A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-10-03....SISTAHS..Nothin' Could be Finah

Billie; Daisy and Finest Hostesses | Billie; Daisyscarlett

[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.

<

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.

                     

Good News!

We have a New Sistah! Please welcome Dutchess, who has come on board as our latest full-time Hostess. Dutchess has been one of our strongest supporters and biggest cheerleaders from the very beginning, and we can't wait to see her put her entertaining and humorous writing style to work! Can we have an "Atta-Girl" for Dutchess?!!! We are thrilled and excited!

More Good News!

We have a new "Half-Sistah"! Remember those three fun and funny threads last month that FreeTheHostage authored and/or co-authored with Mudboy for us?! We wanted more, and she's agreed to give us more -- two threads each month! We call her a "half-sistah" because she won't have to upload graphics and do the layouts and post the threads....just WRITE! We need another "Atta-Girl" here for FTH!!!! Thank you, Free!!

Not-So-Good News....

I promised Daisy we would keep this upbeat and not be sad, so you have to help me out and be happy she's taking some time for herself. Will let her tell you in her own words. : )

"Thank you Billie for giving me yet another sistah! Maybe someday you will give us another bruthah, in addition to our half-sibs JohnHuang2 and Wolfie!"

"Welcome aboard dutchess. I know you will do just great. I look forward to working with you, albeit for the next several months it will be on an irregular and infrequent basis. DearHubby has retired and we have some adventures planned in the upcoming months."

"FTH, I so enjoyed your help during the Christmas holidays with those lively and entertaining threads, and thank you for your gracious offer to write for us on a regular basis."

"I will still be lurking, though, and posting comments and threads in between our getaways. I will very much miss being a daily presence on the Finest Thread and the process of doing profiles. Although, as I said, I will be in and out, and will continue to contribute a thread as much as life and time permit."

It has been thrilling these past seven months working with some of the Finest of FR. Thanks to all of you for your great enthusiasm, cooperation and support. And thanks to our very talented Billie for making the Finest Thread the "finest thread" and for allowing me to be a part of it, both in the past and in the future."

~ Affectionately, daisyscarlett

Ok, I don't care what she says, let's have another "Atta-Girl" for Daisy!!! (You didn't really think I'd let you get away without it, did you?) : )

Love Ya, Daisy!!!


For ALL my Sistahs, Half-Sistahs, Bruthahs,
Half-Bruthahs, Cuzzins 'n Othur Kin....

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-06-03 Budge 01-07-03 Hair of the Dog 01-08-03 MHGinTN 01-09-03 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

[Billie]

Yeah! Take THAT, T Man! (Post #101) :)

[daisyscarlett]

"(and dutchess please do not read further),"

Hee, hee...I told you not to read that part...Seriously, the admin mods are great and once, they even removed a post before I got a chance to request them to because they saw, shall we say, a "significant" error....I was horrified at the time but can now look back and laugh...All I can say is, we learn from our mistakes and it is good to be humbled from time to time, builds character!!!!

[Billie]

YOu can be cranky all you want, as long as you end with a smile. :)

[daisyscarlett]

I've been here, gone again and am now back again....How about some tea to welcome our dear sistahs, Dutchess and FTH?

[Billie]

Oh, goodie! I have my own cup, too! Now whowhat can we talk about? :)

[Billie]

Yep! You made the clothesline, and I think I've redone 4 others, and of course, our own Mr. Hugs (Wolfie) stretttttttched that tub for you!

I'll send you links to the other hostess graphics via FReepmail....later!

[Billie]

I love you, Miss DaisyScarlett. What a bond we've made.

[jwfiv]

That first idea still feels ok...it's been taking shape in my head as the week has passed...had to do a little reading to find the words I was looking for...will be putting it together this weekend, if all goes well...)

[JustAmy]

Hi Billie

I need to work on getting organized. With babysitting and a couple of other tasks, I've been neglecting the thread. I will try to start posting as I read instead of waiting to post to everyone at once.
Heck .... I may even give up part of my nap time.

TTYL

[daisyscarlett]

"What a bond we've made."

Yep, sure 'nuff. Reminds me of that great line from "Lonesome Dove" when Gus turns to Woodrow and says something like "It's been a great ride"....Course our ride is not over yet, but it will be different for a few months, at least...

[Billie]

I'm really very, very anxious and excited about it!

[Billie]

Well, dear JustAmyFRiend, it's really been fun seeing you here today. Who needs a long nap anyway? :)

[dansangel]

Hello sistahs! Hello Amy! Hello fuzzy brothah! :-)

Just checking in to say "hello" before I'm off to work on an FR related "project" (Billie: I FReepmailed you about it earlier....) I have some liberal business to "dispose of."

Love and {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to you all.... have a great Friday evening!

[dansangel]

Maggie: I loved your musical tribute! I wish FR had ***sound***! :-)

{{{{{{{{{{LadyX}}}}}}}}}}}}

[FreeTheHostages]

It's beautiful! Let's talk about how beautiful your cup is!


It's beautiful!

[stlrocket]

Are you ready for a little humor? WHY WOMEN GET CRANKY

[Billie]

Why thank you. LOL!

And thank you for taking on the Calendar post! I FORGET to post that thing! And I love it - I just forget when Daisy's not here to do it!

[Billie]

Yep! Go fer the throat, girl! :)

[Aquamarine]

Just got in and read the whole thread. I'll be looking forward to the year ahead with our two new warm, interesting and funny Hostesses. I'm not too worried about Daisy staying away from here too long... feeling sure that she's just as sick as the rest of us..hehe...(you know I love ya).
I've had so much fun doing projects with Daisy over the past year and will always cherish the memories of those.

[WVNan]

Well how about this! I'm so glad to see that you are joining the Finest, dutchess. I'm also glad to see your picture. Now I can recognize you when we meet at McD's.