A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-30-02

Billie

[Billie]

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

                     

Welcome to the Finest
Haunted House


      

Come on in!

Somebody has a birthday today, and we're gonna have a party! We'll have lots to eat and drink, so grab a chair and set a spell.

Happy Birthday To You!

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The Cook's in the Kitchen....
  

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(Most of) The Gang's All Here!


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Daisy and Dansangel are away this week,
but Mama_Bear and Billie
     
Are here to see your cup is never empty
and your "treats" bag always full.

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We said there was a birthday,
But we didn't tell you who,
So here's our Happy Birthday guy
To whom you can say, "BOO!"

Happy Birthday!



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Got Milk? We Got Cake!



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WE GOT BREW, TOO!

4 Inch Stick Cinnamon (Break In Pieces)
1 Teaspoon Allspice (Whole)
1 Teaspoon Whole Cloves
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar (Tamped Down)
7 Cups Apple Cider
1 To 1 & 1/2 Cups Rum
1 Cup Butter

Tie spices in a 4 to 6 inch square of double thickness cheesecloth. (100% cotton)

In a crockpot or slow cooker, combine all ingredients except butter. Cover and cook on low setting 7 to 8 hours or on high setting 3 to 4 hours.

Discard spice bag. Ladle hot punch into cups and float about 1/2 teaspoon butter atop each serving.

Makes ten 6 oz. servings.

You can substitute 1 to 1 & 1/2 cup of apple cider for the rum.
(But why would you WANT to?) :)

THIS WEEK'S THREADs

10-28-02 Salvation
10-29-02 Patriciaruth

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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     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

[Billie]

Click on the grafik to hear John Wayne's redition of the Pledge of Allegiance.

[Billie]

Good morning! Halloween's come early and we're having a party! Come play with us!

[Mudboy Slim]

Howdy Howdy HO!!

Good Mornin', Ms. Billie...MUD

[The Mayor]

Here some morning Coffee from Rupert!

[Auntbee]

Good morning to you.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Billie and All

[The Mayor]

Come play with us!

I came to poke fun, hehe

[JustAmy]

Happy 29th Birthday, Lodwick!

[ofMagog]

Happy Another One.

LadyX says she believes you guys have reached the Canary Islands. What have you been putting in her morning orange juice?

[Molly Pitcher]

Boo!

And Happy Birthday, lodwick! Hope you have a great day!!

[Billie]

Good morning, Mud! Watch out overhead.

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[Molly Pitcher]

[Billie]

Is that coffee safe to drink? Where's my purple cup? :)

Morning, Mayor - how nice to see you two mornings in a row!

[lodwick]

Sunrise over TownLake - Austin, TX

Thank you for the good thoughts friends. ;-)

[Billie]

Hi, Auntbee! Welcome to our Halloween/Birthday party!

[humblegunner]

Happy Birthday, Lodwick! Enjoy it well, Sir!

[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on OCT 30. God bless them all.

1966 WO1 Michael N. Coryell -- 155 AHC, Age 21, Santa Barbara, California
1966 WO1 David A. Haakensen -- 118 AHC, Age 21, Big Sandy, Montana
1966 WO1 Wilmer J. Willingham -- 155 AHC, Age 24, Shreveport, Louisiana
1969 CW2 Nolan E. Black -- 48 AHC, Age 27, Beloit, Wisconsin
1969 CW2 Maury W. Hearne -- 48 AHC, Age 22, Norwalk, California
1971 WO1 Kenneth M. Berblinger -- H/16 CAV, Age 21, Quincy, Illinois

Memoriam to CW2 Nolan E. Black: KIA Quang Duc, South Vietnam

Gone but never forgotten
I was born in 8/68, so I never really got to know my father "in person" but through my mother, Carol, and my grandparents (Bob and Betty Marks/Floy Black-Pruka) I have come to know him. I know he loved to fly, and he was proud to serve his country so I know that his death was not in vain. I was brought up to be proud of him and all others who have fought. He has a Purple Heart Chapter in Wisconsin bearing his name, he lives on through us and all others. I am very proud of him and all the other heros alive or gone but not forgotten.
Laura Black -- Daughter

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[lodwick]

Another beautiful, DRY, morning in CenTex. ;-)