A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...09-19-02

dansangel and 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:  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

                     

by dansangel

Dutchy holding Registered's sign at a
George W. Bush rally in West Hartford, CT.

There is such a variety of FReeper personalities here on Free Republic. It would not be a stretch to say that the Free Republic family is as diverse as the general public-at-large. For example, some FReepers are very visible, vocal and outgoing while others “talk softly, but carry a big stick.” FReeper “Dutchy” falls into the latter category.

Although his member profile page states differently, Dutchy first discovered Free Republic in September of 1998. At that time, he had to “surf the ‘Net” from the local public library. He ended up setting up his profile at a later date.

The end of 1998 was a busy time. Dutchy attended the "March for Justice" at the Washington Monument on October 31, 1998 and, in his words, “I was pleased to meet JimRob and Cal as well as Drudge and Ann Coulter.” He also attended the Rally for Impeachment on The Capital steps on December 6, 1998.

Dutchy in action. From November, 2000,
holding “WORLD SERIES IN DOUBT,”
a sign created by Doctor Raoul. Translation:
The NY Mets should get to play another game
because they MEANT to win, just like the
Dems MEANT to vote for Algore.

Dutchy had the opportunity to attend the FReeper Inauguration Ball on January 20, 2001, where he and RaceBannon assisted with security and crowd control.

Dutchy and N.Y.Muggs. Dutchy is holding
an award given to the N.Y. Freepers.

Dutchy is also very active volunteering in local political campaigns at all levels.

Pictured above as well as below,
are Dutchy and FRiends stumping for the election
of “Mayor Mary” of Newburgh, NY and “Lazio for Senate.”

Dutchy has also been very active in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Chapter and has attended numerous FReeps/Rallies. He was instrumental in organizing two "Stop Illegal Immigrant Amnesty" FReeps in NYC in August 2001 and this past Spring. His profile page contains just one line that says it all: “A conservative army of one, deep within the People’s Republic of N.Y.”

Dutchy looks forward to January 2003 when, in his words, “The GOP will regain the majority in both houses of Congress and will work with President Bush to establish a Conservative legislative agenda.” Yes, it is certainly a treat to be in the company of such an optimistic FReeper!

For those of you that have not been fortunate enough to have already met him, I am proud to introduce.......

** Dutchy **
"One of Free Republic’s Finest!"
~ dansangel ~

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Thanks, dansangel, for a great write-up, and Dutchy, thanks for being one of our Finest FReepers! I don't know if you remember, but I used your photo in a thread last spring around Easter, called The Boys of FR (Part I....Hat Tricks). At the time FR still supported "mouseovers", and if you held your mouse over the group of FReepers in hats, the graphic changed to FReeperettes in Easter Bonnets. (Sigh! Those days of javascripts and embedded music are long gone!) It's nice to 'see' you again, Dutchy, and hope your day is fantastic! ~ Billie

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-16-02 NattieShea
09-17-02 Constitution Day
09-18-02 feinswinesuksass

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Thanks, Mixer!

(1) First find your join date by clicking on your profile. You can find this by clicking on your name in any thread that you posted or at the top right of any forum next to where it says My Mail and My Comments. If you go in that way you will then have to click on the link that says my profile and the date you joined will be at the top.

2) Next go to http://www.calendars.net:8194/fr_aniver

3) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.

4) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.

5) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.

6) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me an FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[JustAmy]

First they sue the tobacco companies for giving them lung cancer, then the fast food places for making them fat.

Guess I can sue Budweiser for all the ugly women I've slept with.

^^^^^^^^^^^^


Didn't Billie and ru4liberty take the afternoon off to go shopping?

Amy's eating lunch so I'm using her account again!
Heh Heh Heh

[lodwick]

What negative thing could I possibly say

about this charming photograph?

[LadyX]

Hafta hand it to ya, Frank - you take logic to new heights..:)))

[JustAmy]

Well .... I don't know what Amy would say but I can say "Seems that I've saw that picture a week or so ago"


Heh Heh Heh
It's me again!!!

