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







Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

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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.
     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

[The Thin Man]

No mushroom shaped cookie for me! Especially, if it's from Billie.

I think I'll play it safe and have one of those normal looking cookies. Appears to be chocolate chip.

[dutchess]

Thanks for the well wishes Miss Daisy. Hope Mr. Daisy gets better soon! (but not TOO soon that you can't get all your freepin in!!!)

[Aquamarine]

I thought of you when I found this graphic Mama Bear. We had a dusting of snow on the mountains today in the higher altitudes. No snow in the valley where the main roads are. The mountains look like a cake that's been frosted.

Hope everyones having a nice evening.

Click on the pic for Mannheim Steamroller

[Pippin]

Good Evening ladies!

Loved that graphic with the babies. I'm sorry Billie was having computer problems, I freepmailed her some information, I hope she gets it.

FTH, I posted a comment on a post of yours from Friday, I guess I should've read the whole comment!

I see you posted my list again (warts and all) I didn't think I had it in me to think up such a list on the spur of the moment :^)

Hi, MUD amd Lodwick and Meekie and everyone else!

Tomorrow is my big move so I'll have the computer unplugged I hope I can get it set up and activated tomorrow night.

So Y'all have a great Lord's Day tomorrow (Third Sunday of Advent)

[lodwick]

My very best thoughts and wishes on your relocation - may it all go well for you. See ya soon. ;-)

[LadyX]

Music?
Did I hear Christmas music by Mannheim Steamroller streaming down from your mountain, Aquamarine?!!

Ah, yes...:))) - and lively it was!
Thankyewthankyewthankyew - - -

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

[Pippin]

Thanks, SEEYA! ;^)

[LadyX]

Glad you are here, Pippin, so I can wish you happiness in your new home.
Know you will be more comfortable in the ground floor setting and not having to climb steps with groceries and packages.
I 'served my years' doing that in snowy climes!

[Aquamarine]

Hi! Hope you're still here to hear this song. Whitney has managed to mess her life up recently but she could sure sing at one time.

The Star Spangled Banner

Click on the flag

[ST.LOUIE1]

"Does he just do this disappearing thing to get all the wimmin fussin' over him when he returns? "

The answer is definitely "YES"!

I heard that! : (

It works! LOL

Sweet, I'm sorry I missed your big day....I had computer probs. : (

Congratulations. You definitely are a *Finest*. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

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

I'm sure you meant 'Kings'. LOL

Well, wolfie is singing....AhhhhhRoooooo...roo...roo..roo..roo...roo...roo...roo...roo. ! Sorry, he doesn't do people words. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Nice, very nice. Hi, fuzzy! : )

[LadyX]

You are SOOOooooooo 'Kind' to point that out, woofie toofums..:)))

No gold crown for yew!

[sweetliberty]

Suck up! Well, I guess I'll let it slide. Sure did miss you yesterday though.

[ST.LOUIE1]

You are SOOOooooooo 'Kind' to point that out,

Awwww....I was just joshin' ya. : )

woofie toofums..:)))

Oh no! Hope nobody sees that. LOL

No gold crown for yew!

: (

[Mama_Bear]

Eggnog, Anyone?

Nooooooo thanks, but some of your hot chocolate would hit the spot right now. :-)

[GailA]

He's ADORABLE. Paging Mama Bear....

[Mama_Bear]

Hiya Aeronaut........Happy Holidays to you!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Suck up!

Suck up!? Humph!!!

Well, I guess I'll let it slide. Sure did miss you yesterday though.

Now who's suckin' up? LOL

Neat little kiss you planted on me....I like it! : )

[Mama_Bear]

What a sweet little FReeper boy! Love the hat! :-)