A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-21-02

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
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: 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

                     

FR Finest International Week DaisyScarlett, Billie, Dansangel, JohnHuang2, and Mama_Bear

SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #5
SPECIAL EDITION-SOME OF FR'S FINEST INTERNATIONAL FREEPERS' PROFILE PAGES

Many Freepers have taken advantage of the opportunity to create a Profile Page. The results of these creations are often illuminating, humorous, inspirational, artistic or biographic, just to mention a few descriptive words.

Below are some randomly selected FR's Finest Profile Pages. There are, of course, many other FR's Finest Profile Pages worthy of featuring, and we will be featuring them in future editions of Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages. If you have a Profile Page you would like to share, or if you come across a Profile Page that you want to bring to our attention, you know the drill - freepmail Billie, Mama_Bear, Dansangel or myself.

In the meantime, take a look at Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages #5 - Special International Edition.

Knighthawk's Profile Page consists of an essay by him in which he tells of his love for America-a love that he has had since the days of Reagan. He is a citizen of the Netherlands and this is very poignant and brought tears to my eyes.

Shaggy eel is a delightful poster from New Zealand. He changes his Profile Page regularly with interesting photographs of both himself and his homeland. This is a fun page.

Frednorman's Profile Page contains the following statement: "Norwegian by birth, American in spirit." It also contains a link to his very sophisticated and jam packed web page which has interesting articles and thoughts.

Junichiro Koizumi's Profile Page contains a link to his Web Page, which is printed in Japanese. What makes it interesting to those of us who are not fluent in this language are the links which contain some lovely photogaphs.

a-Turk's Profile Page also brought tears to my eyes. He is a Muslim, born in Turkey, currently living in America. In addition to a moving mini-essay, he has included numerous links providing information on Turkey.

Happygal's Profile Page consists of some cute comments, graphics and photographs of the sport of hurling. She is from Ireland and appears to be a Happygal, having produced a happy, upbeat Profile Page.

Links to Previous Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages:
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #1...7-19-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #2...8-19-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #3...9-20-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #4...10-02-02

10-19,20-02 WEEKEND THREAD

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 pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[daisyscarlett]

[CounterCounterCulture]

1st?

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for taking the time to make your Profile Page a good read and for helping us to learn more about your countries.

Please drop in say hi and have a cup of the very best American Joe, aka coffee. (Just disregard the "Good Morning" if it is not applicable in your time zone.)

[SevenofNine]

Good morning Daisy well rack all Veterans that troll or lurk on this site

And I got few relatives that did serve in Uncle Sam little organization called US Miltary

My brother serve Six years in Japan for US Navy

My grandpa fought in Europe during WW2


Also I have aunt (who now dead) was Army nurse



RACKKKK ALL Veterans


WAR US MILTARY

[daisyscarlett]

Hope you don't mind that I raided your coffee stash....We are having International Week on the Finest and I wanted our international guests to have the very best coffee we serve...

[daisyscarlett]

Yep, you are first and so you get the first crack at the donuts...

[CounterCounterCulture]

Yep, you are first and so you get the first crack at the donuts...

Eeeeeeeeeeeexcellent! [rubbing sticky fingers together]

[daisyscarlett]

A big thanks to your brother, grandpa and aunt for their military service. Do you have any photos of them that we can include in the Military Collage? If so, just freep Billie and she will tell you how to get them to her.

[knighthawk]

Morning! Which I was still in bed!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning pardners....Looking forward to some interesting threads this week, our very first INTERNATIONAL WEEK on the Finest....

[Cobra64]

Yes, and there is no way to submit anyone else unless you have an internet server. A simple
JPEG does not work here?

[daisyscarlett]

Good afternoon to you, knighthawk...it is afternoon in Holland now, right?

Thank you for the poignant essay you wrote and have posted on your Profile Page...

[daisyscarlett]

I am sorry, I do not understand your question....Anything that works on the FR Forum in general should work on the Finest Thread in specific.

If you have a Profile Page you want us to feature, just FReepmail me the name and I will check it out..

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Daisy.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, Ms. Scarlett.

Your donuts are about to be gobbled up. : )

Got milk?

[knighthawk]

It's still morning, 11:20 now.

Glad you like what I have written!

[Pippin]

You have mail :^)

[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on todays date. God bless them all.

1965 WO1 Josef S. Huwyler -- A/1 AVN, Age 23, Watertown, New York
1965 1LT Harold A. Preisendefer -- A/1 AVN, Age 25, Indiana, Pennsylvania
1968 WO1 Richard W. Strong Jr. -- 1 INF DIV, Age 20, Greenacres, Washington
1968 1LT Robert R. Wright Jr. -- 1 INF DIV, Age 21, Hatboro, Pennsylvania
1969 WO1 Martin Y. Namer -- 1 AVN BDE, Age 21, New York, New York

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[dansangel]

Good Morning to everyone! Just a quick "Hello" to let y'all know I'm thinking of you.

I've been hard at work since 6 a.m. and already it's shaping up to be a dreadful Monday at the "salt mines." Don't know how often I'll be back to check in. :-(

Great presentation, daisy! I can't wait to be able to check out all of the interesting profile pages!

God Bless you ladtx for remembering some of our finest heroes. May God hold them in His loving embrace and give comfort to their families.

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to everyone! Back to the mounds of paperwork I'm buried in......