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!

     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.
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     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

[lodwick]

"If it be the pleasure of Heaven that my country shall require
the poor offering of my life, the victim shall be ready. But while
I live, let me have a country, or at least the hope of a country, - and that a free country.
But whatever may be our fate, be assured ... this declaration will stand.
It may cost treasure, it may cost blood; but it will stand,
and it will richly compensate for both ...
And live or die, survive or perish, I am for the declaration.
It is my living sentiment, and, by the blessing of God, it shall be my dying sentiment:
independence now, and independence forever!"

- Attributed to John Adams
Signing the Declaration of Independence

Patriot Salute!

[daisyscarlett]

Loved your opening graphics and words. You are very talented.

BTW the cranky hostess babe is probably our dear Billie. She has been working on our Pet Christmas Card for days and days. Wants to get it perfect and her computer went down yesterday and she lost three hours of work. I hope everyone drops by on Tuesday to see this Pet Card and express apprecition to her. She is the best!!!

[lodwick]

I hate it when my 'puter swoons.

[jwfiv]

Gosh, those cute little Hostess Babes are sooo precious...I love all different faces they present us, but these babies in Santa hats are extra special.

I have a lot to do today, but. so far, am moving slow>Wishing all Freepers a wonderful and productive weekend...and, looking forward to seeing the Pets thread, betcha that'll be a real charmer.

[firewalk]

Good morning/afternoon everyone (-:

[dutchess]

A fine Saturday afternoon to you all. We had around 4 inches of snow last night, it's beautiful outside today. Unfortunately I'm coming down with the "crud", the family starts arriving this Wednesday, so Mr. D. is being a dutiful "nurse".

The good news it, while I have tons of stuff to do, I'm forced to stay comfy and warm in front of the puter freeping "guiltfree" and watching a tape of last night's 20/20 interview with GW and Laura. "Crud" aside, it doesn't get much better than this!

[FreeTheHostages]

God Bless.

[lodwick]

Fresno FReep Friday

[FreeTheHostages]

Shoot, I wished I'd see the Bushes on 20/20. How were they?

[dutchess]

I'm watching it now (Mr. D. taped it for me). It's really good (although Barbara Walters is asking some pretty stupid questions!). It's part interview about the war, and tour of the whitehouse which is BEAUTIFUL! And Spot and Barney steal the show!

[daisyscarlett]

Good afternoon Meek...Hope you are behaving yourself while Ming is away, hee hee..

Merry Christmas! DaisyScarlett

[daisyscarlett]

Do let us know about the exciting houses your guests make today...Sounds like so much fun...Looks like this group is outside.....

[daisyscarlett]

"Get out there and shop til you drop."lol...Been there, done that...Need to rest up today and hit the malls again on Monday...

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for posting the names of these fine American boys who lost their lives in VietNam on December 14 and 15. May they RIP and never be forgotten.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for the link and thanks for the music....

Merry Christmas! DaisyScarlett

[The Thin Man]

Can't wait to get my cookbook and promise to make you all something special when I get it, with something, really, really special for The Thin Man.

Read this on the other thread and it's giving me a very uneasy feeling.

Please, nothing special for me. I don't want any. :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Sorry to hear you have the "crud". Mr. Daisy has it too. So I do not feel at all guilty freeping away while he is laying on the couch as long as I take a break from time to time to make sure he is comfy, etc. Poor dear, we had to change some holiday plans because he is not feeling well-he keeps apologizing and I just grin, because I have lots of freepin to do...lol...Hope you feel better soon.

[Fiddlstix]

Thanks for the link and thanks for the music....

You're welcome J

[daisyscarlett]

Hi Skinny...The closer we get to Christmas, the grumpier you are getting. You used to just "pick" on Billie and Whoever; now you seem to have added Dansangel and me to the list....Oh well...have some of Billie's homemade Christmas cookies...Bet you have never had a mushroom shaped cookie before, have ya?

[daisyscarlett]

Good afternoon sistahs...Hope you are all having a fun and productive day...Lori, I forgot to mention I love your Kincaid graphic with the pledge today...