A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day - Week in Review 1-25,26-03

Billie and Mama_Bear

[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


01-20-02 "The Exclusive Interview" ........................PUDDLEGLUM
01-21-02 "The American Idea" ................................................JWFIV
01-22-02 "What is it with These People?" ...FREETHEHOSTAGES
01-23-02 "John's Two Cents" ...................................JOHNHUANG2
"Hell No, We Won't Go!"
01-24-03 "Life in the Rockies" .........................................FIVETOES






Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

Thank you, LadyX, for this beautiful prayer,
and, DaisyScarlett, for bringing us
the praying hands graphic.



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

[dansangel]

Two more of my faves. Are they hug worthy? : )

Absolutely!

{{{{{{{{LOUIE_WOLFIE_MAN}}}}}}}}}

[dansangel]

Looks like it's time for me to turn in. I've got another busy day tomorrow.

So wonderful to see everyone! Love and {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to all!

{{{{{Louie-Wolfie-Man}}}}}}}}}}} <---- your "separate" hug! :-)

[LadyX]

Just found a panoramic photograph showing some ice fog, taken on Y2K Eve in Fairbanks.
(I have seen it much thicker than this, by the way.)

Be sure to scroll the picture from side to side to see it all.

His narrative:

"It was Y2K eve and nothing seem to keep the crowds that gathered in front of stores and shopping centers. Was there a run on the groceries in the supermarket? Depleting the supplies of hardware, generators, flashlight batteries?

Well... most Alaskans already have most of that stuff for use in the daily course of life. It seems most of these folks were headed for the liquor store.

Picture taken at high NOON on New Years Eve in front of the Fred Meyer Shopping Plaza on Airport way. Temp -48 degrees.

Even though the sun isn't visible here, it is still high enough to be seen if it weren't for the ice fog."

Do have a look at it!

Ice Fog

[WVNan]

Thanks for the beautiful prayer Lady. I can't stay, just dropped in to say hello to everyone and hope you are all doing fine. No freeping time, duty calls. God bless.

[ST.LOUIE1]

May I ask....why the boycott?

Of course....although you may not agree.

To save me a lot of typing I'll answer in two words....I agree! LOL
But I can't not watch. What marvelous willpower you have.

Aren't you sorry you asked? LOL!!! (It feeds into my stubborn streak!)

Yes! And you sure do have a BIG one! (Stubborn streak, that is.) LOL

{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}

Thank yoooou! How many is that now? LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

Two more of my faves. Are they hug worthy? : )

Absolutely!
{{{{{{{{LOUIE_WOLFIE_MAN}}}}}}}}}

Ohhhhhhh...another one! AhhhRoooooo!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

{{{{{Louie-Wolfie-Man}}}}}}}}}}} <---- your "separate" hug! :-)

Glad you didn't disappoint me....I've come to expect your "separate" hugs. : )

G'nite, dansy, pleasant dreams.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Awesome indeed! Thanks, X'e, I'll bookmark it.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Wish you were here. : )

You're the only one missing among these beautiful women.

I'm a lucky wolfie....had 'em all to myself tonight. LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

Well, dear Lady, it's time for me to leave. Good night and sweet dreams. : )

[LadyX]

Louie, do Bookmark this Fairbanks website:

Archives

and this main one:

Live Cam

You will soon learn how to navigate around all the wonderful parts!

Happy exploring, friends.

[FreeTheHostages]

Good night all! I'll put the thread to bed for the night, having settled accounts with Uncle Sam!

[Mama_Bear]

Good night, Free. Good night, all.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !! Rise n Shine ! Super Bowl Sunday !

According to the Dallas Morning News, the game starts at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.

That would be: 6 EST, 4 MST, 3 PST

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[MeekOneGOP]

Iraq plays the shell game with his WMD...

Now, the search is on for a smoking gun in Iraq the piece of gotcha evidence proving that country has weapons of mass destruction.

As the United States teeters on launching a war against Iraq, its allies and the public see the smoking gun as critical in giving it a solid basis to attack Saddam Hussein.

[MeekOneGOP]

Perry blasts decision to clear Illinois death row -
commutations should be on a case-by-case basis

I think this exemplifies the difference between a Republican and a RINO: leadership and resolve...

SAN ANTONIO - Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's decision to commute the sentences of 167 death row inmates two days before he retired this month is "not leadership," according to Gov. Rick Perry.

"If he has a problem in his state, which obviously he does ... you do it case by case," Mr. Perry said Friday at a meeting with editorial writers from Texas newspapers. "You don't just walk in, because there are some victims of crime that you spit in the eye of."

Mr. Ryan, like Mr. Perry a Republican, took the action Jan. 13, calling the execution system "arbitrary and capricious and therefore immoral."

That "is not leadership in my opinion," Mr. Perry said.

"He may have been looking for a legacy for his political purposes, but I don't think that is an appropriate way to deal with that issue."

Gov. Rick Perry disagrees with
former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's
decision to commute 167 death row
inmates' sentences.
(AP)

[GailA]

Morning ALL it's a balmy 31 degrees here in Memphis.

[MeekOneGOP]

Really great picture of the Ice Fog. Thanks...

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks,Meek, for your Super Bowl post. I realized yesterday, after I posted the thread that I should have done something special for Super Bowl weekend, but thought about it too late.

So, feel free to turn the thread into one big Super Bowl Party. Here's my contribution......buffalo wings and Corona.....and, may the best team win!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mmmmmm ! That looks delicious! Thanks.

My best buddy just moved back to Texas from Illinois. He said he was gonna go to his Mom's and watch the game and have some grub and I was invited. What a treat, huh? Mom's cookin' and some suds...

Have a lovely Super Bowl Sunday, Mama_Bear !