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

[COB1]

DD, it was a real pleasure to be able to shake your hand in Fresno!
I'm looking forward to doing it again before the year is out!

A SALUTE BACK TO YOU, OLD FRIEND!

[jwfiv]

Hiya, Billie, good morning to you...waking up just in time to have a cup of your good coffee at the FR Cafe. Thank you. Good morning also to your fellow angels...Dansangel, Mama_Bear, Miss daisyscarlett.

COB1, I'm thowing a big and hearty West Texas Atta-boy your way. Thanks for all your Freepin' duties, your long ago active and reserve duties, too. I'm glad to start the day with a memory of Chief Negotiatior, bless his heart. Keep up the good work, pardner. Semper fi and abundant blessings.

(Dubya rocks, rolls and rules...sure grateful we have one of your neighbors sitting in the Captain's chair.)

[ladyinred]

Good morning Billie, and good morning Cobby!
Gee, what can I say? Cobby was one of my first friends on FR. We met in the Smokers Lounge and I was just bowled over by his outrageous humor! It wasn't long before I realized that he wasn't just funny, he had a heart as big as Texas, and a temper just about as big as that flag he posts that is the biggest one in the known universe according to him! But he gets over pretty quick too, right Cobby? ( I hope so anyway!:-)

We had the pleasure of his company in Fresno at our tailgate party, and I was so happy to finally meet my cyber buddy! I must say, I was along side when Cool Guy gave him that cool California welcome! I saw it coming and I got the heck out of the way after having my purse drenched when Chadsworth got the same treatment! He was a great sport about it, and I would guess that after the shock was over, he felt pretty good as it was soooo hot that day!

Cobby, I am so glad to you are being honored today! Another birthday present to one of the finest guys on FreeRepublic, and one I proudly call my friend!

[COB1]

Fred, I just tried to get my hat on!
My head has already swelled too much!
LOL!
Thank you!

[Billie]

You are welcome - glad I didn't miss you. Nice knowing you're 'out there'. :)

[chadsworth]

EYE EXAM CHART

Hmmm I wonder if Cobbie could read this at all, even if he got far enough to have to use binoculars!!

GOOD MORNIN YOU OLD COWBOY GOAT. ENJOY YOUR ROAST - UH I MEAN TOAST DAY!

A well deserved toast to a very deserving and dedicated American. We need more like you MR COBB. ( See how I respect me elders.)

[Billie]

I don't blame you - one could easily become a hermit, living down that road. :)

[ladyinred]

Thanks for the buffet, but gosh, all that food looks healthy! Don't ya have any junk food, you know that stuff that is full of calories, fat, and tastes yummy and stuff?

[Billie]

Morning, Kay! I thought of this guy, too, when I said the good guys wearing white hats run our country the best. No, don't mind at all he's not from Texas. :)

[Billie]

Thank you, loddy. You're a big part of the heart and soul of this forum, and we miss you when you're not here. (how was the wedding?)

[ladyinred]

What a handsome picture of our favorite Texan, with apologies to Cob and Chadsworth of course!

Mtngrl, you have to come say Howdy to Cobby, and see this pix of W!!!!

[COB1]

Hi, Clancy!
Boy, we've fought some battles together, too!
I was always glad you were there!
Thank you.

[Billie]

Morning, Mud! Thanks again for being instrumental in yesterday's thread.

[Mudboy Slim]

Yer welcome...it turned out really nice, I thought...MUD

[Billie]

Hi, Tea - how are you this morning! I think Cob's a favorite of many FReepers!

[ladyinred]

You got that tall thing right! Cobby is like almost as tall as the Big Trees up in the Sierra!
No Cob, that doesn't mean you aren' t as dumb as a stump, it just means you are tall!!!! ,(remember how I said you had a sense of humor now!)

[dutchess]

Congratulations COB1. A well deserved salute to you!

Goodmorning Billie and daisy. Catching up today. What a beautiful tribute to Angelique yesterday Billie...left me alittle weepy.... Thanks for all you do!

[Billie]

Morning, Dave. I love it that we have a mix of vets with just other good FReepers from all over the country that enjoy stopping in our place. International House of FReepers - lol!

[Billie]

Must be first grade - doesn't every first grader have their photo taken when their front teeth are missing?!

[Aeronaut]

Nice knowing you're 'out there'

Stealth mode! ;-)