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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-28-02
Billie

Posted on 08/28/2002 7:26:17 AM PDT by 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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1






TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet

MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga

BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc






TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette

MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid

BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf





TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP

MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma






TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack





                     









Home on the Range!




If it wasn't already evident by his screenname, one would soon learn this Native Texan has more than a passing interest in guns. I think in every correspondence I had with him regarding today's profile, he mentioned going to the gun range, having been to the gun range, or thinking about going to the gun range! :)

humblegunner

FReeper since 01-23-01

Sometimes, Getting to Know You means letting the FReeper of the Day tell us something about himself, in his own words. These, then, are some of humblegunner's words ........


Born in 1964, a Native Texan.
I grew up on different ranches we owned in Elgin, Bastrop, Alpine and Marlin, TX. Dad served in Korea as a Fire Control Officer...he was a Colonel upon retirement and transferred to the Army Finance Corps upon return to the states.
At age 13 I was sent to Allen Military Academy in Bryan, TX (prep school for A&M), but by the time I graduated I had been exposed to quite enough Corps and decided, much to my later chagrin, not to pursue a Military career. It should be noted, however, that I learned many invaluable things at Allen, which have served me well in later years.
Currently I am employed as a Dangerous Goods Specialist for a Chemical Manufacturing Plant in Houston, TX and am responsible for the shipment of hazardous materials by land, sea & air.
I am a very strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and also States rights.
I became involved with FreeRepublic through a friend sending me links for a couple of years. I’d read the article and make comments to my friend; when I realized he was posting some of them, one thing led to another.
I have been involved in several Freeps.


Jumping Jim Jeffords (D-VT) Freep Report - H.A.T.
(Houston, TX) FR Chapter, May 19, 2002

After Action Report - Counter Freep of Fmr. Pres. Bush Demonstrators - Houston, TX, May 11, 2002

Houston Chapter Celebrates San Jacinto Day,
April 21, 2002 (Many PHOTOS here!)

Texas GOP Convention [PICTURES!], June 30, 2002


I very much enjoy visiting the shooting range with FReeper Friends.

~~humblegunner



The photo below is from the San Jacinto thread, which is linked above. Be sure and check out those threads; there are many more photos of the Houston FReepers celebrating San Jacinto Day, and also photos on the Texas GOP Convention thread.


BIG Guns at the Battleship Texas

Another interesting thing I learned about humblegunner...interesting and unexpected for an outdoor type that loves to shoot: he said he used to work in charcoal & pastel long ago.. no portraiture, only animals & landscapes..





I have just one more photo...

wanted to save it for last.

Ladies...yes, he is single. :)








One of FR's Finest!











THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-26-02 DC Freepers
08-27-02 Freedom Poster


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: ClaraSuzanne
Hi Clara. Thank you for the sunshine you bring every day.


201 posted on 08/28/2002 11:10:07 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear
HOWDY, MB!
202 posted on 08/28/2002 11:23:50 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: Billie
Good afternoon Billie.Just wanted to drop a line and say hey. Here goes,HEY!!!!!!
203 posted on 08/28/2002 11:35:45 AM PDT by JETLOVER
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To: JETLOVER
HEY!
204 posted on 08/28/2002 11:44:11 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: Mama_Bear
Hi, MB, I was over to one of the Tolkien threads were one of the freepers announced that he had seem FOTR but was not impressed.

I guess he was "Bored" of the ring! LOL!!

205 posted on 08/28/2002 11:45:54 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: ValerieUSA
That is a gorgeous location! You ever skinny dip there?
206 posted on 08/28/2002 11:58:48 AM PDT by Feiny
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To: Billie; humblegunner; Jim Robinson; daisyscarlett; Mama_Bear; JustAmy; WVNan; Aquamarine; ...
Afternoon, Billie!
Here with an apology for yesterday's absence and late arrival today.
Dealin' with brush fires. Nuff said.

Humblegunner, it is so very reassuring to meet you and to feel America's future is in the best of hands with ones like you up and coming!

These Finest threads are valuable with the forum so large now, learning more about our many fine posters.

