A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-04-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet

MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga

BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette

MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid

BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP

MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

                     

ONE OF FR'S FINEST COUPLES

abner and victim of circumstance
Freepers since 10-29-99 and 10-21-01 respectively
Chester County, PA

Abner and victim of circumstance are a patriotic, Conservative, attractive and fun-loving couple from Pa. They run a balloon company together and Abner has a sign and screen printing company (from whence she gets her screenname).

How did victim of circumstance get his screen name? According to abner, it comes from him being a victim of circumstance. He is supportive of all of the things that she "gets started and drags him into." And this lady does get things started. Abner has been involved in many FRee Republic events since she signed up, and we will tell you about some of them. But first, we will talk about their latest joint project - the U.S. Flag Balloon project.

"U.S. FLAG BALLOON"

Link is here.

Abner and voc will be touring the United States flying the U.S. Flag Balloon and giving pocket Constitutions to as many people as they can. They are on a mission to increase interest and understanding of the principles and beliefs that created our country and allowed it to endure, grow and prosper becoming a bastion of freedom and equal opportunity for over 200 years.

The US Flag special shape hot air balloon is: 53 feet tall, 78 feet wide, 29 feet from front to back & weighs 530 pounds, and yes, it REALLY flies (three passengers plus pilot).

The U.S. Flag Balloon was launched in May 2002. The latest flight of the balloon was in Statesville NC on the weekend of 9/20/02.

Here is the link.
Link to press coverage.

"GO HOME HILLARY!"

This was Abner's first big FReep. A group of FReepers got together at her business and made 26 or so really BIG banners to follow Hillary around. Ms. Clinton even mentioned one of them on the Tonight Show. NickyG33 (pictured above) was, according to abner, the "instigator" on this one.

Read all about it here-more great photos, too.
And Celebrities Sign Go Home Hillary Banner here.

"INVESTIGATVE REPORTER"

Remember the mole in the Bush campaign? Abner played a big role in bringing this to the attention of the national media. Here is a link to an article she posted on FR Forum. It is fascinating. She sent the article and the information on this lady, Yvette Lozano, to a major journalist, and he sent it off to Drudge who posted it on his site the next day. The story had "legs" after that and made the national news. It is here

"SIGNS BY ABNER"

Abner has produced and/or created many signs used in a wide variety of freeps over a long period of time (i.e., she made and distributed over 250 Sore Loserman signs). Above, she and voc are seen Feeping in front of the White House. Below, are thumbnails from other protests, including the Second Amendment Sisters March, in which her signs were used. Click on pictures for enlarged view.

And here is a link to her business web page in which she unabashedly "plugs" Free Republic.

"END INTERN ABUSE T- SHIRT"

Abner and Doctor Raoul did this really cool t-shirt that gained national notoriety during the Chandra Levy investigation.

Read all about how it made national media news here.

"HAVING FUN IS IMPORTANT, AND SOMETIMES WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS FUN." .....abner

Abner and voc went to the FR Ball and on the FR Cruise (see above photo). They are involved in the Free Republic Network and attended CPAC where they displayed photos of the U.S. Flag Balloon and launched a mini-version in the hall. The balloon project is keeping them busy yet abner continues to contribute to the Forum on a regular basis. Voc doesn't post much but, according to abner, when he does, it is usually a "doosey".

When the balloon project has ended, no doubt this enegetic couple will delight us with yet another patriotic project. Meanwhile, we can all look forward to the U.S. Flag Balloon visiting our area.

CONGRATULATIONS ABNER AND VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE!!!
YOU ARE ONE OF FR'S FINEST COUPLES

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-30-02 Dansangel
10-01-02 MhKing
10-02-02 Profile Pages #4
10-03-02 WVNan

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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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.
     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

[LBGA]

That would have been a shame. One would think that an 18-wheeler driver would be professional enough to stay alert. Still, I can imagine most people would want to look at your vehicles for as long as they could.

Do you drive them around town on errands or use them only for your balloon trips?

I have to get back to work for a while, but have really enjoyed seeing all the pictures of your activities. Have a great highlight day!

[daisyscarlett]

Great news about Wienie...how about posting a photo of him sometime..We all feel like we know him a bit better since this horrific episode....How is your weather today?,,,

[Billie]

Abner and VOC,

I am so impressed with what you two are doing. I've seen your flag promotion before, and it is just awesome!

You guys are

We're so glad to see you in today's spotlight! Have a wonderful day!

[abner]

We drive them all the time. People love them!

Now, it's just boring to drive a regular car.

We put the MR-2 in the trailer for trips. The reaction is always shock when we drive it out of the trailer.

[lonestar]

I don't know how to post pictures but will work on doing that.

The weather is beautiful; people complaining we didn't get enough rain; bread on the store shelves and evacuees have returned home.

All's well that ends well.

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning to one half of a terrific duo....

I always thought abner was a guy till I saw her picture from the cruise (but then I though kayak kayaked and flyer flew till we did their profiles)....lol....

I did not include this in the Profile but here is another photo of abner at the Garden Party...

[abner]

The reaction around the country to the balloon has been the same. People just stop and stare. Or they might pick up their cell phone and call someone. It is funny to drive by people in the MR-2 and they don't notice the car painted like the flag right in front of them. They are too busy watching the giant Flag Balloon in the sky.

[daisyscarlett]

Kayak is one of the lucky FReepers who was at the NC balloon event. Hope she will drop by and share her experience there with us...Hi, Kayak!

[humblegunner]

Howdy Pippin!!!

Had any more thoughts? ;-)

[JustAmy]

Good Friday Morning, MHKing.
It's great to see you here today.

[daisyscarlett]

Yep, those are the guys I meant. Siren is adorable. Is Fidget jealous of the new kitty?

Whoever, I do hope you can look in a bit today...Know how much you love kitties.....Hope you are feeling better and please know that we miss you and think of you often!

[Billie]

This is the BEST news, lonestar! All of us are so happy for you and Weinie! She's probably going to lick you to pieces when you get her in the car with you! How wonderful that so many people have been praying for that little sweetheart, and your vet must be one of the best to pull her through those times it looked so bleak.

Hugs for you and a scratch on the ears for Weinie!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, Valerie. Stunning photograph, as always....Thanks for bringing it to us...

[Billie]

John, good morning! Are you really, really back, or just kinda, sorta still? :)

[abner]

Actually, Siren died last year. She had leukemia when we got her as a kitten. We were surprised she lasted the year that we had her. She is missed.

We got Fidget about a month after Siren died. She isn't a replacement, but she is just as precious. Right now, she is under my desk terrorizing a deer mouse that came in. Fidget is playing with the mouse and WILL get it.

[blackie]

Hi, yall...

The RATS are in disarray...eradicate the rodents !!

Fire Democrats, Hire Republicans !!

GWB Is The Man !!

Snuff Saddam, NOW !!

Death To all Tyrant's !!

The Second Amendment...
America's Original Homeland Security !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[Militiaman7]

Saluting: abner and victim of circumstance

[abner]

Thank you. Those eagles are beautiful.

[daisyscarlett]

Oops whoever, I meant to ask, doesn't Siren remind you of Morgan?

And lonestar, I meant weinie, not wienie...lol

[Billie]

Hi, Meekie - "early-bird thread" - hey, you don't have to rub it in. :)