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

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.

                     

Show Me The Money!       

You see a lot of this guy for about a week to 10 days....four times a year. You can't get away from him. He's at the top of your mailbox, the top of your comments page....he's everywhere! You watch that little red bar crawl across the page.....39%.....46%......51%....we're halfway there, folks ......69% .......85% ........96% ......come on, FReepers, we're almost there .........99%
.........100%! YOU DID IT!

BadJoe on CNN, delivering his award-winning essay at the March for Justice in Washington, D.C. October 31, 1998.

BadJoe is one of FR's biggest cheerleaders, having been around since February of 1998. Remember the Pool Poopy thread? LOL One of the very first get-togethers that FR had, at JimRob's house.....it lasted for 40 days and 40 nights. (no, not really!) That party, as well as the photos that Jim posted are still being talked about, though the thread and the photos are long gone down the Memory Hole. :) BadJoe was at that party. When many local chapters of FR were being organized, Joe was there to help in any way. FR's Jim Robinson has thousands of FReeper FRiends all over the country, but none any better than BadJoe. If he's needed anywhere, count on it......he'll be there. Thanks, Joe, for being one of FR's Finest..... today and every day.

Today's Your Day, BadJoe! Have a great one!


You didn't think I'd forget your beautiful boss WillaJohns, did you?

WEEKEND THREAD

07-04-02 thru 07-07-02 July 4th Holiday Thread

[JustAmy]

'Guess you can tell I'm glad to see you. : ) '

I'm happy to be back; it is great seeing everyone! Since you're happy to see me, I suppose I can ask a favor! LOL My new princess does not work, will you please send her again.

[Billie]

I will 'take it' - thank you very much! And you WILL be seeing it again, that's a promise! Thanks for the midi - you're still in a very patriotic mood, I see. :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, there, 'bout time you arrived!

I've been busy, little lady.

Can't see your pic. : (

[lodwick]

Absolutely. Gotta run to the grocer so we'll be able to eat dinner. bbl ;-)

[Billie]

Well, we try hard to keep our General Audience rating. :)

[lodwick]

;-) Afternoon sir. Gotta run, really.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'm happy to be back; it is great seeing everyone!
Since you're happy to see me, I suppose I can ask a favor! LOL
My new princess does not work, will you please send her again.

LOL! Shoulda known. : )

Which one? Never mind, I'll check.

[ST.LOUIE1]

;-) Afternoon sir. Gotta run, really.

Take care. See ya later!

[The Thin Man]

Louie, Post #53 was meant for you. I mistakenly posted it to T Man. :)

I somehow thought you would be pleased that I retracted those posts. Just don't get it. :-)

[Billie]

One thing we can say about you without dispute is that your posts and graphics always cover a wide range of topics! Interesting picture! Colorful, too!

[Billie]

Ok, I'm convinced that you just put "pretty girls" in your google search! :) I checked both sites and have never heard Reba's song before. Duke of Earl, yes. :)

[Billie]

I know you'll be busy this week, as will all of you who are putting so much of your time into preparations for the Rally and Tailgate Party. Know it's going to be a huge success!

[Billie]

LOL!

[Billie]

I should preview before I post to make sure I made no mistakes in the html. :)

[The Thin Man]

Coooool! I get two hugs from you. : )

And I ain't sharin, T Man! : )

You can have 'em, Louie. Especially since Billie's returned to her ol' grouchy self. :-)

BTW, Billie, your picture on post 96 is just a red x. Hahaha!

[lodwick]

At the Hop

Have fun kids - I am gonzo.

[dutchess]

Yippee. My all time favorite freeper (and Willajohns too I'm sure LOL)gets recognized today. Congratulations Joe! My secretary and I are sitting on our "freeper creepers" as we speak. She was off all last week and said she couldn't wait to get back to her chair!!! (Maybe we can peak a little interest on this site about the infamous "freeper creeper!)

She also accused me of spending most of my days last week freeping rather than working which I adamantly denied (with my fingers crossed behind my back LOL)

Thanks for a great tribute to a great guy Billie!

[JustAmy]

No matter what else needs to be done, I will be here 2 or 3 times a day so I can see what's happening with my friends.

[The Thin Man]

Does this indicate your jealousy?????

Ouch! I should've picked a different color.

[Billie]

Well, ok, if you're going to pout because I gave away the hugs 'n kisses which I gave to you in the first place because I knew you didn't MEAN what you said to ME in those posts that you took back, then what I gave to Louie from post #53 in post #whatever to him I'll give back to you but I'm not taking them away from him.