A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day....10-11-02

dansangel and Billie

[dansangel]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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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

                     

Chairman_December_19th_Society Freeper since August 22, 2000

I first met Chairman when, as a "newbie," I stumbled across the daily thread entitled "America - The Right Way!" (AKA "ATRW") Chairman is the one who is responsible for making sure the thread is posted every day. If you happen to drop by his home page, Chairman has the following explanation posted as to the origins of his screen name:

Meaning behind the December 19th Society:

December 19, 1998 - A GREAT DAY TO HAVE BEEN A REPUBLICAN!!

On that day, the GOP House ensured that Wilhelm von der Schlickmeister Blythe Klintoon would have his proper place in history by making him the first elected President ever to have been impeached and, collaterally, causing Vice Perpetrator Algore to remark that Klintoon would be remembered as "one of our greatest Presidents."

Good fortune smiled upon Free Republic a few days before Chairman joined. For some unknown reason his "normal news sources" were unavailable, so he "went poking around" the Internet and stumbled upon Free Republic. He lurked for a few days until he finally couldn't stand it and signed on to make his first post. He has never looked back!

Chairman was born on January 20, 1959 on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. His Dad, who was enlisted in the Navy at the time, was stationed there. Chairman grew up in a small, one-traffic-light town in Dutchess County, upstate New York. He describes it as being a "very right-wing Republican area." He moved away to attend college, eventually graduating with a BS degree from Jacksonville University.

Chairman followed in his Dad's footsteps and joined the Navy. He served for five years, eventually winding up in New Orleans, LA. "Three hurricanes and three years later," he was on the move again, eventually settling down in the Washington, D.C. area. He has lived and worked there since 1987, not allowing the "rank corruption and liberalism" to get the better of him. Chairman credits his success with either his natural stubbornness or his belief in God, or perhaps a combination of the two.

Chairman and his wife will be married for fourteen years this coming January. They have two children, one in junior high school, the other in elementary school. The children have demonstrated to him that they know there is something "inherently illogical" about liberalism. Chairman is sure that this means they have learned to think for themselves and to apply their own logic. He hopes they will share this gift with others in an effort to "help a little piece of America."

How can we ever forget the "36 days from hell" as Chairman puts it when, back in 2000, we didn't have a clue as to who would be our next president? Chairman recalls this time as an "epiphany" for him. Up until then, he wasn't entirely sure about the existence of God. He believed in his heart that if God did indeed exist, He would not allow the evil forces controlling America to continue another 4 years. His prayers (along with those of countless others) were answered. George W. Bush became the 43rd POTUS and thus convinced Chairman beyond a shadow of a doubt that God not only exists, but that He is looking out for the United States.

It was during this time that Chairman also discovered that "Free Republic was much more than a place to vent - it was, in a way, its own "political action committee." According to Chairman, it was right here on Free Republic that many legal discussions, opinions and possibilities were fervently discussed during those "dreaded 36 days." He is sure that much of this conservative ammunition found its way onto the Republican battle wagons.

Chairman and his two children at Death Valley

At the beginning of his tenure at Free Republic, Chairman spent most of his time posting to a thread called, "USA vs Clinton" as well as many others. When Clinton's time was up, so was the thread's. Many of the regular posters wanted to keep the thread going, so it was at this time that Chairman stepped up to the plate. That was 21 months ago and the day that the "America - The Right Way" thread was born. Chairman does not like to think of it as "his" thread, however. He prefers that ATRW is looked at as a thread where good-minded conservatives can gather. As he puts it, "I just set the table for coffee and trust that people will show up for conversation and a bit of fun."

Chairman says that he has never run for political office nor does he have the desire to do so. He already feels that he has the "most awesome responsibility that anyone can have in a federated constitutional representative republic - and that is the title of 'voter'." He feels that being in office would take too much time away from his family. With 9 hours spent at work plus a 2 and a half hour total commute each day, that is too much time away from his family as is.

