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

[Billie]

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

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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

[Billie]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !!

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

Eggnog, Anyone?

[Billie]

My apologies for being so late with today's thread (which is a poor substitute for the regularly scheduled Writer, who is Missing in Action). Has anybody seen JohnHuang? I'm worried he may be having computer problems again - he was to do his Essay of the Week today instead of tomorrow, but I haven't heard from him this week.

All Points Bulletin! Wanted! JohnHuang2! YooHoooooooo?? John, please come home! :)

[Mudboy Slim]

Mornin' Billie...MUD

[MeekOneGOP]

My apologies for being so late with today's thread (which is a poor substitute for the regularly scheduled Writer, who is Missing in Action). Has anybody seen JohnHuang? I'm worried he may be having computer problems again - he was to do his Essay of the Week today instead of tomorrow, but I haven't heard from him this week.

All Points Bulletin! Wanted! JohnHuang2! YooHoooooooo?? John, please come home! :)

Yes ! I saw a note from him recently that he WAS have 'Puter problems again. I suggest we all chip in and help him get anudder un, LOL !

[MeekOneGOP]

s/b having , not have 'Puter problems again.....

[Temple Owl]

Good morning all. John, Billy is looking for you. She is worried about you. You'd better get cracking.

[sweetliberty]

[MeekOneGOP]

Here is his post.....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/801135/posts?page=3#3

Computer fan is giving me trouble again, but I'll have a replacement by Friday (fingers crossed). God bless y'all -- see ya then.

Oh...one more thing:

Fifty-two is better than 51, so if you're in Louisiana, remember to GOTV for....

Suzanne Haik Terrell for U.S. Senate!

3 posted on 12/05/2002 6:16 AM CST by JohnHuang2

[humblegunner]

Has anybody seen JohnHuang?

Maybe he ate some bad berries!
(Obscure reference to yesterday's graphic)

[dansangel]

Good Morning! I am SO looking forward to my hot chocolate this cold morning down in the South!

{{{{{{{{Meekie}}}}}}}}}}

PS...thanks for posting the info on our missing host! :-)

[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on DEC 11. God bless them all.

1969 CPT Robert D. Farrington (USAR) -- F/8 CAV 23 INF, Age 25, Kansas City, Missouri

CPT Farrington was fatally wounded, being struck in the neck with small arms fire while acting as observer on an OH-6A during a visual recon mission in Quang Tin Province.

Unit patch of F Troop 8th Cavalry "BlueGhosts".

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[dansangel]

Good Morning Sweetliberty!

Great graphic! Those poor birds look like they'll have to go ice-skating instead of bathing! :-)

(ps....I "finished" last night....see you on Friday!)

{{{{{{{{{{{sweetliberty}}}}}}}}}}

[lodwick]

Good morning Gingerbread People

[dansangel]

Good morning Temple Owl!

Guess I'd better get out my detective hat, pipe and magnifying glass and go looking for John! ;-)

{{{{{{{{{{{Temple Owl}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[dansangel]

May our Lord protect the souls of our fallen heroes for all of eternity. May their families be blessed with the knowledge that we, as American citizens, appreciate the ultimate sacrifice that their loved ones made to ensure the freedom that we have.

God Bless our Troops, past and present!

{{{{{{{{{ladtx}}}}}}}}}}}}

[MeekOneGOP]

You're welcomed.....

...thanks for posting the info on our missing host! :-)

You bet !

[dansangel]

Good Morning, loddie!

Brrrrrrr! I was trying to warm up but your snowy sunrise reminded me of how cold I am! :-)

Thank-you for the spot of sunshine on this dreary peach-state morning!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{loddie}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[jwfiv]

Hey, good morning, MeeknMing!

Thanks for the always yummy hot chocolate, and the egg nog, too.

[dansangel]

BTW, how was Ming's trip back home?