A Few Of fR's Finest....Every Day....02-14-03 "Love, FReeper Style"

dansangel; Billie

[dansangel]

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:  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.

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

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.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

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 9A: 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.

GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

GROUP 11A: 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.

                     

Happy Valentine's Day - Love FReeper Style

We all know that FReepers are passionate, emotional human beings. Just attend a FReep sometime and watch some of us in action. Our feelings run wide and deep regarding all things conservative, without a doubt.

Does our passion burn as brightly when it comes to expressing our love for those that mean the most of us? I think Valentine's Day is a great way to find out.

I'd like to begin by expressing my love for someone who is near and dear to my heart. There is someone who is so much a part of me that I can't imagine being without him. He is as vital to me as the air I breathe.

His name?

.45MAN

.45MAN asked that I not "do a profile" on him and I respect his wishes. I will, however, share with you what he means to me.

I met .45MAN 6 years ago when I was at my lowest spiritually. He was a gift from God, another chance given to me get my life together and to do something constructive with it.

Since then, .45MAN has allowed me to blossom as a person. Whereas before I was always thinking and doing things to please others, he allowed me to express my true self. Because of this, I found my religious and conservative roots. I have never looked back.

.45MAN is a defender of the Catholic faith. He can be found on various religious threads and is there not to mock anyone else's beliefs, but rather to defend his. He is also a staunch defender of the Second Amendment and was instrumental in cultivating my interest in gun ownership.

I'd like to share the words from my favorite song by Bonnie Raitt. They are the perfect sentiments to express to my Valentine, .45MAN:

"You"
(Written by Bob Thiele jr Tonio K and John Shanks)
Copyright 1993 WB Music Corp

Nobody else could make me happy
No one could hurt me like you do
You were the only one
That mattered

Then you were gone...Love had moved on
Left me alone thinking of...

You...There was never any other
You...and I were created to be true

Isn't it Love that keeps us breathing
Isn't it love we're sent here for
Wasn't that love that we were feeling
(That was something baby)

Deep in our soul...Deeper than we know
Keeping me holding out for

You...There was never any question
You'll be forever on my mind

You and I, we were meant to be together
True hearts in a world where love is dyin'

And I might as well have been dyin' when
We were apart
When you came back I felt the beating of my heart

You...There was never any question
You'll be forever on my mind
You and I, we were meant to be together
You...and only you

It was you...only you
You...Always you

Happy Valentine's Day, .45MAN
I Love You Always Forever,
dansangel

Since I have everyone's attention, I also want to take this opportunity to send a Valentine to my Finest Sistahs and Fuzzy Brothah :-)

Billie, daisyscarlett, dutchess,
Mama_Bear and St.Louie1:

Thank-you all for making Free Republic and especially "A Few Of FR's Finest" the *very best* place to gather with FRiends on the Internet.

Love, ((((((((((smoochies)))))))))) and {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
~ dansy ~

Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone! Take this opportunity to send a Valentine to those that you love and care about on today's "A Few Of FR's Finest!"

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
to *Everyone*!

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[dansangel]

{{{{{{{{{Aqua}}}}}}}}}}}}

I wanted so much to do the "music magic" like you do for Bonnie Raitt's song, but couldn't find anything other than an MP3 version - bazillions of bits to have to store for link-up. :-(

I'll listen to your contribution a little later when I get home to a PC with sound.

Thank-you for the Valentine! Hope you and your handsome hubby have a splendid Valentine's Day/Evening!

[Billie]

Oh, Nan, thank you! Isn't that kitten beautiful?!! I'm pinging whoever to hopefully see it, because she loves kitties so.

[MeekOneGOP]

Thread is linked in post #133...

[Billie]

Seems to me that The Thin Man's love for Billie is *very* subtle. The Thin Man, I certainly hope that your delay in sending Billie a valentine is not intentional! Not that I'm trying to start anything, mind you. ;)

I've been crying all day because I haven't heard from him yet. How could he be so cruel?

[dansangel]

{{{{{{{{{{{{Puddleglum}}}}}}}}}}}

So nice to see you again! Thanks so much for the "strutting peacock" - LOL!! .45MAN and I are somewhat "beyond" that phase in years....we're lucky if we can get up, get dressed and not scare any animals or small children....LOL!!!

