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]

Hi, Free - well, then our 'cat' welcome was most appropriate this morning!

[JustAmy]

Come back again soon. Everyone is welcome and we have so much fun getting to know new FReepers!

[Billie]

I nearly fell out of my chair the first time Louie posted those kitties! :)

[Billie]

Guess you do know. LOL

[Billie]

Yes, it is, and I am glad. And I thought you needed to blink those eyes. :)

[Billie]

Oh, I especially like that last one! "Whoa! Big Fella, WHOA"!!!

[Billie]

Hi, Mud - great to see you!

[Billie]

Good morning, dear FRiend. :) I even have daisy's NEXT profile page review in case it's needed for next week! MORE treats!

[LadyX]

"Howdy, boys! JW here - -

Hear you grow everything bigger and better in Texas - that's no bull!!"

[Libertina]

Indian Summer Morning!

Good morning all, Indian summer in the Pacific Northwest. Cool, crisp mornings with the scent of colorful fall leaves, hot afternoons, and chilly evenings. It's glorious weather... I have to get the last of the blackberries today. :) Have a good one everybody! BTW Taylor is feeling better this morning and getting a little food - which makes him very happy! LOL

[lodwick]

The senility prayer

God grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

Now that I'm older(but refuse to grow up), here's what I've discovered:

1. I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it left
2. My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran.
3. I finally got my head together; now my body is falling part.
4. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...
5. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded..
6. If all is not lost, where is it and what is 'all' anyway?
7. It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
8. The only time the world beats a path to your door is when you're in the bathroom.
9. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees.
10. It's not hard to meet expenses...they're everywhere.
11. These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter... I go somewhere to get something and then wonder what I'm here after
12. Funny, I don't remember being absentminded.

Now, I think you're supposed to send this to 5 or 6, maybe 10...Oh heck, send it to a bunch of your friends, if you can remember who they are.
Then something is supposed to happen I think.
Maybe you get your memory back.

Let me know if I didn't send this to you


32 posted on 9/20/02 9:58 AM Central by pubmom

[Libertina]

What a wonderful and creative idea for profile review. I love people's home pages! Thank you Designing Women!

[Jen]

Hi Grit! (hope you don't mind the nickname) ;-)

I was hoping you'd show up again and I'm glad you liked my note yesterday. I loved your post so much and especially the USAF graphic and your support of the AF and my favorite FR hangout - the USO Canteen FReeper Style - and its founder and hostess, Snow Bunny.

At FR you have the FReedom to post on any thread you want to. Isn't that great? Please come on over! You will be warmly received there, I guarantee it. I'm going to ping you so you can easily find your way, and alert the 'welcoming committee'. I must warn you to expect incoming FReeper FRiendly fire. The Canteeners love newcomers! hehehe

[Billie]

Libertina, I didn't get back to yesterday's thread after leaving so early, but I did read about your mom's horse. I'm so GLAD he's better; it's so scary when they get the colic. We had one we had to put down because he colic'd and rolled and twisted his intestines before the vet could get here. He was in such pain.

I can't talk about this - even now. Just, I'm glad yours is okay.

[Billie]

:) We're glad you like the profile reviews, too!

[Pippin]

Thanks, Billie!

[Pippin]

HOWDY,DD!

[Pippin]

HOWDY, LIBERTINA!

[Libertina]

I can't talk about this - even now
I know how you feel, and I'm so sorry to hear about your horse. They have one-way digestive systems, unlike ours.

[Libertina]

Hi Pippin! You sound cheery today! :)