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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-31-02....Hall of Fame #2
Billie

Posted on 12/31/2002 5:47:20 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:  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.



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



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.



TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



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 9A: 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.
GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.
GROUP 11A: 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.




                     









To Our FReeper FRiends:   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We've been kicking back on the weekends where we simply review those who've been featured during the week. It's been six months now since our debut, and here is our second "Hall of Fame" 'list' of those who've held center stage in the past.
A GREAT BIG THANKS to our Hall of Famers and all of you who have become part of our Finest Family ... as regular contributors and supporters who drop in every day to say hello and give a 'pat on the back' to the "Freeper of the Day" and the hostesses.  : )



"Getting to Know You"




09-23-02 ... HALL OF FAME #1
09-24-02 ... N.Y. MUGGS
09-25-02 ... JEFF HEAD
09-26-02 ... REDWING9
09-27-02 ... FLYER
09-30-02 ... DANSANGEL
10-01-02 ... MHKING
10-02-02 ... PROFILE PAGES #4 (TEXSON66, EAKER, CULTURAL JIHAD, CVASNIPE66, DENNISW, PIPPIN)
10-03-02 ... WVNAN
10-04-02 ... ABNER AND VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE
10-07-02 ... ANGELIQUE
10-08-02 ... COB1
10-09-02 ... PHYSICIST
10-10-02 ... JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY#1
10-11-02 ... CHAIRMAN DECEMBER 19th SOCIETY
10-14-02 ... MOLLY PITCHER
10-15-02 ... DUTCHESS
10-16-02 ... ANNIEGETYOURGUN, RIKA STROM
10-17-02 ... JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY#2
10-18-02 ... LADTX
10-21-02 ... (INTERNATIONAL) PROFILE PAGES #5 (KNIGHTHAWK, SHAGGY EEL, FREDNORMAN, JUNICHIRO KOIZUMI, A TURK, HAPPYGAL)
10-22-02 ... KNIGHTHAWK
10-23-02 ... JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY#3
10-24-02 ... MAD IVAN
10-25-02 ... PETUNIASEVAN (ASTRONOMY)
10-28-02 ... SALVATION
10-29-02 ... PATRICIARUTH
10-30-02 ... HALLOWEEN/BIRTHDAY PARTY (LODWICK)
10-31-02 ... JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY#4
11-01-02 ... VET GROUP #11
11-04-02 ...SURPRISE - NO FREEPER
11-05-02 ...PROFILE PAGES #6 (HAIR OF THE DOG, RDB3, FIDDLSTIX, BELLSTAR, GLOCK ROCKS, TERRY'S TAKE)
11-06-02 ...HOW SWEET IT IS! (ELECTION RETURNS) JULIE RNR21
11-07-02 ...JOHN HUANG2 ESSAY #5
11-08-02 ...MINUTEGAL
11-11-02 ... VETERAN'S DAY
11-12-02 ... TEMPLE OWL
11-13-02 ... MO1 AND FREEOPLES THREAD 11-14-02 ...JOHN HUANG2 ESSAY #6
11-15-02 ... MIXER
11-18-02 ... OUTRAGEOUS OUTTAKES
11-19-02 ... THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING (ANNOUNCEMENTS)
11-20-02 ... GRUMPSTER-DUMPSTER
11-21-02 ... JOHNHUANG2 ESSAY #7
11-22-02 ... SHE LION AND MAINE REBEL
11-25-02 ... THE GUILD
11-26-02 ... WIRESTRIPPER
11-27-02 ... CARLO3B
11-28,29,30 & 12-01-02 ... HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12-02-02 ... NICMARLO
12-03-02 ... JWFIV
12-04-02 ... PROFILE PAGES #7 (MHGINTN, TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION, SHERMY, FLYER, SABERTOOTH, XENALYTE)
12-05-02 ... JOHN HUANG2 ESSAY #8
12-06-02 ... MUDBOY SLIM
12-09-02 ... PAUL ATREIDES
12-10-02 ... GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
12-11-02 ... LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
12-12-02 ... HOLIDAY TOP TEN LIST CONTEST
12-13-02 ... SWEETLIBERTY
12-16-02 ... CHRISTMAS IS (VARIOUS FREEPERS)
12-17-02 ... CHRISTMAS PETS
12-18-02 ... (MOLLY PITCHER)
12-19-02 ... JOHN HUANG2 ESSAY #9
12-20-02 ... ISSAQUAHKING
12-23-02 ... CHRISTMAS MUSIC
12-24-02 ... 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
12-25,26,27,28,29-02 ... MERRY CHRISTMAS
12-30-02 ...JOHN HUANG2 ESSAY #10


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"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen"





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The Best of Friends




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THIS WEEK'S THREADS

12-30-02 JohnHuang2 Essay

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




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To: Aquamarine; Libertina
Loving all the colorful greetings from coast to coast here on the Finest!

