A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-22-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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.

                     

Welcome to Maine the way life should be

home of one of fr's finest

SheLion Freeper since 7-28-01

SheLion and her husband, FReeper MaineRebel, hail from Ohio.
So how did they end up in the beautiful state of Maine?

As noted below, MaineRebel served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1968. Upon discharge, he and SheLion were married. He got the "itch" to go back into the military and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1970. MaineRebel became a career military man and SheLion, a military wife.

After much traveling, including a five year tour-of-duty in Germany, they received orders to Loring Air Force Base, Maine, in 1983. They packed up their van with their little daughter, two cats and a Doberman and off they went. Loring is between Limestone and Caribou. WAY up north. In fact, Caribou is the most northeastern city in the U.S. It is a three and one-half hour drive north of Bangor, a six hour drive north of Portland and a ten hour drive north of Boston.

They purchased a home right off base in 1984 and settled in. SheLion obtained civilian employent at Loring Air Force Base and was there until the base closure in 1994. MaineRebel retired from the military in 1992 and has been a Government civilian employee with DFAS (Defense Finance Agency Service) on Loring since 1996.

In SheLion's Words:

"What with the world situation, I am very thankful to have remained this far out of the mainstream of the crazy world we live in. We could never go back to living in a big city again. Can we say Window Bars? Heh!"

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"MaineRebel"

MaineRebel was Active Duty Military for a total of 26 years. He was in the U.S. Army from 1964-1968, serving in VietNam from June 66 until July 67 (6BN 27th Artillary). He received, not one but, two Purple Hearts for injuries sustained while serving in VietNam. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and retired in 1992.

Thank you for your Service, MaineRebel, and WELCOME HOME!!



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SheLion's political views are best expressed in her words:

"I was never political until the Clinton years. I hate to say this, but I was registered DemocRAT. Ugh! But I would split my ticket a lot. Well, during Clintoon’s area, I switched pretty quick".

"During the Presidential Election, during all that Florida debunkel, I was literally on my KNEES! I know we have some RINO’S in office, but I would vote for a trained monkey if he was Republican over a DemocRAT any day. This might not be smart. I am sure there are some good Democrats. Hope you understand what I mean. We have some Maine Republicans who sit on the fence and are, IMHO, RINO’s. I fight with them a lot."

"Maine is very liberal. Desperately liberal. With the Internet, we are trying very hard to get the word out to the Maine Freepers and to have them spread the word as well. Maine has to pull out from under this deep dark funk we are in. What with Independent Gov. King for 8 years, and now DemocRAT Baldacci taking office as our next Governor, it’s not going to go well the next four years. But, sad to say, hitting rock bottom is what Mainer’s need to maybe wake them up. Baldacci has been marching in lock step with Clinton for so long, that he could care less about Maine. He just wants that seat to sit in power and control over a whole state."

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SheLion is an advocate of the freedom of choice to smoke. Once again, in her own words:

"Ah! Smoker’s Rights Advocate. Well, sometimes it’s hard to talk about, because smokers have been made to be the most evil people on earth. And I am working very hard, along with many others, to bring it back around to where we AREN’T the devil’s children. I have been fighting for Freedom of Choice since 1990. In early 2001, I found web sites of like-minded people and was pointed to Forces International. I started corresponding with the leaders, and in August of 2001, I became Forces Maine. My Forces Maine site is posted on my about me (Profile Page) at Free Republic."

"When I was on my own, all I could do was write letters to newspapers and the lawmakers and just rant. But, after much research and countless hours of searching the Net for information, and through Forces, I now have the facts to stand behind me. What with all the bans across the United States, it is now becoming a private property rights issue. The Government wants our money, as you can see by the high taxes imposed upon us, but they are now restricting us, controlling us and banning us. Well, like we say, if tobacco is that deadly, why don’t they just ban the darn stuff. Nope! It’s about control and it’s about the money."

"I have a cartoon showing Uncle Sam sitting on a milking stool milking a cow with one hand, and his hand on the rope to release the guillotine with the other. The poor cow is saying, 'I wish he would make up his mind.' Very sad. Very true."

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Enjoy Your Day, SheLion!
You are One of FR's Finest!

