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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-08-02
Billie
Posted on 10/08/2002 5:50:12 AM PDT by Billie
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.
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/eaglewithstars.jpg) 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.
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/vet6a.jpg) 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
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/vet7a.jpg) 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
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/vet8a.jpg) 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.
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/vet9a.jpg) 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.
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/vet10a.jpg) TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM: Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat
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He Wears Two Hats
Like many Texans who wear a hardhat on the job, in the evening when the hardhat and the steel-toed boots come off, the Stetson and the cowboy boots go on! It's boot-scootin' time...a little "Cotton-Eyed Joe"!
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The
Eyes of Texas
COB1
Freeper since 08-09-00
I first met Cob about two years ago on various threads on FR, but there was one thread he used to visit almost daily: The Guild. There were a number of men who made up the Men's Auxiliary of the Ladies' Investigative Guild, and Cob easily fit in and became one of the regulars, claiming a permanent spot on the sofa in one of the Guild photos. ;)
Like many of us, Cob lurked for several months before joining FR, but once he chose a screenname and logged on for the first time as a full-fledged FReeper, he was through lurking! He said his very first post was a thread! "...and I didn't even know how to post, much less make a thread."
"I was so angry about the late night talk show host showing a picture of George Bush with the suggestion that he be assassinated that I had to join and post! I called Sean Hannity on his talk radio show and actually did talk to him for several minutes. I told him about the threat on the late night show, but I don't think he believed me. He didn't air it. I posted that on the thread and got lamblasted for it! LOL!"
"NO one believed me - neither that the threat had occurred or that I had talked to Sean Hannity! Everyone pointed to my join date and said, 'Yeah, right!!' Later on in the day someone verified both, and I was off and running!"
Cob is passionate in his beliefs. He is passionate about his friends. Mention CHIEF Negotiator, and his eyes still tear. Cob has been leading the fight on FR to find the truth behind the fire that took the CHIEF's life. He won't give up that fight.
LET'S FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO CHIEF NEGOTIATOR!!
AUTOPSY AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS ON THE DEATH OF CHIEF NEGOTIATOR
The Cowboy went to California.....
This summer, Cob accepted an invitation that was extended to all FReepers to attend the FResno Rally and TailGate Party, but instead of the warm reception he expected.....he got a rather cool one instead. :)
CoolGuy douses COB while Chadsworth looks on
I am kidding, of course. The Rally couldn't have been a more rewarding experience, and he came away vowing to return again and again.
Cob receiving an autographed portrait of Jim Robinson for traveling all the way from Texas to the FResno TailGate Party this summer.
The weekend also gave Cob a desire to meet other FReepers every chance he gets. Already he is active in the Houston Chapter. He was very active in the freeps in downtown Houston before the election and during the run-off.
"The one I remember the most vividly was the first one, before the election. Humidston is probably the only Houston freeper still active who was at that one. We froze our butts off! It was drizzling rain and freezing, and about twenty of us were in competition with a group of Gorons across the street at the courthouse downtown."
"We outlasted that bunch of wusses! As soon as they left we RAN to the nearest cafe to thaw out with some coffee!"
"The next big rally was during the run-off when we gathered about fifty people to a rally at the Galleria. Those were the fun days of FR for me!"
The cowboy is a Marine.....
"I went into boot camp in 1958 at MCRD in San Diego. I graduated as honor man of my platoon. My picture in our Summer Service "A"s shows me sitting with the D.I.s holding the guide."
"I went off active duty after six months and returned to reserve status. In those six months we had Cold Weather Training at Bridgeport, California; Desert Training at Twenty-Nine Palms, California; Sea Survival Training at El Toro, California; and Beach Assault Training at Coronado, California."
"I served seven and a half years on reserve status serving my last active duty at Camp Pendleton, California, in 1962. The picture of me and my buddy from Chicago was taken at Camp Pendleton."
Yesterday was Cob's birthday. On another thread, he responded to a birthday greeting with the following: "Thanks for the birthday greeting, guys! Like old MGySgt Ed Evans, USMC (Retired) said, 'Not as lean, not as mean, but still a Marine!' Even at 63!"
