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
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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]

#174 is stunning in its beauty. Cob1 - love hearing your Texas tales. Keep em coming if you can.

[Pippin]

Good afternoon, Freedom!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thanks for directing me to #111 and the story of AnnaZ's six year old leading the Pledge of allegiance. What a joy that must have been to see!

[MeekOneGOP]

I glad I know such a fun person and Ming is beautiful too!

Say Hi to Winky, Smiley and the New one! HAH! I recognize that one!

Hey, Miss Clara ! Here they are.... Well, boys! Where's your manners?
In unison: "Hey, Miss Clara !"
And yes, you were right behind Miss Billie in spotting my mini-graph - Carlsbad
Caveman !

[Pippin]

Hi, Meekie!

hi Ming!

Hi Gang!

[COB1]

"I'm not sure who loves Texas more..W. or COB. :)"

THAT would be a close race, Aqua!!

[Mama_Bear]

Daisy, I came across this recently. She reminded me of "Scarlett". Thought you might like it.

[glock rocks]

i had to learn how to "zoom in" to view that graphic...
i never noticed the option on my right click before.
see, you made me learn something :o)

and i thought it was going to be a dull day

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you ! The old molar is doing really good considering what it went through yesterday. Bleeding stopped for the most part after 3-4 hours, with just a trickle after that. I haven't taken anything for pain since 8 p.m. last night - no need to.

[Libertina]

My first reaction was that I thought MeeknMing was a female - now I know it's two people! Important information you post here Billie! :) Now, I'm going to have to get out my magnifying glass for Mr. New One!

[JustAmy]

I've been busy this morning scrunching numbers. Aughhhhhh
It must be time for a break. I think I saw that Billie left for awhile, so ........

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Twenty-eight years ago, Herman James, a Tennessee mountain man was drafted by the Army.
On his first day in boot camp, the Army issued him a comb. That afternoon, an Army barber sheared his head.
On his second day, the Army issued him a tooth brush. That afternoon, an Army dentist yanked several of his teeth.
On his third day, he was issued a jock strap...
The Army is still looking for him.

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Ta DA

[Pippin]

I see!

Whe Billie's away Amy will play! HEHEHE!

[MeekOneGOP]

You're much appreciated. :)

Thanks!

....willienelson_mamasdontletyourbabiesgrowuptobecowboys.wav

Excellent ! Listening to it right now !
And thanks for everything you do here on FR.....

[JustAmy]

"When Billie's away Amy will play!"

Hey .... Weren't you here last week when she put Louie and me in the Orange Tree Jail? It wasn't too bad until Louie started complaining about his cell mate! LOL

[ValerieUSA]

Here's the Brazos River as it runs through Waco

[ru4liberty]

Hi Billie!

Use your eagle eye on this one!

[Pippin]

I was, and staying out of trouble I hope you noticed? LOL!

[ru4liberty]

I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this slide show! Please keep them coming.

[ValerieUSA]

Thanks - here is one more before I leave for the store - The Brazos River again

[Billie]

THAT is chelsey - your logo I made for you! Ha! You thought I couldn't see her! :)