A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-19-02....The Queen of Dork

Dutchess and Billie

[dutchess]

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.

                     

The Queen of Dork!

Baby Brad and Heidi
Brad's Gramma

She is first and foremost a child of God. She is a born-again Christian. She is 100% pro-life and 100% pro-Israel. She is also outrageously funny, fiercely loyal to both family and friends, a regular on The Dose and Freeperthon threads and has been affectionately dubbed "THE QUEEN OF DORKS". Here are some things that may surprise you about our very own "Brad's Gramma"

Sewing is my passion. I teach beginning sewing in my home. I believe it's an art that is almost lost. I get GREAT satisfaction out of watching the high school girls working with their creative natures, putting together the "weirdest" fabrics and patterns, making them LOOK right, and WEARING them!!! Some of them have made clothing for their friends both as gifts, and in some cases, to sell them. One girl was making Prom dresses and making a nice profit. What I enjoy most about working with those girls is being able to talk to them about Jesus, their life style choices, and just being there for them. I haven't taken up quilting yet, but it's starting to nag me!

BG was born in the Midwest and moved to California many years ago. Her father served in WWII and a brother served in Viet Nam.

There's other family history, regarding military that I've grown up with, giving me an "in-born" respect for our military. It was a quiet respect in our family, one never questioned.

BG's immediate family was Republican so she comes by her conservatism naturally. She does note that one sibling has " left the fold" since becoming an adult. Every family has one of those!

Family means everything to BG. She was a stay-at-home mom and regrets NONE of it! She and "Gramps" are the proud parents of two Midwest girls and a California boy!

And Now for the Story Behind Her Screen Name, Uncut and Unedited..

We have the cutest kid ever born grandson who is not only the cutest, he's the smartest. He excels in everything he does. He's the first in his class. He can run faster, climb higher, read faster, comprehend more from his reading, do math problems better than even the principal, has won every contest he's ever entered, has been voted Most Likely To Succeed in ALL of his classes in every grade since Kindergarten, has mastered 4 foreign languages, knows how to play the piano, violin, drums, cello and 3 others that slip my mind at the moment, has turned down offers from Hollywood for his acting skills (phew!), has 3 things he's invented that are waiting for the patents to go through (that was in 2nd grade) and has a full scholarship granted from MIT. We've been told he's the first child under 12 to receive that. And of course, worships the ground his Gramma walks on.

And, we defy anyone to dispute that fact.

There is NOT a biased bone in this great Freepers Body!!!!

BG doesn't remember exactly when she became interested, then "obsessed" with politics.

Gramps turned me on to Rush, years ago and the rest is history! I still listen to him, but have grown to REALLY like Hugh Hewitt. I believe Hugh will be giving Rush a run for his money some day soon.

She had heard of FR years ago and lurked off and on, but the night of THE ELECTION is when she really became hooked.

I remember sitting here, with a radio on, FR, Drudge and Real Clear Politics open…obviously, FR was the best. I signed up shortly thereafter. Lawgirl was the Freeper who gave me the nudge I needed to finally post, and I'll bet….she doesn't even remember! She was so gracious and helpful.

Rumor has it that BG has a daughter who also frequents the Dose. You'll often find them having mother daughter spats, which some refer to as "the dork wars". Her "daughter" recently shared a childhood picture of how she was informed of her adoption.

On a serious note Brad's Gramma provides humor and caring all wrapped in one. Here are a few comments by some of her devoted freeper fans:

Brad's Gramma's words always bring cheer or encouragement to those in need, lighthearted silliness leading to tears of laughter, or expressions of love for country and GW which inspire even greater patriotism in the reader. She consistently displays the character of a true friend and foot soldier in life, and is an undeniable Finest in FR. (Nicmarlo)

It's rare to meet and bond with a person so precious in real life much less the internet. Brad's Mamma continues to make me laugh until tears run down my face. Her heart is as big as the Pacific Ocean…reaching out to those in need emotionally and offering unconditional love. She's a truly amazing woman. (homeschool mama)

I first met Brad's Gramma on The Dose and I have been a fan of her's ever since…No matter what is going on, no matter how bad a day it has been, Grammie puts a smile on my face and warms my heart with her great humor and loving heart (Mo1)

It is a pleasure to recognize Brad's Gramma, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, GRANDMOTHER, friend to so many freepers and yes the QUEEN OF DORK.

