A Few of FR'S Finest....Every Day LABOR DAY WEEKEND 8-31-02 through 9-2-02

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


08-26-02 "Get out of Cheney's House!"......THE D.C. FREEPERS
08-27-02 "Georgia on my Mind"....................FREEDOMPOSTER
08-28-02 "Home on the Range".......................HUMBLEGUNNER
08-29-02 "Gone Fishing".......................................GRAMPA DAVE
08-30-02 "He's in the Amy Now!"................................OHIOWFAN

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen



This holiday thread will continue throughout the three day weekend.
Billie, Mama_Bear and daisyscarlett will return on Tuesday
with our regularly scheduled program. :-)

Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

[COB1]

By the way, gunner, I bought a new Sig Sauer while we were at the gunshop.

And, NO, Eaker is NOT going to fire it!

[LadyX]

"I was going to let him shoot a few rounds from my BRAND NEW, STRAIGHT FROM THE BOX, M1 Garand, and he blows the darn thing up!"

And now, for the Rest of the Story ~ ~ ~ ???

[WVNan]

LOL. I'm sure there's a story in there somewhere. Hiya Lady. My feet hurt from standing all day, but I did get some things organized in my office.

[WVNan]

Does it look like this?

[LadyX]

Evening, Nan!
Good to be in the same room at the same time with you!

[COB1]

Yeah, kinda:

[COB1]

"And now, for the Rest of the Story ~ ~ ~ ???"

Well, the rest of the story is that I got invited to go shoot with gunner and Eaker......."And bring that brand new M1 with you, COB, so we can shoot it!"

I thought this was going to be a fun afternoon with some fellow freepers who are interested in guns and our rights to own such, but I didn't know until he blew my brand new gun to smithereens that he has a history of doing things like this!

As I was gathering up the pieces of my brand new M1, and with tears rolling down my face, he admitted to me that he has a habit of breaking everything he touches!
Fine time to tell me, huh??!

[LadyX]

LOL !!

Now, Eaker - what is your version of this??

(I'm almost afraid to ask!)

[Pippin]

Good evening, Cobby!

[Pippin]

Good evening, LadyX!

[Pippin]

Good evening. Nan!

[COB1]

Hi, CS!
Thank you for your help the other day on the Herb thread.
You nailed it!

[Pippin]

OKAY! Now where have you earlybirds flown off to!

[Pippin]

You're welcome!

Anything to help bring about justice for all concerned.

[WVNan]

Yeah, me too. There must be another side to this story. But on the other hand, I'm real good at destroying mechanical things myself, especally sewing machines.

[GailA]

Good evening all..thought I'd drop by and say hello

The web master at Corregidor.org has updated the web page to include the flag raising that my Dad was involved in. Corregidor

[WVNan]

Hi Clara. How are things in Maryland?

[Pippin]

It was a bit warm today, but not hot or humid, kinda pleasant.

It's raining right now, though.

[Pippin]

Good evening, Gail!

[LadyX]

Hi back, Clara!
Bet you appreciate your long weekend.
The joy of being retired is every day is 'weekend' for you!
I paid my dues, though.