A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-01,02-03....Week in Review

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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.

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.

To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


02-24-03 "One of the Good Guys" ....................................MJY1288
02-25-03 "A Place for FReeps" .................NUTMEG AND ZELIG
02-26-03 "The Exclusive Inquisition" ..........................AERONAUT
02-27-03 "John's Two Cents" .................................JOHNHUANG2
"The DNC Winter Meeting -- a Watershed?"
02-28-03 "Billie Presents" ...ANATOMY OF A FINEST THREAD






Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

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

[Brad’s Gramma]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Now I'm crying.

[SpookBrat]

You're so sweet. I love ya! ((((hugs))))

[Brad’s Gramma]

I love you too, Spookie. Big time.

[Brad’s Gramma]

#165 Ping

[SpookBrat]

I love you more.

[Miss Marple]

Sniff. Thanks!

[Brad’s Gramma]

NO YOU DON'T! I love YOU more!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Yeah, well...you ought to have your grandson stand by you, arm over your shoulder, reading it.

Then, when he gets to the last line and looks you straight in the face and SMILES at you and you get a bear hug......you are TOTALLY out of control.

[SpookBrat]

"Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you."

And my grandma did! I am nothing without her. What I am today is because of my grandma. I MISS YOU GRANDMA! (She's planting Bluebonnets in heaven now).

[SpookBrat]

OMGosh, your grandson will make us all cry now. Hi Grandson! We love your Grandma. She's the best. She is one of my favorite human beings EVER!!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I THINK I've regained my composure....for the time being, that is.

He's out in the front with a kite that he created. It's a windy day today....so he has a (do NOT LAUGH!) plastic grocery bag, with the strings attached...and off he's gone.

I'm SO happy you have good memories of your Grandma. That's so important. One of my grandpa's sticks around in my memory, almost daily....and he's been Home for a LONG TIME now.

[LadyX]

Now that I have returned from a Time Out, self-imposed, and have caught up to you two, will address this:

"Then, when he gets to the last line and looks you straight in the face and SMILES at you and you get a bear hug......you are TOTALLY out of control."

Can relate after my accident and immediate surgery, I was supposed to be there 2-3 days.
Seeing I was doing well and had help at home (fooled 'em into thinking I was half-bright..:)), they released me after lunch the next day.

My grandson in Columbia is 17, and he called as soon as I reached home to say, "Don't worry, Grandmama. I'll come down to plant your annuals for you!"

He knows my passion for them, and followed up last week with the fact his new girlfriend (family-approved!) will come, too, and they'll do my bidding a full day, including the 40 holly hedge bushes..:))
Decided on latter April, and he threw in "at no charge."

Laughing, because Kyle can eat nonstop!!
Money cannot buy that kind of joy!

He lived nearer for a year, and I transported him several times the 45 miles to Augusta, Georgia, preparing him for serious ear surgery with a specialist there.

We had major flights of fancy and laughter. Last time, instead of comng straight home, on impulse my gypsy mode kicked in. Instead of aiming for the fast food place ahead for a milkshake for him, I abruptly whipped left and said. "Let's explore, Grandmama style!"
I often do that, beating new paths on old turf, and Augusta is full of history, a major river and train center a century or two ago.

We saw beautiful old buildings and interesting places, although he was a tad concerned we were 'lost.' Smiling, I told him I am never lost - just approaching things from a different direction and 'discovering'..:))

Sure enough, we went around and around for half an hour, and despite a number of maze situations and dead end areas, I managed to get back exactly where I had veered off.

It's easy to let God lead you to new wonders, especially when you share them with a fertile mind.....

This is the one who at Parris Island last April begged me to 'PLEASE slow down,' after a mere hour.... snicker, snicker...

[Brad’s Gramma]

It's easy to let God lead you to new wonders, especially when you share them with a fertile mind.....

Isn't that the truth???? I feel BLESSED that he lives with us, and I have so much time with him to do just that. We HAVE been known to pull some stunts, ourselves. (shhhh)

And you were NOT lost, were you? I BELIEVE YOU!!!! What a sweetie-pie to come and plant for you. You tell him, from another gramma, how proud I am of him, OK?

[dutchess]

Just got a link to Cleveland's rally for the troops...Loved watching the DC'er on CSPAN today.. what a great day for america! Cleveland Rally

[Aquamarine]

This place is so warm and cozy today with all this Grandma talk. Both of mine were special, thanks for helping me to remember that.

BTW...what happened to our Cap'n...did he get caught up in the Mardi Gras?

Too Much Heaven
by Winans Phase 2

Click on the pic

[LadyX]

Thanks for the handy link, dutchess, and great news!!

Have to love it when the America speaks in so many places - in mostly adverse weather!!

[LadyX]

Fascinating picture - mellow music - interesting combination, Aqua!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks Lady. That's a picture of a sunset taken through a Conservatory Dome in Minnesota I believe.

[Aquamarine]

Too Much Heaven is a Christian song...here are lyrics which are a little hard to hear in the song.

Too Much Heaven

(Written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb)

(Chorus) Nobody gets too much heaven no more
It's much harder to come by
I'm waiting in line
Nobody shows too much love any more
It's as high as a mountain but harder to climb
Ooo, I'm here to let you know there's a pie beyond the sky
Made of pearly gates precious streets of gold no more painful tears to cry
In my mind we will live in love forever
Peace will always reign and never die
Love is such a beautiful thing
So just take His hand, put your mind at ease
He will take you there, if you just believe
Chorus Ooo, take a look around, there's confusion everywhere
People running wild to the homeless child
And it seems that no one cares
Something's wrong
When will all this hate be over
Time is come to write a different song
Love is such a beautiful thing ooh, yeah
We need to understand with an open mind
We can change the world, just give love a try
Nobody gets too much heaven no more
It's much harder to come by
I'm waiting in line I'm waiting in line what about love
Nobody shows too much love any more
It's as high as a mountain but harder to climb
It's the hardest mountain to climb
Love is such a beautiful thing
So just take His hand
Put your mind at ease
He will take you there if you just believe
Believe