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

[Billie]

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

Darn! Look who forgot to make sure the link was a link!

Lady Liberty Weeps

[ST.LOUIE1]

Oh, that's a beautiful graphic!

Thank yooooou! : )

Wait 'till YOU are chosen 'Finest'. : )

[Billie]

YIKES! What an illusion! Does it move for anybody else? My eyes hurt!

[Billie]

LOL! Looks great! Hide it quick, 'cause Louie IS here. Haven't seen MB yet!

[HiJinx]

Okay, generic Cancer horoscope rewritten for a Fabulous FReeper:

Today you'll have dual needs. Take time for both. On one hand, you'll want to chat all day with FReepers. And at the same time, you'll need some time alone. Fortunately, you can and should do both! Just chat to your heart's content... When you feel the need to be quiet and alone, turn your monitor off and relax for an hour or so...if you can!!!

[Billie]

I don't wanna be one. I have much more fun with everyone else being 'one'!

[LBGA]

Billie has great taste. : )

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

Thank you Louie! Billie does have great taste, but I never thought I would be worthy of being hilighted here.

Thanks also for your wishes for a speedy recovery. I am doing extremely well except for the few days after each chemo treatment. I have been blessed. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

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

I know. : (

I brought a Peach Cheesecake to help us celebrate!
We'll have to eat it fast before Louie or Mama Bear see it...LOL

Save my piece for the guy who makes you "swoon". : )

See, 'fuzzy'? Julie has your number. LOL!

[JustAmy]

Good morning!
I have some errands to take care of this A.M. so I will check in later.

[LBGA]

It is fun to be chatting with y'all again! I really have missed all of you, but I do peek quite often. This is a great thread series idea, Billie. :-)

I am so honored to be included.

[Diver Dave]

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

You deserve every honor and comment today.
Prayers offered up for your continued recovery.

[Billie]

I think you should be a 'regular' here with your horoscopes! Too cute! We could get you a crystal ball logo or something! Maybe instead of real birthdays, the FReeper birthday horoscope! Like for instance, LBGA's is April 23!

You are fun, Jinx!

[ST.LOUIE1]

I don't wanna be one.
I have much more fun with everyone else being 'one'!

Listen, missy, you WILL be the FR Finest one day.

And there ain't nothin' you can do about it. : )

[lodwick]

The Stone Mountain Park was where my real estate partner, his seven siblings and their kids, and we celebrated his fiftieth b'day along with thousands of other visitors. It was an all day event culminating in a spectacular laser light and patriotic musical show.

If you have QuickTime player Mash Here to see a clip of the show.

[LBGA]

Julie... you found my current craving! I just bought some cheesecake at the store. Now I'll have to go downstairs and get a fork and dig in. :-)

[JulieRNR21]

Just read your post. So glad to hear that you are making a good recovery. Thanks be to God!

With continued prayers & wishes for many blessings...and I'm sending you with all the Angels from my profile page.......Julie

[Billie]

Well, hurry back, you little Shirley Temple cutie! :)

[lodwick]

Thoughts and continued prayers up. Thank you for the wonderful good news. JL

[LBGA]

Today you'll have dual needs. Take time for both. On one hand, you'll want to chat all day with FReepers. And at the same time, you'll need some time alone.

Boy... you pegged it! I do want to stay and chat, but I also have work for clients that must be done before I get tired. What a cute horoscope. :-) I'll hang out a little while longer... bad me!

[mountaineer]

Hi, LB. We've missed you around the guild, and hope you're back to 100 percent very soon.