A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...09-20-02

DaisyScarlett 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: 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

                     

SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #3

Many Freepers have taken advantage of the opportunity to create a Profile Page. The results of these creations are often illuminating, humorous, inspirational, artistic or biographic, just to mention a few descriptive words.

Below are some randomly selected Finest FR Profile Pages. There are, of course, many other Finest Free FR Profile Pages worthy of featuring, and we hope to do some of them in the future, perhaps on a regular basis. If you have a Profile Page you would like to share, or if you come across a Profile Page that you want to bring to our attention, you know the drill - freepmail Billie, Mama_Bear or myself.

In the meantime, take a look at Some of FR Finest Profile Pages #3

Grimalkin's Profile Page is a treat inself with vintage photos and quotes of Churchill, Reagan and Patton. But there is more here! She has a link on her Profile Page to her Home Page which is spectacular. It is very well organized and includes a variety of topics. You simply MUST visit this Profile Page and linking Home Page.

She Lion is an advocate of Protecting the Right of the Choice to Smoke. She is, in fact, President of Forces Maine (Fight Ordinances and Restrictions to Control and Eliminate Smoking). Her Profile Page, Home Page and Bookmarks reflect her activities in this area and contain must read material for all who are interested in protecting this right.

MeeknMing was profiled previously as One of FR's Finest. However, his Profile Page has gone an extensive makeover since that time. He has acquired many new graphic skills and has used these new found skills to spiff up his Profile Page and create a linking Web Page. His love of his family, his country and Texas shines through on all of the above.

Martian_22 lists "backyard astronomy" as one of his interests, and on his Profile Page he has included a link to an Astonomy Picture of the Day with instructions to check out the Archives. Wow! You will find the astronomy photographs very interesting. Unless of course you are into astronomy, in which case you will find them fascinating!

Deadhead's Profile Page is in Loving Memory of her Dad who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the LST 568. A brief history of the LST 568 and a photograph of the Bronze Sculpture that was dedicated to the men of the LST568 in Washington DC. at the Navy Memorial are included.

JulieRNR21's Profile Page is composed of beautiful patriotic gifs and graphics. You'll see the "Louie touch" (St. Louie1) in this one, and indeed he is acknowledged as helping put this together, but the personality and patriotism of Julie shine through. You'll like this one and will feel upbeat after viewing it.

Links to Previous Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages:
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #1...7-19-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #2...8-19-02

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-16-02 NattieShea
09-17-02 Constitution Day
09-18-02 feinswinesuksass
09-19-02 Dutchy

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]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[Billie]

Good Morning! Miss Daisy's out of town until next weekend, so I will be posting her 'columns' for her. This is her third Profile Pages review. (she's so good at this!)

Come 'sit a spell' and visit with us. :)

[Billie]

Good morning! Great Profile Pages! Come take a bow!

[dansangel]

Good Morning!

I love checking out other FReepers' profile pages. I'll be sure to "indulge" on my breaks from training today.

I hope today is truly a TGIF for all of you! May God shower you all with abundant blessings. Have a great time on FR's Finest and {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to you all!

[lodwick]

Wow - thanks for the nice early thread. ;-)

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, ya'll check this out. FReeper Knighthawk, from the Netherlands, came to the U.S. during the week of 9-11 - and visited New York. He was at the WTC for the first anniversary of 9-11. Here is an excerpt and the link.

If you get a moment, can you please bump his thread and tell him hello or something? Thanks !

My first trip to the US and NYC

I always wanted to visit the US, and I thought it was about time to do it. So I decided to go in the second week of September, so I could be in the US on Patriots Day.

At Schiphol there were special security measures. There was a second metal-detector before we could board the plane. The Jumbo-jet was not filled to capacity. After a 6-7 hour flight we landed at Newarkin the morning (about 10.30), from where I took the bus to NYC, Penn Station. It was a nice summer day. After a subway ride I first went to the WTC-site and St. Pauls Chapel. It was busy, and a lot of reporters and camera teams were filming the site and the Chapel. There were a lot of workers at the site, and one could come quite close to it.

St. Pauls was also very emotional, with all the messages at the gate. After a while I left for Battery Park, to see the Statue of Liberty. There were also some of the remains of the Dutch legacy onf NYC, but what most impressed me were the Statue and the big statue of the eagle at the memorial for military personel located near the ferry to the island. I was really impressend, what a beautiful statue. Since I was close to the Indian museum, I decided to go there. I first had to go through a metal detector, and there were more guards than people attending the museum!

After the tour I went to sit in the Bowling Green park, and visited Trinity Church. It was time to go to the hotel, which was located near Time Square. There was a large police precence too, like in the rest of the city. We don't have that in the Netherlands, cops rather stay at the bureau.

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And if you're not convinced he's an American at heart, check out his FReeper profile!:

Profile of FReeper Knighthawk

[Billie]

Good morning, angel - am glad I got to see you this morning early for a change!

[lodwick]

Grand Canyon Sunrise

[Billie]

Wow - thanks for the nice early thread. ;-)

Well, I do promise surprises in our keywords - but please don't get used to early threads! :)

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Billie!!
I will be in and out today. Since it is Friday, I need to finish upsome projects before we gather on the corner tonight!
As Louie once asked, "What do they call women who stand on the street corner at night?"
My response: "Freeper Babes?"
So meet just three of Fresno's "Freeper Babes"!

[lodwick]

Great link Meeks - what a great read to start the day. Thank you.

[Aquamarine]

Gorgeous sunrise!
This should be fun reading all these profile pages today. Thanks for all that you do Billie (and Daisy).

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, wow Billie !
I had no idea......

I'll check those other pages out. Thanks !

[Billie]

That one is really something, isn't it?! Have been to the Grand Canyon and have flown over it several times, but never at sunrise (or sunset) - outstanding!

[MeekOneGOP]

Great link Meeks - what a great read to start the day. Thank you.

You bet! Isn't it great? We need more folks in this country with Knighthawk's outlook, imho....

[Joe Brower]

[MeekOneGOP]

I love it, this one especially....

General George S. Patton
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” —General George S. Patton

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Our current wartime Generals will get another opportunity soon, imho!......

[MeekOneGOP]

Nice !!

[LadyX]

Good morning, Miss Billie!
Lots of treats on the table for us, I see - -

- - but where's the coffee??
I need some! - - and maybe some French toast?
- - then I'll be quiet..:)))

[ArneFufkin]

Good morning ma'am! While the cat's away, cats will stay and play. Hope y'all are going to miss that storm heading accross the gulf this weekend.