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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-11-02

Posted on 12/11/2002 7:48:03 AM PST by Billie




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



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.




                     








Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
















It's wintertime! SNOW!!!!! Post your favorite snowmen here, ice skaters, sledders, etc! Then come sit by the fireplace and drink some of MeeknMing's wonderful hot chocolate. Maybe sing some carols or something. Have fun - share your winter stories, graphics, etc!







THIS WEEK'S THREADS

12-09-02 Paul Atreides
12-10-02 Gingerbread House Contest

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





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To: Flyer
Hey - they did say that they would take "written" entires!

You was ROBBED!

No one had a tree like yours.
261 posted on 12/11/2002 4:21:11 PM PST by lodwick
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To: FreeTheHostages
Please for goodness sake - unless you're a 'rat: stop saying, "At the end of the day."

That is so bentmember I cannot tell you.

At the end of the day, my a$$.

At the end of the day, we go to bed and go to sleep - for crying out loud.
262 posted on 12/11/2002 4:26:43 PM PST by lodwick
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To: lodwick
That looks harsh - apologies FTH. But I hate all that reeks of bentmember. I hope you understand. JLJ
263 posted on 12/11/2002 4:29:50 PM PST by lodwick
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To: yall
Cool things about being a man:

1. Your ass is never a factor in a job interview.

2. Your orgasms are real. Always.

3. Your last name stays put.

4. The garage is all yours.

5. Wedding plans take care of themselves.

6. You never feel compelled to stop a friend from
getting laid.

7. Car mechanics tell you the truth.

8. You don't give a rat's ass if someone notices your
new haircut.

9. Hot wax never comes near your pubic area.

10. Same work .. more pay.

11. Wrinkles-add character.

12. You don't have to leave the room to make
emergency crotch adjustments.

13. Wedding Dress $2000; Tux rental $100.

14. If you retain water, it's in a canteen.

15. People never glance at your chest when you're
talking to them.

16. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your
feet.

17. One mood, ALL the damn time.

18. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds.

19. A five-day vacation requires only 1 suitcase.

20. You can open all your own jars.

21. You get extra credit for the slightest act of
thoughtfulness.

22. Your underwear is $10 for a three-pack.

23. If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.

24. You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the
passenger's seat.

25. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

26. You can quietly watch a game with your buddy for
hours without ever thinking ''He must be mad at me."

27. No maxi-pads.

28. If another guy shows up at the party in the same
outfit, you just might become lifelong friends.

29. You are not expected to know the names of more
than five colors.

30. You don't have to stop and think of which way to
turn a nut on a bolt.

31. You are unable to see wrinkles in clothes.

32. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe
decades.

33. Your belly usually hides your big hips.

34. One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all
seasons.

35. You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.

36. Christmas shopping can be accomplished for 25
relatives, on December 24th, in minutes.

37. The world is your urinal.
264 posted on 12/11/2002 4:45:59 PM PST by lodwick
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To: Aquamarine
I took a hint from you and tried that centering thing...

...held my breath, hit the post button and voila, it worked, at least, so far.

Thank you, Aquamarine.


265 posted on 12/11/2002 5:01:05 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: lodwick
I scolled down the page to see the top half of that blue plate special, and knew it musta come from you...scrolled a little further, confirming my suspicion...makes me awful hungry...I like those cheap rolls.
266 posted on 12/11/2002 5:04:27 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: jwfiv
It's really easy once you get used to it. I saw the sunrise that you posted AND centered. It looks like we're all going to benefit from your new HTML skills.
Are you ready to post music yet? :)
267 posted on 12/11/2002 5:12:58 PM PST by Aquamarine
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To: jwfiv

Baylor University campus tonight

268 posted on 12/11/2002 5:47:58 PM PST by ValerieUSA
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To: ValerieUSA
Oh, that's too cool.

Tonight? On the Baylor campus tonight?

The stars, and lamp posts, are bright, deep in the Heart of Texas

Beeyooteefull!

And, nicely centered...)

269 posted on 12/11/2002 6:17:56 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: Aquamarine
Truth is, I felt so good about that centered picture that, yes, I thought about posting music.

Soon as I learn to fly, I wanna go to the moon.

Am I ready? Hmm, need to think about that, but I must have a nice little tune, or two, on the shelves t'would be fun to share...need to think about that.

270 posted on 12/11/2002 6:21:44 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: All
"This is from me to those that have not written yet, please write, use it,
tell about your family, your hobbies, how the weather is, what are you planning for the holidays.
Tell a funny thing that happened, send a joke anything. Tell about your pets and kids.
We miss home and it means a lot to hear from everyone."

From a US Marine's e-mail


The USO Canteen Post Office

E-Mail Our Military Links
To enter, Click on the Post Office
Please stop in the USO Canteen Post Office Daily to E-Mail our Troops.

271 posted on 12/11/2002 6:34:12 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: daisyscarlett
"Are these prizes for real or are they cyberprizes?"

They're real!
272 posted on 12/11/2002 6:35:19 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: lodwick
(1) I have never to my recollection seen the word "bentmember" before, but I think I get the general idea.

(2) I appreciate that the point of your post is that you would like me not to use the phrase "at the end of the day." I have a friend who is always insisting that I stop using the phrase "in the real world" on the similar grounds that, well, actually, everything is in the real world. I'm more comfortable with your request actually. You're right -- unless we have to stay up and do the judging like last night, generally at the end of the day we go to bed and go to sleep. Consider my conduct reformed. But I live in DC and so I will persist in saying "in the real world." Because I'm pretty certain this is not it. Do you have a position on "in the real world"?
273 posted on 12/11/2002 6:39:03 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: lodwick
Lodwick, re "that looks harsh" -- (1) I know you meant it helpfully! (2) look, I'm some relatively young (I flatter myself) pipsqueak newbie pretending to be judge for the day, it's about *time* one of you Finest regulars gave me a little talkin-to. I totally respect the strictness. I don't like "at the end of the day" either, frankly: I could see it being annoying. So, my goodness, after my judging thread, feel *free* to be harsh! I dish it out but I can take it too!

But, LOL, you use that word "bentmember" again -- LOL, *please* do not enlighten me. Seriously, this is a word foreign to me. I'm thinking that would be a "good place to be," except that you would object that the "place" where I am is whatever zipcode I do now find myself in, right? ;)
274 posted on 12/11/2002 6:44:56 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: lodwick
You can quietly watch a game with your buddy for hours without ever thinking ''He must be mad at me."

LOL
275 posted on 12/11/2002 6:46:46 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
This is a great link. It's hard to pick one service so I guess I'll just go back and get them all. Thanks!
276 posted on 12/11/2002 6:56:00 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: Mama_Bear
I love the Christmas card.
277 posted on 12/11/2002 7:40:42 PM PST by lonestar
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To: FreeTheHostages

278 posted on 12/11/2002 7:57:42 PM PST by ValerieUSA
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To: dansangel
That is SO pretty....peaceful, serene.....too bad we can't have that and about 80 degrees, too! (Don't I just sound like a Floridian? LOL!) I think Julie, as a Floridian, would agree, No?

Snow is pretty but I'd rather have palm trees & sandy beaches! One of the holiday traditions in Florida is Boat Parades with the vessels covered in hundreds of Christmas lights....a beautiful site to behold!


279 posted on 12/11/2002 8:08:46 PM PST by JulieRNR21
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To: JulieRNR21; ValerieUSA
:) Great photos. Thanks for making me smile. I'm going to sleep.
280 posted on 12/11/2002 8:11:19 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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