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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





TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic; snow; surprises; thejudgesrule; veterans
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To: JustAmy
Amy, that's the cutest graphic. Where did you get that?
281 posted on 12/11/2002 8:17:41 PM PST by SpookBrat
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To: FreeTheHostages
Don't go to bed before I thank you for taking on the task of judging the contest. I'm old enough to know better than to EVER be a judge for anything. You and Mud did an admirable job. It was great fun for all. Now, you can go to bed. God bless.
282 posted on 12/11/2002 8:18:37 PM PST by WVNan
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To: SpookBrat
Hi Spooky. Kids all ready for Christmas?
283 posted on 12/11/2002 8:20:33 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
Hi Nan! How are you doing? I've been thinking about you. Sorry I haven't been around much. Is your husband doing better?

My kids are doing ok. They are watching the calendar, waiting for Christmas Eve.

284 posted on 12/11/2002 8:22:18 PM PST by SpookBrat
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To: WVNan; MeeknMing; Pippin; LadyX; JustAmy; Billie; Aquamarine
Thanks for the thread today.


285 posted on 12/11/2002 8:24:55 PM PST by SpookBrat
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To: SpookBrat
Christmas is always about children. I miss having little ones around this time of year.


286 posted on 12/11/2002 8:30:05 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
I was thinking today how sad it will be when they don't believe in Santa any more. Jonah is almost 8 and will learn soon. I don't think I've ever told Allyson. She found out at school, I'm sure. I still tell her to this day, "There is too such a thing as Santa Claus". LOL I can't look her in the face and tell her the truth.
287 posted on 12/11/2002 8:36:20 PM PST by SpookBrat
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To: SpookBrat; ST.LOUIE1
"that's the cutest graphic. Where did you get that"

Thank you!!
I had a visit from my Bro, the gif guru. This one is not for Christmas but isn't it cute?



Hey Bro ..... looks like we were caught again!

288 posted on 12/11/2002 8:39:07 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: SpookBrat
When they find out there's no "real" Santa, tell them that Santa is like the flag. He is a symbol of giving and is as real as Christmas trees and lights and Mom and Dad's love.
289 posted on 12/11/2002 8:42:20 PM PST by WVNan
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To: JustAmy
Hey hey Amy! Merry Christmas!


290 posted on 12/11/2002 8:46:33 PM PST by WVNan
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To: JustAmy
Let's try that again Amy.


291 posted on 12/11/2002 8:50:09 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
I like your good advice. I think I will use that if the subject ever comes up again.
292 posted on 12/11/2002 8:59:44 PM PST by SpookBrat
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To: WVNan; SpookBrat; LadyX; MeeknMing; lodwick; chadsworth
Christmas in Los Angeles is always interesting. Seeing carolers dressed in Bermuda shorts...groping their way through the smog singing: "It came upon a midnight clear."


Hoping you are having a joyous Christmas!

293 posted on 12/11/2002 9:00:34 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: WVNan
It's great to see you tonight, Nan. Seems like the only time we get online anymore is in the evening.
I've been looking for some Christmas jokes. I'm not having much luck.
294 posted on 12/11/2002 9:03:48 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: daisyscarlett; WVNan; Aquamarine; LadyX; Mixer; Flyer; lodwick; SpookBrat
Every Christmas pageant throughout the world has a scene showing Joseph leading Mary into Bethlehem on a donkey. Do you realize what would happen if the Republicans asked for equal time?


295 posted on 12/11/2002 9:13:02 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
I know what you mean. I spent ten Christmases in Miami.


296 posted on 12/11/2002 9:13:10 PM PST by WVNan
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To: All
I'm off to work. One more snow dog before I go...
(yeah, it's a repeat, but I really liked this one)

"Where are you going? Why aren't you taking ME?"

Flyer

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Flyer

297 posted on 12/11/2002 9:22:30 PM PST by Flyer
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To: JustAmy
Yes, I'm so busy these days I don't have time to freep during the day. I stay up way too late just trying to say hello to everyone.

After the family sang some carols, four-year-old Kevin commented, "Wasn't it good of the shepherds to put on clean clothes when they went to see baby Jesus?
His mother asked, "What do you mean?"
Kevin explained, "We just sang, 'While Shepherds Washed Their Socks by Night.'"

298 posted on 12/11/2002 9:32:31 PM PST by WVNan
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To: JustAmy
The Sunday before Christmas, Melissa asked her Sunday School Students to draw pictures of the Holy Family.
When the pictures were handed in, she saw that some of the youngsters had drawn the conventional pictures...the Holy Family in the manger, the Holy Family riding on the mule, and so forth. But she was confused by the drawing made by little Joshua. She called him up and asked him to explain his picture, which showed an airplane with four heads sticking out of the plane windows.
She said, "I can understand why you draw three of the heads to show Joseph, Mary and Jesus. But who's the fourth head?"
"Oh, answered Joshua, "that's Pontius the Pilot!"
299 posted on 12/11/2002 9:46:48 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
That is sooo cute.
300 posted on 12/11/2002 9:48:15 PM PST by JustAmy
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