A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-25-02

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.

                     

The Accidental Tourist
He's Everywhere!   He's Everywhere!

Lowbridge
FReeper since 02-12-99

It's all Lowbridge's fault!  All of a sudden, after 911, when that photo of him standing at the top of the Trade Center first appeared, we were seeing the Tourist Guy everywhere!  Lowbridge, who is one of FR's most creative photo manipulators, began to insert Tourist Guy's photo in the most outlandish places.  Soon he created a whole web site with this accidental tourist appearing in places one could only dream about!

One look at Lowbridge' Profile Page and I knew there was no way I could summarize in just two or three paragraphs his commitment to FReeRepublic, FReeRepublic-related activities and organizations, and FREEPERS in general!  This New Yorker is almost like the Tourist Guy;  he's everywhere, he's everywhere!  I urge all of you to take a look at his profile page, check out some of his links, and also see some of the ways he's taken FReeper's heads and morphed them into movie posters and promos. Two of my personal favorites are pictured here.   Click on the thumbnails to see them full-size.

A few things about our FReeper of the Day that I'd like to point out:

Lowbridge is a big supporter and promoter of AnnaZ and Mercuria's FR radio program  UNSPUN the website.  He organized and hosted the FReeper Bus Trip to Albany.  He has created a parody of Democratic Underground.  He is a chapter leader of the FRee Republic Second Amendment Task Force.  Many of you met Lowbridge in Washington D.C. for the FReeper Inaugural Ball;   he attended The anti-United Nations Rally last July, and in August, he got to spend some quality time with some of his favorite people in California. I would be remiss if I didn't include a link to that thread, where such good memories were made:   California Memories

Thank you, Lowbridge!
You ARE one of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-15-02 Phil V.
07-16-02 MtnGrl
07-17-02 ru4Liberty

[Mama_Bear]

Where do you ladies find the time? Thanks again for all your hard work...all three of you!

Well, I don't know where Billie finds the time, that's for sure. For everyone one FReeper I spotlight she does three!

So glad you stopped by, feinswine. We hope you will come by everyday and stay awhile, if you can. :-)

[LadyX]

How very lovely, Aquamarine!
Perfect for a mellow summer's day ~ ~ ~ thank you.

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks. I thought that was such a great move by Outback Steakhouse too!

[MeekOneGOP]

Golden Corral did a promo like this too? Very Cool! I like Golden Corral!
Thanks for letting me know that!

[blackie]

It's afternoon now...we went to a movie and had lunch...

Answered a bunch of email, it's now time to turn this beast off. :o)

Mañana...

[Aquamarine]

Thank you both for the wonderful compliments. *big smile*

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi Aqua! : )

[LadyX]

I learned about the Golden Corral through a post Tonk made!

Astonished, I went to their web site, and sure enough it was a national thing.

It might have been because of 9/11 and patriotism that has resulted from that, but I surely will watch for it this year and announce the result of my search on the two threads we frequent most.

[Aquamarine]

Hi Louie! I hope everything is well with you.

[Tourist Guy]

Say Cheese!

I look better without my watchcap, dontcha think?

[Billie]

I'm GOING to Outback Steakhouse for dinner soon! I so appreciate what they did.

Golden Corral in our area also feeds the homeless on Thanksgiving Day. There are many good citizens out there who do good deeds 'just because', aren't there?

[Billie]

Hi, blackie - I'll say goodnight to you and have a good weekend, too. See you, not Manana, but Sunday night. :)

[Billie]

I look forward to your graphics because most of them are pieces of art, and add so much beauty. Do like the wave files as opposed to the midis, too. :)

[LadyX]

Wherever you're going, Billie Blue - have a wonderful time!

We'll keep the home fires burning for you.....

[daisyscarlett]

Oh those roses are beautiful Aqua...thanks. for the music also.

[Billie]

:) Thank you, LadyX. Goodnight, dear friends. Have a good evening and a great, fun, safe weekend if I don't see you tomorrow!

[whoever]

Have a safe and restful one, Billie. Enjoy.

[ladyinred]

One of the very best things I have read since Sept 11th. I am making a poster for tomorrow night's support the troops freep, and I wish there was some way I could get that entire article on it so that people in the passing cars could read it.

Thanks for posting this, and for the ping, it is fantastic, and reflects my feelings as well.

[lowbridge]

[JulieRNR21]

That 'bluebird of happiness' is just darling!