A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-26-02

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:  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

                     

Presenting.......

One of FR's Finest

RedWing9
Freeper since June 15, 1999

RedWing9 told us he began his posting career during the spring of 1999 (after finding FR from Drudge in September of 1998), when he couldn't take reading the Y2k bunker propaganda anymore. He said he just had to sign up and contradict what he considered misleading and dangerous posts. From then on, he couldn't resist getting in the middle of other threads and making sure his point was heard. Something his wife will attest to!

RedWing9 -- RW9 for short -- was born in 1966, in a little town called Farmington, MI. After spending 31 years in the Detroit area, he moved to the Chicago area to court and marry his wife. He has worked in the computer industry since his sophmore year in college, learning everything from COBOL programming, to mainframe operations, to network design. On January 15, 2001, he was blessed with a handsome baby boy which they named Preston, making his life even busier AND better! PRESTON even has his own website. :)

At home in Chicago, RW9 leads the Chicagoland Chapter as President, following in the footsteps of the original Chicagoland Chapter leader, diotima. The Chicagoland Chapter is not unlike many FR chapters: a large membership with a few activists. But nonetheless, the task at hand is enjoyable. He also takes the time to volunteer at church, currently redesigning the school's computer room.

Protesting tax day during sleeting weather!
TheRightGuy, RW9, diotima, March I up

RW9 wants to make sure everyone knows, his moniker is not an effigy to Gordy Howe, but rather the 9 represents the month of his birth!

As you may have guessed, RW9 is a big Detroit Red Wings fan, and since moving to Chicago, he's not only a Conservative in a Leftist State, but a Wings fan in the land of Black Hawks.

If you are wondering why you might not see him posting a lot, he said there's a good reason for that. RW9 said he just doesn't feel the need to post an opinion twice. If another FReeper was faster on the draw with what he intended to say, he's content to be silent.

RW9 being interviewed by CBS affiliate during City Year Clinton Freep

It's a pleasure to present another of FR's Finest!
Today that Finest is RedWing9!

Thank you, RW9, for stepping into our spotlight!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-23-02 Hall of Fame
09-24-02 n.y.muggs
09-25-02 Jeff Head

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

[Pippin]

i wish! But I'm posting from work today. I'm gonna see how long I can stay.

[lodwick]

In the Shadow of the Blade - movie clips

[knighthawk]

Good afternoon!

[Billie]

Just wanted to say thanks to some of you I missed yesterday. Can't always get back online in the evenings to say goodnight.

Jeff, thank you for all you mean to FR; all you do! Hope you had a great day yesterday. :)

MM7, thanks for the eagle, even late. :)

Pippin, I hope you are feeling better, and prayers for your aunt as well.

knighthawk, good afternoon to you - you'll be heading home from work soon, right? :)

AuntB, thanks for reposting your tribute to Jeff. ('YOU'LL KNOW HIM WHEN YOU SEE HIM!" A tribute to Eagle Award winner, Jeff Head. Posted on 04/04/2002 12:51 PM Pacific by AuntB)

Thanks to all of you and please come back and say hello to today's featured FReeper!

[JustAmy]

Good Morning!!! Looks like another great day at the Finest Thread.

[Billie]

Eleven today. Too many. Too sad. I keep waiting for 'none' on today's date.

[ladyinred]

Enjoyed reading about you! The picture of your freep on tax relief made me shiver! Takes real dedication to go out there in Chicago's extreme cold! That act alone would make you qualify for the honor today!!! But it appears you do something else that most of us will never accomplish, keeping your mouth shut when someone else has already expressed your own viewpoint!
Whew! That makes me shiver even more than the subzero picture! :-)
Congrats to you RW9 for all you do to make FreeRepublic and our country proud!

[ladtx]

I just discovered this website yesterday. Glad to see someone give the old bird some well-deserved publicity. Here's a picture of my old aircraft "Warrior 29". It never failed to bring me back every day.

SCOUTS OUT!

[Billie]

Good morning, rd. It's so nice to see you here each morning. I also wanted to tell you that I love your profile page. I expect it will be showing up here some day when Miss daisy does one of her profile pages reviews. Very nice!

[LadyX]

This one's for you, dear whoever ~ ~ ~

You are in our thoughts and prayers every day, and hope you will be back soon.

Finest Group {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} for you.

[Billie]

Morning, JL! Love the sunrise. How about a Chicago sunrise for RW9's present home. :)

[ladyinred]

Good morning to you Amy! I have a picture of a cute lil doggie too! He will remind you of me! I will have Chads post him for you to see. He has the same personalilty and brain power that I do, afterall, I think I gave birth to him ya know! :-)

[Billie]

Hi, Aqua. Gosh, I saw your graphic and thought for a minute daisy had sneaked in. :)

[chadsworth]

Here is Ladyinred's little fur person ( blonde - no less)

[chadsworth]

Actually, this is my room mate during my sentencing by LIR. He doesn't eat biscuits so I don't go hungry.

He does hog the blanket though!

[JustAmy]

She is adorable!

I'll bet she has more brunette roots than ladyinred does! OOOPS ..... Dont show ladyinred this; you can show it to the fur person. LOL

[lodwick]

I just finished watching the movie trailer - powerful stuff there. I hope that Bell comes through with some jack for this project. A great day to ya.

[JulieRNR21]

WOW Billie.....did I get here early enough for some coffee?

Must be a record for me.....late to bed & early to rise...makes a FREEPER...groggy, grumpy & otherwise....LOL

Feeling groovy today....LOL

[lodwick]

Windy City Sunrise