A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day - Weekend, 09-21,22-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


09-16-02 "A Real FReeper"............................NATTIESHEA
09-17-02 "Happy Birthday"...............CONSTITUTION DAY
09-18-02 "Liberty Belle" ..................FEINSWINESUKSASS
09-19-02 "Dutch Treat"............................................DUTCHY
09-20-02 "Some of FR's Finest" ..........PROFILE PAGES #3

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

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

[Mama_Bear]

Happy weekend to you, Meek FRiend! Thanks for the coffee. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Sorry I missed you this morning. You bumped through while I was off in dreamland.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

[Mama_Bear]

I LOVE those bears, almost as much as I LOVE doughnuts! Thanks for bringing them here.

Happy weekend to you. :-)

[MeekOneGOP]

...cute beach bears...

LOL !! That's funny!

[Libertina]

Yes, awake now. (Sheepish grin.) There was a crow "convention" which woke me up early this morning and then I went back to sleep. (But no skunks so I'm lucky :)

[Mama_Bear]

Morning, *bad* bear. : )

Hey, *bad* bears have all the fun, you know. ;-)

Gee, you were up late. : )

Yes, I was. That's why I am so late getting here. Well, that, and a few other reasons. :-)
But, I'm here now, trying to get my pings answered.

Nothing starts off a day like a good breakfast! It's going to be a beautiful day, don't ya' think?

[lodwick]

Jacob age 85, and Rebecca age 79 are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way go past a drugstore. Jacob suggests that they go in. He addresses the man behind the counter:


"Are you the owner?"


The pharmacist answers, "Yes."

Jacob: "Do you sell heart medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."

Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds."

Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"
Pharmacist: "Definitely."

Jacob: "How about Viagra?"
Pharmacist: "Of course."

Jacob: "Medicine for memory?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety."

Jacob: "What about vitamins and sleeping pills?"
Pharmacist: "Absolutely."

Jacob: "Perfect! We'd like to register here for our wedding gifts."

[Mama_Bear]

"The sounds of Viet Nam"

Thank you for this, lodwick. The music during that time was the best. I was in my late teens during that time period. What memories those songs bring back!

[Billie]

Black toy poodle, 8 weeks old......how sweet! I just love puppies!

Will keep positive thoughts and prayers for you, Gail, that the job will happen!

[MeekOneGOP]

Compliments the Black Bear Diner....

Mmmmm!! Thanks !

[Billie]

Hi, Lib! Good day to you, girlfriend!

[Syncro]

Thanks for the ping Justy...have fun today.

[Libertina]

Hi Lodwick, nice site. Strange though, it wouldn't let me access "View Source." I wanted to see what html program (if any) they were using. Somehow it is shielded. Rats!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Yes, awake now. (Sheepish grin.)

Good! : )

There was a crow "convention" which woke me up early this morning and then I went back to sleep.

They are a noisy bunch! I have some around here as big as vultures!

(But no skunks so I'm lucky :)

Very! : )

[Mama_Bear]

I've found bears to be right tasty...

WHAT???? I can't possibly have heard that right!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, *bad* bear. : )

Hey, *bad* bears have all the fun, you know. ;-)

I've heard that. : )

Gee, you were up late. : ) Yes, I was. That's why I am so late getting here. Well, that, and a few other reasons. :-)
But, I'm here now, trying to get my pings answered.

Like the good little hostess you are. : )

Nothing starts off a day like a good breakfast! It's going to be a beautiful day, don't ya' think?

Have you ever tried those Hostess SnowBalls? With coconut on top? : )

Yes, a gorgeous day!

[Libertina]

Almost good afternoon, Billie! Happy to see you on line. Hmmmm,"Hi, Lib! Good day to you, girlfriend!" LOL I don't let just anyone call me "Lib" you know! On the line FReeping, them's fighting words! :) LOL

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Amy. Sounds like you all had a grate time at the Rally and at dinner last night. We don't have anything preventing us from coming up next Friday (at least at this point). We've marked off the time on the appointment book so you can count on us being there. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the coffee!

Any time! The pot is never empty here, and there is usually cookies and a doughnut or two laying around. The welcome mat is always out for our Finest FReeper friends and visitors. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, Billie FRiend! I am working my way down the thread, but it is slow going. I keep getting interrupted by one thing or another.

I'll have a bacon and cheese omelette please. Do you have any home-grown tomatoes? If so, a slice beside the omelette, and a blueberry muffin would be nice. Fresh squeezed OJ and coffee. :)

Our chef is extremely versatile and obliging. He will serve up whatever you like. Oh, and we also have Mimosa to go with our brunch. :-)