A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-19-02

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.

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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:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

         

GROUP 1A: TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

GROUP 2A: TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

GROUP 3A: TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

GROUP 4A: TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

      

GROUP 9A: 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.

GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

GROUP 11A: TOP: ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son. BOTTOM: AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset); WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

                     

Announcements



The Holidays Are Coming

This will be pretty short. As your hostesses, we wanted to say a few things about the upcoming holidays and some of the things you might expect to see on the Finest between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Expect some reruns of earlier tributes, for those who might not have seen them from the summer.

We know that Christmas shopping, and decorating, and baking, and families, and Open Houses, and other things will be occupying more of everyone's time from Thanksgiving all the way through New Year's Eve.

With that in mind, realize that Daisy and Lori and Dansangel and I will also be doing all these things, and while we'll still be inviting you here every day with a fresh thread, during this busy season we will be cutting back on extensive new profiles and ask for your participation in keeping it fun and interesting for all who still come by every day.

Will You Help Us?

We want to ask you for help in putting a thread together .... would someone like to share their favorite holiday crafts, recipes, a special holiday memory, collectables, photos of your home decorated, inside and out?

Please share your ideas and thoughts with any one of us by FReepmail, and let's have a joyous, frazzle-free holiday season. That's not to say we don't still have several New Profiles up our sleeve .... it's not ALL reruns! (But of course you will have to visit the thread to see!) LOL

And Finally..A Couple of Things...

Just a reminder: we DO have some great new profiles for this week AND next, already in the works .... and next Thursday, look for a beautiful special Holiday thread by Mama_Bear, which will run from Thanksgiving Day through Sunday.

Do start getting those pictures of your special fur friends to us for our Pet Christmas thread later in December. We will announce the deadline very soon for you to get them to us!

Billie    DaisyScarlett    Dansangel    Mama_Bear

THIS WEEK'S THREADs
11-18-02 Outrageous Outtakes from FR

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

Thanks, Mixer!

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[Billie]

Hi, Pippin! That's GREAT news! Am so happy for you, and you'll have lots of fun decorating a new place for the holidays!

[Billie]

Another date that 1970 was hit hardest. (yesterday and today) God Bless All. Thank you for keeping their memories alive.

[Billie]

Good morning, ofM - busy mailbox again the last couple of days. :)

[WVNan]

It's always good to be "home", regardless of how much you like other places. I want to say again how much we appreciate all the work you did for Jay. I'll be watching with interest your own future. God bless you.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for posting this daily. You and your service to our country is appreciated.

God Bless and Comfort the families and friends of these seven who gave all for their country.

[Billie]

Good morning, dutchess. I thought the same thing about Uncle John! "Hoot", "Cantankerous", "Spunky"! A character at any rate!

Still didn't finish the doggies - hope to have them ready in a day or so though! (I also owe you mail)

[Billie]

Good morning, Mister King. :)

[WVNan]

Hi you two. Jack had a heart attack last Thursday. From my point of view it was a bad one (not breathing). By God's grace and provision of a cop just around the corner, he pulled through with less damage than it might have been. He's not a candidate for by-pass because the arteries involved are too small. His heart is enlarged, so he will have to be on meds and a heart rehab program, weight loss, etc. And yes, he has the same independent spirit that his uncle has. Makes it a bit difficult to make him behave. (g)

[daisyscarlett]

I am so excited about the Christmas pet project. I am going to try to get a photo off to you of our first beloved pet. He was a beagle named Jasper and he loved Christmas cauz he got his very own stocking. And, honest, he knew it was his..Every Christmas a.m. he would pick it up first thing and head for the door with it...was not about to share. We have cute photos which I hope will scan out okay...Thanks for the drawing of Roscoe. It helped me recall some very pleasant Christmas memories of Jasper.

[dutchess]

"Thanksgiving in Key West...hmm...that sounds interesting..."

Actually it is still pretty family focused. We bought a timeshare there about five years ago and have always traded the time for other places. This time we're actually staying AT OUR PLACE DURING OUR WEEK. It's right on the ocean facing the sunset.

