A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-13-02

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:  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.

                     

~~HOME~~
Of Two Of The Last Three Presidents
~~and~~

MeeknMing
FReeper since 06-02-01

Although Meek, a Dallas County resident, spends much of his time online posing articles from the Dallas Morning News, thus keeping a host of Texas issues before us, he still manages to drop in every day on two of his favorite daily threads:   this one and the USO Canteen.

Like many of us, he gets a lot of pings to other articles, but tries to answer and read as many as he can. With Meek's first post each day on FR's Finest, he always brings with him at least one excerpt from another thread that he recommends reading, as well as the link to that thread. He may or may not have been the one who posted it; he just likes to give us a heads-up on some of FR's most interesting threads for the day.

However, that may be where he leaves 'serious stuff' behind him, as he begins his friendly greetings and banter with the others on the thread. Most of his posts will have "Mr. Winky" or "Mr. Smiley" added at the end. Lately, he's added a new one as well....do you know what it is?  I do. :)

Mr. Winky    Mr. Smiley    Mr. NewOne 

Meek's father is retired U.S. Air Force, who worked "Crash Control" on the flight line (a Firefighter), and so growing up, he said their family lived in a lot of different places. You'll see Meek's dad's photo on tomorrow's thread as we post the latest group of FR's Finest Military.

Yesterday Meek asked if I would like to include a photo of Ming, the other half of his FR screenname. Silly question! Of course I wanted to! And here she is....here they BOTH are! Isn't she pretty? I want to thank you, Ming, for sharing him with us! He is such an asset to FR, and know you must be very proud of him, too. :)

Meek and Ming



Have a Super day, Meekie! You are
~~One of FR's (AND Texas') Finest!~~

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-12-02 backhoe

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Congratulations, MeeknMing! Well deserved salute!

Your posts, your pings, and your funnies are always welcome here.

Ming is indeed a lucky lady - and visa versa.

SALUTE!!

Oh - and you're just one more reason to love and be grateful to TEXAS!!!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Good morning, backhoe - nice to see you here. Trusting your Em is better today and Taffy (was that right?) is behaving?

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks, good FRiend ! Keep up your good work.
I lifted this to use on President Bush and related articles, from ValeriaUSA:

I take my own pics. It's what I do. *L*
(posted by ValerieUSA August 10, 2002

[lodwick]

[jwfiv]

Ooops, I meant to say "VRWC types".

I'm thinkin' you knew what I was meaning to say, but need to correct my error.

Derned typos..., where do they keep coming from?

[wattsmag2]

he disappeared yesterday and we haven't seen him since though. :)

I'll be back.

[daisyscarlett]

Congratulations, Meek, my FRiend. I enjoy your posts so much -it is so good to get linked to other threads on FR...I like to keep up...It is also endearing to me the way you almost always answer each and every ping....

Enjoy your day.....as one of FR's Finest.

[Billie]

This is my favorite morning thread! Thanks for all the information, the background of all these wonderful Freepers, the Pledge, the graphics, the family photos and your time in putting it altogether! Brightens my day.

It's mine, too. LOL! Thank you - you just brightened our day!

[daisyscarlett]

I just love your spread on Meek and what a treat to meet Mrs. Meek...And I like your new Louie graphic too...

[dansangel]

MeeknMing: Congratulations on a well-deserved honor. I may not reply directly, but I have read enjoyed many of your postings to FR. Enjoy your day in the spotlight!

Backhoe: Sorry I missed you yesterday. It was a "non-FR" day for me and I feel awful that it just so happened to be your day to shine. You have contributed so much to the GA FReepers's lives as well as to FR itself. Congratulations on your special honor here.

Abundant blessings to all!

[AnnaZ]

Good morning, Billie, thanks for the ping. Another great choice!

 

 

That is the sweetest little girl on her daddy's shoulders.

 

I love that, too.

 

And maybe you'll like this story... At the last National Day of Prayer here, which took place in Santa Monica, my six-year-old was asked to lead the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

It was quite a sight as the proceedings got ready to begin. Two long tables had been set up on either side of the podium, and the eight West L.A. pastors and ministers chosen to speak were seated at them. And so was my son, this incongruous little peanut in between the suits. Too funny.

 

Enjoy your day (if you wish)!

 

;^)

[kayak]

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! You always flag people with such flair!

FR is an awesome place and you are, indeed, one of our finest!

Thanks for all that you do!

[Carolina]

Thanks, Billie. School's started so I can't hang around much so I try to post in between kids' needs. But I love this thread 'cuz it puts a smile on my face.

[Billie]

6'7" - that IS a great big Texan! Probably heard his music on the radio before - but not that one! (I switch around - sometimes like C&W, sometimes Jazz, sometimes Easy Listening; sometimes Soft Rock; sometimes Big Band...sometimes BlueGrass (if it's the kind that was in "Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou?")....etc :)

[MeekOneGOP]

hehehe I love that graph. I found it sometime in the last week or so.
I often post it with this caption:

Have a cup while you FReep !

[Billie]

Good - the link to backhoe's thread is above in today's thread!

Sooner, please, rather than later. :)

[Billie]

Love it! Need to add Aqua, our music maker, to THIS particular ping anyway! (for the calendar day, Aqua) :)

[dixie sass]

I looked at the Pledge today as everyday and I must tell you this is the best one yet...

The heritage/legacy that we were given by those who have gone before us will be turned over to those who come after us - the children of this country represented by the little girl.

The picture also reminded me of Christian J. at our last meeting leading a group of adults and other children in the Pledge of Allegience. He isn't my child, but I am as proud of him and the other children that were there that day as if they were my own.

Freedom isn't Free, you have to work for it.

[The Thin Man]

Good morning, Texans. 

[dixie sass]

Yawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn! Morning....coffee anyone? What a big state, goodness it goes on forever, doesn't it!

Is that you in the picture Billy? Nice logo St. Louie!

M&M, y'all have a super day, have fun, may GOD bless and keep you in all your endeavors.