A Few of Fr's Finest....Every Day....02-05-03....ThirtySomething

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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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!

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[WVNan]

....to say I hope you have a nice day.

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL! Thanks, my dear ((((Sis))))

Love that cow! LOL

[WVNan]

Ah, leader of the pack.....hummmm. What about Billie?

[Billie]

Now that I've gotten the questions of whether my graphics all opened or not, I'll get back to the posts at hand, and as usual, your first post of the day is just the best!

[LadyX]

I am not wearing my grannie outfit today, Nan.
For the occasion, I did an instant makeover to fool the Wolfie,
so he won't know it's me.

I'll be perfectly safe.

[WVNan]

Have a great day FTH.

[Billie]

Morning, Miss Pip. Hope your back is much improved. Don't overdo it!

Yes, that wolfie has been sneaking along behind us all morning long - I just know he's going to eat all those goodies we're bring to Grandma's. :)

[The Thin Man]

Happy Birthday, Louie!

I just hope your birthday cake is better than the one Billie made for me.
 

[ST.LOUIE1]

(Gotta go-busy day in the kitchen-lots of double crusted pineapple pies to bake!!)

Yipeeeee!

Thank you, Ms.Daisy. Now get busy with those pies. : )

[Billie]

Oh, Amy! What a terrific birthday card! (He will, too, won't he?!) LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

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

Better to see you with, my dear.....said the wolf. : )

[Billie]

Hi, daisy! Know wolfie's going to love those pies when they come out of the oven! Better than the birthday cake!

Glad you like the little red riding hoods!

[WVNan]

Hi dutchess! Glad you made it to the party. Say hello to your fur people for me.

[jwfiv]

There is no transgression, nothing to forgive, for we're all just teasing, pleasing, and loving the lives we live.

For you, my Lady.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Have a wonderful birthday! :-)

Ahhhhh....my favorite girlbear, fuzzy. Thank you, sweetbear. : )

[WVNan]

Great birthday party angel...

[WVNan]

Good day to you DD. I'm working here, trying to say hello to everyone. There must be an easier way.

[jwfiv]

Oh my, seems I'm in trouble today, every which way...)

Well, of course, here I must agree with the Wolf, and acknowledge Billie, the Queen.

Just to protect my flanks, be sure I think all you ladies are royalty, each of equal status, each a Queen.

No brag, just fact.

[ST.LOUIE1]

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

And computers never lie, right?

: )

[Billie]

Thank you, darlin' BillieBlue.

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

Well, the lips are real, even if the *Queen* is not! LOL

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

I'm sorry I made you nervous, but you had to know that we would do 'something' for you, because you are always so generous and giving of yourself and your talents and your charm to all of us, and the special birthday presents you've given us had to be reciprocated. :)

Now, I'm going to let you answer others - you don't have to say another word to me, because I know your big furry paws are going to be very busy.

Just one more thing.....the wolfie is very special to so many of us. :)