Chairman firmly believes that "if we all can just share our logic and our belief of a good America for all of her people, we can all affect little corners of the country which will add up to a glorious conservative victory over the forces of despair and evil."

That's what it's all about here at Free Republic and Chairman_December_19th_Society is one of our shining examples.

Please join me in welcoming another deserving FReeper to FR's Finest... Today that Finest is
Chairman_December_19th_Society!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

10-07-02 Angelique

10-08-02 COB1

10-09-02 Physicist

10-10-02 JohnHuang2 "With Bush At The Helm, All America Is Texas"

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

[Elkiejg]

I see from the article about you that you're in the D.C./MD area - correct? I'm coming up to MD this weekend for a reunion with my sisters.....checked the weather forecast and sounds like rain the entire week!!!!

Any planned freeps of KKT in MD this weekend? Maybe I'll drag my liberal sister from CA out to one!

[Iowa Granny]

Congrats to the Chair! And a huge thanx for all you do for us here a FR.

Granny Hugs to ya!!

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

Any planned freeps of KKT in MD this weekend?

The weather here for a few days is, yep, rain. (Today and tomorrow it is the remnants of Kyle, after that it is just small disturbances rolling through).

On KKT - since leaving the People's Republic many years ago to settle in Virginia along the Potomac, I really haven't kept up with the politics on the other side of the river.

I've been back a few times to do this and that, and have come to conclude I like Virginia much better (not to denegrate Marylanders, but it's how I feel).

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

Thank you.

[Elkiejg]

I like Virginia much better (not to denegrate Marylanders

LOL - I agree!! That's why I'll rush back to Central FL.

[Flyer]

Chairman, it's a pleasure to meet you. You affect your little corner, I'll influence mine. . . and when we see bull we'll call it what it is.

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I've had to post and run the last couple of days. Hopefully I'll get to hang around a little today. I have a question for y'all - I know my way around the kitchen fairly well, but making cream gravy from scratch is not among my skills (think biscuits and gravy). Any gravy gurus here?

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God Bless America, land of the free, home of the brave. . .

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Bull - West Columbia, Texas

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[The Mayor]

This is a thrill it's been weeks since I've served Coffee..

for you John

[lodwick]

Potomac River lots - still available

[lodwick]

Hey guy - great to see ya again. Where's the hottie who can't make good coffe?

[The Mayor]

Ask and you shall receive!

It's great to be here if only for a minute!

[Mudboy Slim]

"...it's been weeks since I've served Coffee."

No wonder I've been so lethargic lately...Thanks fer the jolt, Mayor!!

FReegards...MUD

[lodwick]

CREAM (MILK) GRAVY




1/4 cup pan drippings, * see- note1/4 cup flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to- taste


In the pan which the meat was cooked, add 1/4 cup flour to the 1/4 cup drippings already in the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture starts to brown. Add the salt and pepper then slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until gravy boils and thickens. If gravy is too thick, add a little milk. Adjust seasonings to taste.

These ingredients look right - the only hint I have is to put everything but the drippings, or grease, into a glass jar and shake the dog out of it until everything is in solution. This way you'll have a perfectly smooth, non-lumpy gravy without all the carefull adding and stirring described above.

Good luck with it.

[The Mayor]

Thanks fer the jolt, Mayor!!

Your welcome, I miss doin it everyday like I use to..

[JustAmy]

Chairman__December_19th_Society!
You are one of FR's Finest!

[lodwick]

Ahhh - morning coffee. Thanks Mayor.

[JustAmy]

Yeah .......... it's Friday so it'll be another fun evening in FResno. Another chance to FReep the traitors!
Good Morning from the left coast.

[Flyer]

without all the carefull adding and stirring described above.

Yeah, your method sounds more like 'guy' cooking. . . K.I.S.S

Thanks

[MeekOneGOP]

Howdy !! Here is the URL you asked about yesterday....

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[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !!

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....