A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-04-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   I can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. The forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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: 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:  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: 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.

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 5A: TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.

GROUP 6A: 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.

GROUP 7A: 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.

GROUP 8A: 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.

                     

SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #7

Many Freepers have taken advantage of the opportunity to create a Profile Page. The results of these creations are often illuminating, humorous, inspirational, artistic or biographic, just to mention a few descriptive words.

Below are some randomly selected FR's Finest Profile Pages. There are, of course, many other FR's Finest Profile Pages worthy of featuring, and we will be featuring them in future editions of Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages. If you have a Profile Page you would like to share, or if you come across a Profile Page that you want to bring to our attention, you know the drill - freepmail Billie, Mama_Bear, Dansangel or myself.

In the meantime, please take a look at Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages #7.

MHGinTN is an activist against abortion on demand. He has a link to letters he has written on abortion issues that are offered for anyone to copy and send to their local newspapers. "Take heart, even liberal papers will often publish a conservative letter, if they think it will incite controversy and up their circulation through controversy." There are 12 of these letters and they make interesting reading.

Tumbleweed_Connection's Profile Page is cited today for all you Elton John fans as it includes many photos of Elton. Some Rush-isms, too: There is only one way to get rid of nuclear weapons - use them.- Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women access to the mainstream of society.-There will always be poor people. This is not the fault of the rich.-The only way liberals win national elections is by pretending they're not liberals.- No nation has ever taxed itself into prosperity.

Shermy’s Profile Page tells the story of Marjan, the King of the Kabul Zoo. Marjan was a truly great lion. Marjan killed a soldier in '95 and the soldier's brother threw a grenade at Marjan. Marjan survived but was blinded, Taliban officials stoned him in '96. Still, he survived until 2002. He was and still is a symbol of courage under fire. He is a symbol of strength when all hope is lost. Marjan's story is here, along with photographs.

Flyer has been featured as one of FR's Finest so the biographical information on his Profile Page is well known to many of us. We would like to direct you today to the link to his "Gallery" where he has assembled some of his "amateur" photographs. His work is of professional quality in the eyes of many of the Finest readers as he often posts his photos here and they are very well received. Take a peek. You won't be sorry!

Sabertooth obviously loves "big cats" as borne out by his screen name and logo and carried to his Profile Page. And what a breathtaking Page it is! It is composed of magnificent art work of tigers and big cats, both real and mythological. Some beautiful poetry also. I visit this page often and am always awestruck. You will be too. Thank you, sabertooth, for sharing these wondeful illustrations with us.

Xenalyte likes to attend festivals and faires in Xena-like costumes. An example: From the Texas Renaissance Festival 2001: Xen Shadowhawk, warrior of the She-Wolves, a bit too fond of strong drink, clad in leather and something that looked like brass and armed with quarterstaff and chakram to fight for justice. This season she presented Tatharalla Maquissar Lindariel, elven high marshal to Queen Sylwen Lassethule Vanatari, leader of the Anareldar.

Links to Previous Some of FR's Finest Profile Pages:
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #1...07-19-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #2...08-19-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #3...09-20-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #4...10-02-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #5...10-21-02
SOME OF FR'S FINEST PROFILE PAGES #6...11-05-02

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

12-02-02 nicmarlo
12-03-02 jwfiv

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

Thanks, Mixer!

     1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
     2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will

come up.
     3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
     4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
     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

[daisyscarlett]

What a stunning poem that was used at the Colonel's service. Thank you for sharing.

[daisyscarlett]

Those rib eyes look good. But can I have a regular steak from a cow? Have heard that buffalo steaks are "tough and dry"...Thanks...

[daisyscarlett]

Just got back from 4 hours of shopping...It is a zoo out there....Time for tea for sure....

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for stopping by. It is our pleasure to introduce your very special Profile Page to those who may not have had an opportunity to see it before.

[daisyscarlett]

Oh my, Celine really does a good job with the Christmas song. Had not heard her version before. Thanks...

[MistyCA]

Oh, thanks, Billie! My pleasure! It is actually something I am just figuring out how to do in the animation program. There sure is a lot to learn! :)

[daisyscarlett]

Have a fun shopping trip. We will miss you but perhaps you will find another cybercafe or public library, lol...

[daisyscarlett]

You are welcome, Shermy. I did not have room to mention that you have links to interesting threads on Free Republic and to another lion story. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making your Profile Page so interesting.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for that Joy to the World Story. You are a good papa...

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for all you do in your anti-abortion advocacy. Hopefully, some of us will take advantage of one or more of those letters you shared and send them on to our local papers. We FREEPERS are indeed a force to be reckoned with.

[daisyscarlett]

Mixer, you take care of things and check in with us soon to let us know how you are doing. I think you need a group hug from all of us.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for sharing. I remember when I was a young teen, the youth pastor at our Church told us about the three answers to prayer. I have never forgotten that lesson and remind myself often-yes, no or wait.

[daisyscarlett]

I miss you and Shaggy. Are you decorating your house, baking cookies or shopping?

[daisyscarlett]

Hey there....Pie shop is open for business....

[firewalk]

Hiya Billie

[dansangel]

Hello LadyX and Aqua,

From the sounds of it, you two have gotten the brunt of things much worse than us. We're NOW hunkered down, waiting for the worst to hit here later this evening.

Hoping all is well with you both. {{{{{{SHIVER}}}}}}

Isn't it early for this sort of thing???

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[dansangel]

Hello Pippin!

So sorry I missed you this morning. Hoping you had a great day. Sounds like you are just about ready for the "big move." Good for you! You've been keeping right on top of things!

{{{{{{{{Pippin}}}}}}}}}

[dansangel]

Sounds kinda cold near where some of you are, but I hope everyone is safe and warm and well.

It has been a strange day here in metro-Atlanta. When we left for work this morning at 6:00 the temperature was 49. By mid-afternoon, it was 33. Now, it's raining and I can only imagine what things will look like come tomorrow morning!

Hoping you've had a wonderful day!

{{{{{{{{{{jwfiv}}}}}}}}}}

[dansangel]

Yeah, well, I'd like to know what happened with the new improved screen name of dansdevil? :)

I'm still dansangel...neener, neener, neener!!! LOL!!

[dansangel]

We're heading out of town again tomorrow for 2 days

You guys just don't stay put for very long, do you? LOL!

Hope you have a wonderful trip...enjoy your shopping spree!

{{{{{{{dutchess}}}}}}}}