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

Posted on 09/28/2002 6:18:27 AM PDT by 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

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen













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




TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; military; patriotic; profiles; surprises; veterans
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To: ValerieUSA
Beautiful!

I love your photography!

61 posted on 09/28/2002 9:58:28 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: ValerieUSA; Flyer; Aquamarine; WVNan; humblegunner; MeeknMing; lodwick; JustAmy; daisyscarlett; ...
Aren't old buildings fascinating?!
I love to imagine some of the stories they could tell.

Thank you, Valerie.
I have been blessed to have traversed - journeys strung together - up and down the Eastern seaboard from Florida into Canada - all the way from above the Arctic Circle beyond Fairbanks, Alaska, (living there 3 1/2 years, driving the Alaska Highway in winter and summer), to the Florida Keys. Lived in South Dakota and Ohio, as well as my home state, Florida - North and South Carolina, Virginia and Rochester, New York.
From age 18, I moved 37 times in 8 states.
There were 12 military years - 8 retail ones - and 18 in the medical field.
(5 when I was just Mom)

'Gypsy Woman' here, and home is wherever the Lord takes me..:)))
He knows I appreciate all His creations, and took me to see many of those!

62 posted on 09/28/2002 9:59:01 PM PDT by LadyX
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To: Flyer
To celebrate I'm taking my first day six hours off in three weeks.

There are still 2 grilled jalapenos left..

63 posted on 09/28/2002 10:00:53 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: Texas Mom
Anyone understand Arabic?

Alas, my arabic is a bit rusty.. but I thought it was worth posting!
Personally, I think bin Laden has been dead for months, caved in...

Shhh-BOOOM!

64 posted on 09/28/2002 10:09:16 PM PDT by humblegunner
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65 posted on 09/28/2002 10:10:59 PM PDT by Mo1
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To: LadyX
(Or was the latter your wound, gunner?! It gets so confusin' with you Range Rovers!!)

I'm never injured by the weapons.. I just report the carnage!

66 posted on 09/28/2002 10:19:42 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner; All
0130 here, and time to bid you good night.
May your Sunday be a blessed one ~ ~ ~
67 posted on 09/28/2002 10:31:36 PM PDT by LadyX
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To: humblegunner; Flyer
Humblegunner = peecefull HA HA HA HA HAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok. Sorry. I lost my head there. I promise I will NOT make any more comments about the spalling of your word. (But boy, would I love to!!)

Seriously, unless my cough medicine is making me wacky, I see a wound on that dude's temple that is NOT there in the first two shots (pardon the pun).

And now a word about Flyer:

This is the man I entrusted with the Houston FR email list. I had guarded that list with a fierce sense of confidentiality for several years - even after I'd moved away from Houston. I tried to find someone centrally located in the city with whom I could place my complete trust.

And along came that sucker.... er ahhhh Flyer!

He has done a bang-up professional job! Much better and more slick than I EVER did because he's much more talented on the computer than moi.

Plus, he's just a pure-dee nice guy. No. A SUPER nice guy!

Flyer, it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Tip o'the hat to ya, sir!

68 posted on 09/28/2002 10:35:52 PM PDT by Humidston
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To: ladtx
I loved this post. Everyone returned safely! I hope there are moret days like today.
God Bless you for keeping their memory alive!
69 posted on 09/28/2002 10:50:12 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
Another big bump to you and mountaingirl for all the work you do for the MO FReepers - way to go. ;-)
70 posted on 09/29/2002 6:44:44 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Pippin; LadyX; lodwick; COB1; Billie; Libertina; dansangel; Flyer; MeeknMing; ofMagog; Mama_Bear; ..
Good Sunday morning all!

Pippin, I saw your Profile on your grandmother the other day, what a wonderful way you have of honoring her memory.
Lady, I appreciate the sacrafices you made in the past as a military wife and also the brave actions of your husband. I want to be just like you when I grow up. :)

My mother had a mild heart attack the other night and I had to change directions and spend some time at the hospital this week-end. She has an irregular heartbeat but should be alright taking blood thinners the rest of her life. Any prayers from you all would be appreciated.


71 posted on 09/29/2002 8:03:29 AM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: All
Good morning everyone! Since I have been away so long, let me reintroduce myself......My name is Mama_Bear and I have been very neglectful of my weekend thread. I just hated having to post it and run, but it couldn't be avoided.

I hope to be able to spend some time here this morning with my FRiends. :-)

72 posted on 09/29/2002 8:12:33 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: ladtx
Good news today, no names to post!

That is wonderful news! God bless all who served and continue to serve.

73 posted on 09/29/2002 8:16:34 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: The Mayor
So happy you could stop by yesterday. We miss you and your wonderful coffee. No one does it better. :-)
74 posted on 09/29/2002 8:18:37 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear

Bear Food


75 posted on 09/29/2002 8:18:58 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Aquamarine
Best wishes for your mom and your family at this time. JL
76 posted on 09/29/2002 8:19:39 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Aeronaut
Sorry I missed your fly-by yesterday. Even though you usually don't stay long, we love seeing your little red airplane zipping through here in the morning. :-)
77 posted on 09/29/2002 8:20:56 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: Aquamarine
So sorry about your Mother. These are for you and for your Mom:


78 posted on 09/29/2002 8:29:08 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: lodwick
Bear Food

Oh! You just don't know how good that looks to this hungry bear who has been on a grueling diet the past three weeks! (No, not a diet of gruel.....but darn near as bad. LOL) Sunday is my day to indulge in some "comfort" foods.....and what a great way to start!

79 posted on 09/29/2002 8:30:14 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: Aquamarine
Prayers going up for your mom, Aqua.

Those are beautiful flowers you have brought us this morning. Thank you. :-)

80 posted on 09/29/2002 8:32:38 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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