A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-25-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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

                     

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.

(The above APOD Banner Graphic is courtesy of Nick Zivanovic of the Calumet Astronomical Society. Nick grants permission for use of this banner on other websites.)

Petuniasevan started posting the Astronomy Picture of the Day in March 2002. She thought it would be a great way to introduce interested FReepers to the wonders of the universe. She obtains the links for this thread from NASA.

Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Petuniasevan adds an Astronomy Fun Fact. She pings interested FReepers to the thread and provides additional commentary. leads discussions and answers questions.

Petuniasevan has suggested the following as memorable APOD's.
October 18 2002 March 24 2002 April 24 2002 June 10 2002 July 20 2002 August 24 2002 September 23 2002

petuniasevan
Freeper since 12-14-00

Petuniasevan is from California but she is currently living in Wisconsin with her husband, FReeper poorman.

Petuniasevan became interested in astronomy at an early age and got her first telescope at age six. Currently, she is telescope-deprived but plans to remedy that within a couple of years. She is comparing 'scopes and window shopping.

Favorite threads on FR (besides APOD) are: A Day in the Life of President Bush, (she is a Bush Bot and a distant cousin of the Bush family), veteran-oriented threads, and humor threads (she's on the HMB ping list). She works rotating shifts so it's hard to "hang out" at any of the regular threads, but if her schedule permitted, she would "hang out"at the Daily Dose.

"WI FReeper Get Together"

Petuniasevan and poorman coordinated and organized a WI FReeper get-together at the Prime Quarter Steak House in Appleton WI this past Spring. As with most FReeper social events, everyone enjoyed each other's company and discussed FR activism, politics, ongoing projects, as well as personal hobbies and interests. A good time was had by all.
WI FReeper Dinner 4-02

"Military Service"

Petuniasevan proudly served in the U.S. Air Force 1984-1988 as an aircraft mechanic (B-52G Bombers) at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. The patches show are, left to right, Air Force Strategic Air Command, Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing. and Air Force 2nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY, PETUNIASEVAN.

"Just for Fun"

Petuniasevan's webpage has a neat link to over 100 smiley faces and over 100 bumper stickers. It can be accessed through her Profile Page. For a rollicking good time, take a look.

CONGRATULATIONS PETUNIASEVAN

ENJOY YOUR DAY AS ONE OF FR'S FINEST

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..."

10-24-02 MadIvan

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]

Help me out again...are my photos of the WI dinner showing up...i.e. here is one..can you see it?

[Mama_Bear]

Mornin' Pip! Yours was the first hug of the day, and very special. Thank you!

(((((((((Pippin)))))))))))

[Pippin]

All I'm getting are the dreaded red-exs!

How are you doing, (((DAISY)))

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning Billie. Thank you for your help putting this together especially the Moon Pledge....It is very special....

[mhking]

How y'all are?!?

The chicken soup helped, but I'm still not 100% yet. [sigh]

My oldest ended up coming home from school early yesterday, throwing up all over the place. She seemed better this morning as she headed for the bus stop though. Which left She-who-must-be-obeyed. Rachel woke me up trying to cough up a lung at one point. She was busy apologizing - I told her not to worry about that, and asked her if I could get her something...

Ah, well, life in the big city.

This weekend should be something special. The baby's first birthday is tomorrow, and her brother gets to sing in some kind of have-to-do over at the Mable House. Of course, Sunday is football - always.

Be well, everyone!

[mhking]

Oh, and lest I forget, congratulations, Petuniasevan!

[Pippin]

You're welcome :^)

You think Petunia will put me on her APOD ping list? I'll ask her!

Petunia can you put me on yout ping list? Please please please!

[Billie]

Morning, Aeronaut - you be sure your little red plane doesn't get in the way of any of those comets or anything. :)

[Aeronaut]

you be sure your little red plane doesn't get in the way of any of those comets or anything. :)

"Safety First" is our motto. Hope you're having a good day and will have a great week-end.

[Billie]

Welcome to the Finest, Graewoulf. Very nice to have you visit.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks, Lori....You are pretty amazing yourself with the wonderful graphics you create. Love the one today. The purple border matches the purple celestial objects oh so perfectly...I am sure petuniasevan will love it...She works the swing shift and has promised to stop in to say hi again before she heads off to work later today....

As for the surprise photo I promised, I have decided not to post it as Billie will be posting it on Monday when she introduces a new group of FR's Finest for the collage.

Petuniasevan, you will be one of only two FReepers to have been honored by us two days in a row (knighthawk was the other-on Monday his Profile Page got highlighted and on Tuesday he was the Finest FReeper).

[steveegg]

They're live, but I'm terrible with faces.

[Billie]

Thank you. Your post as always is beautiful and moving, and if we can't have "none" on this date, we are grateful there were no more than two of your fellow helicopter pilots killed on this date.

[RikaStrom]

LOL, hello LadyX.

Where did you get that picture of me practicing? I thought I burned all my fluffy pics?! :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks Pippin. I am so embarassed about the red x's...I hate them...yet I see the photos fine because of the cache thingie...I will remedy it soon, starting now....(does this show up?)

Some WI Freepers enjoying their get-together:

[RikaStrom]

Petuniasevan.

You surely post some beautiful pictures. I've always enjoyed them.

[Billie]

Been awful busy here, should be around for the next few weeks though... I'll make it my mission to drop by and razz you two...

Nothing we like better than a good razzing by one of our favorite ping-a-lings. :)

[Pippin]

Yep! It's coming out good now. :^)

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks Pippin and good morning and thanks for the hug and yes, I am sure petuniasevan will put you on the APOD ping list (she owes me, lol)...

[Billie]

Many of our Finest 'regulars' always generate a smile when they say hello. You would be one of them. :)