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

[LadyX]

A birthday party for loddy?!!
YIPPEE !!!

As ofMagog says, the Mobious Triangle just left the Canary Islands and is headed for Tripoli to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday on 11 November.

{{{{{{Huge Birthday Hugs, loddy}}}}}}

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut. I'll watch your 9 o'clock this morning.(Is that what they say?! LOL! Something like that anyway!)

[Aeronaut]

I'll watch your 9 o'clock this morning.(Is that what they say?! LOL! Something like that anyway!)

'I'll watch your six.' My nine would be my left wing, and after last night (Wellstone memorial pep rally) I don't have one, I gnawed it off.

[lysie]

Happy Birthday, lodwick!!!

[Billie]

Good morning, JustFRiend - may I see some ID, please? We don't serve to minors. :)

[Pippin]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LODWICK!!

This ((HUG)) is for you!

[lodwick]

Julia Child's version of Homemade Corned Beef Hash
with a Poached Egg. Served with our version of cheese
grits and a Sautéd Tomato.

[Pippin]

Howdy, Billie!

Hope you have a "SPOOKY" HALLOWEEN!

[Pippin]

YUM! YUM!

[LadyX]

Billie, you'll never guess what I just received in Freep Mail from JL!

Sez he demands kisses instead of candles - whoa!!

Well - okay, JL - you deserve 'em. Here they are:

(said he is 102, but I think he exaggerates - - -)

[Pippin]

Howdy, LadyX!

Cobby got us lost again?

Should I get the Cap.?

[Pippin]

Should I give JL and graet big PIPPIN Hug?

[lodwick]

Thanks so much - the best present of all is having found FR back when, and being priviledged to meet so many wonderful freedom loving people here - it's been a blessing to me. JL

[lodwick]

Good morning Pips - it's WEDNESDAY. ;-)

[Pippin]

(((((((LODWICK))))))))

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LODDY!

(102?)

[xJones]

Ah, just awaiting tomorrow night, when my youngest child and her friends will be carefully escorted all over the place collecting OUR candy. Yes, ours, parents get a 33% split. :)

Many happy birthdays to come, lodwick!

[mhking]

I couldn't get my Klingon Warrior costume ready in time for All Hallows Eve this year...[g]

[Mixer]

Good morning to all and Happy "early" Halloween

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LODWICK!!! You have become a FRiend to me on this site and I truely look forward to hearing from you through you hellos and more often scenic pictures. Hope you have a great day.

[Billie]

Hey ATRW! Thanks for coming to wish JL a Happy Birthday!

FR is again being very sluggish for me - was going to post little Halloween gifs throughout but get so frustrated at the "Website not Responding" message about every other time I refresh or try to post a comment. I wonder if it EVER is going to get back up to speed. :(

[Billie]

Good morning, Birthday Sunrise Guy! I wish for you a very happy day filled with sunshine and love and fun. :)