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

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut - always nice to know you're watching over us with your morning flyovers. Miss you when you're not here.

[Billie]

Morning, Sistah Dansy. Thank you for your own personal greeting to add to our thread today!

A question to ask - are all of my graphics opening? The other day sauropod told me he couldn't open the graphics in the draft I sent him, so I switched them from AOL to d21c.com server. I also uploaded the graphics for this thread to d21c.com after learning that AOL was acting up again......but guess what?! I forgot to change the urls before posting today! Please tell me everything is opening - and the background switches from the baby wolves to the big wolf switched and you're not seeing a red background for the part where Louie's all grown up?

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning and Happy Birthday to our bruthah, Louie....Love the hostess welcome greeting, Billie......And do check out the calendar page FTH posted. It is so appropro....

[LadyX]

"You did get my response to your FReep mail, didn't you?"

That requires more than a simple 'yes.'
In the Freep Mail Room, I finally found it dangling from the threads of a large spider web in the corner, and retrieved it.

Always dramatic, aren't you?!

Yes, the Savannah River Site is indeed just west of us here in this county.
Yes, I publish no recent photographs of myself because my skin glows with that neon green color gained from drinking the water..:))
Which, by the way, is the best-tasting (no taste) water I have ever found, living in 8 states and traveling through many others - as far as beyond the Arctic Circle above Fairbanks.

Have been through Garner, New Bern, and lived near Kernersville, in Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
Love North Carolina, and was sad to have to leave it.

How do I hug a ghost, though?

[LadyX]

All of them opened as they were, Billie.

Later, pod discovered it to have been a problem using Netscape, I believe.

[LadyX]

The opening sections are flawless and beautiful, as always, Billie.

The Very Best cannot get Better..:))

[JustAmy]

On yesterday's thread, there were a few images that did not open until I right clicked and said show picture. All of today's opened perfectly!

Thanks for this Happy Birthday thread to my special Brother! You created an excellent presentation for everyone's favorite Wolf.

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL!! I can't believe it! Five little Red Riding Hood Babes..
.. all my own!

This is a fantastic birthday gift!

I don't know what I've done to deserve such an honor.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

WOW!!!!!

[Lee'sGhost]

An' the top of the day to you my warrior friend. But be careful of the rings you might be puttin' on yur fingers and stay away form the Ochs.

[Billie]

OMG!!!! My, what big eyes you have!!!

[Mama_Bear]

Have a wonderful birthday! :-)

[Lee'sGhost]

"How do I hug a ghost, though?"

It seems to be a common malady for which there is a simply solution -- simply understand that I am a ghost of substance, or at least would like to think so.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, darlin' BillieBlue.

Being kissed by a *Queen* is a first for wolfie. : )

Thank you, too, for making me nervous. : (

[jwfiv]

Howdy to all Hostesses...)

My goodness, all you red-robed little sweeties sure like you're up to something good, and treating Louie to such a nice birthday tribute sounds right good to me.

ST.LOUIE1...looks like you hit the jackot today...but then, all our Hostesses get lucky whenever you walk through the door, swayin' them with your lycanthropic vibe.

Happy Birthday to the Leader of the Pack!!!

Good morning to all my FRiends.

All hail King Louie I...)

[Billie]

Thank you, Amy - it was such fun, and the other four hostesses made their own graphics personally - even DUTCHESS did the table thingie, I'm so proud of her!!!!!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, sistahs! What a fun thread this is! I've been looking forward to it.

Our Louie is pretty darned special, isn't he? :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Monday's Child is fair of face;
Tuesdays' Child is full of grace;
Wednesday's Child is full of woe;
Thursdays' Child has far to go;
Friday's Child is loving and giving;
Saturday's Child works hard for a living
But the Child born on the Sabbath Day is blithe, and bonny, good and gay

Yep, Louie, according to the computer you are a Friday's child...

[FreeTheHostages]

The background doesn't switch for me -- it's always black.

But it's a very lovely thread! I totally enjoy it as it is!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, Freezie!
Uh...you don't expect me to blow out alllll those candles...do ya? : )

[dutchess]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET WOLFIE!!!

{{{{{{{LOUIE}}}}}}}}}

Thanks for being the special guy that you are!