A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-09-02

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.

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

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 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.

      

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.

                     

ONE OF FR'S FINEST

Paul Atreides
FReeper since 04-04-02

Northern Alabama

Paul Atreides' favorite science fiction book is Dune and his screen name is the main character in that book. (As El Rushbo would say, For those of you who live in Palm Beach,) Dune is one of the most popular novels in the history of science fiction. It has spawned two film versions, a host of sequels, a fake encyclopedia, and several video games. Published in 1965, it won both Hugo and Nebula awards. Thirty six years on, its popularity shows little sign of waning.

Paul Atreides is a college student who composes humorous photo montages to suit various posts on the FR Forum. He, in fact, composed the above montage of Rush and Daschle. This was posted just about everywhere on FR (including the Finest thread) and delighted many of us. Including Rush Limbaugh, who mentioned the montage and the site (Free Republic) it appeared on. Immediately afterward, FR's servers went down and many attributed it to Rush's listeners trying to check out Free Republic. This montage has also been featured on the Home Page of Free Republic since that time (along with a Welcome to Free Republic to Rush listeners) and was mentioned on Rush's website.

In Paul Atreides' Words:

"It is funny how the Rush/Daschle composite came about; I was on another thread, and someone made the comment that Daschle was acting like a big baby having a temper tantrum. When I thought of a baby kicking its legs and crying, I immediately thought of the Jackson photo that had been so prevalent in the news. I did Google image searches for Rush and Daschle. I used my photo editing software to do cutouts of their heads, and pasted them on the bodies. I painted out some of the areas that weren't needed. I uploaded the photo to my storage site and created a "Caption Rush Limbaugh" thread on FR. Some on the caption thread suggested that the photo be sent to Rush. I didn't have his email, but someone managed to send him the link. The next day was a school day (I had somewhat forgotten the photo) and didn't get a chance to listen to Rush. Imagine my surprise when I came home and saw that the FR server had been maxed out and that Rush had bust a gut laughing over my photo!"

OTHER MONTAGES BY PAUL ATREIDES

"Al Letting it Rip"

One of Paul Atreides' favorites was created after Al Gore made his statement about how he would "let it rip" on this next campaign. That just opened up the floodgates for everyone to laugh at him and make jokes out of the statement. Since Al had gained weight, Paul Atreides took a photo of a sumo wrestler's body and transposed Al's head onto it.

"Gephardt and Daschle as Dr. Evil and Mini-Me"

Remeber the James Cagney movie, in which Cagney smashes the grapefruit-half in a woman's face? Well this is what happened when PaulAtreides put Bill and Hillary's heads on the bodies. (Hee hee, one of my favorites...ds)

THANK YOU, PAUL ATREIDES, FOR SHARING YOUR TALENTS WITH US
YOU ARE ONE OF FR'S FINEST

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-07,08-02 Weekend Thread

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

Time's Running Out! ~ Billie

[Billie]

I'm glad you didn't tell me that a couple of weeks ago! I needed this week 'done' so I can start on next week! And I will when I get to the end of today's posts!

[FreeTheHostages]

:) This time of the year, I've just accepted that I'll always be behind, no matter what I do. It's the gingerbread house parties that make me do sommersaults to stay on schedule with the rest of my life. But it's worth it.

I do love this time of the year but I love resting the week after Christmas the best!

[JulieRNR21]

Daisy: "Getting to know you" is perfect for this thread! And exactly why I always enjoy visitng here!

I've always loved DUNE (even the movie) and when I first saw Paul Atreides on FR I thought what a great screen name.

What a delight to learn that Paul is a college student! Thanks, Paul for explaining how you make those custom graphics! Here's an illustration from DUNE in your honor:

CONGRATULATIONS TO FR'S FINEST...PAUL ATREIDES!

[JulieRNR21]

Is it possible that we are both here at the same time????That hasn't happened in weeks.....I usually get her just as you are saying 'Sweet Dreams' to all!

[Billie]

Mud, thank you for all your songs and stuff....like one of your friends posted Friday, I don't always know what you're talking about, but hey! I know "Okie from Muskogee". LOL! (Well, "Joy to the World", too, of course)

Thank you for "A Soldier's Christmas" this morning. Really makes us thankful and a little bit guilty.

[Billie]

LOL! Now YOU'VE been in my family album! Sometimes my real self just can't help but come out. :)

[Mudboy Slim]

Thanks fer providing such a wonderful thread on which to particpate, my FRiend!!

"Black-Hearted Lib'rals!!"
(To be sung to Led Zepellin's "Black Country Woman")

Shall we roll it JimRob?
We're rolling on ah...[Number one.] One? Ah one again.
A-hah. I'm tryin'a get this aeroplane off.
Nah, leave it. Yeah.

