A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-23-02

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

                     

To Our FReeper FRiends:   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We've been kicking back on the weekends where we simply review those who've been featured during the week. It's been three months since our debut, and some have been asking for a 'list' of those who've held center stage in the past. As one of our strongest supporters has been calling those who've been profiled, the "Hall of Famers", it seems fitting then to add a regular "Hall of Fame" thread to our list. It will be updated on a regular basis....maybe every three months? :)

As I was 'gathering' these threads to make links, I couldn't help noticing how much longer and more detailed our profiles have become! Apologies to the early Hall of Famers if you feel short-changed - who knew we would be getting paid by the word later? :)

"Getting to Know You"

06-24-02 ... FRESNO FREEPERS
06-25-02 ... Q6-GOD
06-26-02 ... BEOWOLF
06-27-02 ... RINTENSE
06-28-02 ... JUSTAMY
06-29-02 ... FR MEMORIAL WALL
07-01-02 ... FR GROUP 9 MILITARY
07-02-02 ... JULIERNR21
07=03-02 ... LODWICK
07-04-02 ... AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
07-08-02 ... BADJOE
07-09-02 ... COOL GUY
07-10-02 ... SAUNDRA DUFFY
07-11-02 ... UTAH GIRL
07-12-02 ... JOHN HUANG2
07-15-02 ... FR TAILGATE PARTY, FRESNO
07-16-02 ... SUMMER
07-17-02 ... LBGA
07-18-02 ... NICK DANGER
07-19-02 ... PROFILE PAGES #1 (WHOEVER, COUNTERCOUNTERCULTURE, ALBERTA'S CHILD, TEXAS LONGHORN, ST.LOUIE1)
07-22-02 ... PHIL V.
07-23-02 ... MTNGRL@VRWC
07-24-02 ... RU4LIBERTY
07-25-02 ... LOWBRIDGE
07-26-02 ... TEACUP
07-29-02 ... DOUG FROM UPLAND
07-30-02 ... NAME THAT FREEPER #1 (VARIOUS MFJ PHOTOS)
07-31-02 ... COUNTER COUNTER CULTURE
08-01-02 ... OFMAGOG
08-02-02 ... ALAS BABYLON!
08-05-02 ... JIM AND SHEILA ROBINSON
08-06-02 ... FREEDOM'S WORTH IT
08-07-02 ... GAIL A.
08-08-02 ... DIXIE SASS
08-09-02 ... LADY IN RED AND CHADSWORTH
08-12-02 ... BACKHOE
08-13-02 ... MEEKNMING
08-14-02 ... FR GROUP 10 MILITARY
08-15-02 ... REAGAN/BUSH/CHENEY DRAWINGS
08-16-02 ... LUIS GONZALEZ
08-19-02 ... PROFILES PAGES #2 (DREW68, SLYFOX, CYBERCOWBOY777, HISPANAREPUBLICANA, WILLIAM WALLACE, JUSTAMY)
08-20-02 ... FIREBRAND
08-21-02 ... PRAYER THREADS (BILLBEARS, DITTOJED2)
08-22-02 ... DOG
08-23-02 ... NAME THAT FREEPER #2 (BOYS OF FR CALENDAR, MEN IN BLACK)
08-26-02 ... DC FREEPERS
08-27-02 ... FREEDOM POSTER
08-28-02 ... HUMBLEGUNNER
08-29-02 ... GRAMPA DAVE
08-30-02 ... ERIC BOOTCAMP GRADUATION (OHIO W FAN'S SON)
09-02-02 ... NO FREEPER (LABOR DAY HOLIDAY)
09-03-02 ... DIVER DAVE
09-04-02 ... ALAMO GIRL
09-05-02 LIBERTINA
09-06-02 ... KAYAK
09-09-02 ... 911 WEEK, DAY ONE
09-10-02 ... 911 WEEK, DAY TWO
09-11-02 ... 911 WEEK, DAY THREE
09-12-02 ... 911 WEEK, DAY FOUR
09-13-02 ... 911 WEEK, DAY FIVE
09-16-02 ... NATTIESHEA
09-17-02 ... CONSTITUTION DAY
09-18-02 ... FEINSWINESUKSASS
09-19-02 ... DUTCHY
09-20-02 ... PROFILE PAGES #3 (GRIMALKIN, SHE LION, MEEKnMING, MARTIAN_22, DEADHEAD, JULIERNR21)

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"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen"




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Friends in High Places
Having some FReeper fun with the Bushes and the Cheneys are Badjoe,
Jim Robinson (seated), Clarity, Wattsmag2, Phil V., and Luis Gonzalez.

