A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-31-02

Mama_Bear and Billie

[Mama_Bear]

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.

Today's Featured FReeper....
CounterCounterCulture!

This FReeper's "FR Birthday" is April 3, 1999,
and he claims to have been born under the sign...
******
Could that account for his brilliant and colorful personality?
I don't know, but he certainly is a multi-faceted FReeper!

When I asked him if I could spotlight him
on "FR's Finest", he shyly replied....
"I guess I have no choice now...sigh...ah heck,
who am I kidding. I LOVE THE ATTENTION!!!
Me me me me me!!! LOL!".....


When I asked him to send me a list of the FReeping
events he has attended, he sent me.....
THIS!
(Is that an impressive list, or what?!?)

When I asked him if he would like me to highlight
anything particular, this was his response ......
"Nothing much else really. Just to re-emphasize: ...."

*** Yes, ladies, I am still single and available ***

CounterCounterCulture has, among other things, set up many of the
1999/2000 primary and general election Presidential live debate threads,
as well as many of the 2000 Democrat Convention live threads.

The list of CCC's contributions to FreeRepublic is endless.
Here is just one of his many notorious posts:
* Welcome to the DNC 2000 Awards Show! *
Freepers Choice Awards Galore
(GOLDEN BWA-HA AWARD WINNER FOR PARODY OF THE WEEK)

CounterCounterCulture at his first official FReep,
December 5, 1998 - during Xlinton's impeachment.


For a peek into the fascinating mind of this FReeper,
CLICK HERE.



Please help me salute our FReeper of the day.

If we are lucky, we might be able to coax him out of
his shell long enough to come to our thread and say hello. ;-)

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-29-02 Doug from Upland
07-30-02 Name That FReeper

[Diver Dave]

who, it is such a pleasure to read your posts. You never fail to wish GOD's blessings to one and all. Thank You, and my GOD continue to bless your socks off.

[Billie]

Oh, who, that's so beautiful. Wonderful illustration, too. You're good, girl, for a figment, especially!

[Billie]

>Thanks! Did you just get up Billie? ;-)

Oh, yeah, sure! LOL!

I was here early, (well, earliER!), and then I finished my profile for tomorrow. Smarty! :)

[Diver Dave]

Thank you, Miss Daisy.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Saundra! (((((((hugs)))))))!

Aren't we fortunate that we have had the opportunity to FReep with CCC?!

When I was reading over his list of things he has done, I see that he attended your wedding in Fresno. I didn't know that! I remember the first time I met you at the Sore/Loserman rally that you said you and lager had just gotten married, I think it was the day before?

FReep on, Sis! :-)

[Diver Dave]

Still doin' better each day. Thanks.

Heard you like pink...

[AnnaZ]

I'll give you a ping in the morning. :)

Got another FRiend of mine on deck?

 

;^)

[Mama_Bear]

Hi COB! Thanks for coming by to help us celebrate CCC. He was here this morning, but I guess he had to leave. I hope he will be able to come back this afternoon and visit with us again.

Have a nice afternoon. :-)

[Diver Dave]

Word has it that bears like honey... Honeysuckles for you...

[Mama_Bear]

MB did such a great job with this spotlight - had a great subject, though, didn't she?!

Thanks, Billie. I know you weren't talking to me, but my ears were burning. LOL!

Yes, the only thing difficult about doing this tribute to Alan was knowing when to quit! :-)

[COB1]

HOWDY, LADIES!

ONLY IN TEXAS!

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, Dave! That is beautiful, I love it.

Actually, this bear isn't crazy about honey, but she does love honeysuckle! I have saved it in my flower folder (and it just might pop up on my page real soon). :-)

[JustAmy]

"I see it's turned you into a mouse, also"

I don't see a mouse. Did you say mouse??? Eeeak!
You haven't seen any dogs have you?

[COB1]

Who, I didn't have time to read your poem........until I started reading it.
Thank you once again for touching my heart.

[Aeronaut]

Wow! Does he ever catch any speeders?

[JustAmy]

A Senior Moment
---------------------------
A little old couple walked slowly into McDonalds one cold winter evening. They looked out of place amid the young families and young couples eating there that night. Some of the customers looked admiringly at them. You could tell what the admirers were thinking.
"Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more!"
The little old man walked right up to the cash register, placed his order with no hesitation and then paid for their meal. The couple took a table near the back wall and started taking food off the tray. There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink.
The little old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. Then he carefully counted out the French fries, divided them in two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them.
As the man began to eat his few bites of hamburger the crowd began to get restless. Again you could tell what they were thinking. "That poor old couple. All they can afford is one meal for the two of them."
As the man began to eat his French fries one young man stood and came over to the old couples' table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple to eat. The old man replied that they were just fine. They were used to sharing everything.
Then the crowd noticed that the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She just sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again the young man came over and begged them to let him buy them something to eat. This time the lady explained that no, they were used to sharing everything together.
As the little old man finished eating and was wiping his face neatly with a napkin the young man could stand it no longer. Again he came over to their table and offered to buy some food. After being politely refused again he finally asked a question of the little old lady.
"Ma'am, why aren't you eating. You said that you share everything. What is it that you are waiting for?"
She answered...
.
.
"The teeth".
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Ta Da .......

[lodwick]

[Billie]

Hi, feiny - good, you're here, too. I'm glad we've 'done' some favorites of those of you we hadn't seen before lowbridge! You just need to keep coming by and meet some of the others yet to come!

[Billie]

Well, those are just beautiful hot pink roses! Thank you, Dave! You are so sweet and dear!

[Billie]

Got another FRiend of mine on deck?

I'm not sure you've met this one......but he's mighty famous! :)