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]

Louie, Billie, and Mama_Bear :(((HUGS)))To all!

Thanks, Pippin. You are always such a cheerful sight here on the Finest thread. :-)

((((((hugs)))))) backatcha.

[MeekOneGOP]

Ah, Meek, I better clarafy myself here
Brats = Bratwurst!

Oh, rats ! You just cancelled my fun reply......
LOL !

[humblegunner]

I meant that in the most figurative of ways..
Bears are good and they are our FRiends.. I have similar
problems (in reverse) when folks mention wolves.. ;-)

[Billie]

Oops! You're right - how about Libby?! Or how about Libertina? LOL!

[Billie]

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. :-)

Mimosa's are good - or maybe can we have Fuzzy Navels? I can't believe how good those are! (Hate the name - love the drink!)

[Mama_Bear]

I love your pledge graphic! (and the kidprint font is perfect with it, isn't it?!)

Thank you, Billie, and to you, lodwick, for bringing us that sweet picture. When I saw it, I knew immediately that it was perfect for a pledge graphic.

Yes, now that I have the kidprint font, I use it all the time. For the life of me, I don't know what happened to mine (things turn up missing all the time from my computer, it seems). It should have been with my other "windows" fonts. I had to copy it from my husbands computer. Anyway, it is great for so many kid things.

[Mama_Bear]

I meant that in the most figurative of ways.. Bears are good and they are our FRiends.. I have similar problems (in reverse) when folks mention wolves.. ;-)

LOL! Good! See, I was sure this was just a misunderstanding. Bears are tough, not edible at all....at least that's what I've be told. Wink, wink. ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Those kittens are adorable. I WANT one! But, I'm afraid my Doxie would have it for breakfast. :-(

Have a nice weekend, dutchess. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

That's what I want to do, go to the beach! But, since it is a 2 1/2 hour drive to the coast, looks like I won't be going today.

Sounds like a perfect late summer day in your world. Are you back home in Florida or still in New England? Wherever you are, enjoy!

[MeekOneGOP]

You're welcomed !

[MeekOneGOP]

Happy weekend to you too !

[blackie]

Hi Billie......... :o)

[humblegunner]

I'm cooking up some brats for lunch today

Don't let 'em sit out too long, nothing worse than spoiled brats.
I'm going to a FReeper meeting now.. pizza & beer & politics.
Also discussion of tactics on the range tomorrow..

Life is good.

humbly,

[Mama_Bear]

I bet no one ever thanked you all for your support and show of patriotims every friday and everyday for our country and our troops!

Thank you for your sweet comments. But, you know, I feel a little guilty for accepting appreciation for what we do....I love it so much! It is energizing and encouraging to see the support we get from the passing motorists. And, how could we possibly allow the dissenters to be the only voice at that intersection?

It would be WONDERFUL if you could come and join us someday. What a happy day that would be!

[lodwick]

[blackie]

New York's finest.... :o)

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[Pippin]

HOWDY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Since this is Saturday, a day off for most folks, a time to relax from the past week and to party!

Here's something that'll help!

Now for a little fun in Maryland!

Oh! Maryland, My Maryland!

Yet, When I think of all that has happened to us and to our country in the past year and ten days, I remember the words I typed in a post to Billie: We are All from New York!(or all from Maryland) We all stand together or fall one by one as victims of the terrorists.

I for one refuse to let that happen to me.

Give me a moment and I'll tell you why!

First and foremost, I am an American. I thank God every day that I get to live in a land were I am free to speak out my opinions and disagree with others without worrying about what the government will do to me.

Maybe I should display the flag more. Yes, Let me do that! is it a beautiful flag!

To me this flag represents more than just a country, it's more than a piece of brightly colored cloth!

To me it means freedom and a way of life my Ancestors fought for and died for over the last two-hundred and twenty-six years . It represents those who took up arms and risked thier lives, some even giving thier lives and freedoms for our homeland.

To this flag and to this nation I make this pledge:

I am also proud to have such a great man and his wife in the White House, bringing dignaty and honor back to the office of the President.

May God bless and protect George W. Bush and his family and administration from all harm, physical,emotional and spiritual!

Now if anyone questions this I'd like to say to them that it is not right to judge. Let God be my judge!

All I can say is

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

I shall never forget!

LET'S ROLL!!!!!

[lodwick]

Good job there Pippin - thank you!

[ST.LOUIE1]

ROTFL!!!!!!!!

[Pippin]

Thanks, I hope I can come to one of your freeps somedya, too!