A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Weekend 08-24,25-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-19-02 FR's Finest..........FEATURED PROFILE PAGES #2
08-20-02 "New York, New York"........................FIREBRAND
08-21-02 Prayer Threads................BILLBEARS/DITTOJED2
08-22-02 "It's a Dogs World".............................................DOG
08-23-02 Play Day!.......................NAME THAT FREEPER #2

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

[JustAmy]

Will you be out to join us before the tule fog sets in? We are waiting to go to the Sherwood Inn until you get here .... so hurry. We're anxious to go there for dinner!!!

[Pippin]

Yes, I Just saw thm, Thank you!

They're awesome!

[ladyinred]

I noticed that mtngrl got a couple of pictures of ladyinred, but I see you didn't. How did she bribe you? I want to know! If it works for her, it just might work for me. LOL!

I pay Amy big bucks to keep that camera away from me! If I go too many more weeks, we will lose the house, cars, and our shoes!! :)

Good morning all!

[JustAmy]

I'd better grab something quick. After Louie and Mama_Bear get here it will be slim pickin's.

[Mama_Bear]

I'm easy ....... cookies!! LOL

Well, of course! I should have known that! Boy, you sure managed to hide them well. I saw nary a crumb at the rally last night. :-(

[Pippin]

That Looks good!

How are you doing, Lodwick?

[JustAmy]

"I pay Amy big bucks to keep that camera away from me!"

I just about had them convinced that all it took was cookies. Now, the IRS will be after me! LOL

[ladyinred]

Will you be out to join us before the tule fog sets in? We are waiting to go to the Sherwood Inn until you get here .... so hurry. We're anxious to go there for dinner!!!

Lands sakes Amy! Does JustFrank know you are trying to get Lodwick out here so you can take him into the boonies? :)

[lodwick]

;-) Morning there - agree about Alaska and the guys that live there. Brrr it does get nippy. We were up there in January and I swear I've never been so cold. -10 degrees is just not right.

The upside was it was so cold that whatever gives us colds, etc in the lower 48 couldn't survive so none of our party had any health type problems.

Have a super time at your function. ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Howdy, Clara. Always nice to see your cheerful face here. Have a great day!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, LIR!

[Pippin]

Thanks, You TOO!

[Mama_Bear]

If I go too many more weeks, we will lose the house, cars, and our shoes!! :)

LOL! Well, I agree. We definitely need to do something about all the cameras at our rally. It's just too darn difficult to keep our eyes on all those picture-happy people. LOL.

[lodwick]

Tule Fog? I need to research this.
It's so great to see the pics of your rallies, and the smiles on everyone's faces. Conservatives are so much happier than the dim/lib/losers.

A blessed day to you and yours. JL

[JustAmy]

"Does JustFrank know you are trying to get Lodwick out here so you can take him into the boonies?"

Shhhh .... I haven't even told lodwick that it's out in the boonies. I'm still trying to get him out here. If he knew where we plan to take him, he might back out!

I haven't seen JustFrank yet today. He will probably drop by this afternoon.

[Mama_Bear]

We were up there in January and I swear I've never been so cold.

Alaska in January, wow! I can't imagine that.

-10 degrees is just not right.

No. Humans are not designed to live in those conditions ....... polar bears and seals maybe, but not people. LOL.

[lodwick]

Good Morning Pip - five stars here.

Please enjoy your weekend.

Tule Fog in the Central Valley

[lodwick]

Tule Fog in the Central Valley


clear, calm nocturnal conditions encourage radiational cooling

air in contact with the ground is cooled by conduction
this air becomes denser than the air around it and slides into hollows and valleys

Central Valley is therefore the site of massive banks of tule fog

I learn so much here at FR it amazes me.

What's this about the boonies? I love eating in the boonies - they have to have great chow or the locals will stay away in droves.

Thank you for rallying for America. JL

[Mama_Bear]

I just about had them convinced that all it took was cookies. Now, the IRS will be after me! LOL

Ha, ha!! That's funny! LOL!

You know, as a 'bribee' you can claim it as a "gift" and collect up to ten grand (from each of your 'bribers').......but after that, you better declare it. LOL!

[Pippin]

WOW!

Cool Photo!

Thanks!

It's raining here, but that's a good thing!

We need it after months of drought.