A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-09-02

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.

                     

Who's the Coolest Guy of All?

Cool Guy, FReeper since May 20, 1999, engagingly funny, entertaining, all-around nice guy....... and hero! On at least one occasion when FR was down and would require several hours driving time for John Robinson to fix the problem, Cool Guy was there on the spot, being 'walked through' step by step by John on what to do to get it running again.

At the FReeper Inauguration Ball in Washington DC last year, Cool Guy grabbed the spotlight at one time with a dance later dubbed the "Cool Guy Shuffle", and when the photos were posted to the forum after everyone returned home, Registered immediately siezed upon that photo! :) This is the result:

Everybody Get Down With Cool Guy's "Clinton's Out of the *&$%#@^ White House" Shuffle

It's YOUR day, Cool Guy....I Hope You Dance!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-08-02 BadJoe

[Billie]

Can I have one of those, even though I don't need calming?

[Diver Dave]

I posted this on another thread the other night, but for those who may have missed it...

It's hell getting old.

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.

One day they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, "Now don't get mad at me.....I know we've been friends for a long time.....but I just can't think of your name! I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is." Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally she said, "How soon do you need to know?"

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Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mabel's ear and she said, "Mabel, did you know you've got a suppository in your left ear?"

Mabel answered, "I have? A suppository?" She pulled it out & stared at it. Then she said, "Ethel, I'm glad you saw this thing. Now I think I know where my hearing aid is."

[Billie]

Don't tell anyone but I stick my finger in it, that makes it just a little sweeter. ; )

I knew that. :)

[Diver Dave]

Oooops! It was meant for Diver. LOL

Thought so. :)

I have to agree with that. I am the lucky one. :^)

[ST.LOUIE1]

"A 'granny' type? "

Not a blue-haired old lady type;
I prefer being a hip senior citizen for my senior moments.

LOL

You're pretty saucy. : )

I like "saucy". : )

Ok, if I can find such a critter.

[Billie]

I want the real stuff! Or at least 50% - have you tried just drinking the "lite" coffees - those that are not completely decaffeinated.

[whoever]

..Speaking of heat, my thermometer on the patio is reading 106 ..

Take it out of the sun, Diver, it will break it.

[Billie]

LOL! Very clever! I love that "chilly" dog!

[Mama_Bear]

I hope you don't think I have been ignoring you fine folks on purpose. I have been getting my pings, but haven't had a spare minute to answer them.

And, boy have my ears been burning! You all have been having a lot of fun and I kept hearing my name being mentioned. Something about a pineapple pie? Now, Louie, you KNOW I would share ....... (at least some of the pie crust crumbs). ;-) LOL!

LadyX, thank you for including me in your pings, I read them all ... don't give up on me, eventually I will get back in here. :-)

Billie, I have put the final touches on tomorrows 'Finest' page, but I have a question about the lead-in. I will freepmail you.

Louie, whoever and Amy, all of you are in fine form today. LOL.

Daisy, I have so many messages from you in my mailbox and I intend to get at least some of them answered eventually. :-)

Amy, I owe you mail too. It's coming. LOL!

Julie, what a cute wolf you have there. "...but he is definitely SUAVE......". Yes, indeed. :-)

.........

[JustAmy]

Great ones, Dave. I would put them in my joke file but when my senior moments step in, I'd be posting them here again.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I think I should stay with this:

Now, 'whosie', a little nip won't hurt you. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Oooops! It was meant for Diver. LOL

Thought so. :)

Jumped me anyway, huh? : )

[Billie]

CG, I wish you had time to come talk to us. Thanks for your nice mail. We love you!

Gracey, I know you're crazy about Cool Guy - come say hello if you get a chance!

[whoever]

..have you tried just drinking the "lite" coffees ..

Oh, I would love to. My ulcers object most strenuously.

Yet, I can eat Mexican food to my heart's delight. Go figure!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

,i>Pay no attention to Billie. : )

Please try not to impose your bad habits on others. :)

What "bad habits"? Louie has none. : )

[whoever]

Please! Take your time and stay cool. We will enjoy you when you have finished your duties and can, again, spend time with us.

Have a wonderful time this weekend.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Don't remind him;
it took me all afternoon to get out of the wolf-house.

And don't you forget it. : )

Billie's a trouble maker. : (

[Billie]

Billie's a trouble maker. : (

So I've been told. :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

And, boy have my ears been burning!
You all have been having a lot of fun and I kept hearing my name being mentioned.

Because you're sooooo popular! : )

Something about a pineapple pie?
Now, Louie, you KNOW I would share ....
... (at least some of the pie crust crumbs). ;-) LOL!

And I'd have to lick those off your hairy little bearlips. Snorf!

And fuzzy....

....you know I would. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Billie's a trouble maker. : (

So I've been told. :)

Care to name names? LOL