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

[Billie]

Hi, daisy - thank you! I owe you FR mail - will do it before the day is over! :)

[Billie]

Can I give you a hug? :)

[Billie]

Nan, thank you so much. I feel very honored you've given me a trophy and bookmarking the thread, TOO! Thanks!

[Billie]

Thanks, jw, very much!

Hi, Dog! Got your mail, thanks!

[Billie]

low, LOL! He better watch out - shouldn't walk that close behind a horse!

I knew the "no mustache" thingie would spoil your fun, T Man! It's why I said it, of course. :)

[LadyX]

OH, NO!!

Realize when I was little we had only snail mail and telephones and telegrams for communicating; and radios and films in theaters for news and entertainment.

In 1947, the month I turned 13, I was in the National Spelling Bee and it was the first time it was televised.

Now look at how far we have come!!

I remember how during WWII, EVERY letter to or from a military man or woman was handled by a Real Person, blacking out ANYTHING pertaining to information about location or movement, etc.
That is now impossible to do, e-mail flowing through cyberspace.

We are so blessed to talk daily with so many persons around the world.

[Billie]

Your bear in the teardrop 'globe' for MB is so sweet!

[LadyX]

WELCOME BACK {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}, whoever..:)))

[ru4liberty]

maddening monopolistic media moguls...onomatopeia...or something like that?

That's an alliteration, but no matter what you call it, it's a great phrase!! Don't be surprised if it pops up on a couple of my posts from time to time.

(BTW, Encarta online says onomatopoeia is an imitation of sound in words: the formation or use of words that imitate the sound associated with the thing or action in question, for example, "hiss" and "buzz.")

[Billie]

Does this mean I need to behave all day?

Have you? I haven't been here since early this morning, you know! :)

Thanks, Amy - I'm glad you like them.

[Billie]

Thanks, JL - missed your great posts yesterday, and I think you're still not here? :(

[JustAmy]

}-(

Hey .... What's this?
Haven't I been an angel?

[Billie]

I am surprised ....

...that not EVERYONE knows you are the BEST!

Just beautiful!

Afternoon, BillieBlue. : )

:) Afternoon, wolfie. Thanks!

[LadyX]

Didn't need to read but a few lines to know it was you hailing, FWI!
Thank you, friend and sister sistah!

Hope you're having a blessed day ~ ~ ~

[Billie]

Thanks, Libertina - I don't have the originals of any of them anymore. Some I offered for a silent auction at a Republican Fund Raiser in Dallas almost two years ago, and the others I mailed to the Bushes.

Thank you very much for your words. :)

[Billie]

Hi, ping-a-ling. Thank you!

Beastly hot runnin' yesterday...(my left arm went all numb and tingly, is that good or bad?)...heinous traffic coming and going from the Five-sided Insane Asylum...took me three hours to go 40 miles gettin' home...

YIKES! I would think numb not good. Hope it was ok after you cooled off and rested!

[Billie]

Am enjoying your 'gift' to the thread today of the Bush photos from the Day in the Life thread! I also thank you so much for the other 'gift' from you this week, which everyone will see tomorrow! ;)

[Billie]

WHO!!! YIPPEEEEE!!! You're here!!

[g'nad]

Hope it was ok after you cooled off and rested!

I felt better once I got a few homebrews in me...gotta hit the gym darlin'! See you tomorrow!

[Billie]

Hmmmmm, I think you did a nice job on who's picture - except for her mouth. It looks more like this, I think: