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

[Billie]

A Texas good morning to you, too, T Man. Since you were so nice (what's wrong?), I'll post a nice graphic for you. :)

[Pippin]

HEH! HEH!, MB!

It's afternoon on the east coast!

[COB1]

TEXAS STATE FLOWER: (bluebonnet)

TEXAS STATE TREE: (pecan)

TEXAS STATE BIRD: (mockingbird)

TEXAS STATE LARGE MAMMAL: (longhorn)

TEXAS STATE SMALL MAMMAL: (armadillo)

TEXAS STATE INSECT: (monarch butterfly)

TEXAS STATE FOOD: (chili)

TEXAS STATE CAPITOL: (Austin)

TEXAS HORNED TOAD:

TEXAS DIAMONDBACK RATTLER:

TEXAS ROADRUNNER

[Billie]

Yep! BIG state!

Yep.

And Yep, he's a sweetheart. (Louie)

[dutchess]

Congratulations meeknming! You are certainly worthy of todays spotlight. I always enjoy your posts

Billie et al. Greeting from the Boyne City Public Library. This is too wierd! I didn't realize how I verbally and non verbally react while freeping. Have gotton some strange looks and I'm trying very hard to contain myself. Mr. D. gave me 1/2 hour to freep and then is picking me up (he didn't trust me enough to leave me here with the car as he might not see me until closing time LOL)

Lodwick...I feel kind of guilty but DID change liberal brotherinlaw's screensaver to a picture of GWB. He won't catch it until he is back home and far from here LOL!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Congratulations on being FReeper of the day!

[Billie]

Gorgeous! Where is that, Valerie? Love the wildflowers against that rustic fence - even a butterfly or two I think!

[wattsmag2]

I'm in China Grove, NC, but I've been to China Grove, TX which is 10 miles or so East of San Antonio.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I love your new logo Billie!
Great job LOUIE!

[Billie]

Lori! You got to break away for a bit this morning! YEA!!!

So sweet to include flowers for Ming in your post!

[Billie]

That's one big round trip if you do all of the Texas cities at one time!

[Billie]

He did get started with the Texas pictures - and all YOURS! Couldn't be better!

[Billie]

You're welcome, Pip. I'm glad you have fun here. :)

[ValerieUSA]

The Monarch Butterfly in Texas

[lodwick]

Hey there Pips! Nice to see ya. ;-)

[mtngrl@vrwc]

You have added so much to FRee Republic! It just wouldn't be the same place without you.

I love being on your ping list.....have I told you that lately? lol! You always point me towards the most interesting threads. ;-)

[Pippin]

Thanks for the education! LOL!!

[Pippin]

You see Loddy giving me a musical education?LOL!

[COB1]

I bow to your expertise, Val!
That's beautiful as always!

[ValerieUSA]

The wildflowers at the fence picture is from here in McLennan County, TX - lots of variety around here, if you don't mind going down country roads and getting your car all dirty.

Here are some longhorns I saw Saturday