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

[BADJOE]

Thanks Mo. You are coming to Vegas. Right?

[Billie]

That cheerleader is good. :)

[MeekOneGOP]

hehehe

[whoever]

..I know. Horizon is spelled wrong..

You did that just to keep me from 'borrowing' it, didn't you.

Hi, Skinny.

[Mo1]

You are coming to Vegas. Right?

Sadly I can't .. I have this small prolem called Rugrats

But I do expect a detailed report of everything that happened

[ST.LOUIE1]

Congrats, BadJoe!

[Billie]

Morning, or Afternoon, who! He's a sneaky one, isn't he?! :)

[The Thin Man]

who, posts 30 and 48 were meant for you. I mistakenly posted them to Billie.

[Mo1]

How about this dog .. can I post this one ??

It's one if BadJoe's favorites .. hehehe

Badjoe I just want to thank you for all the fun we've had on those Freepathons

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

[Scuttlebutt]

Seeing that graphic with the "A+" reminded me that ol' Bert should at least get a honorable mention on your thread one of these days…he certainly made the forum interesting. ;-)

[whoever]

GOLDEN THINGS

The old man sat alone beside
A gently flowing stream
So many years had drifted past
It seemed like just a dream.

He wondered if he'd made a change
Had he made a better place
Had he wasted precious moments
Would he leave without a trace?

Now softly in his ear he heard
A whisper on the wind,
"You've changed some lives along the way,
You've done quite well my friend.

You showed a gentle kindness
When the hungry you helped feed
They rebounded with new strength
Because of your good deed.

The children that you touched in life
Stand proud and tall today
Because of what you taught them
They kneel down each night to pray.

So worry not how you've lived your life
You've done your very best
And soon you'll journey Home to Me
For your golden days of rest."

[whoever]

..I mistakenly posted them to Billie.

I rather thought you might have. In fact, I read the "TO" a couple times to make sure.

A henpecked husband was advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself more.
"You don't have to let your wife bully you," he said, "now, go home and show her you're the boss."

The husband decided to take the doctor's advice. He went home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife's face, and growled, "From now on you're taking orders from me! I want my supper right now, and when you get it on the table, go upstairs and lay out my clothes. Tonight I am going out with the boys. You are going to stay at home where you belong. Another thing, you know who is going to tie my bow tie?"

"I most certainly do," said his wife, smiling sweetly. "The undertaker."

[whoever]

CHILDREN'S NOTES TO GOD

Dear God,
Please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter.
There is nothing good in there now.

Dear Mr. God,
I wish you would not make it so easy for people to come apart.
I had to have 3 stitches and a shot.

Dear God,
It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad!
He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not hurt him anyway.
Your friend (I am not going to tell you who I am).

Dear God,
I read the bible. What does begat mean?
Nobody will tell me.

Dear God,
Is it true my father won't get in Heaven if he uses his bowling words in the house?

Dear God:
Did you really mean Do Unto Others As They Do Unto You, because if you did then I'm going to fix my brother.

Dear God,
My Grandpa says you were around when he was a little boy.
How far back do you go?

Dear God,
It's o.k. that you made different religions but don't you get mixed up sometimes?

Dear God,
In bible times did they really talk that fancy?

Dear God,
My brother told me about being born but it doesn't sound right.

Dear God,
Is Reverend Coe a friend of yours, or do you just know him through business?

Dear God,
In Sunday School they told us what you do.
Who does it when you are on Vacation?

Dear God,
We read Thomas Edison made light.
But in Sunday School they said you did it.
So I bet he stoled your Idea.

Dear God,
I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Congratulations
Thank You for All you do to keep Free Republic running.

[lodwick]

[ST.LOUIE1]

"The undertaker."

LOL!!

Afternoon, dear 'who'. : )

[The Thin Man]

Not bad, who. You've told worse jokes.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, BillieBlue!

Excellent thread! : )

[Billie]

who, posts 30 and 48 were meant for you. I mistakenly posted them to Billie.

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

[whoever]

Does this indicate your jealousy?????