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

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning. I luv 'em all but the one of the Cheney's is my fav. You have captured him so well, like a photograph.....

[ladyinred]

You are right Kayak!

The stage is anything but empty. Billie with her fantastic art work, her kind, caring personality, and her willingness to create this thread to honor some of the best people in the world, make her quite the star!

Billie, we honor YOU today! Thanks for all you do to make FreeRepublic the very best website in the USA!

[daisyscarlett]

Just as the calendar the other day reminded us of aqua, today's calendar reminds us of dutchess who had to interrupt her library vacation to go canoeing one day....Yesterday she was to go kayaking...wonder how that went...lol...

[Billie]

Thank you all for your posts and very generous remarks. I have many things to do this morning and have to check out for a while.

Diver, Logan's pic is the flag pic at #1 today! You might not have let it open before you posted. He's such a doll!

You're all such sweethearts, and I'll be back, but probably not until after lunch.

I'll try and get my FR mails answered too! Sorry, guys and gals! I love you!

[WVNan]

Wow! That's the first time I've seen your drawings, Billie. Your talent deserves the Artist Lover's Trophy. I like the prayer one. I'll put that on my page, but I'm bookmarking this thread.

[Mudboy Slim]

"I just left the Mayor's coffee, so have a cup - "Black", of course!"

Don't mind if I do...MUD

[jwfiv]

Your drawings are beautiful.

Thank you.

(and, good morning!)

[Dog]

Morning Billie......:-)

[lowbridge]

. (Feel free to save and/or do whatever you want with them, except please don't put mustaches on them)

Okay...no mustaches.

[The Thin Man]

don't put mustaches on them

You're always trying to spoil my fun. :-(

[Mama_Bear]

Great to see all of you here this morning. Whatever your plans are for today, I hope you have joyful day.

[Mudboy Slim]

Howdy, Mama_Bear...hope you have a wonderful day as well...MUD

[WVNan]

For you Mama_Bear

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Pippi. Some would believe that Maryland is the "Treasure of the Chesapeake," but around here, we know the 'treasure' is you.

Now go have a GREAT day.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, that is precious. Thank you so much.

[Pippin]

Thank You, DD!

[ru4liberty]

You owe me a new keyboard!

[JustAmy]

Beautiful, Billie, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us. I am going to save and use some of them. The President in prayer, President Reagan in the cowboy hat and the one of our President and Laura. Well I also like the Cheney's.

Does this mean I need to behave all day?

[lodwick]

Very good job with Logan - thanks. JL
Trying to take care of some business today, like yesterday. bbl

[WVNan]

Of course, I don't know what bears you have in your collection, so if I repeat some just ignore me. (g) I love finding things for others.