My neighbor across the street is busily setting off an assortment of fireworks despite the light rain and wind, and I have a new coffeemaker at work in the kitchen.

Will lift my cup of brew to you both at the appropriate time - little over 3 hours, my time!

241 posted on 12/31/2002 5:44:03 PM PST by LadyX
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To: Pippin
Let's dance before they start shooting in Iraq!

LOL!

I'm already dancin'....you're late! : )


242 posted on 12/31/2002 5:45:32 PM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: LadyX; All
And I'm off to church. You guys all have fun and don't forget to say a prayer for America and for our President. While you're at it throw in a few prayers for our enemies. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
243 posted on 12/31/2002 5:45:44 PM PST by WVNan
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To: Flyer
Thanks for the laughs, Flyer..:)))
244 posted on 12/31/2002 5:45:47 PM PST by LadyX
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To: whoever
A Special God Bless You to you, dear whoever!
245 posted on 12/31/2002 5:47:33 PM PST by LadyX
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To: Pippin; All
Have to leave now, Pipster!

Hope you all have a great evening and an even greater New Year! : )

246 posted on 12/31/2002 5:48:16 PM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: WVNan
Thank you Nan.

I wish you Health and Happiness in the New Year!
247 posted on 12/31/2002 5:49:22 PM PST by SAMWolf
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To: Aquamarine
Really beautiful...thank you for the flashing lights and the most classic song to greet the new year...can't think of who it is...Les Browne? It's an old timer, that's for sure.
248 posted on 12/31/2002 5:55:34 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Let's party!
(My pad...eight sharp!)....: )

How could I pass up an invitation like that from such a charming and adorable wolf?!

It's almost eight.......here I am! The party can begin. ;-)



Happy New Year, Louie! SMOOOOOOOOOCH!

249 posted on 12/31/2002 5:59:21 PM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: jwfiv
It's the most classic of all time...Guy Lombardo.

Here is a different version that brings back some memories with Kenny G in the background.


Click on the banner


250 posted on 12/31/2002 6:01:34 PM PST by Aquamarine
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To: LadyX; Aquamarine
How nice, LadyX! And thanks Aquamarine for the wonderful music, I'm listening right now! :)
A toast to you both!
251 posted on 12/31/2002 6:05:09 PM PST by Libertina
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To: Billie
Hey, Beelie...what's the buzz? I'll tell ya, cuz I know what you've been up to...and that's making our New Year a little bit sweeter.

Life is good at the Freeper Hive.

252 posted on 12/31/2002 6:19:38 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: ru4liberty; whoever
For a figment, she can REALLY make her presence known!

LOL! That's a polite way of saying who is a pest. :)

253 posted on 12/31/2002 6:26:50 PM PST by The Thin Man
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To: Aquamarine
Lombardo...yes, the most classic.

The Kenny G history lesson was pretty cool too, and especialy liked hearing, right after Bill, Hill and Al, that the torch has been passed to a new generation. A new year, a new day...thank God above.

Happy New Year to you, Aquamarine!

254 posted on 12/31/2002 6:34:43 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: whoever
So wonderful to see you this evening! I'm sorry I wasn't here when you were. :-(

You have been in my prayers. I'm thrilled to hear that you'll be back with us shortly!

A very Blessed, Happy , Healthy and SAFE New Year to you, who!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{whoever}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
255 posted on 12/31/2002 7:21:12 PM PST by dansangel
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To: whoever
Whoever! How wonderful to see you here! I missed you when you posted a couple days ago, hope you are still here now.

I have hopes and dreams to be able to read the thread soon.

Well, that is my New Years wish for you. We miss you so much around here. :-)

God Bless you and yours.

256 posted on 12/31/2002 7:21:38 PM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Libertina; Aquamarine
Good evening, you two! I'm trying so hard to stay awake....isn't that pathetic? LOL! Well, when you're used to going to bed at 9 and getting up at 4:30.....back to that routine on Thursday after a week and a half off. It's gonna be hard!

Hoping you both are having a great evening.

New Year {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}} to you both!
257 posted on 12/31/2002 7:24:09 PM PST by dansangel
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To: dansangel
Dansangel...

Do you know a handy website for hosting pics? I have two of the new puppy I want to share with you guys. You will just love her.

258 posted on 12/31/2002 7:24:27 PM PST by RikaStrom
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To: Mama_Bear
Happy almost-New Year, Mama_Bear!

So glad to see you....it's been a long time!

Hoping you and hubby have a Safe, Happy and Healthy New Year!

Big bear-{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
259 posted on 12/31/2002 7:25:43 PM PST by dansangel
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To: RikaStrom
Hi Rika!

I am absolutely the worst one to ask that question of! I just lost all of my graphics in a domania.com crash.

Right now I'm using earthlink, my ISP. If you want to send the pics to me, I'll be glad to upload them and post them for you.

{{{{{{{{{Rika}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
260 posted on 12/31/2002 7:28:13 PM PST by dansangel
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