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[lodwick]

[SheLion]

~~~Colleen~~~

Nice to meet you, too! What a beautiful Easter Egg!!! Thanks for sharing that!!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning. Nice to see you. It was a pleasure "doing" you and MaineRebel today. I hope he can check in with us too. His service to our country in VietNam and his receiving of two purple hearts is just awesome and I want him to hear that loud and clear!!!

Thanks for your excellent cooperation in the preparation of your Profile and thanks, once again, to Billie for putting the "Billie touch" on the graphics.

[Teacup]

Hello all my dear friends here on Free Republic. Thank you so much for remembering me and pinging me. Wow! What a week I've had. Haven't had time to post. I had a sick grandson, and I did have lunch with Mudpuppy and G'nad this week. I have been enjoying all the Rush vs Dash-Hole threads. Man oh man they are funny. Hope everyone has a great day.

[lodwick]

MUD bumps!

Morning back there - thanks for bringing it.

[daisyscarlett]

Look forward to your pet photos...How is your kitty cat today? (Note to Finest readers: SheLion's 15 year old cat recently spent a week at the Vet's-she was quite ill).

[SheLion]

Do you love lobster? I'm in Texas, but going out with a guy from Maine.. and he doesn't like lobster. It just seems sacriligious almost...

Well......I love lobster "separated." We went to Kennebuckport one October week-end, and ordered the Lobster. When they brought that big guy to me, and those eyes were looking right at me, I covered that big guy with my white linen napkin. I was so embarrassed, but there was no way I could open that big guy while he was looking at me. LOL!

I pass by live lobsters in the tanks real quick. And I could never ever go to a tank to pick one out for my dinner. All I can think about is "How can I help these guys escape!"

But lobster is wonderful!

[Mixer]

Thanks daisy....you too.

[lodwick]

Hi T - thanks for dropping in here today. ;-)

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for the post to ladtx. It echoes what many of us feel and we should probably express our thanks to him more often. It is a fine service he is rendering...

[SheLion]

I, too, am puzzled that Maine is no longer in the Republican column. We have lots of great freepers there though so maybe they can help turn things around there.

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I have a ping list for the Maine Freepers. We aren't in the Republican column? I'm confused. Where is that and why isn't Maine on the list? Maine Freepers are growing day-by-day. Let me know how I can help get Maine back in the column!!

[SheLion]

So good to meet you!!

Nice to meet you, too, Molly Pitcher! We hail from Ohio but are transplants to Maine. :)

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning aqua. Thank you for the special roses and music.

[SheLion]

Thanks for your excellent cooperation in the preparation of your Profile and thanks, once again, to Billie for putting the "Billie touch" on the graphics.

The graphics are out-of-this-world! Very professional!! Pictures speak a thousand words, and I really love looking at all the graphics.

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for the Maine WH Easter egg. Somehow, I missed the WH special eggs. That lobster cutout on the egg is very special..

[SheLion]

Look forward to your pet photos...How is your kitty cat today? (Note to Finest readers: SheLion's 15 year old cat recently spent a week at the Vet's-she was quite ill).

Ah....thank you for remembering! Punkie came home Tuesday afternoon. She ran right upstairs, and has holed out up there ever since. We go up several times a day to bring her back down, show her her food, and I give her a capsule. She has 4 more capsules then she is done with the medicine.

Last night, she made a big leap, and she came downstairs, out into the kitchen, and sat by her placemat on the floor. (I had taken her food and water upstairs for her on Tuesday), but last night, she came downstairs to eat.

So, I quickly put out her food and she ate and drank water. She stayed downstairs with us for a long time. So, I believe that within time, she will be back with us again. I am just so thankful we didn't have to put her to sleep. Maybe she has at least another 6 months to a year with us. Hopefully.

[daisyscarlett]

So what's for lunch and dinner...Live Maine Lobster or Broiled Caribou steaks. I'll have a lobster salad for lunch and lobster for dinner, thank you very much....Can't wait...

[jwfiv]

Wishing you hostesses a bleary-eyed, worked-too-late, up-too-early good morning....thank you again for the good cheer.

Pleased to meet you, SheLion, and your mate, the MaineRebel...your corner of America is about as far away from mine as can be, but, we're still neighbors here in Freeperville...sounds to me like you've picked a wonderful spot for your nest.

Light 'em if ya got 'em.

[Mo1]

CONGRATS ON FR's FINEST
SheLion; MaineRebel

[Mo1]

Good Morning Daisy