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

[dixie sass]

lol, you should. It's to cute. Actually - naw not gonna give it away!!

[Billie]

Good morning, FWI! Have a wonderful Su'thun day, Ma'am!

[Billie]

LOL! I knew what you probably meant!

Those typos - I know that WE don't put them there! It's a curse - I think it's probably John Robinson's fault! LOL

[Billie]

I'll be back.

I hope so. :)

[ValerieUSA]

Congratulations Texan!
Flowers for Meekie

[Billie]

Hi, daisy! Thank you! Was fun doing another Texas one, especially when I found that cute graphic for the background! Love the Texas graphics you posted to Meek!

Louie is the best when it comes to giving little surprise gif(t)s, isn't he? Let's see him in Texas again.....

[Mama_Bear]

Enjoy your day in the spotlight!

[Billie]

Good morning, d'sangel, thank you for the blessings and the sweet posts you make every time you're here. :)

[wattsmag2]

Certain cities in Texas are rumored to be getting a facility of my largest customer, sometime in the next year or so. I now hit Dallas, Tyler, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Harlingen, Laredo, and maybe El Paso(too long a drive to justify right now) every 6 months.

[Billie]

Hi, Anna! I DID enjoy your story! How special! Did you get a picture? Would love to see it - maybe use it one day as our Opening Pledge.

[ValerieUSA]

I was feeling bad that I got such a late start posting Texas pictures on this thread for a Texan - but I see that Meek got the ball rolling already. The pressure is off! *LOL*

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning everyone. I might not be able to be around much today, but at least I managed to get here while it is still morning (on the west coast, anyway). :-)

Another fine tribute to another fine FReeper.

Have a great day!

[Pippin]

Thanks, Billie!

[Billie]

Good morning, kay - he's an FR treasure for sure. I don't believe I've ever seen a 'cross word' posted by him - always seems to have a smile in every post. :)

[Pippin]

Hi, Loddy!

[Billie]

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.

I'm so glad - you put one on ours every day. ;)

[ValerieUSA]

Is China Grove anywhere near China Springs, TX (which is near Waco)?

DALLAS

[Billie]

Oh, thank you, dixie. I need to 'fix' it in a table so that the text and graphic will stay put and not change, depending on the size of your screen. :)

[Pippin]

An Where is that cowboy Louie!?

dad! gummit!

[xJones]

All right, Billie! Meek is one of the best people around. Thanks for this tribute to him and his wife, and thank you Meek, for all your pings! Texas regards!