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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
Yeah, I love kid stories. Well, I had best be off to bed. It's late and I have soooooo much to do tomorrow. Hope to see you tomorrow night.
301 posted on 12/11/2002 10:00:14 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
I'll be back after our Friday Night FReep. Hope to see you then.
302 posted on 12/11/2002 10:09:31 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: Mama_Bear
Oh, what a neat card, MamaBear! Thank you to both of you!!
303 posted on 12/11/2002 10:58:59 PM PST by MistyCA
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To: FreeTheHostages
...hmmm..."in the real world" has not, mercifully, made it back here yet - but I'll be watching for it's arrival. All of us here were newbies once - anxiously mashing the Post button for the first time and hoping not to become toast from the flames of the old timers here.

Be well, stay safe, and molon labe. ;-)
304 posted on 12/12/2002 5:03:32 AM PST by lodwick
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To: ValerieUSA
Another stunning CenTex sunset Valerie. Thank you.
305 posted on 12/12/2002 5:04:51 AM PST by lodwick
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To: FreeTheHostages
LOL I actually won something??????????
306 posted on 12/12/2002 5:06:15 AM PST by GailA
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To: JulieRNR21
Hi Julie!

I remember the Intracoastal boat parades from when I used to live in Broward County. They were always a spectacular sight to behold!

I am SO looking forward to my journey home beginning in 8 days, 17 hours and 50 mins.

LOL!
307 posted on 12/12/2002 5:07:56 AM PST by dansangel
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To: dansangel
There were my FAVORITE lights on our CHRISTmas tree when I was a kid...many, many moons ago.


308 posted on 12/12/2002 5:12:20 AM PST by GailA
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To: GailA
Next contest should be SANTA. I've a PERFECT one...he, he.
309 posted on 12/12/2002 5:13:09 AM PST by GailA
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To: GailA; All
NEW DAY, NEW CONTEST! WHOO HOOOOOOO! COME SEE!
310 posted on 12/12/2002 5:52:36 AM PST by Billie
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To: SpookBrat
LOL ! Love the cartoon !!
311 posted on 12/12/2002 5:57:46 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: GailA
Yup! The Clinton Legacy Cookbook. It's in the mail to you and soon as it arrives in the mail to me!
312 posted on 12/12/2002 6:10:43 AM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: GailA
I remember those lights! We never had any, but I surely do remember them!

I wonder why they stopped making them....were they hard to keep up (replacing worn out ones, etc)?
313 posted on 12/12/2002 7:51:33 AM PST by dansangel
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To: FreeTheHostages
Top ten favorite gifts I have received for Christmas.

#1 Aunt Bessie passed this family heirloon down to me on Christmas in 1952.

#2 My son knows that I love clocks and this one is...is...is..a clock.

#3 Who could resist this vase from the early Inco Period given to me by Raoul the gardner back in 78?

#4 This whimsical fatcat given to me by a cousin still graces a prominent place in the basement.

#5 A bench to grace the most discerning homemaker. A gift from Uncle Tex.

#6 A wealthy parishioner wanted to reward me one Christmas with something useful, a wonderful prayer chair.

#7 This single-chamber bat house has come in handy more times than I can count. An environmenalist friend took one look at the bats in my belfry and knew exactly what to get me for Christmas.

#8 My daughter-in-law caters to my love of candles every Christmas.

#9 This set of glasses is a favorite gift from my brother-in-law.

#10 Last, but not least is this Elvis clock given to me at Christmas 1982 by my loving husband. What clock collection is complete without it?

I do hope you have enjoyed seeing my favorite Christmas gifts.

314 posted on 12/12/2002 8:43:57 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
You have an Aunt Bessie too?!
315 posted on 12/12/2002 9:28:16 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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