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!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-15-02 FResno Rally & Tailgate Party

[summer]

PS BTW, folks, I have given perfume as gifts to my mom, aunts, female cousins, and female friends! (So, don't anyone get any ideas here!)

[The Mayor]

Enjoy your coffee - I miss The Mayor's bringing us a cup

I miss bringing it.

I made it to Virgina safe and sound. I'm having a difficult time getting online with this wonderful dialup connection and 26k connection.

I hope I can get a better connection when I get into my house, no cable access there yet either. It's like another world..

[summer]

Re your post #99 - My pleasure, whoever. Thank you so much for the very nice compliment and the lovely flowers. I am truly moved by your kindness!

I'm guessing you like music, whoever -- so, this gift is for you:



:)

[summer]

Julie, Thanks for that heart-warmiing poem you posted in your post #102. :)

[summer]

Re your post #104 - Yes; thanks! :)

[summer]

Re your post #106 - Thanks for pinging people to this thread, Julie. :)

[summer]

Billie to lodwick -- You're so clever today - course it's pretty easy with a screen name like summer!...

But, like you then said Billie - still, lodwick is VERY clever! :)

[summer]

Julie, You shine such a bright light when you're on a thread. Here is a gift for you, an orange blossom lamp:



:)

[summer]

Re your post #113 - Joe, So nice of you to stop by on this thread! Thank you very much for your good wishes here. I appreciate your post.

And, yes, here is the URL to my new fan club, in case you ever feel like a sharing your wit there:

summer's fan club on Yahoo!

PS Thanks to Clemenza, the President of this club, and to kinganamort, the Outstanding Tech Director who set it up! :)

[summer]

Re your post #113 - Joe, So nice of you to stop by on this thread! Thank you very much for your good wishes here. I appreciate your post.

And, yes, here is the URL to my new fan club, in case you ever feel like sharing your wit there:

summer's fan club on Yahoo!

PS Thanks to Clemenza, the President of this club, and to kinganamort, the Outstanding Tech Director who set it up! :)

[summer]

Leni, Thanks for posting on this thread! :)

[summer]

Billie, Thank you for your kind words about me in your post #124. :)

[summer]

Re your post #130 - Be still my heart!!! Well, that song just about brought tears to my eyes, My Favorite Headache! Thank you for posting such beautiful lyrics here on this thread. :)

For your wall, I may have something here for you, as I think this is a famous Victorian illustration of the "orange blossom woman" -- personified in a Granville drawing:



:)

[summer]

Re your post #138 -- LOL....thanks for posting that! :)

[summer]

It's great to see the sun shinning on you Summer!

Matthew, How good of you to stop by here! Thank you so very much for your kind words to me on this thread. I really appreciate your post. Sincerely, summer :)

[summer]

Re your post #150 - LOL... I am sorry if I kept you waiting, lodwick. I really did not mean to. Thank you for your patience, and for all your wonderful photos and graphics. I am enjoying this thread immensely! :)

[summer]

lodwick, As you asked me to call home, I have a very special gift for you, too....


A beach for lodwick -- from summer, who's
hanging out somewhere on the ocean's edge...

[summer]

Aw, Billie, thanks so much for your post #151! [I'm really blushing here!] :)

[summer]

Re your post #174 and that beautiful rose - Thank you, Billie. And, again, I am sorry I was late here. But I must tell you - I am amazed at the nice crew of people who are on this thread. Amazed. I don't know why. However, I am truly overwhelmed here. Seriously. Thank you so much. As you well know, this thread was NOT my suggestion! LOL...for although there are such supportive comments on this thread, I do not always bat .1000 on all my threads! LOL! :) !

[summer]

Re your post #191 - Thank you for posting on this thrad, viligantcitizen. :)