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

[Billie]

Hi, low - thanks for including that great FReep picture! Always love seeing groups like that!

[LadyX]

(i luv a man who sends flowers..:)))

[Billie]

It does, and she's wearing a lacy veil. :)

[Billie]

Hi, blackie - it's always so nice to see you, and thank you for that Everyday Big...Bump!!

[Billie]

SMOOCH! You adorable thing, you. :)

[Pippin]

Hi, Billie!

[Billie]

Hi, Pippin - sorry I didn't get the thread up early enough for your "Good MORNING"!

[Pippin]

Yeah! You threw me off a bit, LOL!!

How are you doing today?

[Billie]

Julie! Where are you?!!!!!

[Billie]

I'm doing great - I love these cooler mornings. :) Hope you are having a good day!

[JustAmy]

This one is much prettier than that test that LadyX was talking about!
(Wouldn't dare attempt to spell it and I'm not going back to check!) LOL

[lodwick]

BUYING GIFTS FOR MEN

Rule #1: When in doubt -- buy him a cordless drill. It does not matter if he already has one. I have a friend who owns 17, and he has yet to complain. As a man, you can never have too many cordless drills. No one knows why.

Rule #2: If you cannot afford a cordless drill, buy him anything with the word ratchet or socket in it. Men love saying those two words. "Hey, George, can I borrow your ratchet?" "Okay. By the way, are you through with my 3/8" socket yet?" Again, no one knows why.

Rule #3: If you are really, really broke, buy him anything for his car. A 99 cent ice scraper, a small bottle of de-icer or something to hang from his rear view mirror. Men love gifts for their cars. No one knows why.

Rule #4: Do not buy men socks. Do not buy men ties. And never buy men bathrobes. I was told that if God had wanted men to wear bathrobes, he would not have invented jockey shorts.

Rule #5: You can buy men new remote controls to replace the ones they have worn out. If you have a lot of money buy your man a big screen TV with the little picture in the corner. Watch him go wild as he flips and flips and flips. Forget the program, your entertainment is watching him have fun!

Rule #7: Do not buy any man industrial sized canisters of after shave or deodorant. Men do not stink -- they are earthy.

Rule #8: Buy men label makers. Almost as good as cordless drills. Within a couple of weeks there will be labels absolutely everywhere. "Socks. Shorts. Cups. Saucers. Door. Lock. Sink." You get the idea. No one knows why.

Rule #9: Never buy a man anything and then tell him he should read the instructions because the box says "some assembly required". It will ruin his Special Day. He will always have parts left over.

Rule #10: Good places to shop for men include Northwest Iron Works, Parr Lumber, Home Depot, John Deere, Valley RV Center, Menards, Fleet Farms, and Lees Schwab Tire. NAPA Auto Parts and Sear's Clearance Centers are also excellent men's stores. It doesn't matter if he doesn't know what it is. From NAPA Auto, eh? Must be something I need. Hey! Isn't this a starter for a '68 Ford Fairlane? Wow! Thanks."

Rule #11: Men enjoy danger. That's why they never cook. But, they will barbecue. Get him a giant gas grill with a 100 pound propane tank. Tell him the gas line leaks. "Oh, the thrill! The challenge! Who wants a hamburger?"

Rule #12: Tickets to a Dodgers game are a smart gift. However, he will not appreciate tickets to "A Retrospective of 19th Century Quilts." Everyone knows why.

Rule #13: Men love chain saws. Never, ever, buy the man you love a chain saw. If you don't know why, please refer to Rule #8 (Remember what happens when he gets a label maker?)

Rule #14: It's hard to beat a really good wheelbarrow or an aluminum extension ladder. Never buy a real man a stepladder. It must be an extension ladder. No one knows why.

Rule #15: Rope. Men love rope. It takes us back to our cowboy origins, or at least the Boy Scouts. Nothing says "I love you" like a hundred feet of 3/8" manila rope. No one knows why. (AGS note: I prefer the 1/2" miulti-colored poly rope.)

Rule #16 NASCAR. Men love racing. Season passes if you are rich would make a nice gift...at least it gets the man out of the house 36 weekends a year...

RULE #17: Tarps. Men love tarps. Big ones - at least 10 x 12 feet. Helps haul the leaves out to the street. Make sure it is green or brown to remind him of the batchelor pad days with brown carpeting and green table cloths.

[Pippin]

HOWDY, LODDY! Thanks for the rules!

[Billie]

Those tulips are so PRETTY!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, BillieBlue. : )

[lodwick]

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Lunch time gang

[Pippin]

HOWDY, LOUIE!

:^)

(((HUG)))

[Pippin]

OOH!

You're making me hungry!

and I already had lunch, LOL!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Enjoy your day, Dutchy.
It's a pleasure meeting you.

Congratulations Dutchy!

[dansangel]

Hey LBGA,

Thanks for the kind words. Trying to sneak some FR in during my lunch break. The new hires training classes keep me busy!

Did you get to the "Green Party" thread I pinged you to? Very well-written and informative!

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