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

[lodwick]

[Billie]

Good morning, Billie. Another fine job on this thread and I see you posted it much earlier than usual.

I can't find anything to complain about. Thanks for spoiling my fun. :-)

I think I'll spoil it even more! :) I have to say, T Man, that every time I read one of your posts to me, I can't help but get the biggest smile on my face!! You are too funny and cute.

[Billie]

Good morning, my biker FRiend!

[Billie]

Hi, dutchess! Looking forward to those photos you're going to post soon!!! You ARE going to be ready soon, aren't you?!

[Billie]

THAT is clever!!! Where do we sign? LOL

[habs4ever]

hey, summer, wake up!! Rise and shine....:-)

So, you have a fan club on Yahoo?? Maybe the only teacher in America ;-)Lots of apple polishers, fer shure.Congrats :-)

[Billie]

Carry on, please - it's lunchtime here - will be back later. Thank you all for coming. :)

[blackie]

Heavy on the "biker." :o)

Varoom !!

[Billie]

'morning, habs - thanks for coming to say hello to summer. :)

[lodwick]

Sign Up Here

[blackie]

Lunch time, I just had breakfast.

We're going to a movie then have lunch... :o)

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, Saint...

[daisyscarlett]

Hope you see a good movie and report back to us with your critique...

[daisyscarlett]

Here is a neat photo to come back to after lunch...

Just look at the smile on Daddy's face. What a photo for the family album...one that the little tyke will treasure and pass on. (Daddy was a civilian hero on 9/11/02 at the Pentagon and got an award for it.)

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy, Lt. Gen. John A. Van Alstyne, left, watches Steve DeChiaro and his five-month-old son Christian Anthony DeChiaro, during an awards ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington Monday, July 15, 2002. DeChiaro was presented the Medal of Valor for his efforts after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. The Medal of Valor, the highest award given to civilians by the Department of Defense, recognizes acts of heroism in the face of danger. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

[daisyscarlett]

You are posting neat summer graphics today...Here is one of my favorites.

[lodwick]

Hi Daisy - ya gotta luv beach poochie - thanks.
I posted an invitation to join us over on Summer's thread, so maybe she'll come play. I hope. ;-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Coooool! I thought it was a setting for an upcoming party. : )

I think we have a nice party here every day - nothing big and splashy -
just whenever we all get together, it feels like a party. :)

Very true!

Why - did you want to dance? :)

Well, since you ask....YES! : )

Dancing with 'you' would be a dream come true. : )

[Clemenza]

Why, I like "summer" so much, I'm thinking about moving to FL to join in the efforts to re-elect Jeb!

Now that I'm up in New York, we need reinforcements to help summer/Jeb.

[dutchess]

"You ARE going to be ready soon, aren't you?!

We're going to try. We've got a site now on "Domania" and Mr. D. tried to upload some pictures last night with no success. He was frustrated, I was going through freeper withdrawl so he gave up. Will try again tonight!

Have a good afternoon all!

[lodwick]

Afternoon Dutchess - did you do your summer reading on FR's splash last evening?
There may be a quiz. ;-)