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The Best of Friends

With thanks to ST.LOUIE1 for this graphic

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THIS WEEKEND'S THREAD

09-21,22-02

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.

2) 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.

3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.

4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.

5) 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

[Mudboy Slim]

Now that there looks like some good eatin'!! We need a good crab-pickin' fer a future FReeper Event!!

FReegards...MUD

[JulieRNR21]

Hi Mud....I love how fierce that eagle looks.....that's why he's my favorite!

[dansangel]

Hi LadyX,

Yes, it was my sister who foolishly let her condition go so far as to require an emergency surgery and 4 units of blood (two before surgery and two after). That was Thursday night. I spoke to her yesterday and she sounded so upbeat and "chipper." With a giggle, she told me it was "the drugs." (My sister is such a prude at 51...that really tickled me!)

Anyway, with any luck she was released today (I'll find out when I get home from work). She is going to recuperate at my parents' house for a few days. Quite a recovery from the doctor's estimation on Friday that had she waited one more day she would have died.

Thank-you for your prayers. I so strongly believe in their power!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[ST.LOUIE1]

Anyone else willing to help?

Yes, and just did, Thanks for the reminder, Lady. : )

[dansangel]

"Pretty ladies always keep me on my toes . ( Including you, Angel) : )"

Aw, you are such a charmer, Louie! And I'm such a pushover! LOL! But don't tell anyone.....

o~<);-D

[JulieRNR21]

Yes, Pip....I've had the pleasure of being to Baltimore & Annapolis several times.....also have cruised on the Chesapeake taking a charter sailboat out of Rockhall, MD.

[Pippin]

That's a great idea!

Are you reading MUD's post, Billie and MB?

[LadyX]

"You ate the worms too!"

Tommy said I had to, but I did only after he hit them and they stopped wigglin' - it was a Southern tradition, he said.

Um, Mud - bet you want a couple of pies, too, hm?

(looking down and blushing, and scuffing toe in the dirt which is about to be sacrificed for the pies..:)))

[Pippin]

I live in a small community near Baltimore in Northern Anne Arundel County. I work in Baltimore and have been to Annapolis several times. Maryland is a beautiful state.(If you can overlook the liberals)

[dansangel]

Just gave Cobbie's thread a big GA bump!

[Pippin]

I think I'll pass (or pass out!,LOL!!)

[ST.LOUIE1]

"She promised her 'two crust' pineapple tastin' mudpie would be among them"

Sorry to let you down, Louie, but growing up in Florida I had coconuts all around and used to hack them open and grate coconut into my mud pies.

Will that recipe do? Double-mud-crusted, of course.

Sure! Coconut is a fave of mine, too. : )

[Pippin]

I'll leave Y'all to your mud pie feast and sign out and go home. I'll see you all later tonight!

[Mudboy Slim]

"VICTORY IN NOVEMBER!"

Yep...Limbaugh said the other day that there are really only about 30 House seats "in play" this fall, but I will go on record as saying that we can pick up between 20-25 House seats in November!! Add to that 4-5 seats in the Senate and the GOP will have no excuses whatsoever for not enacting a significant Conservative Agenda over the next two years!!

Let's Roll...MUD

[LadyX]

Thanks, angel and Louie - it is a national CONSERVATIVE CAUSE to get our guys elected!!

Need to get the voters whipped up wherever you - and they - are.

[ST.LOUIE1]

No way. Your presence permeates the room with the wonderful scent of gardenias. : )

Gardenias....sniff again....sweetie....that's CRAB you smell....LOL

Why crab, where on earth have you been hangin' out?

Nice try .... 'Suave Wolf'....

I thought so. : )

You just want to be difficult today. Normally, you fall right into my wolfie arms. : )

[LadyX]

Smiling here, 'cause you posted a minute before I did from the same page..:)))

[ST.LOUIE1]

"Pretty ladies always keep me on my toes . ( Including you, Angel) : )"

Aw, you are such a charmer, Louie! And I'm such a pushover! LOL! But don't tell anyone.....

Not to worry, mums the word.

Especially if Dan's around. : )

[JulieRNR21]

You just want to be difficult today. Normally, you fall right into my wolfie arms. : )

Playing 'hard to get' today....it's more fun....but keep it up....it might work....

[Mudboy Slim]

"...growing up in Florida I had coconuts all around and used to hack them open and grate coconut into my mud pies."

BLASPHEMY!!! Coconuts should be saved fer drinkin' Pina Coladas outta...and mudpies should be enjoyed fer their essence of mud...SHEEEEESH, y'all grow up in a barn or what?!

BTW...being from Missouri, you don't have to answer that, LOUIE!!

LOL and FReegards...MUD

P.S. Yes, I'm a Kansan, Mr. Josey Wales.