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

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


09-23-02 "FR's Finest" ...............................HALL OF FAME
09-24-02 "Mugged in New York" .....................N.Y. MUGGS
09-25-02 "2001 Freeper of the Year" .................JEFF HEAD
09-26-02 "Chicagoland Chapter President" .......REDWING9
09-27-02 "Proud Texan and FR's Finest" ...................FLYER

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     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.
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     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

[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.

COLORADO

MISSOURI

BOSTON

FRESNO

[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