A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-22-02

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.

                     

Will 'da REAL Pharmer Please Stand?

Phil V.

Phil  (da'pharmer)  hails from California,  and is one of the very first names I remember on the forum,  long before JimRob implemented the registration process.  It must have been sometime in the fall of 1997 that we were required to register in order to post at the forum,  because Phil is Freeper Member #119;  his anniversary date is 11- 30-97.

"Never Forget That Bill Clinton's Legacy Was found at the Checkout Counter."

: )

That quote is all you will find on his profile page,  except for the California flag.  Phil may be most well known during the clinton years for his cyber antics as Socks C.  (underthebed@whitehouse.com),  or for his weekend "Trash,  Trash,  and More Trash" threads - he kept us updated on all the latest headline stories of the National Enquirer,  complete with garish-colored backgrounds and those wonderfully tasteful photos!  : )

Phil,  though happily married for many years   (I hope I'm not ruining your reputation!),  also for the longest time carried on a funny cyber thing for DEB  (we ALWAYS colored her name fucshia!  It wouldn't be  DEB without the color!),  which was hilarious to keep up with!  I'm not quite sure if they're still together or not,  but they did have fun exchanging quips and barbs.  One very,  very funny guy,  Phil V. does occasionally show a more somber side.   Fortunately that doesn't happen often!  :)

Have fun today,  Pharmer Phriend, and....
You can sit down now!

THE WEEKEND THREAD

07-20,21-02 Last Week in Review

[ST.LOUIE1]

Gosh, fuzzy, you're gettin' cuter every day. : )

Hat, flag, and you. Nothin' finer! : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Not this here mountain woman.
I'm as good as the gold in these thar hills! LOL.

LOL!

Hmmmmm......you sound like a 'LouieW' kind of woman then.

He's skeered of them mountain wimmen. : (

[Billie]

Pippi? As in pippi longstocking? :) She's a cutie!

[JustAmy]

Who said seniors don't have a sense of humor?

LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband looking for someone to round out a six-unit plot. Dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath not a problem.

[Billie]

Hey, Amy - found some cute kittens for you and whoever. :)

[Billie]

Do you remember seeing Socks Kitty lying on I 95, crushed flat as a pancake? I don't know which life that one was because he survived it! )

He's still crazy as ever - I think it's partly because he's been spinning around on the turntable so long, he's just a little ditzy dizzy. :)Here, LadyX - this one's for you!

And, DEB! you always liked this one!

[Billie]

Hi, g'nad - I kinda figgered yuh'd like 'da pharmer's 'work'. :)

[Billie]

Love your hug.
Kinda like huggin' my self. LOL

Well, it IS you, silly! You didn't think that was ME, did you? My nose is smaller than that, and my eyelashes are longer. :)

I just might swipe that graphic. : )

I 'made' it for you (he used to be a leopard) - you're gonna want a black background, though, aren't you?! LOL

[Billie]

LOL! This is priceless!

[g'nad]

Hi, g'nad - I kinda figgered yuh'd like 'da pharmer's 'work'

Purely for the asthetic value...

[lodwick]

bbl

[ST.LOUIE1]

Pippi? As in pippi longstocking? :)
She's a cutie!

Yeah, in her own pippy little way. LOL

And 'Nanny' approved. Way to go, Clara. : )

[Billie]

Hi, dixie! Best way to catch up is to do the weekends' threads - the last two weekends recap from Day One.

Gosh, I'm glad to see you again today.

I do have to say, your message to Phil is rather interesting. LOL

[JulieRNR21]

Greetings , Billie. Great 'Finest Freeper' thread today! And thanks for helping me with the name banner.

Special thanks to Louie for the graphic!

Phil V.....Congratulations! So you are Sock C....always enjoyed those threads and your humorous comments. Enjoy a wonderful day in the spotlight!

[Billie]

I was anxious for you to get here, and it appears you did while I was off 'lunching'. He's going to be so busy tonight! Hope he didn't FORGET today was his day!

[LadyX]

Dear CitizenX:

I most respectfully tell you I miss you, but understand the undercurrents of that time.
You, um, no doubt remember in December '98 - January '99 the fallout from the Infamous Mojo/LadyX Happening, when many of us left the Forum for a long time??...:)))

Your Rant is a classic!!

Billie, do you still, perhaps, have a link to one of those threads I might have?
My bookmarked one vanished in a computer demise.

[Billie]

Priceless #2. :) These are both so cute!

[HiJinx]

Phil V.  --  SAGITTARIUS
FReeper Anniversay 11-22 thru 12-21

Interesting news concerning spiritual matters, health and nutrition, or phlat cats will come your way soon on the Breaking News Sidebar, Phil. In addition, some unexpected developments on your State Board, perhaps involving your education or that of those around you, could necessitate your running around to a lot of PHReeps. This could be a bit irritating, as California is such a huge state, but bear with it phor now. You'll pheel better when the pictures are posted!

[Billie]

BTW...thanks for the nice compliment! :)

Nobody does it better. :)

[JustAmy]

I must have had a senior moment because I should have used this signature! Maybe I will re-post it LOL