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

[Pippin]

I like your FRIEND!

HE does great work!

I thank Him every day for it!

[LadyX]

~ ~ ~ NAPOLEON BONAPARTE ~ ~ ~

MAXIMS

On Women

Female virtue has been held in suspicion from the beginning of the world, and ever will be.

In choosing a wife, a man does not renounce his mother, and still less is he justified in breaking her heart.

In great crisis, it is the lot of women to soften our misfortunes.

[Pippin]

THanks! You too!

[deadhead]

Hi LadyX, nice to see you. I am going on vacation in 2 weeks and after that will concentrate on buying a computer so I can Freep again. I try to post every now and again, I am so happy that I stopped in today.

[GailA]

Afternoon All it's a rainy day here in Memphis. I'm sitting here FReeping with the new puppy on my lap. Still haven't decided on a namem but ma thinking Freedom's Rocket since he's a registered dog and calling him Rocket or Rocky.

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[Mixer]

No problem.

[deadhead]

A new puppy, that is wonderful!!!! Puppies are the best. My mutt Lucy is like my child :-)

[LadyX]

I am so delighted to see you here!!
Please join us as often as you can, C...

Hugs to you,

[Pippin]

That's such a cute graphic!

congratulations on getting your new puppy!

[lodwick]

And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"

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Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing the Flight Attendant said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!"

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Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."

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An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no, Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Capt. Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we'll exit to the terminal."

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Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."

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"OH, MY GOD!"

Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant brought me a cup of coffee and spilled the hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in coach yelled, "That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!"

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And on a Southwest Airline flight. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing and if you can light 'em, you can smoke 'em."

[COB1]

Little Willie wanted me to say, "Thank you", for the picture of his grandson with the Duke.

Toe Tappin' in Texas!

[Diver Dave]

We saw that light show in our skies last night. It was a beautiful sight at dusk.

[Pippin]

HOWDY, COBBY!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Hey Cowboy, you ought to see the locals dance to that song - they kick their legs out really far and high........I almost dropped my drink when I saw that!

Great song, thanks.......

[ru4liberty]

Stepped in what? ;-)

[Pippin]

HOWDY, RU4!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Here kitty, kitty. Oooops!

I mean, afternoon, BillieBlue

: )

[Pippin]

LOUIE!!!!!!

(((((HUGS)))))

[JulieRNR21]

I'm adding cats to the long lists of things we agree about, Julie! Nice page!!

I had a feeling we were simpatico.....

[Pippin]

HOWDY, JULIE!