A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-18-03....Political Pictionary...Redux

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:  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.

                     

Political Pictionary... Redux

"Vini, Vici, Vidi"
(I came, I saw, I conquered)
~ William Shakespeare - Julius Caesar

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"Blessed is he who has learned
to laugh at himself, for he shall
never cease to be entertained."
~ John Powell

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"Do what you feel in your heart to be right,
for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be
damned if you do and damned if you don't."
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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"Pleasure in the job puts
perfection in the work."
~ Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

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"Better to have loved a short man
than never to have loved a tall."
~ David Chambless

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"Parents are the bones upon which
children sharpen their teeth."
~ Peter Ustinov

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"Ugliness is in a way superior
to beauty, because it lasts."
~ Serge Gainsbourg

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"If I seem to give a damn, please
tell me. I would hate to
give the wrong impression."
~ Haythum R. Khalid

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"Laws were made to be broken."
~ Christopher North

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Many of you may have seen these before, because I posted a thread called Political Pictionary on August 8, 2001, after posting one called Clinton Captionary on August 6th.  Sometimes we have a "short week" scheduled, which means that filler threads are necessary.  So if you've been there,  done that,  just think of these days as TV Reruns, and know that "this, too, shall pass", and new,  fun,  interesting stuff will be back - usually the next day!

Let me close with the official seal of the National Democratic Party, along with one last picture and a most fitting caption:

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"I don't know why we are here, but I'm pretty
sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves."
~ Ludwig wittgenstein (1889-1951)

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-17-03 President's Day

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

[FreeTheHostages]

Great thread! Whew!! It's hard walking in this snow. I think living in the big city, I've lost my "snow muscles." Hee hee.

[FreeTheHostages]

Your original Pictionary was "pre-dansangel" so this is a treat for me!

Me too! I'm such a newbie, I have no idea of what preceeded me. LOL -- I like the new graphic for the reason you stated and one more in particular: as a "half-sistah" I have only one leg, as it should be!! Take a look!!

[FreeTheHostages]

(Unless that thing very close to your left ear is supposed to be my right foot . . . . In which case, I promise to be careful and aim carefully.)

[ofMagog]

Colorado cabin secured and Thud is packed.

A small tent packed with many cans of Spam and cheese for the crew has been pitched down the beach from where I'm staying a few days.

Although toilet/shower facilities are not available at the tent, the ocean is only a few steps away for your convience.

We will most probably sail early next week after humblegunner finishes loading his various materials to repel unwanted boarders, LadyX's still , er, kickapoo maker, ah, refreshment machine is loaded, and Fred Mertz's outrigger materials are purchased.

[firewalk]

Good morning

[Pippin]

Hi, Cap!

What duties do you have for a hobbit?

[ofMagog]

The crew might appreciate your digging latrines on the beach for them.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning! The picture of Daschle and Jeffords says so much...I'm just glad the grown-ups are back in charge. :)

Wish I could be here today but unfortunuately have business that has to be taken care of.

[Aquamarine]

Oh Captain, are you really at the Coronado? You're a lucky man, you are! :)

[Billie]

Morning, Gail - like that picture of Condi and the Bushes!

[Pippin]

Ghee!

Thanks Cap! (grumble)

[ofMagog]

HAve stayed here many times.
Going to be a nice day here, up to 55.

[Billie]

Thank you, BA. I'm glad it's 'new' to you - I worry about reruns sometimes, but there are times when we just don't have the week filled and finding time to do something new is also difficult. Thanks for coming, and we are thankful for that nephew of yours who's on active duty right now.

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

[ofMagog]

You have to accept responsibilities; however, mild muttering is tolerated. LadyX has a good arm and can help you.

[Billie]

Morning, Meekie. Thanks for the hot drinks every morning. And thank God for Tony Blair and his strong support for our President!

And no more French Fries - I hear they're called Freedom Fries now!

[Billie]

Hi, Free - still snowed 'out' of DC? Love the calendar page again!

[Billie]

Hi, ohio! Thank you! There were more on the original thread - actually two threads - but felt like these were enough!

[humblegunner]

various materials to repel unwanted boarders

Wouldn't you just KNOW I brought the wrong mounting hardware??

Otherwise, making good progress, Cap'n.

[Billie]

Of course you got the purple! And daisy always gets the red!

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures and captions and hadn't seen them before.

Lori, good morning - hope to see you today, and anxious for an update on GrammyBear. :)