Humblegunner, four years ago, we knew the majority of those who posted, with just a few thousand registered posters.
When you made a reply and it was on the Latest Posts Page, oftentimes if you came back four hours later, it still was showing on the first page!

It thus was no challenge to read all the threads of interest to you.
Now it is a happening place, and this thread slows us down to better appreciate the individuals.

Thanks, Billie, for your brainchild, and caring for 'The House that Jim Built'......

207 posted on 08/28/2002 12:12:23 PM PDT by LadyX
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To: humblegunner; dix; Eaker; TheMom; antivenom; bobbyd; eastforker; Flyer; Humidston; iamright; ...
Even though Humble is more chimp-like than most FReepers he is not ALL bad!!!

Congrats, Buddy!!!

HumbleBumble shooting a Glock 27 with a 29 round magazine.

Humble showing my 12yo daughter how to shoot an SKS!!



Stay safe; stay armed; smoke 'em if you got 'em.


208 posted on 08/28/2002 12:17:15 PM PDT by Eaker
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To: xJones; Billie
And thank you xJ and Billie for bringing up my favorite tune...which as you know also has the title :All My Exes Live In Texas" and speaking of Texas we just returned last evening and discovered that The Big Texan Diamond Back just died....

....so they are looking for a replacement...got any nominations?

209 posted on 08/28/2002 12:22:09 PM PDT by harrowup
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To: LadyX; humblegunner; COB1; lodwick; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; ClaraSuzanne; chadsworth; ...

Click on the pic

210 posted on 08/28/2002 12:22:22 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
That is such a beautiful picture! The music is very appropriate as well. I just popped in to see how things were going and I had this to greet me. Thank-you!

{{{{{{{{{{{Aquamarine}}}}}}}}}}}}}
211 posted on 08/28/2002 12:27:00 PM PDT by dansangel
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To: ClaraSuzanne
I was over to one of the Tolkien threads were one of the freepers announced that he had seem FOTR but was not impressed.

I loved it! But, I can see why it isn't for everyone, I guess. After I rented it I decided to go out and buy it on dvd. I plan on getting the entire trilogy. Wonderful acting and special effects.

212 posted on 08/28/2002 12:29:44 PM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: Eaker
See you at the range!!!


213 posted on 08/28/2002 12:29:45 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: LadyX
Thanks so much, it's great to meet all of you, as well!
I have always enjoyed the folks here! (Most of 'em!)
214 posted on 08/28/2002 12:31:44 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner; dixie sass; lodwick; chadsworth; COB1
Survivor - Texas Style.

The contestants will start in Dallas, travel to Waco, Austin, San Antonio, over to Houston and down to Brownsville. They will then proceed up to Del Rio, on to El Paso, then to Midland, Odessa, Lubbock and Amarillo. From there, they'll proceed to Abilene, Ft. Worth and finally back to Dallas.

Each will be driving a pink Volvo with a bumper sticker that reads: "I'm gay, I'm a vegetarian, I voted for Al Gore, George Strait Sucks, Hillary in 2004, and I'm here to confiscate your guns!"

The first one to make it back to Dallas alive wins.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ta Da


215 posted on 08/28/2002 12:39:21 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
rotflm o! I have this pictures of a bunch of Texans (all John Wayne look-a-likes) on horseback - six shooters blazing, etc...
216 posted on 08/28/2002 12:45:01 PM PDT by dixie sass
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To: JustAmy
Survivor - Texas Style.

Sounds like it would be a very short series...!!!

217 posted on 08/28/2002 12:49:41 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: chadsworth
"I was tamed down and polished up at the same time. Justfrank told me so--- so there!!!! "

Hey you are as tamed and as polished as I am.

Heh Heh Heh

218 posted on 08/28/2002 12:55:43 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: humblegunner
Congrats, humblegunner, for being the spotlightee for the day. This ain't no eagle, but it's the best I can do for a humblegunner.


219 posted on 08/28/2002 12:59:31 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: WVNan
I like guns, too!!! ;-)
220 posted on 08/28/2002 1:01:26 PM PDT by humblegunner
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