[Feiny]

I cannot stop looking at Cliff site. I may go insane with glee....or pee my pants....maybe both!

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for introducing us to another fine FR patriot, Billie.

Dutchy, it is a pleasure meeting you. I hope you are enjoying your day in the Finest Spotlight.

[blackie]

Bump and Grind is my specialty... ;o)

Mañana...

[JustAmy]

A man takes the day off work and decides to go out golfing. He is on the second hole when he notices a frog sitting next to the green. He thinks nothing of it and is about to shoot when he hears, "Ribbit. 9 iron."

The man looks around and doesn't see snyone so he tries again.

"Ribbit. 9 iron." He looks at the frog and decides to prove the frog wrong, puts his other club away, and grabs a 9 iron. Boom! He hits a birdie. He is shocked.

He says to the frog, "Wow, that's amazing. You must be a lucky frog, eh?"

The frog reply's "Ribbit. Lucky frog. Lucky frog."

The man decides to take the frog with him to the next hole. "What do you think, frog?", the man asks.

"Ribbit. wood." was the reply. The guy takes out a wood and - Boom! - a hole in one.

The man is befuddled and doesn't know what to say. By the end of the day, the man golfed the best game of golf in his life and asks the frog, "OK...where to next?"

The frog replies, "Ribbit Las vegas".

They go to Las Vegas and the guy says, "OK frog, now what?"

The frog says "Ribbit roulette." Upon approaching the table the man asks. "What do you think I should bet?"

The frog replies, "Ribbit $3000 black 6." Now, this is a million to one shot that this would win but after the golf game. the man figures what the heck. Boom! Tons of cash come sliding back across the table. The man takes his winnings and buys the best room in the hotel.

He sits the frog down and says, "Frog, I don't know how to repay you. You win me all this money and I am forever greatful."

The frog replies, "Ribbit Kiss me." The man figures why not, since after all the frog did for him he deserves it. All of a sudden the frog turns into the most gorgeous 16 year old girl in the world.

"And that, your honour, is how the girl ended up in my room".



Heh Heh Heh
Love it when the Net Nannies leave for awhile!

[Feiny]

There are so many great ones, but I love this one.

Welcome to Europe. I'm disgusting.

[JustAmy]

Matt went into Doc Steven's office for his annual checkup, and the Doc asked if there was anything unusual he should know about. That left it pretty wide open, so he told the Doc that he found it real strange how his suit must have shrunk just sitting in his closet, because it didn't fit when he went to get ready for a wedding recently. The Doc said, "Suits don't shrink just sittin' there. You probably just put on a few pounds, Matt." "That's just it, Doc, I know I haven't gained a single pound since the last time I wore it."

"Well, then," said Doc, "You must have a case of furniture Disease."

"What in the world is Furniture Disease?"

"Furniture Disease is when you reach that stage in life when your chest starts sliding down into your drawers."

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Heh Heh Heh
How many of you have Furniture Disease?

[Feiny]

A blonde replaced all the windows in her house. She had expensive, double-insulated energy efficient windows put in. Twelve months later she gets a call from the contractor, complaining that the work has been
done for a year and she has failed to pay for the work done. The blonde
replies, "Now don't try to pull a fast one on me. Just because I'm
blonde doesn't mean that I'm automatically stupid. The salesman who
sold me those told me that in one year they would pay for themselves".

[JustAmy]

LOL

[lonestar]

I tried. Don't know if I succeeded. I joined 02-06-98.

[jkphoto]

That's not nice . . . I resemble that comment!

[JustAmy]

JK

It is grate that you had a chance to stop by today!!
Can you stay for awhile?

[jkphoto]

I am in and out. High school seniors are keeping me real busy today. Thanks for the pings. I check in from time to time.

[MeekOneGOP]

Guess I can sue Budweiser for all the ugly women I've slept with.

Classic !

[Pippin]

STOP IT!!!

You have me cracking up so hard! LOL!!

[Pippin]

LOL!!

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, there you are! I just sent you an e-mail. Did you get it?

((((((hubby hugs!)))))))