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

[daisyscarlett]

Hello to you both....

[Billie]

I have LOVED this week of "International" and "Out of This World" fare! You started and ended the week with the greatest flare, daisy!!! Hat's Off to you and all our host/hostesses and honorees!

[daisyscarlett]

Lady X: Thanks for reposting that lovely note from Lorelei...(What a lovely screen name)

[Billie]

I am in awe at the many FReepers we've come to know in the last four months! You are all amazing and wonderful and interesting and just the Finest there is! Astronomy has never been one of my 'things' so and maybe that's why this thread is a bit fascinating today. Thank you for the APOD links! Thank you, petuniasevan! (and thanks for the photo of you and your husband, which will be in next week's new group of military.)

[daisyscarlett]

I am sure it has been a long week for you after your long weekend last weekend....

[daisyscarlett]

What a lovely graphic and nice message for Petuniasevan...Thanks Aqua...

[daisyscarlett]

lol...thanks for the top secret report...

[Pippin]

Howdy, DH and everyone else!

Welcome Lorilie!

Congratulations Severa!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, special ping-a-ling. The other ping-a-ling beat you getting here today, a somewhat rare occurrence...lol..

[daisyscarlett]

Good day to you....Never tire of seeing that majestic eagle...

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for stopping by....

[Pippin]

OOPS!

My mistake, Severa!

I meant to say congratulations to Petuniasevan on being FR's Finest for Friday!

But Howdy anyway, Severa!

[Billie]

Valerie, it's so nice to see you - missed you the last few days. Really neat photo!

[ValerieUSA]

Thank you Billie. The rains knocked out my faulty phone wire and my old cable internet modem on Monday morning. I couldn't get a good dial-up connection with all the crackling on the phone line. Both problems were fixed yesterday, so I'm back!!

[Pippin]

HOWDY, BILLIE

(((((((BILLIE))))))

My Texas size "Pippin" hug to you!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning one and all! A very interesting tribute, daisy, to a very interesting FReeper! Thank you for all the time you put into these beautiful posts that you create. You are amazing!

Petuniasevan, would you add me to your APOD ping list? Please, please? :-)

It is such a pleasure to meet you, and I want to thank you on behalf of this appreciative American for your military service. God bless you and all of our veterans.

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Congratulations!

Thank you for your contributions
to FreeRepublic.

Petuniasevan, you are one of FR's Finest!!

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[Pippin]

Good Morning ((((MAMA_BEAR)))))

[LadyX]

Daisy, our introduction to Eielson AFB was spectacular in itself.
Driving from Rapid City, South Dakota to Fairbanks through Canada and over the Alaska Highway in the dead of winter was a whole adventure in itself.

The base is 30 miles south of the city of Fairbanks, and we found ourselves paralleling the south end of the runway about 1:30 in the afternoon on 6 January 1963.
On our left was the setting sun, flanked by twin vertical rainbows!

On our right was the unmistakable and thrilling sight of a U-2 taking off, nearly vertically!
Keep in mind President Eisenhower had 'promised' the Soviet Union we'd not fly them over their territory any more, after the Gary Powers Incident!

.45MAN, you no doubt saw them when you were there, routinely flying over the Soviet Union, didn't you?
My husband was in Security, guarding them.

There was one day when the tower received a May Day call from the pilot of one incoming, with the message he was experiencing "EXTREME VIBRATIONS!"
He managed to bring it down on the runway, rolled to a stop - staggered quite shakily down and said, "Don't talk to me - just get me a drink!"

The U-2 was riddled with holes from weapons fire!
They quickly threw a tarp over it and shoved it into the hangar.

[Pippin]

HOWDY, (((LADYX))))