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

[dutchess]

Hi Dave....Hope things are warmer on the left coast....(there has to be SOME reason for living there!!!!) Here in Ohio we are freezing are butts off but are republican ruled on our local, state and national level. (but...actually the ocean and warm weather sounds pretty good right now!)

[LadyX]

"just to conphuse simple-minded people! :-)"

You are accorded an A+ for being such a quick learner, and also for eliminating me in the phrasing as in the simple-minded category..:))

Now as to doing lunch, maybe tomorrow I will 'treat' you to the story about the lunch Billie and I had in 1998 with a "borrowed-while-no-one-was-looking" credit card!!

And you think Billie and I are such demure, quiet and proper creatures..:))
LOL

[dutchess]

Hey Amy....okay...someday you need to fill me in...you AREN'T Mrs. Just Frank.....I'm not blond...but I think the other day and now is a blond moment!!!!

[dutchess]

Hey Mr. Thin Man....As the newest sistah, my impression is that you are the most kind, respectable gentleman on FR. Can't believe the abuse you take from my elder sistahs.....I think I'm going to run and tattle to "MOM"...

[FreeTheHostages]

Dansangel, come to think of it, from what we're learning, how do we know that LadyX and Billie are even different creatures?! Or St.Louie1!! Maybe that's why they're all so tight!!! Maybe they're all the same person. GASP!!!

[FreeTheHostages]

are you really half-french and half-German?

Here's my joke, in case you haven't heard it.

How many Frenchmen does it take to defend Paris?

Don't know: hasn't been tried.

[dutchess]

I keep missing you Temple Owl, we're on different life times!. Have you been hearing the recent Bernard Golberg interviews about his book and how he is trashed by the mainstream media. Would appreciate your insight or links to articles about this....Just today the bias was so obvious after Powell's speech.

[LadyX]

""You would have loved when he would get on a serious thread and flame 'himself,' going at him with fury!"

LOL! How creative."

Free, it was hilarious to those of us who knew about the Odd Couple, one flaming the other.
We laughed more than we actually posted.

[Molly Pitcher]

That's great, dutchess. You won't regret it! Now practice, practice , practice & You'll grow more comfortable, capable, and assured. ((((((dutchess))))))

[LadyX]

We I deny Billie and I are the same poster.

- She does not have above her stove a sign that says: "CLOSED"
- She is not 5' 4" tall.
She can draw more than stick figures.
- AND - she was never a lean, mean Gyrene...:))

So there!!

[WVNan]

I'm so glad you decided to hang out. We miss you when you aren't here.

[WVNan]

After meeting you Molly, I can't somehow picture you with a gun. LOL

[WVNan]

Yeah, and Billie doesn't talk about her friends behind their backs when they leave the room either.

[LadyX]

uh oh.....caught!!
LOL

[dutchess]

Hi Nan! We're here together at the same time. Our Russians are still here...they actually LOVE the weather..yesterday in Siberia were some of them are from was 40 below with windchill!.

The gun thing was always something in the back of my mind...only because Mr. D. does get threats at times...I don't think I could ever shoot at a person but I would sure as heck try to scare them away but shooting the ceiling...the problem is "IM AFRAID OF GUNS"

Looking at cute little Molly...and imagining her a gun toteing mama....definately not what we would have expected....

[dutchess]

That kitten picture is just too cute! Sending you freepmail now!

[LadyX]

Oh, Nan - - puleeze forgive me..:((

Ya gotta turn the other cheek eventually...:))
It's me, Maggie, after all - -

[WVNan]

Well, here we go playing Finest Tag again. I was here and you were not, then you were here and I was not, now I am here and you are not, and...sigh

Alright, so long as you have repented, I am commanded to forgive.

[Mixer]

I hate it when I can not be here. I feel like I am missing out on the fun. Anyway hopefully tomorrow will bring a new day with opportunity to be on the thread more. I look forward to it.

[JustAmy]

Hi Dutchess

You probably forgot to use your decoder ring the other day. I sent you a coded message.

Anyway, JustFrank is someone who likes to hang around and cause trouble where ever he can. He spends most of his time in my woodshed but he does escape once in awhile.

Clear as split pea soup, right?