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

[WVNan]

Thank you Billie, for such a wonderful tribute for Wolfie's birthday. No one deserves it more on this thread (but whatever you do, don't tell him!)

[Billie]

Good morning, jw! Your post to wolfie is just as special as yours always are to all of us. We have lots of very special people here.

I've got to get back to the beginning of the thread and start doing my job, which is to make sure everyone has a piece of birthday cake and something to drink. :)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Happy Birthday to the Wolf man.
I'm impressed. You have the affection of some wonderful people.

Thank you, LG!

I'm indeed honored to know some of the 'Finest' people in the world. : )

[Billie]

LOL! Yeah? Hi, habs!

NOW I'm REALLY going back to the first of the thread instead of the top of My Comments!

[LadyX]

Oh, my, Billie - I read farther in the book,
and Louie is gonna be BAAAD !!!

We hafta save Granny !!

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[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Ladies and Louie. Great layout this morning with y'all contributing to the opening.

FR's Finest... selection today is indeed the finest - and besides being an entertaining FReeper, I'm proud to call him my FRiend. Way to go Louie!

Atta Boy, Louie!!!

[WVNan]

Good morning my friend. As you can see, we are having a birthday party. I'm glad you could drop by.

[JustAmy]

Just sneaked in to wish you a Great Day.
Better get out of here before Billie or Amy catch me!!
Heh Heh Heh

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, Ms.Molly!

Yes, a "momentous' day! Saddam is toast! : )

[WVNan]

Uh oh! This doesn't bode well for us grannies.

[Billie]

Hi, Aqua! Thanks for playing Happy Birthday for us - knew you probably would, so I didn't!!

[daisyscarlett]

Welcome to the year of the Pig

Element: Water Heading: North-North-East Color: Dark Blue Yin/Yang: more Yin Chinese Name: ZHU Meaning: Honesty Sign Order: Twelfth Season: Autumn Favorable Month: November Counterpart: Scorpio Friend: Rabbit, Goat Foe: Snake

Positives: Sincere, Gregarious, Diligent, Generous, Obliging, Unpretentious

Famous Pigs: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Callas, Fred Astair, Julie Andrews, Woody Allen, Lucille Ball, Bogart

[Temple Owl]

Billie, please be very careful you and the girls are being followed.

[WVNan]

Hello daisy. Don't overdo yourself making pies for the birthday boy/wolf.

[WVNan]

Some party eh Amy? Hope you're having a good day.

[LadyX]

Very good, jw!
A lupine is also a flower.
A 'lupine Louie' would denote "savage; ravenous; predatory."

Okay - ravenous, as in pie-hungry.
Predatory - as in relentless pursuit of giving hugs and attention and wolf-calls to diligently delight damsels.

Your thoughtful post
to give me ease,
Mightily, this day
dost please.

I indeed was rushing, rash, and rude; and now, rueful...:((

Forgive me??..:))

[ST.LOUIE1]

Laughing with delight here, to be able to wish our Resident Wolf and Mischief-maker the most wonderful of happy days!

Thank yoooou, SexyXie! : )

You skip and cavort with glee through ours, giving hugs and smiles
(more like leers, but we give you the benefit of the doubt..:)),
and in general, brighten them immeasurably.

Well! Thank you again. Geez, I love it! : )

You are dear and lovable, Louie-Louie, and worthy of all the hugs you wrest/coax/wheedle from us..:)).
{{{{{ Birthday Hugs, Woofie Toofie }}}}}

Woofie Toofie....gets me every time. LOL

You're a good *hugger* too. : )

[Billie]

Happy Birthday to the Wolf man.

I'm impressed. You have the affection of some wonderful people. Is the cool nick name?

From the beginning, I knew he would never be one to 'let' us profile him, so this is probably the only way we could 'do' him! But you're right in that we do feel great affection for the wolfie. :)

Billie: Read any good books lately. ;-)

As a matter of fact, I'm reading a really good novel right now. :)

[Billie]

A momentous day for you and for the country.

LOL! Hi, Molly! Of course, this is a national holiday, isn't it?

[ST.LOUIE1]

Don't look now ladies, but there's a big ole wolfie behind you!

Shhhhhhhh.....

Thank you, sweet Pipster, for your hugs and wishes. : )