A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-16-02

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.

                     

Summertime!

Summer

If it's orange blossoms,  it's Florida,  and if it's Florida,  it's summertime,  and if it's summertime,  it's summer,  one of FR's Finest since June 13, 2000.

One look at summer's profile page,  and you know she is a person committed to keeping conservatives in office in Florida,  working tirelessly and endlessly,  writing numerous articles to educate the public about the Republican Governor,  Jeb Bush,   and to see that he is reelected.  She has written over a dozen different "The Jeb Bush Nobody Knows" threads for FR;  those links are on her profile page.   Do check them out if you're not familiar with them.

Summer is a Florida certified teacher,  and one of her favorite web pages for kids is this one:   Florida Office of the Governor Kid's Page .  It's brimming with both photos and information for kids,  parents,   and teachers everywhere!

This is not meant to embarrass summer,  but I've learned recently she has a Fan Club, and there is a Yahoo Web Site dedicated to her writing!  The President of that Fan Club
is a FReeper named Clemenza.

Way to go, summer! Thanks for all you do!

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[summer]

Re post #60 :)

[summer]

Re your post #61 - LOL!!! You are very creative, lodwick! :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

I have a theory about that.....and if I'm correct..
..perhaps Louie will give me a 'prize'.

You couldn't see the one I posted because it was linked directly to the site (which you may not be able to access because of some incompatibility)
while the one Louie posted was linked to his storage domain!

I can't say for sure if it's right or not. It sounds logical, depending on the browser, but....most browsers don't have a problem with accessing a website. Strange.

I'll give ou a prize anyway....it sounds reasonable....even if it isn't. LOL

And I agree that bear doesn't look like our Mama Bear....I never said it did..
.baaaaad boy Louie was the one who did!

That bear looks just like 'fuzzy'!

I've seen her when she's been as hungry as a....Bear! LOL!

[summer]

Re the post #66 from habs4ever - Thanks for your kind words here, habs4ever! I'm always glad to hear from you. :)

And, yes, I now have a fan club; here is the URL to this new site --

summer's fan club on Yahoo!

Clemenza is Prez of this club -- not that he will have any time for it, but, he IS the Prez! LOL...

Thanks again for your post. :)

PS kinganamort is the Outstanding Technical Director of this online club; kudos to her for setting it up! :)

[summer]

Billie, Thanks for pinging all these people to this thread. :)

[summer]

Re your post #82 - ANOTHER great graphic! WOW! You are really something special, lodwick!!!! :)

[summer]

Congratulations summer. I've always enjoyed reading your informative posts. Kindly step forward and take a bow.

Diver Dave, Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your post here! I'm honored to step forward and take a bow -- in fact, I'm flying in right now to do so! :)

[Billie]

Thanks, to both of you for your nice words about what we're doing here. :)

[Billie]

The tulips are beautiful, Lori!

[JulieRNR21]

I'll give ou a prize anyway....it sounds reasonable....even if it isn't. LOL

Eager to see my 'prize'!

[Mama_Bear]

You couldn't see the one I posted because it was linked directly to the site (which you may not be able to access because of some incompatibility) while the one Louie posted was linked to his storage domain!

Hmmmmmm, I wonder what that incompatibility could be? None of your images show up for me. I get the "Forbidden.....You don't have permission to access" message when I try to view them. Maybe I need to update Internet Explorer, I think there is an upgrade available, I just haven't taken the time to down load it.

And I agree that bear doesn't look like our Mama Bear....I never said it did...baaaaad boy Louie was the one who did!

Thank you, Julie. Louie is bad, isn't he? It's a darn good thing he is so cute and lovable, otherwise I might just have to get growly with him. ;-) LOL!

[Billie]

Goodnight, all of you, and thank you so much for being here.

[JulieRNR21]

Thank you, Julie. Louie is bad, isn't he? It's a darn good thing he is so cute and lovable, otherwise I might just have to get growly with him. ;-) LOL!

How true...not only is he cute & lovable....... he is a suave wolf....I just luv a wolf in tuxs.. ....Can you see him?

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Amy. I use Internet Explorer. I think I will download the latest version and see it that helps.

[summer]

Re your post #84 - What a wonderful post about Summer!! She is a wonderful example of everything a teacher "should" be...and that we hope they WILL be :o)

VHAW, Thank you very much for your kind words here! When I read comments like yours, supporting teachers, I believe there is hope for all teachers -- and, a lot more hope for all students.

BTW, I recently found a public school teachers' professional organization that wants education reform like I do. In fact, they have written letters to the editors -- and guess who saw those letters and responded to these teachers, with encouragement and praise? Gov. Jeb Bush! I was amazed!

Their group, now national, is called Teachers for Better Education The group's president is a math teacher in Miami.

Thanks again for your nice post, and for giving me a chance to mention that group! :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'll give ou a prize anyway....it sounds reasonable..
..even if it isn't. LOL

Eager to see my 'prize'!

You deserve the best! LOL!

Now, watcha gonna do wit me, lady? : )

[Mama_Bear]

Yes, I can see him! I agree, there is something about a wolf in a tux... :-)

[summer]

Congratulations, summer! 'Tis a well-deserved honor ..... our media should be a fraction as good at gathering and reporting info as you have been with your series on Jeb Bush!

Hi kayak, Great to hear from you! And, thank you! I'm so glad you've been enjoying that series about Gov. Jeb Bush. I've learned so much by writing it, and by reading the posts in response. Thanks again for your super nice compliment here on this thread. :)!

[JulieRNR21]

Sweet Dreams.....Dear Billie! Got to be drifting off the dreamland myself....it's getting late here!

[Mama_Bear]

Good night, Billie. See you tomorrow. :-)