A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-24-02

dansangel and Billie

[dansangel]

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

                     

A FRiend "Across the Pond"

MadIvan Freeper since October 29, 1998

The way that the liberal press in our country would have it told, the US has no allies in Europe in the war against terror.

The reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. We have many allies, especially from Great Britain, our "sister country across the pond." If you doubt that this is true, take the time to read some of the threads that MadIvan puts up. Many of these threads are accompanied by his pithy comments, recognizable by their uniquely colored and italicized script.

MadIvan has been a part of Free Republic for nearly four years. His biting wit and Brit-speak are familiar to many. Also well-known are his conservative stance and allegiance to the current Republican Administration. He is quick to criticize the critics both here and in his home country across the Atlantic.

As a youth, MadIvan relates that he was a member of the Young Conservatives. Recently, he has just rejoined the Conservative Party for his constituency of Islington South & Finsbury. Because he works and is also studying for and working towards an MA in E-Business at night, most of his political activity is right here on Free Republic.

Ivan and "Uncle Ronnie" ~ a "fantasy meeting" (LOL)

What brought MadIvan to FR initially was his disgust of Clinton. "Unglamorous, but true," he remarks. Prior to FR, some of his first battles were waged against leftists on alt.impeach.clinton.

It was during this time that someone informed MadIvan about Free Republic (lucky for us!). He says he was "horrified" to learn that the impression on FR was that everyone outside the USA supported Clinton. Says MadIvan, "And I've been loudly proclaiming my opposition to that idea ever since. ;)"

MadIvan had a strong and definite emotional stake in the horror of September 11, 2001. His mother was in New York and in close proximity to the World Trade Center at the time the terrorists struck.

Not only was he appalled by the enormity of the violent event and loss of life, he was fearful for the safety of his mother. MadIvan was tremendously relieved to find out that she was fine, but deeply angered and saddened by the cold-blooded murder of innocent American citizens.

Ornithopter in flight

In his "spare time" MadIvan is quite the science fiction fan; more specifically, he is a fan of Frank Herbert's "Dune." If you check out his Free Republic Profile Page, in addition to listing his answers to various "enquiring minds want to know"-type questions, you will see that he is a Website designer. One of the Websites that he has created is dedicated to "Dune."

Finally, although he does not mention her by name on his profile page, MadIvan has a beloved who is also a FReeperette! She is somewhat shy and wishes to remain anonymous. However, she can usually be found posting on the various newsworthy threads that MadIvan puts up.

One thing is certain; because they met and FReep together on FR, it is a match most assuredly made in "Conservative Heaven."

When the liberal mush-mouthed news media has you down and has left you to wonder who in the world we can call "ally," let MadIvan and many of his fellow countrymen be the first to come to mind.

Ivan's eyes showing the telltale blue-on-blue from partaking of "the Spice."

Please join me in giving another deserving FReeper, one who happens to be an ally of Conservative America, a warm welcome to FR's Finest...

Today that Finest is
MadIvan!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

10-21-02 International Profile Pages

10-22-02 Knighthawk

10-23-02 JohnHuang2's "My Two Cents - Maureen Dowd -- All The Drool that's fit to..."

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

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, Ms.BillieBlue!

You're up early today.

Anything wrong? LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

She is lovely, and although she'd be the last to admit this, she's beautiful and wonderful.
And she's probably blushing right now as she reads this. ;)

By "lovely", I meant 'beautiful'. Indeed she is.

And I think know who she is. Mum's the word. : )

[Mixer]

I like the picture. Good morning to you Pippin.

[lodwick]

Nice work with the cupcakes Ivan. You da man. ;-)

[Mudboy Slim]

Good mornin', y'all...MUD

[MadIvan]

Nice work with the cupcakes Ivan. You da man. ;-)

Well one can go to the bakery and view the cupcakes, but in the final analysis only one cupcake was worth taking home. ;)

Regards, Ivan

[FreeTheHostages]

Happy to read more about you. "Unglamorous but true" -- that's soooo British! Always enjoy your posts. Happily surprised that Tony Blair has been so supportive of our war against terror and not at all surprised that the French are being jerks. I live here in DC and some days I'm half-inclined to protest outside the French consulate and try to persuade American tourists seeking travel visas to visit Britain instead. "Go Visit Our Friends in Britain: No Tourist Dollars for the Wimpy French!" or some such.

Just an idea . . . .

[lodwick]

Here's a link to Free Britannia, a conservative UK website that Ivan founded and later sold so he could spend more time freeping. Among other awards, it was a Rush Limbaugh featured site 5 - 12 August 2001. Excellent work there.

[daisyscarlett]

Congratulations MadIvan...Another great young FReeper. I, like so many, absolutely love your posts. Nice to know more about the man behind the screen name and his lady love. Does that red hair of hers come with a temper? Enjoy your day with us. Hope it is a "happy" day....

[Billie]

Wanted to say good morning to you, EV, and thank you for dropping in again.

Since it's International Week, I'll say it this way. :)

[Billie]

#8 & 9 posts. :)

Just spent some time looking over your profile page and the pages you've designed. Nice! Thank you for sharing them.

[lodwick]

Good morning there hostesses - ya did good when you added dansangel to the team. She's a keeper. ;-)

[Billie]

Hi, Happygal - happy to see you back today.

A new one - have heard limey, not git though!

[Billie]

Good morning, ladtx. A better date in history today - only two. God Bless all; to read about Captain Schiele this way puts an even more personal stamp on it.

[Billie]

Morning, Ladies! Nice to see you both ..... looking good you are! ;)

[jwfiv]

For all you princesses who've turned into frogs, my ol' Dad used to sing a Southern song to us, I can remember only a few words, but it went like so:

Froggy went a'courtin', he did ride, hm-mmm

Froggy went a'courtin', he did ride, hm-mmm

Froggy went a'courtin', he did ride..with a banjo by his side, hm-mmm.

Oops, think I'd better quit while I'm ahead, my serenading voice is a little rusty, never was any derned good on the banjo, so I'll just say a simple Thank You for the thread today, and the introduction to our neighbor in England.

MadIvan, have always been glad to see your handle on a thread, and love the British flag you fly. Glad to know you a little better...I'll have to check out that website...the Ornithoper is way cool.

God bless America, God save the Queen.

[Billie]

Good morning Auntbee! Always a treat to see you. :)

[Billie]

Your lady is very beautiful, Ivan!

[JustAmy]

MadIvan, You are truly one of FR's Finest.

[Billie]

You're up early today.

Anything wrong? LOL

Now that was uncalled for. LOL! And I noticed that YOU are also here early for you!

Nonetheless, I am happy to see you, and know you're not getting enough hugs, so here ya go!

((((((((((HUGS!))))))))))

There! I am feeling colorful today. :)