Did I say he wore TWO hats? Make that more...much more than that.....but mostly that he wears the hat of a FRiend...a FReeper FRiend!
Thank You, COB, For ALL Those Hats You Wear!
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THIS WEEK'S THREADs
10-07-02 Remembering Angelique
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 |
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: cowboys; freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; texas; tribute; usmc; veterans
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To: COB1
COB1- Who is that?
Just kidding. I can't think of a more deserving FReeper! Congrats!
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posted on
10/08/2002 8:50:50 AM PDT
by
abner
To: chadsworth
LOL - good morning, chads - you're in fine form today I see. :)
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posted on
10/08/2002 8:51:08 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: dutchess
Good morning, dutchess. Thank you for your sweet words about yesterday's thread, too. I hope that Angelique's family will be pleased with both the Finest' and carlo's Au Revoir threads, knowing that FReepers admired and appreciated Angelique as we did.
143
posted on
10/08/2002 8:54:05 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: dansangel
WOW!
Angel, I was just a slight shade of pink before reading your post; now I'm beet red!
Thank you!!
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posted on
10/08/2002 8:55:42 AM PDT
by
COB1
To: daisyscarlett
OH poor Daisy!!! I(me Mixer) added you : ) You were among the first people I added when I first created the calendar. Although I am sure Billie will take away my Mcdonalds money for not letting her take the credit....LOL
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posted on
10/08/2002 8:56:29 AM PDT
by
Mixer
To: daisyscarlett; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Pippin; All
Here is a link to the text of President Bush's Speech last night. It's on post #159 - link should go right to that post:
President Bush Outlines Iraqi Threat
Remarks by the President on Iraq
Cincinnati Museum Center - Cincinnati Union Terminal
Cincinnati, Ohio
To: Billie; dansangel
Good morning to everyone it's 11:58AM and this is the first time I have looked in to say hello....It's been a busy day...
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:03:04 AM PDT
by
.45MAN
To: Billie; COB1
Come join us as we 'roast' yet another FReeper. :)I thought being douced with water was bad enough, but this is going too far.
COB, I disassociate myself completely from Billie's cannibalistic ways. :-)
Congrats, on your day!
To: COB1; Billie; dansangel; daisyscarlett; Mama_Bear
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By Jove, Cobby - we're proud to have you on *our* side!
You and Free Republic are what keeps America
on the *right* path..:))
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:03:37 AM PDT
by
LadyX
To: Aeronaut
Stealth mode.Sometimes the safest kind. Just thanks for being a friend. :)
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:03:44 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Billie
Just thanks for being a friend.Thanks and double dittos back at ya!
To: Eaker
Hi, Eaker! Always glad to see you Houston FReepers!
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:08:20 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Teacup
Well, you keep on hanging on. You're a favorite of so many FReepers, Tea!
153
posted on
10/08/2002 9:09:42 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: daisyscarlett
Good luck on all your appointments today - see ya laters.
154
posted on
10/08/2002 9:10:06 AM PDT
by
lodwick
To: LadyX
Don't stop - I may not respond to each one, but am reading and enjoying!
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:10:46 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: COB1
Congratulations, COBBY!
![](http://hsb.baylor.edu/AMCIS2002/mainlogo/texas.jpg)
You truly are one of FR's Finest!
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:12:17 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: HoustonCurmudgeon; LadyX
I want to be there when COB wears that MINERS hard hat on a rig!!! ;-)Oops! So what do we ladies know about hard hats? :)
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posted on
10/08/2002 9:12:39 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: COB1
Can't stay, but want to say Congratulations on being the Finest of the Finest. You're a star for the day. Loveya big guy.
158
posted on
10/08/2002 9:13:35 AM PDT
by
WVNan
To: daisyscarlett
LOL! Well, Coby is handsome, but that's one ugly mouse!
159
posted on
10/08/2002 9:14:31 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: COB1
:)
160
posted on
10/08/2002 9:15:23 AM PDT
by
Billie
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