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

[MeekOneGOP]

I heard Zell Miller was outraged at DemocRATS (daschle) for his attack on Bush yesterday. I wish he'd switch to GOP:

But in the short time I've been here, I've never seen such a clear choice as there is on this issue. For me, there are no shades of gray. It is clear cut.

Why in the name of homeland security do we want to take power away from the President that he possessed on 9/11?

Power that Jimmy Carter had. Power that Ronald Reagan had. Power that the first President Bush had and power that Bill Clinton had.

Have we lost our minds?

Do you really want to face the voters with that position, that vote writ large on your forehead, like a Scarlet letter? And even larger on a 36-inch television ad two weeks before election day?

[chadsworth]

Thanks Billie for the wonderful write-up. I'm honored to be 'profiled' :).

AND VERY DESERVING!

Enjoy your day friend!!

[Militiaman7]

Saluting: RedWing9

[JohnHuang2]

Morning, Billie =^) I'm back....well, kinda, sorta.

Here's an update I posted on another thread:

I've decided to go for a notebook puter -- probably a Vaio, though not sure. A knowledgable freeper warned me that repear/warranty/service is crappy. At any rate, time for an upgrade -- don't want waste any more moola on this jalopy.

Speaking of which, when I hit the power button, the fan -- dead (doesn't spin). But I've notice that giving it a little kick-start (with a pen) gets it cranking. Don't know if it's spinning at normal RPM, though (not much air blowing out, but it gets the job done).

Anyway, I'll be around unless and until this thing burns up ... hehe.

[JohnHuang2]

[Billie]

Good morning, Temple. We'll do a little raindance for you. :)

[steveegg]

I'd be willing to bet that there's a heap of dust clogging the fan in the power supply, and giving it a push-start with the pen is just enough to overcome the friction. Try blowing a can of compressed air into the fan; maybe that'll blast enough dust out of there.

If that doesn't work, that fan's toast. If you go for the upgrade, stay away from AMD-powered machines; the heat will kill you.

[Flyer]

RedWing9 - You FReep 'em in the sleet and we'll FReep 'em in the heat!
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Houston FReepers - We need you in downtown this afternoon to counter the Lefties and support our President! Check this thread for time and location. Bring your flags, bring your signs, bring your LOUD voices!

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God Bless America, land of the free, home of the brave. . .

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In the Oilfield - Austin County, Texas

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[Mudboy Slim]

The King of Ping returns to his throne...MUD

[Aquamarine]

The blue daisies represents you and Miss Scarlett, made me think of both of you. Miss you Daisy!
Be back later. :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Enjoy your day in the spotlite, RW9 !!

..........RedWing9

And keep up the great work.

[Flyer]

I have a challenging project for you - do a profile of All.

[The Thin Man]

Gordy Howe

That's Gordie Howe! Please show some respect to the hockey icon by spelling his name correctly.

Oh, I almost forgot. GOOD MORNING! :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Congratulations to RedWing on being one of FR's Finest!!

Aqua-what beautiful blue daisies.

Hi Billie-am lurking today and can't stay on much...but wanted to say hi and check up on ya to see if you remembered to post the calendar page, lol...and you did, you did....Looks like you and Lori running around having fun....

Hi Lori-hope you are getting caught up with your work 'cauz I like this travelling life....hee hee...might want some more time off real soon....

[daisyscarlett]

Beautiful Chicago sunrise...I saw a lovely sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean just yesterday...it was wonderful.....

[daisyscarlett]

Hi Amy..cute doggie graphic with the daisy basket...How is bushy/shaggy...getting a good rest in my absence?..lol....

[daisyscarlett]

Hi Skinny....thanks for the giggle....I think Billie did just fine with Gordie(Gordy) Howe. At least she remembered he was a hockey player....basketball is her sport, if I recall.....

[daisyscarlett]

I agree...Daschle is a jerk and yeah for Zell Miller. Thank you for posting this Meekie...

[JustAmy]

LOL

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Daisy.