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
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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!

     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

[daisyscarlett]

I clicked on the balloon, just knowing there was a song under there, maybe "Would You Like to Ride in My Beautiful Balloon"...lol....Glad to hear your Mom is home from the hospital both for her sake and for our sake, cauz you can spend more time with us...lol...

[Billie]

Good morning to you both! Isn't this a wonderful, fantastic, awesome, fabulous, stupendous, and ALL THAT profile and presentation!!!!

[victim of circumstance]

Interesting: descriptive word meaning no sleep.

[Diver Dave]

Last year in the midst of our Condit FReeps, Saundra Duffy ordered a banner from a shop in Sacramento. When she went to pick it up, the shop owner had cancelled the order because of his objection to the message.

Saundra posted that info on FR and abner contacted Saundra, offered to make a banner and ship it so it would arrive in time for the Saturday FReep. Below is a photo of one of our FReep the Creep events with abner's sign prominently displayed.

Way to go abner! You are our HERO!!!

[abner]

Fidget vs mouse update:

Right now the competition is tied at 3-3. Fidget has lost the mouse and has moved on to the stuffed bug with catnip.

[Billie]

Wanted to say hello to you three gentlemen this morning and thank you so much as always for being here, offering your kudos to today's FReeper(s) every day! You're GREAT to have around!

[abner]

Here is a photo of Taxman, aka Ride Pig in the Energizer Bunny balloon.

[victim of circumstance]

Oh, I don't know about all that. The way you guys caused problems up at the PA coal mines... I don't think we need that kind of rif-raf....Wait a minute, abner tells me that was the MOLLY MAGUIRES.....

Never mind, your welcome anytime. We are located 15 minutes from Valley Forge, and you know where that is!

[g'nad]

Thanks for the ping and the compliment Miss Daisy! Been in meetins' all mornin'...

G'day Billie...18 hours and 20 minutes to bow season...

Good news in the g'nad household...seems Mrs. g'nad's in the family way again...due in May...there is much rejoicing in the g'nad family...so much for my early retirement...

[WVNan]

Hi Billie. I just wanted to drop in and say thank you again for yesterday. I don't get very many pats on the back in my line of work, so it was especially nice. Of course my company will be here all week-end and we are participating in the Battle Days activities so I won't be able to be here much. You guys carry on.

[abner]

I think rif-raf is actually spelled riff-raff.

I'm just trying to help.

[victim of circumstance]

We can only give the information and talk to the people. Just two against Peter Jennings. Now c'mon, let us roll!

[Diver Dave]

Attention on Deck!

Present Arms!

MAJ De Amaral -- C/1/9 CAV 1 CAV
CPT Musgrove -- HHT/1/9 CAV 1 CAV
1LT Gallego -- 254 MED DET
1LT Wainwright -- 254 MED DET

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[JustAmy]

Good Morning, JustBillie
Good Morning, JustLadyX
Hope all is well with you two.

[abner]

I love seeing stuff I've made all the way across the country! I was happy to help you know! You guys were instrumental in getting Condidit out you know!

[Billie]

Hi, Molly! Hi, Aquamarine! I'm glad to see you two today!

Abner, I've been enjoying all your photos of the pets, the truck, the trailer, the balloon (inside and out)! All of it! So happy to have another Finest FReeper Duo to put in our archives, and you will be in the next quarter Hall of Fame - which will probably be posted the end of December.

[abner]

Fidget vs Stuffed bug update: Fidget is kickin' butt!

[Billie]

ATTA BOY, DAVE!!!

[LurkerNoMore!]

How come no mention of voc's patriotic aquatic abilities? It would round out your whole trifecta: Land, Air, Water

I adore you both. Have a wonderful weekend, and know how I'd like to be there. :-)

[WVNan]

Congratulations to the both of you for being the "Finest of the Finest." I've known about you two for some time now. I wanted to get your balloon here for the Battle Days that are going on this week-end, but we couldn't afford you. We're a small town. We do have lots of flat ground here though. Enjoy your day in the spotlight. You have earned it. God bless you in your work. Hope to see you sometime. Fair winds.