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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-11,12-03...Week in Review
Posted on 01/11/2003 8:04:33 AM PST by Billie
A Few of FR's Finest..... ......Every Day
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![](http://d21c.com/billie/FRfinest/eaglewithstars.jpg) 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: 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.
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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
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KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: dansangel; LadyX; WVNan; dutchess; daisyscarlett; All
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Good Morning All!
Scrambled eggs coming right up.
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posted on
01/12/2003 8:34:06 AM PST
by
JustAmy
To: LadyX
Amen. That's beautiful, thanks...
122
posted on
01/12/2003 8:55:51 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Just for grins: http://muffin.eggheads.org/images/funny/dogsmile.jpg)
To: LadyX
A beautiful way to start our day...thank you, LadyX.
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posted on
01/12/2003 8:59:41 AM PST
by
jwfiv
To: dansangel
124
posted on
01/12/2003 9:06:46 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Just for grins: http://muffin.eggheads.org/images/funny/dogsmile.jpg)
To: dansangel; ST.LOUIE1; ladtx; Dubya; Mixer; Trish; SK1 Thurman; Severa; GatorGirl; Fiddlstix; ...
One has to be stirred, knowing our present military is a volunteer one.
Yes - some do go into the services primarily for selfish reasons - to acquire job skills or help with an education, and gain experience in life and discipline.
They, however, understand their commitment and true purpose is to physically protect our own nation, and, as is so now, fight necessary external battles.
They are asked for sacrifices the average civilian cannot begin to comprehend, and they and their families are greatly disadvantaged and stressed.
May we always be cognizant of these things, and keep them in the forefront of our daily prayers.
Please preface and end each day with special ones for them, and support them in whatever ways you are able.
I cannot forget a simple gesture with a profound effect of several years ago.
Having visited friends at Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and on our way home very early, my husband and I stopped at a restaurant in Jacksonville, NC for breakfast.
Among the others there, was, quite obviously, a Marine family, the father with the distinctive haircut and bearing.
He and his wife were perhaps in their early thirties, with a son and daughter around 10 to 12 years of age.
Seeing their quiet interactions with the waitress and with one another, it was heartening to see the beautiful manners and attention of the young ones.
They politely and clearly gave the waitress their orders - never argued with or poked one another, or fidgeted or squirmed around or acted up in any way as so many civilian children do in public!
It was a joy to see them talk pleasantly with their parents, and all respond with calm and dignity, long ingrained in them.
(Okay - I was seeing my own time as a young mother with three such children, and still proud of it..:)) Guilty as charged!)))
As we rose to leave, I stepped over to them to express my observations and appreciation, and the looks on their faces would have made you openly weep. It was all I could do to not do so.
Their reaction was near disbelief that someone did so - and deep joy and pride shone on all their faces.
No award or statue could evoke what they felt- for one moment feeling all they lived and endured was worth the long, unending process and sacrifices.
If you happen to know or live near a military family, please tell them how you see and feel about them.
You cannot begin to comprehend the horrors we, the families of the Nam War experienced with the literal and daily felt vilification of our loved ones and of us by civilians then.
I lived it for one very lonely year, suppressing the pain and resentment for 20 years.
It was only during the Gulf War when those returning warriors insisted upon honoring the Nam veterans when it surfaced and I dealt with it.
I was finally able to see and let it out; was able to forgive the protesters.
Do not let that happen again, I implore you.
Please support those who are there to act for just causes.
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posted on
01/12/2003 9:42:34 AM PST
by
LadyX
(( A Child of His ))
To: LadyX; All
Thank you for that beautiful post.
Psa 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, [so] great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Psa 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Psa 103:13 Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Psa 103:14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we [are] dust.
Psa 103:15 [As for] man, his days [are] as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
Psa 103:16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Psa 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD [is] from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Psa 103:18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Psa 103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
To: Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; Mama_Bear; SpookBrat; LadyX; Pippin; lodwick
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:03:14 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Just for grins: http://muffin.eggheads.org/images/funny/dogsmile.jpg)
To: LadyX
Morning LadyX...catching up from yesterday and LOVE your story of the rocket launch! That definately would have been a kodak moment! Thanks for the laugh!
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:05:25 AM PST
by
dutchess
(Love my Sistahs and weekends too!)
To: Aquamarine
Thank you for the confirming and encouraging response, Aquamarine.
We are so blessed to be given His grace and forgiveness!
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:07:46 AM PST
by
LadyX
To: ST.LOUIE1
Hi Louie....so glad to see you here and thanks for the lovely rose. So...when do I get a hug??????
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:10:43 AM PST
by
dutchess
(Love my Sistahs and Louie too!)
To: JustAmy; dansangel; Mama_Bear; Billie; daisyscarlett
Morning Amy...and a lovely day it is...
Hi finest sistahs! Taking a quick break than back to graphics 101!
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:13:34 AM PST
by
dutchess
(what did I get myself into???????)
To: Fiddlstix; GailA
Thanks for the coffee and donuts...AND Gail so glad your sausage and bisquits are lowfat LOL!
132
posted on
01/12/2003 10:16:40 AM PST
by
dutchess
(love my sistahs and Louis too!)
To: dutchess
Hi Louie....so glad to see you here and thanks for the lovely rose.You're welcome, and a fine addition you are. : ) So...when do I get a hug??????
You first. : )
(Love my Sistahs and Louie too!)
You learn fast. LOL
To: MeeknMing
It's snowing in Dallas???? We were there many years ago during a snow storm...talk about crazy drivers!!!!! Stay off of the roads and stay safe my friend!
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:18:47 AM PST
by
dutchess
(love my sistahs and Louis too!)
To: ST.LOUIE1
Just wanted to start your day off right, fuzzy. : ) And, did you ever! It's sure nice to be back, especially when I come back to that kind of reception! :-)
I also came back to a ton of mail and a mountain of pings, so I will be away for awhile while I try to catch up.
135
posted on
01/12/2003 10:26:03 AM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: ST.LOUIE1
You first. : )
{{{{{{{{{{{LOUIE}}}}}}}}}}}
Is that how it's done????
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:26:18 AM PST
by
dutchess
(love my sistahs and Louis too!)
To: Mama_Bear
Just wanted to start your day off right, fuzzy. : ) And, did you ever! It's sure nice to be back, especially when I come back to that kind of reception! :-)
Thought it would. LOL
I also came back to a ton of mail and a mountain of pings, so I will be away for awhile while I try to catch up.
You are soooooo popular! And rightfully so. : )
To: dutchess
You first. : )p>
{{{{{{{{{{{LOUIE}}}}}}}}}}}A *first*! Yipeeeee!!!!
Is that how it's done????
Yes ma'am, it is....pefect! Thank yooooou!
(((((((((((((DutchessBabe))))))))))))))))))
: )
To: LadyX; Aquamarine
LadyX...that was a beautiful story about the military family...I am ashamed to say that I was a stupid naive college student toward the end of the Vietnam War, and, while I didn't actively protest, I went along with the antiwar sentiment UNTIL I met a returning Vietnam Vet who became one of my closest friends. There the conversion began.....
Thank YOU and your family for all you did to protect and defend our country...
and thankyou aquamarine for the beautiful psalms...
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:35:35 AM PST
by
dutchess
(love my sistahs and Louis too!)
To: All; Billie; daisyscarlett; dutchess; dansangel
Thanks, Billie, for posting the thread for me yesterday. It is soooo nice to be back on line! Now I need to go catch up with everything I missed.
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Good morning to you all. Have a wonderful Sunday!
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posted on
01/12/2003 10:35:40 AM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
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