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.

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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!

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[daisyscarlett]

Good morning blackie....one of Billie's special ping-a-lings....Hi g'nad....Loved the venison stew you served up the other day....

[victim of circumstance]

Even though you never saw the balloon, trust me, the truck is almost the same size. LOOK AT IT!! I've seen smaller schoolbuses. Thanks for coming out.

I was told by the organizer just the other day that Statesville is still talking about our flight. We were high enough for the entire city to see us. Next year NC is honoring 100 years of powered flight (hey, we have an on-board heater, rated at 30,000,000 btu's, THAT'S POWER) and Statesville's event will change to May 3 weekend. They are very interested in having us back.

Keep it in mind.

[Diver Dave]

What a GREAT Red, White, and Blue Day it is!

Congratulations abner and victim of circumstance.

Welcome to FR's Finest... Hall of Fame.

Now if y'all will excuse me, I've got to go scan a photo to present some of abner's handiwork. :^)

[daisyscarlett]

How sweet of you to do a double eagle post today in honor of our duo honorees.....Abner, didn't you guys have an eagle balloon on one point...

[daisyscarlett]

Cute Fidget shot. Were you trying to give him a bath? lol...Keep em coming...Keem em coming...as I mentioned before, pet shots are a great hit on this thread...

[victim of circumstance]

Keep a watch on our schedule, the 2003 inquiries are coming in now. Perhaps we will see you at an event??

[abner]

The eagle balloon is one that we admire and get to take off next to a lot.

[daisyscarlett]

I knew you would show up soon with a beautiful graphic for abner and voc. Would make a great t-shirt for them...imo

[Billie]

Mayor!!! Wonderful to see your name under that china cup post!

Joe, what time is it where you are?! Beer, yet! LOL!

Ladtx, I always am anxious to see your post each day and count the names with sadness. Down from yesterday, that is a blessing.

Temple, good morning to you.

daisy, want to say hello to a few, and you are right - I have to take some time from here and get some other things done. Angel and Lori, I'm really glad that you're taking a few minutes to check in when you can, because of your hectic work schedules.....love ya, all three of my blood sisters!

[Billie]

Good morning, LadyFriends!

[daisyscarlett]

Now that is a great photo of all three of ya...Looks like you are having a blast, as I am sure you are....

[abner]

Were you trying to give him a bath? lol...

No bath, she was talking about that portion of the counter being her spot and no one should have all of this junk around her spot.

Fidget is kind of picky that way.

[Billie]

GOSH! Are those flowers really real?! Stunning!

[daisyscarlett]

Tane is a good looking young man...Thanks for the photo...Heck, thanks for all the wonderful photos you are adding to this presentation...Simply awesome...

[abner]

My favorite shot of VOC doing his Spidey impression.

[Billie]

Good morning, Valerie - Lori, I think she's been in your garden!

[victim of circumstance]

And she was dresses like that for all the balloon events, too. No, no, really she does. I swear! OK, that was after an event in Readington NJ a couple years ago. She was escorted by her son and the Noble & Valiant Doctor Raoul that day.

And for the record, truth in advertising, I am a Victim of Circumstance!

[daisyscarlett]

I hope you get to see the balloon some day. I am going to try to too.

[abner]

Ping!

[Billie]

Ok, gotta say hello to humble this morning, too.

(I'm trying to say hello to all before lunch, and then I'm gone for most of the afternoon) :)

(((((((Hugs)))))) all around though!