A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day - Weekend....12-14,15-02

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[Mama_Bear]

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: 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.

                     

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


12-09-02 "Finest FReeper and Graphic Artist" ...PAUL ATREIDES
12-10-02 "Holiday Fun" .......GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
12-11-02 "Billie Presents" .........................................LET IT SNOW!
12-12-02 "More Holiday Fun" .............'TOP TEN LIST' CONTEST
12-13-02 "The Exclusive Interview" .....................SWEETLIBERTY







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Thanks, Mixer!

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[MeekOneGOP]

Happy Sunday, Mama_Bear !! Happy Sunday, everybody !

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

Eggnog, Anyone?

[firewalk]

Good morning & thanks for the hot chocolate (-:

Hope everyone has a nice day....

[LadyX]

"What we need now is for loddy and Meekie and wolfie to sing We Three Kinds of Orient Are for the grand finale!"

Well, Meekie, while I blew that one nicely, Louie 'kindly' pointing out the Three Kin d s of Orient Are boo-boo, do you wanna play The Little Drummer Boy?

The only requisites are a kettle and couple of chopsticks - few pa-rum-pum-pum-pums and a 'meek' look.

You're Da Man !!

[lodwick]

Help lose weight here

Simple and doable for everyone.

[lodwick]

Still have lots to do to make the place look like an old inn. Any ideas?

Lots of bales of hay works for me.

[lodwick]

Hay is for the stable - not the inn. ;-)

[MeekOneGOP]

Well, Meekie, while I blew that one nicely, Louie 'kindly' pointing out the Three Kin d s of Orient Are boo-boo, do you wanna play The Little Drummer Boy?

Thanks. I knew what you meant. Here ya go.....

[lodwick]

Daybreak on grannie9's beautiful Gulf Coast

[lodwick]

Moments later in Florida

[LadyX]

Most excellent!!
LOL

[Mama_Bear]

A beautiful, blessed Sunday morning to you all!


Christmas at the Ahwahnee in Yosemite Valley
The Bracebridge Dinner

"A 17th century English Christmas celebration - The Bracebridge Dinner is a unique Ahwahnee Christmas tradition of grand proportion. Held annually since 1927, the event transforms the Ahwahnee Hotel into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth. The inspiration for this ceremony was Washington Irving's Sketch Book that described Squire Bracebridge and English Christmas traditions of that period."

[lodwick]

Just add grits

[lodwick]

Very interesting, but at $275 a pop, I'll have to pass this year.

Thanks for the information though. ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

LOL! Yes, it is expensive, but worth it (and that price is JUST for the dinner and play......if you want to stay over at the hotel, it's another $175 or so!). But, even at those prices, tickets are in such demand that they have to draw people's reservation requests from a lottery each year. We were able to go several years ago because a friend's daughter worked at Yosemite and was able to pull some strings and get our reservation request drawn. It is a once in a lifetime experience......at that price it would have to be! LOL.

An interesting note; Ansel Adams played a big part for many years in the planning of the production. It was one of his pet projects each year in his beloved Yosemite Valley.

[FreeTheHostages]

Good morning!

At this site, they have great links to Christmas carol lyrics and all kinds of Christmas projects.

In particular, they link to the NORAD site for tracking santa.

[lodwick]

2002 Season Menu

The Relish
Air Cured Beef with Green Tomato Pickles, Black Eyed Pea Hummus Horseradish Fromage Blanc

The Soup
Roasted Eggplant and Garlic Bisque with Tart Green Apples

The Fish
Fennel Poached Salmon with Root Vegetable Slaw, Carrot Broth and Chive Emulsion

Peacock Pie

Barbecued Duck and Black Mushroom Risotto

Baron of Beef and Boar’s Head

Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Cream Cheese Mashers and Bourbon-Creamed Corn

Salad
Winter Salad of Endive, Chicory and Romaine Hearts with Pomegranate Seed Vinaigrette

Pudding and Wassail
Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce

Seconds, anyone?

[lodwick]

Morning DCGal - thanks for the links.

[Libertina]

Yawn :) ... Morning all! The Bracebridge dinner must be an unforgettable celebration, Mama_Bear! Thanks for sharing some of its history with us. And I loved all the sunrise photos as well - amazing images. Just saying hello here and then I need to get ready for church. After our "squall" last night the morning has blue sky and sunshine - and I'd like to get out of the house before the next downpour! lol
Good morning to FR's Finest!

[Mudboy Slim]

"I do regret that I was thus previously booked and couldn't..." help jla and MUD FReep Terry McAwful at his home in McLean, Virginny."

That's cool, FTH, things didn't go exactly as planned anyway, so we'll make sure we come by and pick you up afore we GIT THE PUNK next time!!

BTW...lookin' forward to splittin' that bottle of tequila with ya...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

G'mornin', loddy...MUD