A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-06-02

LadyX and 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.

                     

~ ~ FREEDOM'S WORTH IT ! ! ! ~ ~
by LadyX

Those early colonists who established the concept of a land free from England's harsh and restrictive rule surely kept that cry in mind!
From Lexington to Concord -
from Trenton to Valley Forge -
Charleston to Savannah,
and echoing in the halls in Philadephia
where the Continental Congress was shaped;
men who crafted the birth of a Republic
kept the idea foremost in their minds.
More than 200 years later,
we still repeat the cry;
America a bright and shining star
among the nations of the world.


One of our Free Republic members chose that screen name
to denote her own beliefs - that a nation dedicated to God
and His principles could grow and prosper.
It is with enormous pride that today we present
and honor our very own Freedom'sWorthIt !!!

Freedom'sWorthIt
Member since August 7, 1998
Knowing of my long association with Freedom'sWorth it, Billie asked for my help with the lead-in.  Nothing could please me more, being privileged to meet in her in person in November 1998.  In Charlotte, North Carolina we had a gathering of CAROLINA Freepers, FWI traveling from Raleigh, NC and I from South Carolina to attend.

Our friendship grew and deepened through e-mail and Freep mail, both of us Christian and committed to promoting a conservative America.

She was among those who attended the 1998 March of Justice in Washington, D.C.  She is one of THE most compassionate, passionate and well-spoken among our many Freepers.  Her expressions on a broad range of subjects are without fail from the heart and beautifully articulated.


It is with pleasure that I add first my own recognition to you, Freedom'sWorthIt!

My thanks to you, LadyX, for being our Guest Writer today; I knew you would do a beautiful tribute, for I've seen the expressive way you have with words. You know that you'll be called upon again!

My thanks to you, FWI, for all that you do and all that you are.....you are truly one of FR's Finest, and I hope you enjoy your day in the !

~ Billie

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-05-02 Jim Robinson

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you for the wonderful news about the twins and also your funny about airplane maintenance.

My pleasure! Thanks for posting the Finest today!

[MeekOneGOP]

You Rang?....

[LadyX]

FWI, please accept my sincere apology for my late arrival.

Nothing short of a medical emergency could have kept me from being here at the time of posting - and it was that, with a pre-dawn severe insulin reaction.

However, 'break time' is over, and it is my joy to see you in the Spotlight, dear friend!!

[Pippin]

You were from the Mountians of North Carolina?

That is were my Dad's people were from.

My grandfather on my dad's side was born in Marshall, NC. Most of my relatives live in a small mountian community near Marshall called Shelton Laurel. Named for one of the folks who settled there in the early 19th centuary.

I am a direct descendant of that settler.

So I can say HOWDY,Neighbor!

[Pippin]

OOHH!Lodwick!

That looks soooo good!<p. Thank you for the Southern breakfast!

[lodwick]

Afternoon there Pipster. Great to see you. ;-)

[Pippin]

Why are you trying to hypnotize me?

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Come to the "A Few of FR's Finest" thread today and see the tribute to FReedom'sWorthIt, who is today's featured FReeper!

[LadyX]

Love the sprightly song, Aquamarine!
We all look forward to your musical selections - and your overall thoughtfulness.

afternoon hugs...:)))

[LadyX]

Love how you keep us informed and on our toes, Meekie, putting right in front of us 'What's Happenin'!!'

[HiJinx]

DS, that is really cute! I like it!
I have had (am still having, really) some very busy times at work...it's hard to break away...but I manage it.
Y'all are doing good things here, keep it up!
I'll drop in when I can!

[Pippin]

Good afternoon, HiJinx!

[Carolina]

You Rang?....

[HiJinx]

Hi Clara!
And bye...work calls...see you later!

[ohioWfan]

ALL RIIIGHT, FWI!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!

Passionate about her Lord, her country, FREEDOM and TRUTH!!

They couldn't pick anyone better than you Freedom'sWorthIt, to join the elite ranks of FR's FINEST!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[LadyX]

Hi, sass!!
I, too, qualify as a G.R.I.T.S. gal, eligible for the DAR and UDC..:))

My mother's forebears came to South Carolina in the 1600's, including Thomas Smith (one of the first landgraves), to Charles Town and Georgetown.

My sister and I once went to Medway Plantaion and took one another's pictures beside 'Papa Tom's' grave - no pomposity here, with probably 1,396,078 other descendents by now..:)))

My mother's father, and his father and father-in law were ministers, and he kept his long family history (from England forward) recorded in his Bible.

You no doubt are aware at one time the CAROLINAS were ONE state, Thomas Smith one of its early governors.
Therefore, FWI is actually a True Sistah...:)))

[lodwick]

[Aquamarine]

What gorgeous pictures you take! Your camera captures the scenery with such clarity.
Did you take the loop above Cherokee N.C.? If so you need to go back one day and take the portion from Hwy. 19 up to Mt. Mitchell above Asheville, that is the most breathtaking, part of The Last of the Mochican's was filmed in that area. You can even see the Biltmore Estate at one point. You may want to visit that also if you've never seen it. Oh, the pictures you could take there! Of the Estate not inside the mansion...it's not allowed.

[ohioWfan]

Love the graphic, lodwick!! It captures my feelings perfectly!

[ValerieUSA]

WE spent some time around Waynesville