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

[GailA]

Weekend hello

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[lodwick]

Colorado Sunrise

Good Morning AFF

[LadyX]

What wonderful lively wake-up music, Gail!
Thanks!!

[LadyX]

Truly a feast for the eyes this Sunday morning, loddy - one much appreciated.
I loved living in the Rockies!

May your day be richly blessed ~ ~ ~

[COB1]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

Sorry I had to leave last night.
There were some people on this thread who were getting completely out of control.
It all started when ladyinred appointed herself as NetNanny, then it went downhill from there.
I got so embarrassed that I had to leave!
I expect all of you who had a part in that - AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! - to say ten "Hail Mary's" this morning!

Chadsey, now you know why my Yorkie had an king size bed in his doghouse when he slept in the big house all the time just like Lambchop does!!

[LadyX]

You will not get away with that explanation.

'Twas cowardice, facing all ru4 flung at you and WE caught the flak!

Poor ladyinred is now confined to some institution as a mental patient and chadsey has the Big House all to himself - it has gone to the dogs, I tell you!

I do believe ru4liberty has some 'splainin' to do this day ~ ~ ~ and then there is JustFrank!!
Sheesh - - -

[Mama_Bear]

I don't always post a comment, but I lurk here every day. It is so reassuring to see these photos of American heroes.

Oh, thank you, WaterDragon, for that wonderful compliment! I am flagging the other Finest thread hostesses to your comment. I know it will mean as much to them as it does to me.

Yes, we do love our God, our flag, our military, our veterans, patriots - past and present, and our fellow FReepers here ......... and, we have a great time spotlighting those who have contributed so much to their country and to the cause of preserving the principles upon which she was founded.

When you are here, whether you are posting or lurking, "you are family". The door is always open, the welcome mat is always out.

Have a blessed Sunday, one and all.....

[Pippin]

Beautiful sunrise, Lodwick!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, Cobby!

I promise I won't embarass you today!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, MB!

I heard it got a little wild after I left last night.

[lodwick]

14 September 01

[lodwick]

As they lay their hands over their hearts, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush listen to the playing of the National Anthem during "The World Will Always Remember September 11th Ceremony" in the East Room Dec. 11. "When we fight terror, we fight tyranny; and so we remember," said the President.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, LadyX! Thank you, dear lady, for your gracious presence here, especially on this glorious Sunday morning. I love the way you write. You make me smile. :-)

To our entire Finest thread family, posters and lurkers alike, I love every one of you here. I love this thread, whether we are being a bit rowdy or whether we are seriously honoring another fine FR contributor, or whether we are linked in prayer.......you all are the best!

Hugs all around!

[COB1]

Folks, I just received the report from the Medical Examiner of Harris County concerning the death last October of our beloved freeper Herb Meadows AKA Chief Negotiator.
I will be posting a thread about this as soon as I clear the information which can be posted with the family.
It will not be my intention to open old wounds, but to try to bring closure to this matter.
To all of you who have freeped me about this, I'll try to post it today or tomorrow.

[ru4liberty]

Thanks, Cob. I'll be looking forward to the information. He is sorely missed on this forum.

[Pippin]

Hi, Ru4 and Cobby!

I never knew Chief Negotiator as I registered as a freeper and poster just last April. But from what I've beem hearing about him through you and other freepers, I wished I could've met him.

May God Bless his family and his friends and bring comfort to them.

Rest well Chief!

[LadyX]

Thank you, Cobby.
We will always grieve for this tragic happening to a 'phriend' - miss you, H ~ ~ ~

[Pippin]

Thanks, Lodwick!

May God bless and protect this dear man and his family!

[lodwick]

Thanks Cob - if you would, please link it here. Thanks. JL

[ofMagog]

Very good.