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

Billie

[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: 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!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-03-03 HomeschoolMama 02-04-03 Sauropod

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

[ST.LOUIE1]

Gee, Diver, you sound a bit maudlin. LOL

Ohhhh Noooo! I'm soooo sorry. I won't let it happen again.

Hope not! : )

So, ya gonna have another birthday next week?

No way! LOL

Now step away from the mirror. You can admire yourself later. :)

Smart aleck! : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thanks to you....they're spotting blood as I type. : ( But it's worth it. : )

I'm glad. But think of it this way......tomorrow, you're just a has-been, yesterday's news..
..as we move on to the new FReeper of the Day....the KING! :)

Humph! : (

Your tag just saved you from wolfie's bite. : )

[LadyX]

"I'd like pork chops, if it's no trouble!"

No trouble, gunner. Want chittlins and pickled pig's feet?
Go whole hog?

Really do have to go before dark to elude Der Wolfen.
Will be back later tonight.

Hugs,
Other Mother

[ST.LOUIE1]

Of course! That should be enough to feed us all! Wolfie, do you like venison? :)

I'll pass, thank you. : )

Hi, 'Nad! How come you've been such a stranger? You know you're one of Billie's faves. : )

You're family, come back more often.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'm here to help with tea and I found just the right tea service for the occasion.

That's cute! Oh, ok, so are *you*. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

I also gave some thought to what flavor of tea you might like: whatever flavor mama_bear is having.

Awwwww....that's sweet. : )

Mama_Bear knows what wolfie likes. : )

Oooops! I mean....what kind of flavor. : )

[FreeTheHostages]

{{{Louie}}} What a charmer!

[ST.LOUIE1]

And such a cute bear she is. : )

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

I'll say it again then. You 'are' a cute bear. : )

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

For sure! LOL I'm trying my best to catch up!

See you later. :-)

Later, babebear. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Once again, my Finest FRiends, I must take leave of this wonderful birthday party.
I sincerely thank each and every one of you for coming today.
I'll try to answer each post to me and am sorry I didn't have time to answer them all.
I'll be back later tonight, hope to see you then.

You're the greatest! And truly the Finest!

Thank you one and all for making me feel so special.

Louie/Wolfie : )

[dansangel]

What is this world coming to when phine phriends phail yew?

Uh-*UH*, Lady!

I haven't phailed...uh, *failed* yew - er, you!!

(Where the heckfire did you learn to spell?)

Your perception of this situation is grossly distorted, m'lady.

I merely stated that Billie is the *boss* and you have gone over the deep end. If I don't inform you of these matters, then who will? :-) Where have I failed you?

:-)

[dansangel]

What does anyone think about Powell's speech?

Hoping I'm not too late to render an opinion.....

I listened to most of his speech at work, though was interrupted by questions from co-workers about *work* a few times (can you imagine???)

I believe he put forth a compelling case and that the French and Germans are total butt-heads for continuing to stick their feet out. The taped phone conversations and surveillance films from the spy satellites should seal the case against Iraq. Heck, only a few months ago Powell was at odds against our President....now he himself is convinced.

Did you see the European and, quite possibly, American peace-mongers in Bagdhad *protesting*??? My poor TV almost lost its life over viewing that bull****.

(((((((((((FTH)))))))))))

[Billie]

Gail, I just finished reading the link you provided, and now I have tears in my eyes. Wasn't that moving? The words and the way it was presented were just awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[Billie]

Hey, there! Just wanted to say hello! It's been a fun party - glad you could both come by for cake and stuff. :)

Flyer....Mix......thinking 'bout cha!

[Billie]

And stop acting like you're serious. LOL

Haven't you learned by now, it's futile to try and get the grinch to lighten up? :)

[Billie]

(Where the heckfire did you learn to spell?)

The Lady has her own spelling book - she and Pharmer Phil went to school together, I think. :)

[Mixer]

Billie thanks for the ping. Sorry I have been rather wrapped up and have neglected the thread. I really need to get back in here. My mind has been elsewhere and I need the good ol FR Finest to bring me back

Stlouie1........HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Billie]

Hi, Mix - thanks for answering the ping! I'm just about to leave for dinner - Louie's gone out to celebrate with some friends but promised he'd be back later tonight. It's been a fun, light kind of day. Sit down, take your shoes off, put your feet up - I can get you a drink before I leave. :)

[Aquamarine]

Found this Missouri sunset over at Webshots....I didn't know they had such pretty sunsets in Missouri.

Click on the pic

[Mixer]

Thanks Billie. I will have an Alabama Slammer : ) I going to try and read through the thread. I need help finding my way back and I think this thread will be a good place to start.

[daisyscarlett]

Excellent tea service FTH and here is someone special to sing Happy Birthday to Wolfie....

On May 19, 1962, President Kennedy publicly celebrated his birthday at Madison Square Garden with 15,000 people in attendance. The most memorable moment of the evening was when Marilyn Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday'. She appeared in a $5,000 flesh colored, beaded gown which she was literally sewn into. After her performance, the President responded, "Thank you. I can now retire from politics after having had 'Happy Birthday' sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."