A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day - Weekend 09-28,29-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Libertina]

Thank you again, Ladtx, for your respectful memorial posts. Although I must say I'm happier when the day brings no names... And appreciation for your service to our country and safety.

[JustAmy]

A very sad day for our fallen heros. I hope to see many more days like we had yesterday.
God Bless you for keeping their memories alive. You and they are appreciated!

[Aquamarine]

Thank you all for the prayers, words of concern and flowers. I know my mother would appreciate it also. You guys never let me down, you really are the best! (((hugs)))

[JustAmy]

Happy Anniversary!!

[Mama_Bear]

Evening ALL, not much action on the thread today.

I know. That's probably because I had to post the thread and run. I have been a very neglectful hostess this past week, I'm afraid. :-(

Love that bear! Thanks for bringing her and yourself here. :-)

[lodwick]

We're also kicking off the fundraiser this weekend - John's new donation program looks great and it will save BADJOE'S sanity.

Contribute to the finest website on the www - FreeRepublic.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Libertina! That looks like the ferry that we have taken many times between Port Angeles and one of my all time favorite cities, Victoria. :-)

How are things in the Pacific Northwest? Can you feel autumn in the air?

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL! Now there's a different kind of coffee cup !

[Mama_Bear]

We're also kicking off the fundraiser this weekend - John's new donation program looks great and it will save BADJOE'S sanity.

I'm a little confused about this new system, but I haven't really checked into it yet. From what I have seen, this would make things easier for BadJoe. I want to go along with the program, but sometimes I send my donation in early in the month, sometimes later. Do you know if monthly contributors will be able to use this new system but opt out on having their donations automatically billed to their credit card or PayPal account?

[Diver Dave]

g'day everyone.

Salute to these Vietnam helicopter pilot heroes.

Today marks the 39th anniversary of my US Navy enlistment and my 4 years of compiling "Sea Stories" from a personal level. Doesn't seem like that long ago.

Prayers for you and your mom, Aqua.

[Mama_Bear]

I had a distinct advantage in having been in the Marine Corps before I became a military wife.

You have had such an interesting life. Thank you for your service as a Marine, as a military wife, and , last but not least, as a mother who raised some fine children. They are ALL tough jobs. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Some gave all......we will not forget. Thank you, ladtx.

[Mama_Bear]

How are you two doing? Last I heard you were both under the weather.

Nursebear says you are both to get well soon. You are missed. :-)

[lodwick]

You can use whatever you wish very soon - John's working on some sort of electronic check thingie, and of course the credit card and paypal options are still there for those living far from the Central Valley.

This is part of what JimRob has to say, "John has programmed a great new donation system for us. It can accept credit cards or PayPay donations and will eventually also accept electronic checks. We have installed a new secure server system and have contracted with Authorize.net to do the actual credit card processing, and, of course, PayPal will process the PayPal donations through their system.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Diver!
I want to thank you for your service to our grate country. I do not do that often enough.
You are appreciated!

[Mama_Bear]

Aren't family reunions fun? I have been put in charge of organizing a reunion for my husband's side of the family. I have booked rooms for everyone on a week long Mexican Riviera cruise in February. We are not a large group compared to some families, but we have 24 VERY excited people looking forward to this reunion. Can't wait! I am going to try para-sailing - if I don't lose my courage between now and then. LOL.

[Libertina]

Autumn air is here Mama_Bear. Cool mornings with glorious afternoon sun. Colorful leaves falling upon us with every little breeze. We've had beautiful weather this summer - I hate to see it end. I'm a summer girl.

[tmprincesa]

Hi. I thought you might be interested in reading about some Support the Troop Rallys that Freepers hold every weekend. Just click on the picture to link to the thread.

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[Libertina]

Today marks the 39th anniversary of my US Navy enlistment
and my 4 years of compiling "Sea Stories"
Anniversary BUMP Diver Dave! Glad you gathered all those stories. :)

[lodwick]

Nice to see you here - and thanks for all the links. JL