A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 9-04-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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

                     

ONE OF FR'S FINEST

"Alamo-Girl"
Freeper since 3/14/98

"Do you Remember the Alamo?"

Alamo-Girl will likely never forget the Alamo. She was born and raised in San Antonio TX and lived there for many years. She now resides in Illinois but still flies the flag of Texas on her Profile Page.

Alamo-Girl is being featured as One of FR's Finest because of her contributions to Free Republic in the past, in the present and her plans and goals for the future. Long before FR had lots of bandwidth, sophisticated software and John Robinson's expertise, Alamo-Girl was providing valued service and assistance.

Alamo-Girl and FReeper Jolly were co-recipients on the first round of Golden Eagle awards presented by Free Republic. Alamo-Girl is proud to have this award hanging on the wall over her desk. Alamo-Girl enjoys the honor of having a link to her website on the Front Page of FreeRepublic (located under Resources). She is one of the few individuals to be listed there.

Alamo-Girl describes herself as "being a grunt in the effort around Free Republic, basically doing secretarial and clerical work over the years to support the forum and the activism."

Long time FReepers remember her well for her Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk; Freeper Profiles and Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton.

"Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk"

The "Newcomer: Welcome Center and Information Desk" threads were refreshed almost daily to welcome newcomers, answer questions and provide useful links. With the redesign of the FR Home Page, there was no need to continue because the major functions are addressed there. The last Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk thread is linked here.Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk.

"Freeper Profiles"

Alamo-Girl created Freeper Profiles and kept them refreshed to summarize for the Lurkers "who we are" and to provide Freepers a way to find authorities on various subjects and to get to know one another. The vast improvements made by John Robinson to the software have pretty much satisfied the functions previously served by the Profile list. The last one is here: Freeper Profiles

"Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton"

Alamo-Girl began the Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton (DSL) in 1998. "It was a full time job, seven days a week tracking the Clintons at two degrees." In the early days, she refreshed the information directly as threads on the Free Republic file server. But the information grew too large (it's 10,000 pages worth now) and the preview function on Free Republic was such that it couldn't be downloaded. So Alamo-Girl relocated the entire DSL to her website: Alamo-Girl Website

During the impeachment, a group of Freepers had the DSL, which was only about 1,000 pages at the time, printed, bound and delivered to the Senators and some Representatives. The information was also burned to CDs by some Freepers for their own use and to provide information to journalists.

Eventually,. Alamo-Girl "got a bit more sophisticated" and started analyzing the information using timelines and other techniques. Just before the Cox/Dicks committee report was released, a group of Freepers used the timeline information from the DSL and prepared another publication for all the members of Congress. The DSL information was also used in the Chinagate project and other research endeavors.

Alamo-Girl continues to compile information for the Clinton Legacy but she currently has it housed on her local storage only because of cost considerations.

"She Should Write a Book"

Well, as a matter of fact, she already has. Several in fact. The first one has been published - "The Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton's Missile Defence "which tells the story of what happened to missile defense from the beginning, through Clinton's watch and into the George W. Bush administration.

The book, and future books (she figures it will take at least 50 books to relate the whole Downside Clinton legacy), is written in layman's terms and provides a "forest" view of the related events on a timeline so you can see things emerge in context. The information is offered as a compilation of excerpts. It does not suggest what it all means - instead it challenges you to arrive at your own, independent conclusions and asks you to share your views online at FreeRepublic.com!

THANK YOU ALAMO-GIRL

ENJOY YOUR DAY AS ONE OF FR'S FINEST

THIS WEEKS THREAD
Diver Dave .....9-03-02

[Billie]

I could slow her down, but don't make me go look for it - if you'll post her again, I'll save it and slow down the animation. :)

[WVNan]

Stormin Norma appears to be a general not to be messed with. I suggest we all snap to.

[Billie]

I never did believe that General part anyway! (though the pic really looked pretty stern!) LOL!

[Billie]

...in fact, I'll be gone for the rest of September startin' next week...

Oh, no, I really do hate to hear that. You'll just have to hang around A LOT this week. :)

[Billie]

Consider yourself hugged, Louie. :^) Welcome Back! Oh, boy! I want to see that! LOL!

[JulieRNR21]

It looks stern because I was FREEPING the Clintons or the WH Press Corp when it was taken.....LOL I've lost some weight & look better when I smile (especially when standing next to Katherine Harris)....LOL

[Billie]

Ummm....I'd rather be 'hugged' by Billie, though. LOL

I should have waited with my post answering DAVE's! (cause I know your little wolfpaws are getting tired of pounding at the keys and you'll be checking out any minute) :)

Hugs and Sk-weeeeeezes!

[WVNan]

During WWII, Donovan refused to join the army. "It's not my war!" he contended. "It's England's war!"
That night as he was entering his favorite London pub, just as he put his hand on the door knob, a bomb dropped by the Luftwaffe destroyed the entire building.
Next day, he showed up at the army enlistment center.
"What changed your mind?" asked the sergeant.
"The bloody Germans," shouted Donovan, "blew a saloon right out of me hand!"

Billie can you put her name with her? Silly Shelly

[Billie]

LOL! Power shopping this weekend - what'd you buy me?

[g'nad]

You'll just have to hang around A LOT this week. :)

I'll be gone all day tomorrow too...(sniff)...

[ST.LOUIE1]

Huh? I didn't quite hear you! LOL!
My pleasure, beautiful. : )

Okay, next time I won't whisper. :)

LOL

Look at you......beautiful, doll, sweetheart, etc etc etc !
If one didn't know you better, one might think you were a wolf or something. :)

Well, gee, gorgeous....I AM! I thought you knew that. : )

[Billie]

How sweet! Keep your bear mits off this, Miz Bear! :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Consider yourself hugged, Louie. :^) Welcome Back!

Oh, boy! I want to see that! LOL!

Diver! You keep your mits to yourself! LOL

[Billie]

LOL! You win! You're the absolute best at 'ugly'!

[JulieRNR21]

WOW...I like that 'Norma'...and I bet she'll the Wolf....LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

Ummm....I'd rather be 'hugged' by Billie, though. LOL

I should have waited with my post answering DAVE's! (cause I know your little wolfpaws are getting tired of pounding at the keys and you'll be checking out any minute) :)

Wolfie's paws are getting very tender. Too much wolfin' goin' on. : )

Hugs and Sk-weeeeeezes!

Oooof! For a little person....you sure are strong!

But I can take it, keep 'em comin'! : )

[JulieRNR21]

OOPS...mean to say 'scare' the Wolf....LOL

[dansangel]

"- what'd you buy me?"

Will this do?

[Billie]

I know why it was stern looking. I think we all went around with a long, mean face for 8 years, didn't we? In all fairness, I'm going to post the pretty, sweet smiling one now!

[ST.LOUIE1]

WOW...I like that 'Norma'...and I bet she'll the Wolf....LOL

She'll 'what' the wolf? LOL

Nan! How could you!? I thought LouieWolf was your friend.

The 'General' looks meaner than ever. Poor Louie!!!! : (