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]

You are so clever, Billie, with the humor you put into your "spotlight", and the animations that you do. And, I feel so "unclever" when it comes to doing my featured freeper. This job is a little tougher than I thought it was going to be. LOL! I think I am going to have to enlist Louie's help to add a little "louie" humor to my featured freeper posts. :-)

Thank you, Lori, but you are not "unclever" at all - have seen too many of your special pages and posts to believe THAT!

However......we'll put Louie to good use - maybe even doing a whole "feature' one of these days, even though he protests now! Just gotta work on him a bit - ve have vays, you know. (Notice I didn't include his name above in the "To:") LOL

[Billie]

Cute, cute graphic! You were at the Inauguration Ball?! Did you take pictures? Seems like most all those that were posted on FR are no longer available, due to Photo Point's demise. : (

[Billie]

WOW! A visit from John! Thanks for dropping in, John. I noticed the new feature in the mail program looks just like this reply form, and we can now address our mail to multiple FReepers. THANK YOU!

[larryjohnson]

Good work! You must be in Calif where I worked and raised a family for 30 years. We need more cool guys in Maine who can create jobs. Retirees like me can only spend and cough up tax dollars. You say it's not hot enough for you? Well,California is a great place to visit. I only return in winter. My son lives in Humboldt.

[Criminal Number 18F]

All I ask is that those who put music on pages do it in such a way that the the viewer has a choice before it just starts up. This laptop has a mute button but most don't. Web pages with embedded MIDI noise are the single biggest reason I reach for that button!

No insult to music-lovers intended, just please make peace and quiet the default.

d.o.l.

Criminal Number 18F

[WillaJohns]

Would love to see you here more often

Me too. Don't get to read FR as much these days and when I do I'm usually in lurker mode. Just don't feel like talking as much anymore, does that ever happen to you?

In any event, what you are doing here is so important. Our men and women in uniform will never be forgotten with YOU on the case. Bless you!

[Carolina]

Did you take pictures?

Yes, but most were blurry!! I have a good one of Mike Huckabee and the Capitol Gang and one of the sign "Good Riddance to the Great Stainmaker."

[jwfiv]

Thank you, Billie. This is such a wonderful way to start the day.

I was away over the holidays, back to AZ to see dear Mom and dear Dad, was glad to hit the start button on my Mac when I got home yesterday, first thing I did...second thing: go to FR.

Proud to be a Freeper, y'all are family.

[Billie]

Yes, I'll admit, there are days that I'd rather just lurk, and not post. Not so much now that I feel I've made a connection here with FReepers I knew a few years ago and had lost touch with for a while. I love the interaction with other FReepers, and having this thread keeps me on my toes and keeps me in touch. I value the friendship of many FReepers, and I rely on many of you to help me make this thread a fresh, fun place to visit. I also am relying heavily on Mama_Bear and daisyscarlett, because I just cannot spend the time it takes to do something new every single day. I can't. : ( The photos of FR's Armed Forces are only part of what draws others to this thread, but it's an important part, and I made a promise that I'd keep those groups of men and women who have served always updated and always available. Thank you again, Willa, for your post.

[Mama_Bear]

All I ask is that those who put music on pages do it in such a way that the the viewer has a choice before it just starts up.

I know, you are right, it can be annoying, even to those of us who love music. I keep my speakers turned down for that reason. If it is something I want to hear, I turn them up. :-)

[The Thin Man]

Good morning Billie. I don't see any donuts. You probably ate em all. :-)

Congrats on your day, Cool Guy. Very interesting dance. :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning CoolGuy. So very nice to meet you. Your screen name is very apt....(Wanted to say "appropros" but am too lazy to check the correct spelling).

So you are computer literate, hmm....Wonder if you have met whoever yet? She has a challenging computer problem-I know this cauz she sent me a freepmail detailing it (by mistake-it was supposed to go to someone else) and it scared me to death...LOL....

Enjoy your day, because

[daisyscarlett]

"This job is a little tougher than I thought it was going to be."

Boy you got that right....lol.... Morning Mama Bear....

[ppaul]

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Bush Awards Posthumous Medal of Honor

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[daisyscarlett]

Good Morning Lady X....Whoever made the mistake of telling me she loves pigs...she will be sorry...I have a lot of pig graphics to share...lol...

[Billie]

LOL! I hadn't seen that sign! Good one!

[Billie]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the thread - we really are a big ole FReeper family, aren't we?! (I'm always glad when a long holiday weekend is over, and I can get back in my dull old rut again! LOL)

[Billie]

I didn't see the donuts either! I saw Diver dive into a box of them, and I was only here early this morning because LadyX TOLD us that Magoo was definitely arriving early with donuts!

Now, it is MAGOO'S fault we have no donuts! Let's get him!

[Billie]

I love your posts! You're finding the cutest graphics to post! And I'm glad you don't know if "appropros" is spelled correctly or not, either!! LOL

[Billie]

"This job is a little tougher than I thought it was going to be."

Boy you got that right....lol.... Morning Mama Bear....

Stop that right now! BOTH your names are signed in blood on our contract, so don't be thinking those thoughts.