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

[COB1]

"Oh my gosh, do I have a great line for this one,"

I know!
Did you ever shoot pool and leave your opponent in good position on purpose when you were trying to get some more money on the table?
It's called sandbagging.
I sandbagged you for a comment.
Amy and I have been in the jail.
It's your turn.

[COB1]

"it is against the law in Texas to put graffiti on another mans cow."

You've been out of Texas toooo long, chadsey.
Look back between that bovine's legs and tell me that's a COW!!!

[ladyinred]

It's your turn.

Oh no you don't! Actually I did type it, but decided I better not push that post button! :) Besides, betcha can figure it out anyway!

[COB1]

"Texas is a GIANT place with a BIG HEART!"

Well, you can tell by my posts - I don't like this place much.
LOL!
Thanks, Julie

[chadsworth]

Look back between that bovine's legs and tell me that's a COW!!!

I didn't do well in my jr. high anatomy class either. All we had was frogs to look at!

[COB1]

"betcha can figure it out anyway!"

Yep!
It's kinda like when I pulled that T shirt out of that sack and saw that big heart on it, then I looked at you and saw that grin, I KNEW what you were thinking!!
LOL!

[WVNan]

There you are Clara! I wondered what happened to you. I've missed you.

[WVNan]

In my book, Texas ranks up there near the top of all the lower 48 states and I've been in them all. We have a son and two grandchildren in Houston. Used to pull a lot gigs in Texas during our band days. Amarillo is just about my favorite city in the world. Don't ask me why. It just is.

[ladyinred]

I knew I could count on you! Warped senses of humor work together! :>)

[WVNan]

Tell me lady, I can't remember. Is Texas is one hour or two hours behind eastern time?

[COB1]

"Amarillo is just about my favorite city in the world."

Nan, I've always liked the Panhandle, and I don't know why anyone would like that desolate place.
To me, it's Texas, like West Texas.

[ladyinred]

Texas is one hour behind the East coast. It is in Central time. I am in California which is Pacific time! Then there is also mountain time! The stupid thing is, we are all in the same time really, just different hours on a clock! LOL!

[ladyinred]

Just looked at your profile page! You are pretty, and live in a beautiful area! A Pastor too? We all need to behave ourselves a little more around here! LOL!

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL ! That's funny. And thanks so much for the kind words, good FRiend !

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL ! That is so funny. I've had that happen while in the dentist chair, too !

[MeekOneGOP]

......"a typical Texas" baby boy weighing 25 pounds.

ROFL ! I got that far and was already cracking up ! Truly a Texas Tale.

Thanks, JustFrank (using JustAmy's account!)

[MeekOneGOP]

YOU'RE LEAVING, Meekie?!!!.......

LOL ! Sorry 'bout that ! I get up early and so consequently, I drop out early...
It's my privilege to have you on my ping list ! Thanks for your kind remarks,
FRiend !

[MeekOneGOP]

Nice pics of your family and Virginia. Thanks !

[MeekOneGOP]

A lot of thunder and lightning going on right now - need to shut down computer before it does it for me. Glad you enjoyed your day, Meekie - you're worth ALL the kudos you got!

I'll try to check back in tonight after things get quieter.

Yeah, those Texas summer T-Storms can be pretty intense. Please let me know how ya fared.

Wonderful job putting this thread up and I am blown away with all the good folks that dropped in today/yesterday.

Thank you so much ! I appreciate you and your hard work.

[LadyX]

Ha! Happen to be up and saw your reply.
Allow me to be the first to greet you other than your lovely wife on this Wednesday.

Hope you have a marvelous day, full of sunshine or rain, according to your requirements; and of friends.......

Humming here - "Happy trails to yew"..:)))
(If one kin hum in 'Texanspeak,' izzat right?)