A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day - Weekend....11-02,03-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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and support our military and our leaders; tell a few jokes; learn a new
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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: g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett

MIDDLE: fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17

BOTTOM: Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau

TOP: ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,

dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony

BOTTOM: rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx

MIDDLE: The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law

BOTTOM: deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP: Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog

MIDDLE: Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son

BOTTOM: JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7,
AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM: Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad,
Aomagrat

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


10-28-02 "FR's Finest" ...............................................SALVATION
10-29-02 "A FRiend to our Armed Forces" ........PATRICIARUTH
10-30-02 "Happy Birthday, Lodwick!" ......HALLOWEEN PARTY
10-31-02 "John's Two Cents" .................................JOHNHUANG2
"Mondale's No Shoo-in"
11-01-02 "More of America's Finest" ....MILITARY VETERANS






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[LadyX]

It is so wonderful to have your after-the-worst-of-the-event report, Meekie.
Praise be to our Father for taking such special care of yours!

There are few things more harrowing than to be on black ice with no control of a vehicle.
Only God's intervening hand could have provided the turnaround instead of a sharp drop in the terrain, or group of trees, etc.
That no other car was involved is, too, and no one else injured is a miracle.

Major hugs for you and your father, Meekie, and a fervent,
"Thank You, Lord, for Your goodness!"

[habs4ever]

Best wishes for your father on a speedy recovery.

[EternalVigilance]

Just a quick note from the political battlefield to ask my fellow FReepers to do 3 things:

1. Pray.

2. Bring every single person possible to the polls...it could make more difference than you can possibly imagine to the future of this nation.

3. Help watch the Dems in whatever ways you can...they can't be allowed to steal any more elections.

EV

PS...Expect West Virginians to shock the world on Tuesday.

[Billie]

Good morning to all who are here this morning before me. :)

LadyX, the email you forwarded this morning is still on my mind - powerful stuff.

Thanks, Lori, for always getting this weekend thread up and having the coffee fresh and hot (or hot and fresh) :)

Dansy, am so glad you're home, and really glad your time away was relaxing and fun.

ladtx, thank you once again. And once again, 1969 was the bad year.

Meekie, we are so very glad to hear from you and know that you and your dad are home safely. It's been an emotional time for you, and I'm glad that you know we have been keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Morning, aeronaut! Your little red plane is the brightest spot in this dreary sky we've had for so long. Thanks for flying over and giving us something cheerful to see when we look up. :)

jw, Molly, Mud - hey, good morning to you, and thank you for....being YOU!

Hugs to all who come here this weekend. Have a good one!

[Aeronaut]

Hey Billie. Otto and I are glad to oblige.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Expect West Virginians to shock the world on Tuesday."

Is that true, RFP?! Is Jay Wolfe gonna pull off the Shocker'GainstRocker(fella)?!

I'll be hootin' and a hollerin' if so!!

FReegards...MUD

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Cool, I could use a cup of Joe.

[The Mayor]

Have a Great Day!

[JustAmy]

Good Saturday Morning.
Hey it's getting cold in Central California. 33 degrees this morning; way too cold to go out and do the things that I need to do today! Oh well ...... just need to find the longjohns! LOL

[JustAmy]

We are keeping your father in our prayers. Hope to see you back online soon!

[EternalVigilance]

MUD, my friend, you probably won't get a response from RFP before tonight---he's out on the street directing literature drop efforts in the eastern panhandle.

He's ONE of the reasons I said what I said!! ;-)

[Libertina]

Morning from sunny Pacific Northwest!
Good Morning all!

[Mudboy Slim]

Yep...RFP's been bustin' his hump fer Wlofe and I'd love to seem him be successful in his efforts.

FReegards...MUD

[Temple Owl]

Oh, Oh I slept late today Mama, but good morning anyway.

[lodwick]

Volcano near Mexico, DF

[ArneFufkin]

MUD, that Lautenberg/Mondale "Zumba" exercise video is not a winner, IMO.

[GailA]

Good afternoon ALL..it's a sunny day here in Memphis..rain due in later though. I've got my errands run so can sit back and relax..working on a new craft project..a toddler sized bunny dressed in jeans coverall with old fashioned shirt and bandana.

[ValerieUSA]

Hey Meek - that's wonderful that your Dad is doing so well after such a serious accident. Your presence there is a big help, I'm sure.

[ValerieUSA]

I think I may have finally recovered from Halloween night on Sixth Street in Austin. That was WILD! People can be so freaky! I got home in time to take the kids to school yesterday.

I am not in this picture. I'm the photographer. People sure liked to pose.

[ladyinred]

Too many heroes on your list this morning ladtx. Hope they somehow know we appreciate them.