A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-15-02

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.

TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7,
AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad,
Aomagrat

                     

Oh, NO! The Stage is Empty!

Hope you won't be disappointed, but we're doing something a little bit different today. On the other hand, since many of you have already seen the graphics being posted today, you can just skip right on down to the visitin' part and .... well .... visit! :)

Several FReepers.....well, ok, some FReepers..... have asked when and if I would post some of my drawings of the Bushes and Reagans again, and I didn't have a new profilee ready to go today, and it was my turn to 'do' the thread, so........this is the day they give drawings away. (Feel free to save and/or do whatever you want with them, except please don't put mustaches on them)

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-12-02 backhoe
08-13-02 MeeknMing
08-14-02 Vet Group 10

[JulieRNR21]

Oh, my, Julie - you've made me cry. I wonder if you know how much it means to hear you say something like that. And those adorable bears gonna be on my profile page as soon as I get time to put them there. Thank you, sweet friend.

Billie....it was a pleasure to send you those bears & an even greater joy to learn that you like them enough to put on your profile page!

You have given me so many great graphics; it makes me so happy to 'give' you those bears.....

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Dear Billie, you are very welcome.

[LadyX]

"Our ancestors would simply not have believed it!"

From in the late 1800's on horseback to space rocket launches to the moon in less than a century is truly astonishing!

Now about your #120, r u accusing me of being an 'aid and abettor'?!!
LOL

[whoever]

..Just thought I'd pop in to say welcome back! ..

Thank you, CS. I trust you will have an enjoyable, safe, blessed retreat this weekend.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Uh - well - I would never accuse you, Lady X, of being an aider and abetter - just of being "one who knows...." what's going on! LOL

[whoever]

..whenever I do pop in I feel accepted & welcomed...

That is because you are!

And this is your home, at least I see it that way, too.

[whoever]

..From in the late 1800's on horseback to space rocket launches to the moon in less than a century is truly astonishing! ..

This is so true, LX. My own dad crossed the country in a covered wagon and lived beyond seeing men walking on the moon, talking to the President in Washington, DC. on a telephone.

It was nearly overwhelming to him. How he was able to comprehend it all, I cannot understand.

[JulieRNR21]

Thanks, whoever....glad you are back.....missed your great posts!

This poem goes with the Huggy Bears:

A friend can be like a Teddy Bear
to hug and hold when the world
has given you all you can bare.

A hug of friendship
is an incredible feeling
which can mean a lot more
if it's given with meaning.

When the world isn't being all that nice..
and you feel like nobody could ever care..
then they'll be right here to hug and hold..
and forever be your teddy bear..

There's this thing
I like to call friendship pride
this simply means never
leaving your friends side.

Sharing your thoughts,
ideas, and goals..
while getting deep into their
hearts and souls..

Friends never make
you feel insecure
they always support
and make you feel right and pure.

Frienship is not a game
if it is, it's a game of chance,
that many times
may lead to romance..

When it's raining outside
and there's a storm and it's cold
it's always nice to have a warm
teddy bear to hold

Friends always think about each other,
sometimes maybe even twentyfour/seven,
then sometimes you encounter those
friends you think were sent from heaven.

so the next time you are feeling
like you need someone to hold
come to a true friend
with a heart of Gold......Author Unknown

[Mudboy Slim]

"I read the thread yesterday about Reagan being close to the end."

That will be day on which I weep openly, my FRiend...MUD

[whoever]

--ANYWAY

People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered...
LOVE THEM ANYWAY

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives...
DO GOOD ANYWAY

If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies...
SUCCEED ANYWAY

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable...
BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAY

What you spent years building may be destroyed overnight...
BUILD ANYWAY

People really need help but may attack you if you help them....
HELP PEOPLE ANYWAY

Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth...
GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU HAVE ANYWAY!

[lodwick]

Welcome home Who!

Back to see ya after Jeopardy. JL

[whoever]

Thanks for posting this, Julie.

It is a great poem. Full of truths.

[whoever]

Thanks, lodwick:

Are you bringing me some nourishment to maintain my energy here?

This is a busy place, hardly time to stop to eat.

[lodwick]

It's tougher than you might think to achieve Gentleman of Total Leisure status - especially with rental units.

I do what I can - and then what I have to do - and then what I want to do. bbl after Jeopardy.

[dixie sass]

I have been trying to pair down what I am taking with me and I just can't seem to.

[blackie]

We love "surprises" don't we... :o)

Happy Happy !!

[dixie sass]

I do like that whoever. I will remember it and take it to heart.

[Mixer]

Nice Billie. Have a great night!

[humblegunner]

All you do is greatly appreciated!
Your art makes me wish I had a better printer!
Guess I'll have to bribe the QC lab, where the good equipment is... ;-)

[Aquamarine]

Hi Billie! I had to work today and just got by here for a few minutes and saw your art. I can't draw a straight line but do know good art when I see it. Your beautiful spirit shines through your art and captures the optimism and joy in your subjects faces.
I've seen some of these drawings around FR before and feel like they have become a part of this wonderful forum and represent it well. Thanks for sharing your talent with us here!