A few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-17-02

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
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we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.  I
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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.

                     

Say, "Cheese!"  

LBGA

Is your photo in the FReeper Photo Album?   Have you all SEEN the Freeper Photo Album?   Do you realize how much time it took for someone to put that together? And did you know that the someone who PUT it together  (actually put it together more than once,  but that is another story!)  is THIS  FReeper:    LBGA ,   Freeper since 4-23-00.  LBGA proudly flies the State Flag of Georgia on her profile page, along with about 250 others!

LBGA was one of the FReepers who traveled to DC for the Inagural Ball;   she is an artist and has been an important part of the Guild, (this thread was particularly entertaining as LBGA had gone to Florida on a business trip and got to spend some time with BigWaveBetty,  another of the Guild stalwarts;  unfortunately,  the photos at the pool are no longer available,  darn it!),  as well as the USO Canteen,  where she created a warm,  inviting cyber room,  complete with the two mascots,  Beamer and Morgan,  relaxing in front of a cozy fire.  You can see that room,  with all the little FR details,  displayed on Snow Bunny's profile page. Snow Bunny is the Hostess of the USO Canteen.

Thank you,  LBGA,  for being one of FR's Finest FReepers! And thank you for creating,  collecting,  cropping, and categorizing all those photos!

Smile,  you're on Candid Camera  FR's Finest!

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[LBGA]

Thanks for the kind words! I just can't say enough how lucky I have been. I went from thinking I was getting a little thick in the middle to looking 9 months pregnant in 11 days! I think God gave me a zinger to make me pay attention, and this time I did. ;-)

Tyler is doing very well in the Army, and I can't talk about what he does. He is not in Afghanistan yet, though.. although he may be in a hot spot before the year is out. Teale is being a nanny for the third summer, and taking a year off before going to college. Tyler has been home for important weekends and doctor visits, and Teale has been a big help to me just being here all the time. I really am lucky!!! Can't say that enough. :-)

[ArneFufkin]

I do hope I can gain weight soon, but for now, I think I'll get some glamour shots taken in Audrey Hepburn poses. ;-)

If you lost 10 more pounds, you could be a bitchy, aloof supermodel! ;^) Like everyone else here, my powerful healing mojo is headed your way LBGA!

[LBGA]

Thanks so much. It really is an honor to be included among others who do so much more on FR. :-)

[lodwick]

Brace yourself

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[Billie]

Billie, the way you despotically wield absolute power is very, very alluring!!! ;^) Just wanted to say hi!

LOL! I love it when you say hi like that. :)

[LBGA]

That's good medicine!

From having chronically low blood pressure through all this, I can say that it rose quite swiftly after you posted that pic. ;-)

[Billie]

9-11 is never off topic. That's a beautiful graphic, Dave - I may have to come back for the link later. Thanks, Dave...just thank you for being a good friend. :)

[Billie]

Plus, Teale was with LB in DC for the Inaugural Ball! (I don't think Tyler was?)

[ST.LOUIE1]

I know what you're going through. My mom received the treatments.
Really tough going.

How is your mom doing? I do hope she recovered completely.

No, she passed away in '94.
She did live seven years after being diagnosed though. That was a blessing. : )

I have been really lucky with this. No nausea or other side effects except energy loss and extreme fatigue.
I do hope I can gain weight soon, but for now, I think I'll get some glamour shots taken in Audrey Hepburn poses. ;-)

LOL! You have a great attitude. Hold onto it! : )

And send me one of those photos. : )

[Billie]

Then I'd have to post my first thread ever and do it myself. : )

That might Kill FR. :)

But........anyway, you are a sweetheart to so many of us, let's just switch gears again and give you some hugs instead.

[Billie]

Billie made a good choice. :)

Waiting for the punchline. :)

[lodwick]

;-) Dr. Feel Good at your service. Please enjoy Your Special Day - you're special to lottsa folks here.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Then I'd have to post my first thread ever and do it myself. : )

That might Kill FR. :)

Hah! It would be #1 for weeks! : )

But........anyway, you are a sweetheart to so many of us,

Oh???? Where are those "many" hiding? LOL!

let's just switch gears again and give you some hugs instead.

Let's do! Right back atcha! : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Helooooo, Jinx! Good to see you!

[lodwick]

Flocks liberated from grannie9's backyard.

[LBGA]

Yes! Teale and I decided to road-trip to DC on Wed of inauguration week. We left Friday morning and got there just in time for dinner with friends and then to connect with the FReepers at Luigi's before the last WH freep.

Here are Teale and I that wonderful drizzly night! Although I was wearing baggy jeans and sweater I wasn't too overweight, I have lost 30 pounds since April of this year! Teale is the one with the yellow cord on her parka. She looked like a princess the next night at the FReeper ball (see her photo in the album), but I think the WH FReep was the most fun part of the weekend. ;-)

[LBGA]

Thanks Doc!!!! :-)

I really do have to get some work done today... but I don't wanna go. Thanks so much for all your kind words and prayers. I'll check back in this evening.

Billie... this day will go down in history as one of the nicest I have ever had. Thank you so much. :-)

[MaeWest]

You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery!

[daisyscarlett]

If I remember correctly, here is someone else who will raise your blood pressure...lol..in a very good way, of course..

"Hi LBGA, Congratulations on being honored as One of FR's Finest.."

[lodwick]

Lefty scrambling around the Masters