Have a perfectly fabulous Valentine's Day and give your handsome son and beautiful wife a {{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}}} from me!

[Billie]

Not there yet - am saving it all till the weekend. Will let you know. :)

[Aquamarine]

I wanted to play the Bonnie Raitt song for you all but couldn't fine it.

We do have something special planned this evening. :)
Hope you and your handsome hubby have a special evening together.

[Aquamarine]

The name of this rose is American Pride. The song is another version of Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion.

Click on the pic

[MeekOneGOP]

FOX News: Clara Harris murder trial sentence - 20 years, $20,000 fine

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/843631/posts

[dansangel]

{{{{{{{{{{Temple Owl}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Thank-you for your Valentine's wishes! I surely hope that you have a *stupendous* evening and a wonderful weekend!

:-)

[MeekOneGOP]

Happy Valentine's Day, Clara !

[dansangel]

{{{{{{{{{{{{dutchess}}}}}}}}}}}

Happy Valentine's Day to you and Mr. D. Hoping you have a romantic and fun-filled evening! ;-)

Thank-you for your kind words, sistah!

[dansangel]

So, what do you think of my outfit?

I LOVE it!

In fact, it matches the thread! Good choice of clothes, {{{{{{FTH}}}}}}}}.

:-)

[dansangel]

LOL!!!! S/He looks just like my gray striped "Smokie."

Thank-you for the cute Valentine, {{{{{{{{Julie}}}}}}}}}}}.

Mom tells me the weather is great in FL....drats! Good for you, pretty shabby for me.... :-(

Have a wonderful Valentine's evening! (If I was there, I'd be taking an evening stroll on the beach......)

[dansangel]

Thank-you {{{{{{{{{{{jwfiv}}}}}}}}}}}, my FReeper FRiend with just the right words. :-)

Just found this picture of you and your guy...'scuse me for intruding on a private moment...)

Pfffffftttttt! Ya just never know when a spy-cam is gonna turn up! ;-)

Happy Valentine's Day!

[dansangel]

I thought an inquisition of .45MAN would've made for a very interesting Valentine's Day thread. :)

Perhaps it would...but then I may not have a place to stay for the night....LOL!!!!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{TT*M*}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

(Got it right, this time - LOL!!!)

Have a *wonderful* day/evening, Mr. Skinny! :-)

[Libertina]

Happy Valentines Day dear Finest Friends! I hope you have had a wonderful day and I'm going to start reading through today's thread after I post this. Cheers now!

Bear hugs all around!

[dansangel]

Thank-you for the absolutely beautiful Valentine's Sentiments!

{{{{{{{{{{jwfiv}}}}}}}}}}}}

[dansangel]

Thank-you my finest sistah for the kind compliments and the cute little angel!

I'm so sorry I missed you today. :-( I seem to be missing *everybody* lately. Durned work...bah!

I hope you and your hubby have a super Valentine's Day evening!

Mega-{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}

[MeekOneGOP]

Apologies, folks. It IS 20 years. It's $10,000 fine, not $20K !

Jury sentences Harris to 20 years in prison, $10,000 fine
(Clara Harris murder trial)

Feb. 14, 2003, 5:19PM

Jury sentences Harris to 20 years in prison, $10,000 fine

By ALLAN TURNER
Copyright 2003 Houston Chronicle

Excerpt:

Jurors today sentenced dentist Clara Harris to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the July 24 automobile attack on her adulterous husband, David Harris. They deliberated for over six hours before reaching the decision.

The 3-man, 9-woman jury also found that Clara Harris acted under "sudden passion." Twenty years in prison is the maximum sentence under that condition. She will be eligible for parole after 10 years.

As the sentence was being read, Harris stood with her attorneys, George Parnham and Emily Munoz, gripping her arms. Upon hearing the sentence, she put her hands to her face and crumpled, her knees apparently buckling. She was led from the room by a bailiff and her attorneys.

Jurors Thursday found Clara Harris guilty of murder after a total of eight hours of deliberation. She could have gotten a sentence as hard as life in prison, or as light as probation.

Harris learned her fate on the 11th anniversary of her marriage to the man she killed.

Final arguments in the penalty phase began this morning with prosecutor Mia Magness calling for jail time for Clara Harris, though she did not specify an amount.

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