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

[MeekOneGOP]

So kind, thanks!

[HiJinx]

Gotta LOL at the Texas Boast Card!

We took a trip from DeKalb to our home in Phoenix (That's in Arizona...) once, and decided to visit the caverns in Carlsbad (New Mexico)...

We stopped for the evening in Big Spring (I figure y'all know the Texas towns!), then got up the next morning and drove to the caverns. We spent 2 or 3 hours there, then got back on the road for Arizona. When we got into El Paso, poor Mrs. HJ cried "I thought we were going home! Why'd you take me back to Texas!?!?!?"

Oh well...sometimes you just can't win!

[Pippin]

HOWDY, Cobby!

I guess this Texas day today!

Meekie and Billie and you and all Y'alls make my day everyday!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you. Miss Billie is so nice.

[Pippin]

Howdy, Billie!

[Severa]

He should be home for Robbie's birthday, if the current schedule holds and they get the boat into the drydock as planned. He was out to sea on deployment this year for JJ's birthday, who turned 5 on Jan. 27th, and for my 25th birthday this past Nov. 24th.

[Mudboy Slim]

Congrats on the new daughter, sb...this is the first I'd heard about her!! How old is she now?! I've got a 7-year-old daughter's who's got me wrapped around her li'l finger...LOL!!

FReegards...MUD

[backhoe]

A Tip O' the Hat:

[HiJinx]

Congrats, Meek!!
This is definitely your day, FRiend!
How's your jaw after yesterday's adventure?

[Carolina]

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
-Marcel Proust

To Meek, thanks for all the smiles!

[MeekOneGOP]

Meek, just use them from my server - haven't planned to delete the graphics I use on this thread - not for a long while anyway!

Thanks, Miss Billie! I'll put those on my Profile page later. By the time you delete them, I'm hoping I'll have found the "Making your own Graphics - for Dummies" edition and can stand on my own, lol !
Somehow, I have a feeling it can't be that hard. I just don't where to begin.......
Time for breadfast! Back shortly.

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie, Meek. What a great selection for FR's Finest...

We're shooting for 104 today with air quality in the unhealthy range. On days like this, we can 'see' our air - not to be confused with our famous Tule Fog in the winter.

Be back later - I believe it's time for more coffee.

[Aquamarine]

Whenever I have been too busy working on my midi posts you always made it convenient for me to keep up with the current important news by putting the links up. Thanks for keeping things simple for some of us around here. You're much appreciated. :)

Click on the pic

[Billie]

Morning, basil. How wonderful to see you here. I love the Texas Hill Country; we just came home from there a couple of weeks ago after a short weekend getaway.

[Mixer]

Well if you have a new logo then just for today I must also add something new for you.

[Billie]

Morning, Coby! Hope all our Texas buddies will drop in today!

[Mixer]

I have read a lot of your thoughts. Thanks for sharing with FR.

[Billie]

Hi, Mud! Good to see you again today!

[Billie]

I love that photograph, too. Her work is breathtaking!

[Billie]

Hey, low! Thanks for coming today! A big Texas Howdy!