that last photo over on the original Veteran's Day thread. Will go do that shortly. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Jinx, good to see you this morning....appreciate you!

[Billie]

Good morning, kay! Gosh, you said that well - maybe I can get you to write one of the tributes sometime, and I'll post it for you?

[Billie]

Hey, if I'd known you had his baby picture..........:)

[g'nad]

BADJOE, Congrats! Good on yuh!

Billie, g'mornin' sunshine! Good to see you! I had to put off the trip this week, long story, I'll bore ya by FReepmail if ya really wanna know!

Hope your 4th was as good as mine! I love my wife and kids!...

[Diver Dave]

Congratulations BADJOE! Thanks for putting the spotlight on a great FReeper, Billie.

I remember reading that pool party thread. That was before I had registered, but sure enjoyed reading all about it.

Once again, Thanks Joe for all you do for FR and thanks again for the GREAT chair.

You the Man!

[MeekOneGOP]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/712562/posts

Bush ready to trade Maine for Crawford

Media and staff, however, would rather avoid Texas in August

07/08/2002

By DAVID JACKSON / The Dallas Morning News

Excerpt:

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine - Cool sea breezes, coffee on the hotel veranda and long walks on the beach.

Enjoy it while you can, President Bush told his entourage as they enjoyed a holiday weekend on the Maine coast.

Crawford in August is right around the corner.

Mr. Bush himself can't wait to get back to his beloved Texas ranch, which he again plans to use as a western White House in August, despite not-so-subtle suggestions by staff and reporters that he consider another visit to his parents' compound in Kennebunkport.

In wishing the president a happy 56th birthday, one reporter asked Mr. Bush: "Now that you're a little older and wiser, are you rethinking avoiding spending all of August here?"

No, Mr. Bush replied: "I think you'll like Crawford."

Members of the presidential caravan said the people in Crawford and Waco are great, but the area lacks the amenities of the seaside resort. Some suggested a parity plan by which every day in Crawford is matched by a day in Kennebunkport.

Don't count on it, Bush aides said. One joked that that while Mr. Bush likes to go to Crawford to unwind, everyone else seems to go there to whine.

[lodwick]

Good morning Billie - thanks for the excellent choice for today's honoree. I never see Joe until the coffers are near empty, but I know how he works his a$$ off throughout the fundraisers - the man must be able to exist on two hours sleep each night - amazing to me, and appreciated by me.

Cheers Joe, enjoy your day!

[BADJOE]

Thank you Jim.

I needed that beer for breakfast. : )