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.
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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]

"Busy today, aren't you? "

Now that you mention it, I do have another birthday wish for you!

LOL! I like it! And, yes, you may have some. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you all for helping us make this a fun and special day for a fun and special guy.

BillieBlue, thank you!

You and my Finest Sistah Babes have made my day very special. You took the time to make sure it was. : )

I love, and thank you all. Wolfie is one, lucky....wolf. . : )

The above holds true for my half Sistah, too. : )

Y'all just make wolfie want to howl, soooooo....

...AhROOOOOOO!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Aha! You stayed out past your bedtime young man. Splain yourself.
You know you turn into a pumpkin at midnight. Now that your birthday is over you should be old enough to know better

LOL

Uh-oh! My in looks a little funny....kinda orangeish. : )

[Mama_Bear]

I'm so glad you had a nice birthday. It was fun for all of us too.

Nite, nite. Sweet dreams.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hey, cutie! I wondered where you were. Thought you forgot me. : )

Thank you, Julie. Thank you Georgio.: )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Glad I had not yet signed off, about to retire, and do hope you had an enjoyable night out.

Thank you, I sure did. And a heck of an enjoyable time here today. : )

{{{ Last Birthday Hugs to Louie..:)}}}

I've almost been hugged to death today - but one more won't hurt. : )

It's not yet midnight there, Nan, so it's legal for him to stay up a bit.

LOL

Hey, you two, have I ever told you....you're special? Well, you are. : )

((((((((((((((Lady-Nan)))))))))))))))))

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'm so glad you had a nice birthday. It was fun for all of us too.

Thank you, darlin' fuzzy. : )

Nite, nite. Sweet dreams.

Goodnight, Finestbear. : )

I can't believe I've finally caught up to my pings. LOL

[Mama_Bear]

I can't believe I've finally caught up to my pings. LOL

No, you haven't. LOL!

[ST.LOUIE1]

I can't believe I've finally caught up to my pings. LOL

No, you haven't. LOL!

Thanks a lot! : (

LOL

[Mama_Bear]

[ST.LOUIE1]

Now that's what I call relaxing. : )

G'nite, Ms.D'Bear.

Wolfie has left the building. : )

[dixie sass]

Thanks for the ping Billie

LOUIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, Haaaaaaaapy birtdaaaaaaaaaay to yooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Haaaaaaaaaapppppppy birtttttttttttttttttttdaaaaaaaaaaaay toooooooo yyyyyyyyyyyyoooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Hapy birtdayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, dear St.Louis1 Hapy birtday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

aannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny morrrrrrrrrrrrre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phew, just got in from D.C. and missed the party. Sorry Louis. But happy birfday to you!

[g'nad]

You know you're one of Billie's faves. : )

kewl...

Why Billie... I never knew you cared...(batting eyelshes...)

[dansangel]

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"

You have FReepmail

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOUIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, Haaaaaaaapy birtdaaaaaaaaaay to yooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Haaaaaaaaaapppppppy birtttttttttttttttttttdaaaaaaaaaaaay toooooooo yyyyyyyyyyyyoooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Hapy birtdayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, dear St.Louis1 Hapy birtday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuu. aannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny morrrrrrrrrrrrre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such enthusiasm! LOL!

Phew, just got in from D.C. and missed the party. Sorry Louis. But happy birfday to you!

Thank you, Dixie! Yep, we had a grand party yesterday, sorry you missed it.

Happy to have you back. Rest up and get back to the Finest soon.: )

[dutchess]

Goodmorning...please join us for a Finest Thursday

[FreeTheHostages]

You are very welcome.

[ST.LOUIE1]

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

Sure do! And spectacular sunrises too. : )

Morning, Aqua. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

You know you're one of Billie's faves. : )

kewl...

But you won't be for long if you don't start showing up more often. LOL

[MeekOneGOP]

Yikes ! I was busy yesterday a.m. on the Colin Powell address to the U.N. Early in the afternoon, I went to my best buddy's house so we could meet another old friend we haven't seen in years at a restaurant for grub and suds. So sorry I missed yesterday's FR's Finest, and you're birthday party...

So let me wish you a belated Happy Birthday, ST.LOUIE1 !!