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

[COB1]

WOW!
A 400 H&H would bring down Tyrannosaurous Rex!
It makes my shoulder hurt to think of firing it!

[LadyX]

Hit wernt nuthin' Cobby, to a little ole Southern gal..:)))

Well - the fellas were not cheerin' - kinda scuffing their boots in the volcanic ash and mumblin' !!
LOL

You bet I was chuckling - inside!

I'd love to take on the Clay Army .

Wait! What am I sayin' here?!!
BELAY THAT ONE!!

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, jwfiv. I'm about to shut down for the night, hope to see you here tomorrow if you have time to join us.

Good night.

[LadyX]

Night, Mama_Bear.
Night, Papa_Bear.
Night, Baby_Bear!!

[JulieRNR21]

Good evening, MB....missed you today!

[Mama_Bear]

Time for me to say good night to everyone. I hope you all have a nice, restful weekend. Hugs all around. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Night, LadyX. Sleep tight.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, Julie! One of my favorite people! So glad I saw your post, I was just about to shut down.

I need to get the thread ready to post tomorrow, so I need to go. Have a nice weekend and good night.

(BTW, Georgio has the most beautiful blue eyes! I can see he is a very special cat. He is very fortunate to have such a wonderful Godfather, too.) :-)

[jwfiv]

Good night, Mama_Bear, and may your dreams be sweet and inspiring as are your many contributions to all us out here in Freeperville.

[LadyX]

Night to you, too, Julie.

Turning over the Finest to the West Coasters!

[Mama_Bear]

I'm shocked - but I suppose there IS a need out there.

LOL! Apparently so. Where on earth did you find that?! I guess I was the only one who didn't know that good bears can go bad. LOL.

Good night, lodwick. Thanks for all the smiles and chuckles you brought to our thread today. :-)

[WVNan]

Hey are you leaving just as I get here?

[WVNan]

Mama Bear, you look so cute on the first page with Amy and Mtngrl.

[JulieRNR21]

Goodnight & Sweet Dreams to everyone!

[WVNan]

Just my luck, I'm so late everyone is going to bed. Have a good night Julie.

[Mama_Bear]

Mama Bear, you look so cute on the first page with Amy and Mtngrl.

Thank you! The "Fresno FReep Sisters" is another one of louie's creations. :-)

Unfortunately, this FReep sister couldn't go tonight. I am feeling very sorry for myself. :-(

Good night, Nan. Sweet dreams. I need to go and get the thread ready to post tomorrow. Hope you have a very nice weekend.

[LadyX]

WHOA, Nellie!

I'd given up on you, Nan, and just came back to log off!
How goes life?

[LadyX]

Straightened the kitchen after I did the dishes.

Latecomers/early arrivals(?) - the coffee is set up for you to push the button to make 'magic!'

Stashed a few boxes of assorted pastries in the pantry for you, where Mama_Bear and Louie would not be tempted..:)))

Hope you have a great night!
Hugs to all ~ ~ ~

[chadsworth]

Toe Tappin' in Texas!

I'm confused, will the "Real Cob1" be identified. They are so hard to tell apart.

[Mama_Bear]

Brunch is served.....

on the WEEKEND THREAD, come on over!