A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-22-02

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

                     

It's A DOG'S World

"I am the proud owner of a 2 yr old Mini Daschund named Sadie.   I am an animal lover - dogs mainly; hence my screen name.  The name I wanted was taken....Mad Dog....LOL!"

Dog
FReeper since 01-05-00
New Mexico

The photo above is the only picture Dog has online, but what fun it was to put him in other places! Look at him below! He should have been a young man living in the 40's instead of now; the ZOOT SUIT was made for him! (pictured below with FReeper HiJinx in a 40's Fashion Thread posted at the Canteen earlier this year)

Dog was one of the first males to join The Guild; since he's always loved researching and investigating things, it made him an ideal candidate for the Men's Auxiliary group of the Investigative Guild. See his photo below, relaxing in Howlin's family room, where the group met every day.

Currently, Dog's favorite thread is America, the Right Way, and though you will find him there most every day, he still makes time to browse FR for other threads offering the latest news, or humor (people need to laugh more nowadays, he says).

Dog ISN'T an Elvis fan, IS a Bush fan (oops! he didn't want me to mention that. LOL....too late! It's okay though, because this is a Bush friendly thread), and he told me that Elian was the reason he came out of lurker mode and became an active FReeper.

I guess we can say, "Thank you, Elian and God Bless you." And to you, Doggie, I say for all of us......

You're one of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-19-02 A Few of FR's Finest Profiles #2
08-20-02 firebrand
08-21-02 Prayer Threads

[lodwick]

Thank you, he says sheepishly. ;-)

[Billie]

Hi, Gizmo, you little cutie!

Oh, hi, dutchess. :)

[lodwick]

Now THAT is funny - thanks chickie.

[Billie]

LOL! Serves him right!

[JustAmy]

[Billie]

Oh my gosh! Even the right kind of dog!!!!!

[Billie]

One good turn deserves another. :)

[lodwick]

LOL - excellent with the weathervane.

Dog! Here. Now. ;-) Loud whistle.

[dutchess]

Hey Sadie. Would you please hop up on your dads face, give him a few slurps and tell him it's time to play????







Love, Codee and Gizmo

P.S. Anyone out there have any doggie bones? Mom's so busy freeping that she forgot to feed us!

[lodwick]

Let your best friend show his true colors by outfitting him in this celebration of the Stars and Stripes.

Way cool.

[lodwick]

[kayak]

Dog ~~~ Congratulations on this most appropriate honor!

In addition to your excellent investigative skills, your intense patriotism, and your excellent way of sniffing out and chasing away disruptors, you are one of the most loyal people I know. I'm glad to be your friend ..... because you really stand by your friends fiercely ...... and I've seen how you handle those who annoy you!!! I definitely want to stay on your good side ........ :-)

[Billie]

Hi, kay - here I thought he was just sleeping in, and I found him on 'his favorite thread' already!!!

Take care - I am sorry your little granddaughter is so sick. Hope the doctor fixes her right up and she can get some rest when they get home. Thanks for all that YOU do, too, FRiend!

[Molly Pitcher]

Dog, many many congratulations on today's tribute, and thanks for all you do, day after day, investigating, doing searches, and just being that very special YOU!

You da dog!!! LOL!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' ya'll !
Is it Saturday yet?.........

[dansangel]

Good Morning one and ALL!

Dog: What a treat to see you profiled here on "A Few of FR's Finest"! Before, when I had "lots of time on my hands," (?) I used to do a lot of lurking on ATRW. Your posts were always thoughtful, cheerful and witty.

Although I don't have a lot of time to visit ATRW anymore, occasionally I am blessed to have you pop up on a thread I happen to be on. Our lives here on FR are enriched by having you among our rank and file! God Bless You for all that you do!

Back to the "salt mines"...[sigh]. I keep trying for that big Lotto win, but have been unsuccessful so far. It would be nice to be kicked back on my very own "key" down in The Keys, nursing a bloody mary, watching the marine life pass by and chatting with my FRiends on FR. Someday....

Great big {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}} and abundant blessings to you all!

[ValerieUSA]

It's a full moon tonight - don't forget to HOWL

[daisyscarlett]

I am so happy to see you here today as One of FR's Finest....You certainly are one of our Finest.

I admire you for your investigative skills (think early days at the Guild), your humor (think Tommy Daschle's booster seat) and your loyalty (pity the disruptor who picks on one of your FRiends)...

Sincere Congratulations, Dog

[Diver Dave]

President Bush is going to be in Stockton tomorrow at noon and hopefully, I'll be able to drive up there to offer support against the protesters who plan to demonstrate.

Time to get busy with some creative signs.

[Dog]

This mean's so much Billie.......:-) I don't know what to say but Thank You and long live Free Republic!!!!!!!