A Few of Fr's Finest....Every Day....02-05-03....ThirtySomething

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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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.

                     

A STAR WOLF IS BORN
Once a'pony time...
about 32 years ago...
a wolf was born.




     

ST.LOUIE1 his chosen name;
His mother always knew
This was not just any wolf..
He's quite special, it is true.
They came from every thread
Because he is so Fine!
This little wolfie, Louie...
The ladies clamored, "Mine!"

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Well....that was then and this is now,
And wolfie's all grown up.
Has he changed? Did he mature?
If yes means no, and no means yes,
The answer then is, "Yup!"

    

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Happy Birthday Hugs, Wolfie!

Now that we've established I'm no poet, the other hostesses wanted to wish you Happy Birthday, so just stand still while they line up - alphabetically, of course - to give you your hugs. : ) ~ BillieBlue

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from Daisy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOUIE!

Go ahead and pig out. It is YOUR day, ENJOY!

.....(hugs)..... daisyscarlett

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from Dansy

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from Dutchess

BIRTHDAY KISSES

For Wolfie's Special Day All the girls are lining up to give a birthday kiss and lots of hugs to our very special Wolfie Happy Birthday Louie XOXO from your newest "Sistah" Dutchess

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from Lori



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So, let's cut the cake already!!

Happy Birthday
Wolfie!

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[ST.LOUIE1]

hee ah! Party on man!

LOL!

Doin' my best, cowboy!

[LadyX]

"Nice rack.... ;o)"

Why, thanks, g'nad....oh, you mean the deer..:)

By the way, you surely know that the term BAM really does mean

Beautiful American Marine ~ right?

[Mama_Bear]

And such a cute bear she is. : )

Thank you for saying that twice. I love hearing such a sweet compliment repeated. ;-)

I need to leave for awhile, but I see you have already left the building. Don't worry about answering any of my pings, you have your paws full trying to keep up as it is. LOL

See you later. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Wolfie's BIG eyes are ready to feast upon them. : )

Let us not have a cow, let us have some champagne!

Funny! Bubbly it is. We'll mooooove on now.

[dansangel]

Dansy - pray for me that Billie's retribution will not prevail.

Have you, like, *totally* lost it beautiful {{{{{{Lady}}}}}}}}????

She's my ***boss***, remember???

:-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, Free! Tea sounds wonderful. Don't know about Louie, but my favorite tea is Constant Comment. If you have any of that on hand, I will surely take a cup. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Champagne sounds like a good idea.
Will this get me out of the doghouse, Wolfie?

LOL

Come into my lair and we'll discuss it. Oh, bring the champagne. : )

[g'nad]

Sure... if you want... my royalties won't set you back much...

glad you liked it...

[Billie]

Well, I hope you're satisfied, T Man. You've managed to persuade a very dear friend of mine that I'm the one who's at fault. Thanks a whole bunch. (If you get a present in the mail and it's ticking, don't be alarmed......it really is just a clock.)

Ok, enuff of this.....Hugs to you both, whether you deserve them or not. LOL! I need to go for a bit!

[Billie]

It really is beautiful, Mat - I'll use it on your thread. :)

[g'nad]

grrrr...

the last line is supposed to be:

Wishing it was still with me…

[g'nad]

Thank you ma'am... love meat on a stick...

Glad you enjoyed the poem...

[LadyX]

g'nad, I say most sincerely, thank you.
God made me another of His Appreciators, and I understand all you convey so beautifully.
It is gratifying to try to place in words all the wonderful Creations and feelings He shows us, if we but look!

In my case, He after I reached 18 gave me a nomadic path to follow, every step of the way opening my eyes, as He has yours.

Do please post these regularly, and fill us with His Presence, as you so capably do.

More than anything, we need those touches and reminders that He is with us - always, and everywhere.

[ST.LOUIE1]

...I'M FORGIVEN! I'm finally out of the doghouse.

Gee, I shoulda let you out yesterday! Thank yoooou! LOL

Love your tag.

And I love *you*. : )

[g'nad]

heh heh heh... riiiiiight....

Well, seein' as I cain't see what yer holdin' behind yer back, I'll agree with anythin' you gots tuh say...

[Mama_Bear]

One more post before I leave to say hello to all those I have not had a chance to talk to.

How about a group hug?

((((((((((((((((((((all y'all))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Mo1]

Happy Birthday ST.LOUIE1

[GailA]

I hope he does.

I received a lovely e-card I'd like to share TRIBUTE to DUBYA

[LadyX]

How generous you are, with the lovely wolf tea set, and including Poor Thin Man.
Cookies would be nice, when we run out of Louie's cake; and a figgy pudding with the roast beef, please.
G'nad is bringing the beef.

You are doing dinner, too, are you not?
There might be about 47 of us, you know.

Mama_Bear is famous for her chocolate chip cookies, so might allow you to delegate those to her to contribute?

The Thin Man might bring some Thin Pretzels for the occcasion.

I can - - go to the store soon so I can have REAL dinner!
LOL - I have tarried too long this day, now after 4 p.m...:))

[dansangel]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mama_Bear}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Hugs back at ya!!!