A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-10-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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.

If you have not had the pleasure of meeting this amazing woman in person or on the
threads, please allow me to introduce her. This is FReeper and activist Saundra Duffy.
Saundra is the President of the Fresno/Central Valley Chapter of FreeRepublic, but,
as dedicated as she is to this website, you may not see her here often. Saundra is
a very busy woman. If she is not going to a FReep, she is probably coming from one.
Saundra and her bullhorn seem to be EVERYWHERE!

I wish I could tell you about every rally she has attended and every event that
she has organized, but the list would be endless. So I will just say; whether she is
confronting the "pro-terrorists" from FResno's FReeper Island, or "educating" the
misinformed liberal crowd in Sacramento, Saundra puts 100% of her heart and soul into
supporting her cause. This woman is unstoppable; she will go where angels fear to tread!

She and her husband, "lager" (a dedicated FReeper in his own right), make
quite a team as they carry the banner of freedom and liberty throughout the
California Central Valley. Those who know her will recognize her signature motto...

"For victory and freedom!"



Click below to see Saundra in action at the...
"Post-Inaugural Victory Brunch",
a Modesto "Condit FReep", and at a
FResno "Support our Troops" Rally.

And, to read more about her many activities,
rallies and demonstrations, visit Saundra’s
PROFILE PAGE.

Saundra, I have said before and will say again .... I don't EVER want to be on the
receiving end of your bullhorn! We should all thank our lucky stars that you are on
OUR side! I know of no one more passionate, or dedicated, or tenacious than you,
and no one more deserving of FR's Finest Spotlight.

God bless you, Saundra.
You are a patriot and one of FR's Finest!

FReep On, Sis!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-08-02 BadJoe
07-09-02 Cool Guy

[Billie]

I love that little Hershey kiss! It is so cute! Afternoon, Jules! I mean, General.

[Mama_Bear]

Wow! I'm thrilled to be recognized here. It's an honor.

Hi Saundra! So glad you're here. I know you can't usually stay long, but I wanted you to see your tribute and all of the salutes and congrats you have received. The nice thing about this thread is, it helps introduce us to other FReepers and, at the same time, we can applaud them for their contributions. :-)

(If we could get paid for FReeping, I'd be a kazillionaire.)

Yes, you would (and I'd be your new best friend!). LOL!

I'm bringing my BULLHORN and Lager bought me a drum! Yahoo!! For victory & freedom!!!

OH, NO! He bought you a drum!?! Yikes! LOL!!!

[Billie]

Good afternoon, MM7 - I like your pledge/flag. We've been using that as our opening post for several days now - always nice to see a new graphic. :)

[lodwick]

Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer

[Billie]

Hi, Cyber - thanks for coming - what have you done with my twin today? :)

[whoever]

WEAVINGS

My life is but a weaving
between my God and me.
I may not choose the colors
But He knows what they should be.

For He can view the pattern
Upon the upper side
While I see it.....
Only on the underside.

Sometimes He weaveth sorrow
Which seemeth strange to me
But I will trust His judgment
And work on faithfully.

Tis He who fills the shuttle
For He knows what is best
And I shall weave in earnest
And leave with Him the rest.

At last when life has ended
With Him I shall abide
Then I may view the pattern
Upon the other side.

Then I shall know the reason why
Pain with joy entwined
Was woven in the fabric of life
......That GOD designed.

[Billie]

I'm so glad you are going to the Tailgate party, Dave. Know everyone is going to have such a good time getting together again. :)

[Mama_Bear]

our Chapter BROUGHT DOWN A CONGRESSMAN, that scumbag Gary "OJ" Condit!!! Yahoo!

LOL! Saundra you are a gem! But, when will you learn to speak what is on your mind and quit beating around the bush? LOL!! ;-)

[Billie]

'Who' tried to deny it and wanted the pic pulled. LOL!

Just can't outfox a wolf. : )

Well, you blew her cover, you know. All this time she's had people dreaming of some beautiful Grace Kelly type blonde and you go and spoil it for her.

[whoever]

If you get stopped on "99" going down, you please don't try this:---

A fellow bought a new Mercedes and was out on an interstate road for a nice evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through his hair and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up to 80mph he suddenly saw a flashing red and blue light behind him.

"There ain't no way they can catch a Mercedes," he thought to himself and opened her up further. The needle hit 90, 100 110 and finally 120 with the lights still behind him. "What in the sam hill am I doing?" he thought and pulled over.

The cop came up to him, took his license without a word and examined it and the car.

"I've had a tough shift and this is my last pull over. I don't feel like more paperwork so if you can give me an excuse for your driving that I haven't heard before you can go!"

"Last week my wife ran off with a cop," the man said, "and I was afraid you were trying to give her back!"

"Have a nice night", said the officer.

[Cyber Liberty]

Miss Slippy's sitting on some sugar futures today....

[whoever]

..and you go and spoil it for her. ..

Pshaw !!

I didn't want you to be insulted by being compared to a figment of the imagination. Who knows what may be conjured up?

[The Thin Man]

Wow, what a list of accomplishments on your profile page Miss "Destroyer." :-) You're certainly worthy of being honored today.

[Billie]

Hi again, Dave, g'nad, Amy - I noticed it's supposed to be 107 in Phoenix today! YIKES!

Colleen and ru, r u there? We haven't seen you in a while - miss you. Hope you can come talk to us again soon.

Hi, Coby.

[Billie]

Did you have high winds that broke a limb on a tree, or maybe a lumberjack that was 'high' and made a bad cut?

[whoever]

Congratulations for being spotlighted today. You certainly are deserving of the honour. Bless you for all your fine efforts for the cause of conservatism and, also, FreeRepublic.

I pray a long life of good health, strength and happiness for you.

[whoever]

Billie, ru4 has had serious computer/connection/cable problems. She has been 'down' for a couple days now.

I am sure she is more anxious than we are. She is a true FReeper.

[The Thin Man]

Good day, who.

Sorry, a few hits but even more misses on you're "Biblical Spokespersons" joke. But, I'm sure you'll keep trying. :-)

[Billie]

Thanks, Jim - I LOVE these beautiful graphics and music you've been putting here. Please don't stop!

[whoever]

This one should do a real number on you, Skinny.

A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school.

One little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He picked himself up, put his lunch back in the bag and went on. But he missed a piece of bologna. The fly had not eaten that morning and he sure was hungry.

So he flew down and started eating the bologna. In fact he ate so much that he could not fly, so he waddled across the sidewalk, across the lawn, up the wheel of the lawn mower, up the handle, and sat there resting and watching the children.

There was still some bologna laying there on the sidewalk. He was really stuffed, but that baloney sure did look good.

Finally temptation got the best of him and he jumped off the handle of the lawn mower to fly over to the baloney.

But alas he was too full to fly and he went splat!!, killing him instantly.

The moral of the story:

Don't fly off the handle when you are full of baloney.