Brad's Gramma, You ARE one of FR's Finest!

12-17-03....PRESIDENT'S DAY 12-18-03....POLITICAL PICTIONARY

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

[dutchess]

I'll pretend I didn't see that linking error. :-)

LOL...I never knew that there was a link there!!!!!! Hey....I'm just a newbie!!!

[dutchess]

Hi Budge...was up LATE last night and a cup of chickory sounds great...have a great day friend!

[dutchess]

Hi SwatTeam...Lots of quilters around these parts! Thanks for stopping by!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' y'all.

Nice to meet ya, Dork. Congratulations and welcome to FR's Finest... Hall of Fame.

Atta Girl, Brad's Gramma!!!

[FreeTheHostages]

I *definitely* have a big head. You can call me "fat head" if it would make you happy. :)

[jwfiv]

Beautiful profile, dutchess...thanks to you and all our lovely Hostesses.

Brad's Gramma, I've seen your handle, and now I'm glad to know a little bit more about the one behind the name. Such a wonderul little boy, that Brad is...love is contagious, y'know...he's charmed me, too.

Hope you enjoy your day in the spotlight here at the Finest...)

[Pippin]

Good Morning Everybody!

(((((PIPPIN HUGS))))!

To BG, the Queen of Dork! :^)

Cap, I finished digging the latrines AND the cleanup afterwards!

BG, My favorite BushBabe and Dork!

All you Dosers get on over here and say hi to Brad's Gramma! FR's Finest!

[Nea Wood]

Thanks for the ping, Mo1. Congratulations, Brad's Gramma! I love your posts. (Will you teach me to sew???)

Luv,

Nea

[Pippin]

You did great! :^)

[WVNan]

Yippy yip hoorah! We have electricity! Two nights in a motel room 40 miles from home. We really have had a major disaster in our area. The ice has everything down and most people are still without electric and water. We are luckier than most because we live in the main part of town which got first dibs on power restoration. We were out from Sun.night till today. We couldn't get a room anywhere in our area, so we drove 40 miles to find one. This is the first time this has happened since we have lived here (10 yrs). I've missed you guys. And, I always shake like this. Of course I'm not addicted. No way.

[Pippin]

Hi, BG!

I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you with your sense of humor and love of family, God, country and President!

I alway look forward to your posts and comments on the Dose and on other threads.

[Darlin']

Congratulations B.G.

I hope you have a wonderful day, your unfailing good humor never fails to brighten mine

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL ! I think Clara signed up rock bustin' 101 this week...

I sent this to her the other day. It might be too big to post as a pic here so here's a link, lol...

[dutchess]

Hi nicmarlo....thanks for all your help. Can't wait for gramma to show up!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Enjoy your day, BG! : )

[Pippin]

(((((((LOUIE)))))))!!!!!!!

[dutchess]

Geesh glock and Mo1...saw both of you here at the same time and was about to get my credit card out! Kind of like Pavlov's dog LOL!

[Maigrey]

Only DORKS would do something like that when they are being honored!

gotcha!

[dutchess]

Slept in today GailA...so the coffee and breaksfast are great for an early afternoon lunch!!!!! (no calories either right????) Give that precious Rocky a doggie treat from me!

[dutchess]

Hi Free...great calendar today! Thanks for jumping in this morning...was up WAY TOO LATE...and overslept...! (day off today) I'm blaming the pets...they were nestled up on either side of me and just wouldn't let me get up LOL