A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-09-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[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

It was impossible to feature one of these fine FReepers
without the other, so today we spotlight the husband and wife
team of chadsworth and ladyinred as two of
FreeRepublic's Finest.



Ladyinred has been a FReeper since January 1, 2001.
This lady, with her sequin studded sign in hand, simply
sparkles at the FResno "Support our Troops" rallies.

(Word has it that she also makes the best brownies, but unfortunately, the residents
of FReeper Island have yet to be able to confirm that rumor. Hint, hint!) ;-)

Chadsworth's "FReeper birthday" is December 1, 2000.
(However, Lady tells me that her original FReeper name was "chadsworth".
She decided to become "ladyinred" and hubby inherited her old name.
So actually, her "FReeper birthday" is his, and his is hers ..... got it?)

Chadsworth is our lovable "corner clown" on FReeper Island.
Still pictures just don't do him justice. He is pure poetry in motion!

What a team!

While ladyinred adds her patriotic SPARKLE to FResno's FRiday evening
rallies, chadsworth adds FUN. Very few cars manage to sail past FReeper
Island without giving him a honk on their horn. His unique style and
antics entertain the passing motorists and rally patriots as
he does his best to coax a response from even the most timid drivers.
Those who comply are often rewarded with a gracious bow.

But, both ladyinred and chadsworth have a serious side also; a true love for their
country and for traditional American values. They are concerned about the
worsening state of our nation and take issue with those who are attempting to
"disrupt the way of life that we, as citizens, have tried to protect and maintain..."

Chadsworth and ladyinred, in their own words........

"We feel the Politically Correct attitude by our lawmakers and in particular, the liberal news
media are jeopardizing the citizens of this nation. It is time for another Boston Tea Party
– in Taxramento, Ca. and Taxington , D.C. It is time to rid our congress of the corruption
on both state and national levels, and the liberal judges and educators that are
contributing to the downgrading of our nation. We need honest vote counting during
our elections. We need better support of our president and participation by its citizens.

It is a privilege to be able to express our feelings and it is a privilege to be able to
join a fine group of people doing what they can to protest the war protestors.
We both would like to recognize Jim, Sheila, John and Chris for the fine work they do.
AND, HIGH ON THE LIST – WE ARE VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT HAVING
ANOTHER FREEREPUBLIC TAILGATE RALLY."

Chadsworth says, "Being with such a fine group of people who are
dedicated to keeping this nation what it should be is one of the most
enjoyable events that anyone could participate in..."

"And other FReepers like me a lot......."

Yes, they really were dancing on Patriot's Corner.
I'm not sure what song they were dancing to,
but as I recall, it was something like this....
String Of Pearls

Both of these patriotic FReepers deserve a big round of applause
for their dedication and their contributions to FreeRepublic.

ladyinred and chadsworth,
enjoy your day in the spotlight.
You are two of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-05-02 Jim Robinson
08-06-02 Freedom'sWorthIt
08-07-02 GailA
08-08-02 dixie sass

[lodwick]

Thanks for the Coulter updates - if anyone has not read Slander - do yourself a HUGE favor and get a copy some way, somehow. Ann never lets up on the dim/lib/lying/losers - not one sentence does she ever let up. It's great. ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Please don't think you're bringing down the thread. Friends are friends in good times and bad, and you have many friends here who want to help you carry the burden. Please share as you feel necessary.

Well said, ru. You are right. We are here in good times and in bad. :-)

[lodwick]

LOL - we do love our email, don't we. ;-) Good'un.

[daisyscarlett]

I am glad you like the chocolates but I have sad news for you...the chocolates were meant for your hubby, your gift was the rose egg...lol...

[Mama_Bear]

You don't have the Google address bar add-in? My word.

Well, I do now! :-)

No wonder you were so speedy at getting appropriate graphics posted. I have used Google, but didn't know about the toolbar download. What I don't get is how you use it to spell check. I guess I need to play around with it a bit.

