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.

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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!

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

[daisyscarlett]

LOL...see post #37-he had big eyes even as a mere child!!

[dansangel]

It looks A-OK to me! The wolves switch from baby to grown-up, the background remains black with a checkered border on the right. The typeface is red....it all looks great to me!

[LadyX]

To be informed is to be equipped.
Be it said - be it done.

Go forth, BOLDLY, this fine day, ghostie!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Happy Birthday {{{{{{{{{{{{Louie-Wolfie-Man}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Love and {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} to the best fuzzy brothah in the world! :-)

Awwwww.....thank you, dansy. You're kinda special in my world too. : )

[Billie]

Thank you both for relieving my mind. (Thank you, AOL, for being reliable today) :)

Free, the background is all supposed to be black - that's good. I was afraid that the lower (probably 2/3rds) might be red instead - I made two different black bordered backgrounds (one with 2 baby wolves, and one with grown up wolf), and it was SUPPOSED to just change without any interruption. So, looks like it did. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

I don't expect you to blow out all the candles because I expect that you'll be so winded from all the hugging!

{{{{{Louie}}}}}

[dutchess]

Oh my brotha Louie....that picture (#28) is just TOO BAD LOL!

Billie what a great job...I'm seeing it all and love the little Red Riding Hoods... Was that a surprise for "all the sistah hood????" Too cool!

[WVNan]

Oh, how was I to know you were going to have a birthday? Sigh......let's get it over with....

I'm sorry I take it back
I'm sorry I take it back
I'm sorry I take it back
I'm sorry I take it back
I'm sorry I take it back

I'm sorry I take it back.....

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning dear Sistahs!

What a great day-a birthday in the family.

Love the giant card Billie made (all the graphics are posting on my Netscape).

And dutchess, your very first table is perfect!

No fair, Lori and Dansy, you snuck in yet another card-I had all I could to do to create my one card. Guess I will have to make up for it in the kitchen. Lots of pies in the oven...Maybe I will add some cookies and cake for later.

FTH-thanks for keeping up with the calendar page. It is fun, isn't it? Can you help with tea later?

[LadyX]

"swayin' them with your lycanthropic vibe."

Ooooh, Louie!
jw is stirrin' up trouble again ~ ~ !!!

Need Nan and me to defend you?

( A lycanthrope is defined as "a werewolf or alien spirit in the physical form of bloodthirsty wolf!"
Lycanthropy is a "kind of insanity in which the victim imagines himself
to be a wolf or other wild beast."

We all know Louie is not quite right - but bloodthirsty and insane?
Nope, nope, nope....

[dutchess]

All the little "wolfies" are howling at the moon in honor of our favorite wolfie - Louie!

[FreeTheHostages]

You're welcome! The calendar page always goes with the thread!

Yes, I'd be happy to help serve tea. I just hope that wolf doesn't tip over the tea tray as he bounds about getting hugs.

[dutchess]

Have to leave the party for awhile (I hate when work interferes with freeping...especially when there's a party going on!) Back later.

Another big one for our special wolfie

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

[Diver Dave]

So Louie's havin' a birthday, eh? I think I'll pass on the hugs 'n stuff but I will offer my services to help him eat the cake and pies. :)

Happy Birthday My FRiend!

[LadyX]

Awww.....Mama_Bear dresed up especially for Wolfie's birthday party!!

[lavaroise]

knock knock!

[habs4ever]

OMG! Insulin shock! Gee, I think I know where to find a poet ;-) Happy Birthday!

((((hugs)))) ((((Giggles)))) ;-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL! Thank you, Aqua.

Er.....should we be in our jammies on a public thread? : )

[daisyscarlett]

I have been doing some astrology research on you...hee hee.

You were born under the sign, Aquarius. (Good start)... Your horoscope for today is:

"You can use past experiences to make better choices in the future, but don't hold on to something that is no longer good for you. Consider a slight modification to an old idea and it might get off the ground."
Today's Lucky Numbers: 3, 16, 28, 31, 37, 45

Lots of famous folks are aquarians, with Ronald Reagan being the most significant-His birthday is tomorrow!!!

Other famous aquarians:
Toni Morrison, Susan B Anthony, Jackie Robinson, Charles Darwin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, James Dean, Edouard Manet, John Travolta, James Joyce, Lord Byron, Wayne Gretsky, Ronald Reagan, Virginia Woolf, Paul Newman, Michael Jordan, Norman Rockwell, Charles Dickens, George Burns, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D Roosevelt, Clark Gable, Galileo, Oprah Winfrey

[jwfiv]

Oh no, don't take me wrong.

LadyX, your rush to judgement reveals a bias against werewolves. Not all fit that scandalous definition...most, in fact, are cute, cuddly, and compassionately conservative.

The Indians know that shamans both good and evil can take the form of a wolf, and range great distance by the light of moon...serving as helpers and guides, and portents of good fortune.

I wager Louie's a good shaman, seems that way to me, obviously using his magic to make the world a cooler place to be...)

btw, almost used the word 'lupine', but was unsure about that one...sounds like a flower to me...either way, Louie comes out smelling like a rose today.