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

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, mtngrl! Like you, I feel very privileged to have been able to FReep with CCC. He is the stuff that FR is made of. Can you believe that list of FReeps and rallies he has attended?!

We are going to have to see what we can do to get him back over to FResno again.

Thanks for stopping by to help us celebrate our Featured FReeper. :-)

[whoever]

I just knew you would hate it, Skinny.

I looked long and hard to find something that irritable to you.

[daisyscarlett]

I have heard some say that if you set your replies low-say 20-50, that it helps load it better. Try that. I think Billie has other tips, too.

[COB1]

"How's Texas?"

Texas is beautiful as always, ma'am.
Right now we're headed for the chuck wagon.

[blackie]

Thanks Billie for the groooooooovy ping-a-ling, you really know how to put a guy in orbit... :o)

I'ver been busy moving the hot tub, tearing the old deck down and building a new one...

Life is good !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[COB1]

"The rider would be going the wrong way???"

Well, heck, you can't make it too easy!!
Darn horses get lazy!

[lodwick]

You can duck, but we'll still get'cha. ;-)

[JustAmy]

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[whoever]

[lodwick]

Good grief - lol

[whoever]

Road Rage

After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son.

I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register.

"Cash or charge?" the clerk asked.

"Cash," I snapped. Then apologizing for my rudeness, I explained, "I'm terribly sorry... You see, I've spent the afternoon at the motor-vehicle bureau."

"Shall I gift wrap the bat?" the clerk asked sweetly.

"Or are you going back there now?"

[lodwick]

A mid-afternoon snack, perhaps?

[whoever]

Two girlfriends were speeding down the highway at well over 98 mph.

"Hey," asked the brunette at the wheel "Any cops following us?"

The blonde turned around and had a long look at the road behind them.
"Yeah, looks like it"

"Are his flashers on?"

The blonde turned around again...... Lemme see....

"Yup....nope....yup....nope....yup....nope....yup..."

[whoever]

..A mid-afternoon snack, perhaps? ..

Well, now that you mention it..............

It is appealing.

No, it is irresistible

My sincere appreciation, Mr. lod

[JustAmy]

These look like the guys that have taken up residence in my mother's house. I think I have the solution!


Here comes the Boss

[MeekOneGOP]

Love the meeces.

< snip >

See you later, Ming-a-ling.

G'night, Miss Billie. By the time you get back, I reckon
I'll be outta here (or almost). See ya manana !

[whoever]

In filling out an application for a factory job, a man was puzzled for a long time over this question:

"Person to notify in case of an accident.

"Finally he wrote, "Anybody in sight."

[The Mayor]

Everyone seems to be wondering why the Arab terrorists are so quick to
commit suicide?
Let's see now:

No premarital sex.
No booze.
No bars.
No television.
No Internet.
No organized sports, stadiums, tailgate parties.
Actually, no tailgates.
No Hooters.
No meat from a pig
Sand everywhere and not a dune buggy insight.
Ever try to fish at an oasis?
Rags for clothes and hats.
Eating only with your right hand cause you wipe your butt only with your left.
Like life isn't complicated enough already.
Constant wailing from the guy next door because he is sick and no doctors.
No music
No radio
You can't shave
You can't shower
Bar-B-Q donkey cooked over burning camel dung.
The women have to wear baggy dresses and veils at all times.
Your bride is picked by someone else.
Oh, and then they tell you that when you die it all gets better!
Who wouldn't go for it?

[The Mayor]

[Aquamarine]

Wow! Nice sunset!
We ate at Longhorn's Steakhouse last night and they had all these pictures of Texas on the walls...I was ready to get up and go to Texas right then!