A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-18-02

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.

                     

Nick Danger, That Is!

Nick Danger

Nick's FReeper birthday is September 20, 1998,  and you'll see the Virginia flag on his profile page.   He is the first FReeper I remember seeing with a signature logo,  and you could always spot one of his posts by that little guy in the trench coat.  :)  I love that little trench coat guy!

Yesterday we talked about LBGA and the work she put into the FReeper Photo Album.  Today I want to thank Nick Danger for giving the Photo Album a home.  He graciously offered his own site as a host for the album. In addition to hosting the FReeper Photo Album,  Nick is the Site Administrator for the FRee Republic Network,  an organization separate from, but born out of the FRee Republic Forum.  For further information on FRee Republic Network, please visit:

One last thing I want to mention about Nick is that he is publisher of The Daily Spin (All the news that fits our agenda), which you need to see! He occasionally posts them on the forum.   :) Here are a couple of examples, straight from the Degenerate Propaganda Media, Inc.:

Archives of Clinton Impeachment Days
July 4, 1776: Anti-Government Zealots Converge on Philadelphia
November 1, 2001: U.S. Bombs Hitting Mostly Puppies

Thanks for being one of FR's Finest, Nick Danger!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-15-02 FResno TailGate Party
07-16-02 summer
07-17-02 LBGA

[Billie]

Hi 'nad - yes, I guess you're my ping-a-ling! LOL

Do read those you missed if you get a chance. You can link backwards (all the way to the beginning, actually)!

Tomorrow, Miss Daisy will do the honors, and that will be a treat, for me as well as everyone else!

[whoever]

That is a strange photo, but very interesting.

They must farm by the 'moon' method.

[Billie]

LOL! (g'nad) Got all excited over nothing, didn'tcha?!

Isn't that a cute picture though?! 'spose we should say goodnight with those every night? :)

[Billie]

Great find, Dave! LOL! Maybe Dick will come answer Nick's posts. :)

[whoever]

..Dang! You're quick! : ) ..

Ah !!!! But, you sire, are good!!!

[Billie]

ST.LOUIE1 needs constant supervision (so I've heard).

Well, I'll admit, sometimes we do have to get the fly swatter out - that's usually enough to scare him into behaving.

[Billie]

[Billie]

Hi, dansangel! Thanks for your good wishes and thanks for coming!

[whoever]

One step at a time is the best way to go.

When going through life and traveling in
the direction of your dreams,
the best way to get ahead is the simplest way:
Take one step at a time.

Don't look over your shoulder;
if you do,
you'll feel the weight of all your yesterdays upon you.
And don't worry about what lies ahead.

By the time you get to the bend in the road
or the crest of the hill, you're going to be better
and stronger than you ever were before.

Just go one step at a time,
one day at a time.

And you'll find a rich, thankful life
you never thought you could afford.

[lodwick]

Afternoon Who! The farmers get up very early in the morning to harvest their spuds - before the heat of the day does any damage to the crop.

I thought the time-lapse trick was stunning. It certainly adds some glamour to a most difficult occupation. Glad you liked it. ;-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL! (g'nad) Got all excited over nothing, didn'tcha?!

He did, indeedy do! LOL!

Isn't that a cute picture though?! 'spose we should say goodnight with those every night? :)

g'nad probably doesn't think so. : )

[lodwick]

I guess if we can't find Nick
we can just start making up stuff

Yo! Nick! Over here!

[ST.LOUIE1]

..Dang! You're quick! : ) ..

Ah !!!! But, you sire, are good!!!

Shhhhhh....do you want everybody to know?

After all, we've only been on one date.

You might have competition. : )

[Billie]

You bet! You ARE a SPECIAL ping-a-ling! :)

[Billie]

Hi, Julie - I love your Irish Blessing for Nick. :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

ST.LOUIE1 needs constant supervision (so I've heard).

Well, I'll admit, sometimes we do have to get the fly swatter out -
that's usually enough to scare him into behaving.

: (

Nothin' scares Louie. Not even you. : )

[whoever]

"10-inches Deep!"

A boy was sitting on a park bench with one hand resting on an open Bible. He was loudly exclaiming his praise to God.

"Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God is great!" he yelled without worrying whether anyone heard him or not.

Shortly after, along came a man who had recently completed some studies at a local university.

Feeling himself very enlightened in the ways of truth and very eager to show this enlightenment, he asked the boy about the source of his joy.

"Hey" asked the boy in return with a bright laugh, "Don't you have any idea what God is able to do?

I just read that God opened up the waves of the Red Sea and led the whole nation of Israel right through the middle."

The enlightened man laughed lightly, sat down next to the boy and began to try to open his eyes to the "realities" of the miracles of the Bible.

"That can all be very easily explained. Modern scholarship has shown that the Red Sea in that area was only 10-inches deep at that time.

It was no problem for the Israelites to wade across."

The boy was stumped. His eyes wandered from the man back to the Bible laying open in his lap.

The man, content that he had enlightened a poor, naive young person to the finer points of scientific insight, turned to go.

Scarcely had he taken two steps when the boy began to rejoice and praise louder than before. The man turned to ask the reason for this resumed jubilation.

"Wow!" exclaimed the boy happily, "God is greater than I thought! Not only did He lead the whole nation of Israel through the Red Sea, He topped it off by drowning the whole Egyptian army in 10-inches of water!"

[Billie]

Not to worry - I know you know my name. :)

Got your mail and we've already discussed that, thank you! Keep on letting us know!

[Billie]

Hi, who! Always glad to see you show up when I come back in the afternoons. :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

RE: #87

I love it!!! LOL!

Leave it there. : )