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
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.

                     

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!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-15-02 FResno TailGate Party
07-16-02 summer

[Lee'sGhost]

Here's Rebel yell for LBGA and Georgia! My father was Georgia (Ochlockonee). A WWII vet -- tail gunner in a B-24.
Keep up the great work.

[Lee'sGhost]

Lord, did I actually post that with about three missing words?! Duh.

[Billie]

What a peach of a girl that is! Such a cute graphic!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Congratulations, LBGA!

[Billie]

LOL! I love it! However, I don't see how I can spend much MORE time than I already am with these special FReepers! Very good, J! BTW, is that just a generic horoscope? Or did I mention I am Cancer?! LOL!

[Billie]

Morning, Wolf, Saint, TLL Thanks - hope she's online today. : )

[Billie]

The fact that she had to re-create it speaks volumes of her patience and persistence. :) Love your cute Happy Day card!

[Billie]

Yippee! The calendar is here - now I know I posted the right date! LOL

[Billie]

Thanks, homeschoolmom! I love that eagle, and have put him on top of other stuff, too!

[LBGA]

WOW!!! What a surprise!

As many of you know, I have been in lurker mode for months and haven’t posted much at all. I do add photos to the album, but haven’t had time to do a new thread and publicize it.

Billie, you are one super talented artist, and you know I love your Lady Liberty graphic. It IS my favorite from all the graphics that came out of the 9/11 responses.

Thank you all for your kind words. I do miss you all, and will try to become more active on FR again soon. I hadn’t wanted to publicize my reason for lurking because of the photo album. I was worried that business competitors might recognize me and spread rumors that my business was in trouble beccause of my health.

I am the one who Snow Bunny asked for prayers without giving a name a few months ago. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, had surgery 6 days later and have been on chemo ever since. I am half-way through now, and looking forward to mid-September to start being feisty, energetic me again... with hair.

The cure is much worse than the disease, zapping my energy, but the prognosis is total cure! What energy I have has been spent on business, and not participating on FR.

I can’t believe Billie honored ME today! ... Sure made my day. Thank you. :-)

[Billie]

Thanks again, homeschool mama. Yes, J - it is the graphic of Lady Liberty crying in Uncle Sam's arms. Evidently, AOL is playing Russian Roullette again and now you see it, now you don't. MM7, if you'd rather change the URL, I just now uploaded it to my more reliable server. I'll just do the link thingie since we've posted the graphic already. :)

A href="http://d21c.com/billie/patriotic/ladylibertyunclesam.jpg">Lady Liberty Weeps

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, Wolf, Saint, TLL

Got 'em all in there, huh? : )

Thanks - hope she's online today. : )

For sure! : )

[Billie]

Morning, Colleen. You're so thoughtful! Thanks for coming - always a pleasure to see you. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Ghost! Why, I just cannot understand what you were trying to say, with all those words missing! LOL

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' All !

Perplexing Illusion!

Try focusing on the center circle
while moving your head in and out.

[Billie]

Oh, that's a beautiful graphic!

[ST.LOUIE1]

The cure is much worse than the disease, zapping my energy,
but the prognosis is total cure!

Wonderful news!

I can’t believe Billie honored ME today! ... Sure made my day.

Billie has great taste. : )

God bless you, LBGA. May the "cure" be a speedy one.

[Billie]

Oh, how happy I am to see you, L! And I had no idea you were our mystery prayer request. How blessed we are that you are sharing with us your story now. God Bless you, and thank you so much for letting us know, and I hope you know that we will continue to pray for your full recovery and the return to your 'feisty' self! I have missed seeing you.

I love you, girl!

[Billie]

Thanks - hope she's online today. : )

For sure! : )

Oh, and she is! Post #50! Yippeeeeeee! She's here!

[JulieRNR21]

Finally got here before lunchtime.....I was still 'playing' on yesterdays' thread....LOL

Congratulations to LBGA for all her work on the Freeper Album and for being FR Finest today!

I brought a Peach Cheesecake to help us celebrate!

We'll have to eat it fast before Louie or Mama Bear see it...LOL