A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-08-02

Billie

[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.

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

                     

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"!

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!

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

[JustAmy]

((((( PIPPIN )))))

and a very good afternoon.

[Pippin]

A very good afternoon to you too! :^)

[Billie]

Thanks, humble - that's another thing about you Houston FReepers - you have the BEST pictures - and always handy to post!

[lodwick]

Thanks Dave - that would be great. Big smile here.

[Billie]

Hi, blackie. I see that one ping-a-ling made it - now where is the other ping-a-ling......the new daddy-to-be-for-the-3rd-time?!

[Billie]

Good - I don't think I saw you at all yesterday......did I? Maybe I did, and I forgot it was you because I forgot what you looked like. :)

[Billie]

Pineapple pie of course!

Daisyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!! Wolfie wants some pineapple pie!!!

[Billie]

Just pinging - anybody there? :)

[Billie]

Hi,Lib!

[Billie]

Lights! Camera! LIGHTS! :)

[GailA]

Afternoon ALL...

[lodwick]

WORDS WOMEN USE
>
> FINE
> This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel
> they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to
> describe how a woman looks this will cause you to have one
> of those arguments.
>
> FIVE MINUTES
> This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes
> that your football game is going to last before you take out
> the trash, so it's an even trade.
>
> NOTHING
> This means "something", and you should be on your toes.
> "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has
> of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and / or
> backwards. 'Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will
> last "Five Minutes" and end with 'Fine.'
>
> GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows)
> This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset
> over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine" .
>
> GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows)
> This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't
> care" You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a
> few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will
> talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.
>
> LOUD SIGH
> This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement
> often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means, at that
> moment, she thinks you are an idiot, and wonders why she
> is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you
> over "Nothing".
>
> SOFT SIGH
> Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs"
> mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or
> breathe, and, hopefully, she will stay content.
>
> THAT'S OKAY
> This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman
> can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to
> think long and hard before paying you back for whatever
> it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with
> the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow".
>
> GO AHEAD
> At some point in the near future, you are going to be in
> some mighty big trouble.
>
> PLEASE DO
> This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving
> you the chance to come up with whatever excuse you have
> for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a
> fair chance with the truth, so be very careful and you
> shouldn't get a "That's Okay".
>
> THANKS
> A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say you're
> welcome. THANKS A LOT. This is much different from "Thanks."
> A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is REALLY ticked
> off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in
> some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh."
> Be careful, and whatever you do, do not to ask what is
> wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell
> you "Nothing".
>
> GOOD LUCK!

I'm too tired to jack with clean-up. ;-)

[Flyer]

Service exceeding expectations, is it?!!

That's how I try to live my my life!

[Billie]

President Bush is wonderful.....and so presidential! There is something about him that's so hard to define......except that I honestly believe he will be remembered as one of the best presidents we have ever had. He GETS THINGS DONE! There's a fierce determination about him, yet he doesn't do it like a bully - he just quietly gets things done.

I'm sorry I was so late getting to your Puget Sound Rally Report thread - please don't drop me from your ping list! :)

[LadyX]

Billie, if someone knows how to contact whoever, please try to find out how she is.

I miss her, and know everyone else does, too, and want her to be well and return to the Finest.

Serious {{{GROUP HUGS}}} and {{{GROUP PRAYERS}}} for you whoever ~ ~ ~

[Billie]

Yes, he is. More than a few of us think so. :)

[JustAmy]

At a small terminal in the Texas Panhandle, three strangers are awaiting their shuttle flight. One is a Native American passing through from Oklahoma.Another, a local ranch hand on his way to Ft. Worth for a stock show. The third passenger is an Arab student, newly arrived from the Middle East.

To pass the time, they strike up a conversation on recent events,and the discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon the Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout Muslim. The conversation falls into an uneasy lull.

The cowpoke leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine table, tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face while the wind outside blows tumbleweeds and the old windsock flaps.

Finally, the Native American clears his throat and softly, he speaks: "Once my people were many, now we are few."

The Muslim raises an eyebrow and leans forward, "Once my people were few," he sneers, "and now we are many. Why do you suppose that is?"

The Texan shifts the toothpick to one side of his mouth and from the darkness beneath his Stetson says, "That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and Muslims yet.


BOY ... it took her forever to get thru the thread today.
COB ....... Congratulations.
Bet you were expecting a girlie calendar! Chadsworth has been handing them out at the FResno FReeps.
I'll tell him to save one for you.

[LadyX]

"I'm too tired to jack with clean-up. ;-)"

We wimmin overheard that advice, JL - now how about a flip side version?!!

[Billie]

I love that United States map!!!!! LOL

[Pippin]

Gosh!

I thought since I was on sort of a mini vacation this week that I'd be on more often. But I have so much to do at home, I can't wait till I get back to work and rest! LOL!!