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

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

                     

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

[dansangel]

Before I get back to W-O-R-K, I want to wish everyone:

{{{{{{{{{TGIF HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[steveegg]

Congratulations, petunia. Steak night was great.

Thanks for the ping daisy.

[GailA]

Morning ALL..Congrats Petunia.

[GailA]

Southern comfort

[lodwick]

Racine WI sunrise

[LadyX]

What a wonderful presentation, daisy, of a fascinating person and topic!

My favorite science displays were those of the Aurora Borealis when I lived in Fairbanks, Alaska for 3 1/2 years.

Here are a few samples:

[dansangel]

Good Morning!

That's another thing that you and .45MAN have in common. He was stationed in Alaska for two and a half years while in the Air Force in the mid-sixties.

He speaks so fondly of aurora borealis as well as the ***tranquility*** that can be found only in Alaska. I have lived vicariously through his stories.

The closest I've ever been to witnessing aurora borealis was at an IMAX theater at the Orlando Science Museum a few years ago. Just that alone was breathtaking.

{{{{{{{{{{{LadyX}}}}}}}}}}}

[lodwick]

Good morning Lady - thanks for the northern lights - they are stunning.

You'll be pleased to know that the Glocktoberfest and al clayda shootout will be held tomorrow in Houston regardless of what MotherNature has in store for us. Molon Labe

[larryjohnson]

I have been in Maine goin on 7 years and have only seen "Northern Lights" twice. I have seen a bluegrass band by that name 3 times.

[WIladyconservative]

Congrats on you being one of FR's finest! Looking forward to another Freeper get together soon!

[The Mayor]

mmmm Coffee!

[Auntbee]

Happy Friday, Ladies.

[LadyX]

Lorelei, a welcome is due you, posting near the end of a thread night before last!
Few saw it, and I wanted you to know how much we appreciate newcomers, and hope you'll be with us daily.

This was Lorelei's post, Finest Family, deserving of recognition:

"Hi - just wanted you all to know that I appreciate what you do here. FR's Finest has helped me to get to know some of the other people on freerepublic - thank you to everyone involved in doing these bios. I have been coming to freerepublic for almost a year, - but I just signed up this morning, in fact, this is my very first post. I thought this would be a good place to start.

Thanks again for introducing me to some fine people over the past few weeks."

233 posted on 10/23/02 11:53 PM Eastern by Lorelei
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Welcome, Lorelei, to our pond!!

[lodwick]

Coffee bump!

[Aeronaut]

Welcome to FR Lorelei.

[Mixer]

Hope everyone has a great weekend. It has been another great week at FR and as much as I dislike Monday's I always look forward to returning to the daily threads.

The sniper has been caught so hopefully those in the DC area can enjoy a weekend free from fear. Stay alert nonetheless. There will always be someone trying to scare our freedom out of us.

[The Mayor]

Been a while since i've been here at this time of day!

How are ya?

[lodwick]

Four stars here in a very soggy central Texas. Good to see you bright and early today.

Remember to slide all the clocks back over the weekend - it's that time of year again.

[LadyX]

I was in Fairbanks from 6 January 1963 to 1 June 1966!!
The highlight, of course, was the Good Friday Earthquake in March of 1964.
Were you there during those years, .45MAN?!
What MOS?

Small world indeed, angel, with our Florida connection, too.
When I was growing up, Sebastian didn't even have a stoplight!

Do you know the group of three edifices on New Haven Avenue that now is an art museum?
Of those three buildings, one held grades 1-6; one 7-12; and the third was the cafeteria, band room, and storage rooms.

It was the only school for all children from Sebastian to halfway to Cocoa, and over to the St. John's River!!
Melbourne in 1943 had only about 5,000 citizens.

[LadyX]

May the skies smile upon you tomorrow, loddy, and the Range Rovers & Friends be victorious in their relentless pursuit of the al-Clayda Army!
How outrageous - um, courageous you are, taking on so formidable a foe, outnumbering you a thousand to one!

{{{HUGS}}} for the brave conquerors !!!