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

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: 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..

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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

[WVNan]

JustFrank? Is that you?

[WVNan]

BTW, I have a gun question? I would like to have a simple shotgun that would cock with a noise that would scare an intruder. I would prefer one that would take birdshot because I don't really want to kill someone, just frighten them off if they should get in my house. I don't want to pay a small fortune for one either because I probably would never use it. Crime is almost non-existant around here, except for family feuds and domestic violence. That is probably because everybody has a gun. So, what is your advice on a gun?

[JustAmy]

JustFrank has to save it again. He messed it up by trying to put his name on it. He is untrainable. He will just have to sign his name to it. LOL

[WVNan]

Hehehe. I thought about JustFrank when I saw that. Looks pretty close. I've been hunting more. I have as much fun looking for gifs as I do posting. How are you doing Amy? Getting ready for tomorrow's freep?

[humblegunner]

I don't want to pay a small fortune for one either

Visit a local gun show, there will be available "used but reconditioned"
shotguns priced very reasonably.. you probably want a 20 gauge..
and you can check the cocking-noise ratio of many!

[JustAmy]

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Billie said this passes inspection. (keep your eyes open, Billie!)
Posted by JustFrank!

[JustAmy]

"Getting ready for tomorrow's freep? "

Is it Thursday already? Don't scare me like that!

[JustAmy]

A kid walked up to a guy wearing a 10-gallon hat, leather vest, leather chaps, and sneakers. The kid asked him, "Mr. Cowboy, why do you wear that big hat?"
The cowboy replied, "Well, son, the big hat protects me from hot sun and driving rain, and at night I put it over my face when I sleep on the range, so it protects me then, too."
"Why do you wear that leather vest?"
"It also helps to keep the weather off me, and it has pockets where I can keep my valuables."
"Well, why do you wear leather chaps?"
"They protect my legs when I'm driving my horse through mesquite and cactus."
"Well, Mr. Cowboy," the kid finally asked, "Why do you wear sneakers?"
"That's so somebody won't think I'm a damn truck driver."

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Still okay?

[wattsmag2]

Good afternoon maam

[JustAmy]

An attractive woman from New York was driving through a remote part of Texas when her car broke down. An Indian on horseback came along and offered her a ride to a nearby town.

She climbed up behind him on the horse and they rode off. The ride was uneventful except that every few minutes the Indian would let out a whoop so loud that it would echo from the surrounding hills.

When they arrived in town, he let her off at the local service station, yelled one final, "Yahoo!" and rode off.

"What did you do to get that Indian so excited?" asked the service station attendant.

"Nothing," shrugged the woman, "I merely sat behind him on the horse, arms around his waist, and held onto his saddle horn so I wouldn't fall off."

"Lady," the attendant said, "Indians ride bareback..."

[WVNan]

Uh...maybe not local, hehe. I can just see it now: "Guess who I saw at the gunshow? Yeah, the preacher, can you believe it? Buzz buzz buzz.....

[WVNan]

Hahaha. Oops, my bad. It is Wednesday isn't it? It's been a hard week. Guess I'm trying to rush it.

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL! snip! snip! Thanks!

[Eaker]

You betcha!!!

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

[LadyX]

"LadyX's morning lecture will be about bathing rules aboard ship, not that many of the crew is concerned with such."

Sorry to report a definite lack of motivation.
We lose forward momentum every time we have to stop for keelhauling - or having shoved them overboard, stop to fish 'em out of the water.

Fred is complaining they damage his skis, clinging to them.

(Long may Thud RULE!!)

[WVNan]

LOL

[lodwick]

Nothing makes a more deliciously frightening sound than working the action of a pump-action Winchester Model 97. You probably would not even have to load this shotgun - the sound alone will send most people running. ;-)

[lodwick]

Good grief - Yahoo! ;-)

Just keep on pushing the envelope for us. Good one. Thanks.

[WVNan]

That's what I want. I want something that would have a sound that anybody would recognize and run from. Does that model take birdshot in case I should ever have to shoot it? I'm not a total stranger to handling guns, because there were guns around everybody's house when I was growing up. Used to go squirrel hunting with a 22 rifle. I just don't know much about the different models.

[lodwick]

You can arm just about any shotgun with whatever size shot you choose. I have shot rangeing in size from birdshot to buckshot to the rifled slugs.

Winchester has not made this model for several years, so it may be tricky to find. The last one I purchased a few months ago was located in the local fishwrap's classified section.

Have fun with the hunt and good luck with it. JL