Hey, hey Lib'rals...what's the matter here?!
Hey, hey Lib'rals...why you act so queer?!!
Ya didn't have to tell US that ya love Slick so...
Right's gonna haveta whupya, Commies...Let US ROLL!!
Hey, hey Lib'rals...what'chu really FEAR?!!
Ya didn't have to be such a National Disgrace...
Ya didn't have to make me put my fist in yer face.
Hey, hey Lib'rals...why ya act so queer?!
Folks, it's all Right...We're Voting 'Gainst Left's Fears!!

Hey, hey Networks...why you treat Right mean?
Oh, oh Med'yuh, why won't you come clean?! Oh yeah. Ah yeah.
Ya didn't have to slaughter children like you did...
Ya didn't have to tell me "MUD, yer just a kid."
Hey, hey Lib'rals...why'd ya treat Right mean?!
Ya didn't have to say you'd support FELONS with Pride...
Ya didn't have to tell Slick, "Left Approves ArkanCide!!"
Hey, hey Lib'rals...why you treat chicks mean?!
Folks, that's all Right, I'll know young Chelsea, too!!

Oh yeah, Let's ROLL!!

Ya didn't have to tell me that ya love Slick so,
Ya didn't have to leave US, Lib'rals...yer Slick's HO's!!
Hey, hey Lib'rals...what is wrong with you?!
Ya didn't have to make yerselves a National Disgrace...
Ya didn't have to make MUD put his fist in yer face!!
Hey, hey Lib'rals...what is wrong with you?!
Ahh but that's alright, we'll git yer Treasonous FOOL!!

Oh yeah-yo.
Roll Man! ROLL!!

Hey there Lib'rals...you didn't have to crucify Truth like you did...
Ya didn't have to tell MUD I was just a kid.
Hey, hey Li'rals, what'chu rfeally FEAR?!!
Ya didn't have to sell our NUKES to Chi-Com Scum!!
We shouldn't have to deal with you TWITS...Let US ROLL!!
Hey, hey Lib'rals...what is wrong with you?
FReepers'll Fight...I'll know HildaBeast, too.

Ooh yeah~yeah. Ooh yeah.
Ooh yeah~yeah.
Ooh yeah~yeah. Ooh yeah.
Oh!

Next, I'm comin' fer you, Bubba!!

BTW...
RE-IMPEACH. CONVICT. DETHRONE.
DISBAR. DE-PENSION. DE-LEGITIMIZE.
INDICT. CONVICT. IMPRISON. DISCARD KEY.

FReegards...MUD

[Billie]

JULIE!!!!!

[dansangel]

Wow...I didn't know that Circuit city (or YOU for that matter) did that for the troops last year. That's a great idea! It's too bad they're not doing it this year.

One of the local TV channels here (and I'm sure they do it in all of the major venues) shows clips of military people giving Christmas greetings to send home. I'm sure they would love to have clips of people FROM home.

[daisyscarlett]

I am glad to see you here today....Worry about you crawling around on the roof top hanging Christmas lites. Bad enough I have to worry about Mr. D. falling off the roof, lol. Although when I told him to please be careful-it is dangerous running around the roof- he replied "If it is so dangerous then why are you making me do it"...lol...

Happy Holidays! Let it Snow! DaisyScarlett

[JulieRNR21]

BILLIE!!!!!

[lodwick]

[daisyscarlett]

Who knew that a rattlesnake would make such a nice pet?

Since you have often corrected my spelling in the past, grammatically what does this sentence mean? I.e. Did you mean "Whoever" knew or did you mean WHO? knew....lol...picky, picky, picky..today...that's me...

[JulieRNR21]

LOL....that falls under the category of 'macabre' humor!

I like it!

[daisyscarlett]

Well Celine was not blessed in the "looks" department, BLESS HER HEART, nor does she appear to be of high intellect, but the Good Lord did make it up to her in the talent department.

[dansangel]

LOL!!!! Now THAT'S funny!! :-)

[Billie]

Julie, we did it! Same time! Yea! But I have to go now and do some other stuff. : (

Dansy, I could only 'get out' a very short, simple message and almost choked up even then. I made a graphic later of the message, and Tonk used it on his Links page.

      Dear Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman,
                Coast Guard, National Guard...

I just want to thank you for being there....for me, my family, your family, for our country....for fighting to keep it strong and free.
I pray that God will bless you and keep you safe. You are all our HEROS, and when you return, there will be parties and balloons and fireworks and parades, and dancing in the street.

[daisyscarlett]

I loved your Crawford shot you posted on the Weekend thread too.

My question is, if you can get these great shots in Crawford why can't the media? They spend all their time grousing about how boring it is there. Does not look boring to me. Lots of great sites that you have shared with us. Thank you.

[dansangel]

That's beautiful, Billie. I can understand why you'd be choked up. That's really awesome.

{{{{{{{{{Billie}}}}}}}}}

[daisyscarlett]

Love the Merle Haggard thingie....