Thanks, lodwick. Learn something new every day. :-)

[ladyinred]

It had been cooler here this week, but today, the day of our freep the anarchists across the street, it has climbed back up into the 100's again!

After doing some research with the help of the Colorado freepers, we know some are being paid to be there. These are the same liberals who protested VP Cheney this week when he came to Fresno. They were handed their premade signs after getting off the bus, and turned them back in when they got back on it.

[ladyinred]

To: ladyinred I am glad you like the chocolates but I have sad news for you...the chocolates were meant for your hubby, your gift was the rose egg...lol...

LOL! That's okay, even it is his, he will share it with me! If he wouldn't, I would make his life miserable and he knows it! :)

[lodwick]

Good job. Just type in a suspect word, tap enter, and Google asks "Do you mean _______" Usually the correct spelling.

Sharing with friends is a blessing to me - and it's free. ;-)

[Militiaman7]

Saluting: Chadsworth and LadyinRed

[ladyinred]

Ron from Clovis gets more time than anyone on KMJ no matter whose show he calls in on! Drives me nuts. So glad Ann put him in his place....finally!

Appleton: Once I called the show and told him I was a freeper, and he said, "OH, you are one of THOSE." And I said, "what does that mean?" He said, " oh nothing, I know some freepers that's all." The way he said it was not in a favorable way at all.

They also won' t let us mention we are at Blackstone and Shaw on Friday nights either! I don't understand that at all.

[lodwick]

Question - I'm not knocking Fresno, but why pay the goofs to go to that particular corner, in that particular city? I don't get it. Help.

[Mama_Bear]

Just type in a suspect word, tap enter, and Google asks "Do you mean _______" Usually the correct spelling.

Ah ha! I got it now. Thanks!

[lodwick]

Great eagle salute! Looks like they're having a family "discussion" over chocolate, or something. ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hi! Glad you are here. Thanks for helping us celebrate our two special FReepers today. Beautiful eagles. :-)

[COB1]

"AND don't Texans have the man caught with another man's wife look down the barrel of a 44 when the trigger gets pulled?"

Yeah, but you didn't catch us!!
We're smarter than that!

I'm looking forward to coming back up there one of these days.

Lady, I'm sorry about your mother.
You know about my daughter with MS so you know that I know the pain you're going through.
My prayers are with you.

Chad and lady, God loves you, and so do I.

[ladyinred]

Maybe this city is targeted because we are in a part of the state that is conservative and they are fully aware of that. I assume the liberals do this everywhere however. They are just ballistic because Bush is in the White House. I doubt they cared about war when Clinton was waging it.

[Mama_Bear]

Appleton: Once I called the show and told him I was a freeper, and he said, "OH, you are one of THOSE." And I said, "what does that mean?" He said, " oh nothing, I know some freepers that's all." The way he said it was not in a favorable way at all. They also won' t let us mention we are at Blackstone and Shaw on Friday nights either! I don't understand that at all.

Hmmmmmm.....I used to listen to KMJ all the time, lately I have lost interest in it. For one thing, I'm not crazy about Bill Manders and their lack of interest in what we do every Friday night is a sore spot too. We could use a mention now and then, whether Ray likes FReepers or not. What we are doing is important. I wonder which FReepers he "knows"?

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL!!!! You two are cracking me up this morning.
Lookin' for a little trouble, are you? ;-)

I'm always reeeeeeally good.....

.... until AMY shows up! LOL

[JustAmy]

"You don't have the Google address bar add-in?"

:-( I don't have it either; would someone like to send it to me? I'll be good the rest of the day!!! Won't promis anything for tomorrow tho. LOL

[ladyinred]

"AND don't Texans have the man caught with another man's wife look down the barrel of a 44 when the trigger gets pulled?"

I think I feel the vapors coming on! :)

Thanks for the comments about my Mom. Yes, I know you know the pain we feel when our loved ones are so sick and there isn't anything we can do about it.

You are the best!