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

[Billie]

Hokay! 'Nite, JL. I can't figure out what you said, and Babelfish wasn't that much help. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Aqua - thought you weren't going to make it today! See if you like #174 - I just swoon when I listen to it. :)

[whoever]

..See if you like #174 ..

Reading over other's shoulders here, I surely like it. In fact, I saved it. Thanks.

[Billie]

Ok, copy this in a post, and you will be posting the graphic below:

<img src="http://d21c.com/billie/gifs/hellowithballoons.gif">

Now use your mouse and right-click on the image (or any image you see here) and when a menu drops down, click with regular mouse button on "properties". You will see the url address (the http thingie). When you use the html command (< img src=") and enclose that whole http address inside quotations inside the left and right brackets, you're posting an image. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Rodger, thanks for dropping in to say hello to BadJoe. :)

[Billie]

I have another one of his uploaded. Let me get it for you.....

Once Upon A Time

[whoever]

I love it, absolutely love it.

Thanks, Billie. You are a real pal.

[JulieRNR21]

Congratulations! And thanks for all you do for FR.

I recall hearing you speak at the March for Justice! FR has certainly come a long way since then as a political force on the Internet thanks to JimRob's vision and dedicated Freepers like you who work so hard to raise the funds to keep it up & running!

Thanks for being one of FR's angels!

[JulieRNR21]

I have been having problems posting on FR all day....very frustrating!

Thanks for creating this beautiful thread so Freeper Friends can meet & greet each other!

[JustAmy]

Yes it's wonderful when someone surprises us with little gif(t)s for no special reason. Someone brightened my day a couple of times last week.

I hope he wasn't telling me he thinks I'm a fruitcake with this one. Surprise Louie, I like her.

[JulieRNR21]

"The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions, and not our circumstances." --Martha Washington

Thanks for the ping....Much wisdom in what Martha said!

Attitude is everything!

[BADJOE]

You have Freepmail

[Billie]

I'm sorry you've been having problems posting today; however I surely understand the frustration because I've been there - think many of us have at one time or another, whether it's because of our computer or our Internet Provider or what - still aggravating!

Julie, thanks so much for those wonderful words - am having such a good time with all who come and join us here.

[Billie]

That one is a little different, but cute as can be! You do have such a variety! Hard to say which is the cutest - but looks like you're ready for almost any mood and any occasion. Someone is a sweetheart. He knew last week was very sad for you.

[A Navy Vet]

He's a good man and friend.

[Billie]

Yes, I know you two go back almost to the beginning of FR.....certainly the Pool Poopy Party and the March for Justice, too. :)

[Billie]

Wanted to say goodnight and thank you all. Some of you I didn't see today - I missed you - hope to see you tomorrow! The Mayor left the coffee fixin's with me in case he can't be here in the morning! Nite All!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, that's very relaxing music. I've been posting on the run today, my vegetable garden has come in and I've been putting it all in the freezer.

[daisyscarlett]

I like your new logos, especially the quirky one - makes me think of Carmen Miranda....

[Militiaman7]

good nite, Billie

You may not see us on the threads, but rest assured we are here.