We fly to Orlando Saturday and are picking up my parents who will spend the week with us. Also, Mr. D's brother and sister in law are cruising that week and just happen to port in Key West Thanksgiving Day so we plan on having a Thanksgiving spread on the beach.

My holiday stress time is three weeks later when all the family from three states come to our place for a Christmas celebration. (so Thanksgiving is the calm before the storm!)

billie. Still looking foward to seeing your cute pupettes!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning ladies. The calendar page today REALLY is beautiful. I know that I say that a lot...but Ms. Mary Engelwhatever sure has captured a loving mom and dad and a happy baby thriving because of their love...

[Molly Pitcher]

Key West!! Have a great time, dutchess! I've used library computers for FReeping, and it's not so bad...just remember to log off of FR when you're done FReeping.

Billie - excellent idea about the upcoming threads....Will see and think about what I could contribute, technologically challenged that I am here....

Thank you for all you do!

WVNan- Excellent news! Both of you, take care of yourselves.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Forgive me!! I do recall this happening. As soon as you reminded me of the circumstances. In fact, I prayed for Jack!!! (They say the mind goes first.. arghhhh)

Giving thanks and praise the God allowed for a "warning". Now he can be medically treated, and do the cardio therapy, meds, etc. I know your gonna have him around for a LONG TIME!!!

That had to be so scary!!! (((((WVNan)))))

From the sounds of his Uncle.. he's gonna be just fine, a chip off the proverbial block!! :o)

Let us know if there is ever anything else we can do. Prayers just sent again!! God Bless, Vets

[WVNan]

Hi Billie. Since everyone is talking about Uncle John I'm going to tell this one one him.

Jack, wanting to bring Uncle up to date on all the latest conveniences, told him he needed to get a debit card. "What's that?" Uncle asked. It's a card that you can use to get your money out of the bank any time you want it, day or night. He took Uncle to the bank to demonstrate using his own card.

Jack went through the whole routine. Card in, pin #, transaction, money. Uncle watched all that and asked, "Who's in there to give you that money?" Jack said, "Nobody's in there, Uncle, the machine gives you that money. "How does that machine know it's you?" Then Jack went through the whole explanation again, to which Uncles allowed, "Humph,ain't no wonder there's so many folks outa work." Uncle never did get a debit card.

[jwfiv]

Good morning to all you songbirds.

Your holiday schedule sounds good to me...profile 'greatest hits' is a right fine idea...re-runs are way cool, and they're still fresh as yesterday's flowers.

Even Santa has to cut back on his freeping as the runup to the Holydaze draws nigh.

I look forward to your Thanksgiving spread...gonna be a grand day...)

WVNan, I was really pleased to read the note from your husband and to know he's outta the woods, and that his Uncle John is back home where he wishes to be. This news brings me a smile this morning...a big Atta-girl to ya, and Atta-boys to both those men you love.

[Billie]

LOL! A big head indeed! He knows who rules our household. NEVER EVER have we had a dog like this one! Maybe because he just showed up and chose us to belong to; I only know that he captured our hearts from the first minute he looked up and wagged that stubby little tail. We were goners.

[lodwick]

Thank the Lord.
He holds us in the palm of his hand.

God Bless America!

[WVNan]

If you could see Uncle you would smile even bigger. Jack and I were sitting at the breakfast table belly laughing because we know exactly how Uncle is and how he talks. He clips his words off and talks fast. We could just imagine him in the MRI machine threatining to take it apart. He would too. Not too long ago he went to feel his cows and his wife thought she should go with him just in case. Somehow she got in amongst the cows and one of them bumped her and broke her arm. Uncle wasn't very sympathetic. He said, "That cow didn't mean to do that." His wife just rolled her eyes.

[WVNan]

feel=feed (sheesh, my fingers are thinking for themselves today)

[lodwick]

God created marriage, for he knew we'd need a friend
To share our hopes and dreams with, and love us 'till the end.



God created marriage, to teach us how to share.
All our earthly assets, and make us more aware.



That someone else's feelings, are more important than our own.
And not one of us is perfect, so we can't cast a stone.



God created marriage, to teach us to forgive.
His life was our example, He showed us how to give.



God created marriage, to teach us how to say,
"I LOVE YOU" to another person, each and every day.