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]

I am most pleased to hear that. Want to help?

Indeed, I do! Thanks for the links. I perused the salestax.org site briefly ....... and, I definitely will go back when I have more time to spend there.

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL!!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Billie. Thank you, I really did enjoy spotlighting CCC ..... he is so much fun!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, dutchess! I can see that I missed a great thread yesterday. I wasn't able to post at all, but I did see your picture. It's nice to be able to match up faces with names. Your photo proves what I have long said, conservative women are so beautiful!

[Militiaman7]

Saluting: CounterCounterCulture

[JulieRNR21]

Terrific tribute to a great Freeper! Just stopped in for a minute to say 'hello' to all....

So CCC is a cat lover too....then he'll get a sweet treat from me on his special day.....

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Hi, Julie! Nice to "see you" here and cute cat on a rug! Hope you have a wonderful day!

[JulieRNR21]

Hi, Julie! Nice to "see you" here and cute cat on a rug! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Hi there.....nice to see you too! The 'cute cat' looks alot like my Siamese, Georgio W. Bush....check him out on my profile page. :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' everyone !

[Diver Dave]

Good Mornin' Mama_Bear. What a GREAT selection for A Few of FR's Finest...

I can imagine how much work and fun you had putting this one together. What a GREAT guy 3C is.

Congratulations 3C. Afraid you're going to set aside you bashfullness today and accept all the well deserved kudos.

I first met CCC at the first Condit FReep. The media loved him with his "Go to Jail" sign. Then after the Condit/Chung interview, 3C shows up with a transcript of the interview. Standing on the corner with bullhorn in hand, he proceeds to entertain all of us with a rerun of the interview.

BTW, CCC, could you let us know again how long Gary has been married and share with us the name of the Lucky Little Lady?

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Aqua, for that beautiful poppies picture. No matter what else is said about our poor state, there are still many beautiful things about California and her poppies are one of them. I have seen the hills south of us covered in poppies and lupin ..... just breathtaking. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, Julie!

Where's 'my' kiss? : )

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for your salute to CCC. Always nice to see you here. I like that graphic too. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Howdy, Diver!

Gonna stick around and help me out today? : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Amyeeeeeeeeeeee!

Get you sweet self over here! : )

[Mama_Bear]

St. Louie - Quite correct: Mama Bear's talents - and those of CCC - know no bounds.

Well, now you've got me blushing. LOL!
Thank you for the nice compliment and for helping us to celebrate our FReeper of the Day.

[Mama_Bear]

Julie!!! Thank you for always taking the time to stop by and add your congratulations to our Featured FReeper. We love you and your chocolate kisses here. :-)

[SheLion]

(But I do envy you your white Christmas'.) :-)

Well, it starts "spitting" snow in November, but it is touch and go for a white Christmas. It usually doesn't let us down, but sometimes it's a real close call.

The worst part of winter starts in January through April. We have even had snow storms on Mother's Day. It's real hard for Maine to get into spring. But keep in mind, I am at the TOP of Maine. Down around Bangor and the coast, their winters aren't near as hard.

[Diver Dave]

Gonna stick around and help me out today? : )

Howdy backattcha. I'll be in and out today.

Are you saying you need help with all these lovely ladies?

[JulieRNR21]

Just for you......because I'm feeling very affectionate today.....