A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-15-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning everyone! Come on in and enjoy the photos of the tailgate party.

If you want off or on my "FR's Finest" ping list, FReepMail me....it will be done. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

At the time that I am posting this the photos in the albums aren't identified. jkphoto is in the process of doing that and should have them completed sometime this morning. We ran out of time!

I won't be around much this morning. Sorry to post and run, but it can't be helped. I will be back later this afternoon.

Have a wonderful Monday!

[Temple Owl]

You Californians really know how to have a good time. God Bless You!

[Militiaman7]

Good Morning, Everyone Nice party! Great Pictures.

[BlessedAmerican]

Thanks for posting these! From a semi-lurker and deeply appreciative Freeper!!

[ohioWfan]

Good morning all!!

Since it's been a couple of weeks since I gave an update on Eric, and some of you have been asking how he's doing, I thought I'd fill you in on some of the things he's been up to.

First of all, he is still loving boot camp! He called us last night, and was so excited because they had done their final PT evaluation, and he scored 2nd in his entire Platoon, so was chosen as a Squad Leader!! He will have 15 men under him in his squad. He was also given a medal for Bayonet marksmanship last week.........I can just picture him running through the woods thrusting a bayonetted rifle at targets! He must have had a blast doing that!

On Friday they were put in a gas chamber with masks on, told to take them off, which he said was horrible (no surprise there), and then answer a question before they were allowed to leave the room. I won't give details, but he said he was coughing like crazy, and that there was something flowing out of every orifice in his head when he got outside! Then he said it was 'fun.' ............here's where I insert the basic fact of life that boys are different from girls. :o)

He's really looking forward to the next two weeks which will be spent entirely on the firing range. He'll fire live ammo for the first time and learn to use a hand grenade (extra prayers for that, please!!)

He's missing home and freedom quite a bit, and told his older sister in a letter that he would be more than happy to 'run any errand Mom and Dad asked him to' right now.......and I'd love to have him home to do just that! But in spite of his being a bit homesick, he said that he knows he 'is where God wants him to be'

He also told us on the phone that one of the young men he's been witnessing to bought a Bible at the PX, and wants Eric to start a Bible study with him!
Praise the Lord!

I'd like to thank all of you for praying for Eric, for the young men he's sharing the Gospel with, and for us! I had a good long cry after we talked with him last night, and I miss him so badly it hurts, but it is so thrilling to know that he is so happy being where he is, and to be so very proud that he is willingly serving this fabulous country of ours!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You for posting the pics from the Fresno party!
I saw the other ones and these additional ones are great!
God Bless Free Republic!

[stainlessbanner]

Mama_Bear - Looks like ya'll had a fantastic time at the cookout! I know us Southron FReepers would have fired up the smoker the day before and had plenty of sweet tea on hand. I'm sure your food was great and the FRiendship even better!

Now where can I get an autographed picture of JimRob - they must be collector's items!

[Clovis_Skeptic]

Thanks for the great pics!

I missed the "baptisim" service, we had to leave about 7:05 to pick up our other daughter. So the action shots are appreciated!!!!!!!

CoolGuy..aka..the baptist

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' everybody!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Gotta watch out for those FreeperBaptisms, courtesy of Cool Guy

[Mo1]

WOW ... What Kewl Party

[daisyscarlett]

What an awesome way to start off our week...Great photos, great presentation of a great FReeper event....Thank you....

The calendar pick of the day sure is appropriate. As in Billie and Mama_Bear working away on this and fuure threads...

[Diver Dave]

Real hugs are much better than cyber hugs, Louie.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks so much for the news from Eric. He sounds like he is doing very well-no surprise there-a squad leader is a prestigious assignment.

For those who may not know, Eric is that strapping young man in the upper left corner....

[daisyscarlett]

Wow, you look like you are truly enjoying yourself in that photo with JustAmy and MamaBear....Louie is going to be green with envy.....

[HiJinx]

Thanks for the report.
Oh, yes....the infamous gas chamber!

He's right, it is fun...well, I suppose the fact that we discovered we could survive it is what made it fun...!!

We'll all be praying for his safety on the range...be secure in the knowledge that his instructors are pounding 'SAFETY' into each recruit's skull on a constant basis. They have spouses and kids to go home to, and respect that each of their recruits has a mom like you who is worried. They aren't going to take chances on a recruit messing that up!

It sounds like Eric is having the time of his life...thanks again for sharing this with us!!

HJ

[Mo1]

I like this picture .. True Freepers .. Have computer .. will Travel .. LoL

[jwfiv]

Thanks, Mama_Bear...way awesome...whatta wonderful time for all you Freepers.