A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-03-03....Pippin's Thoughts

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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.

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE: T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM: YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP: Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE: 4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM: Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP: mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE: Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM: gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP: porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE: RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM: USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

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 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.

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.

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LAST WEEK IN REVIEW

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

[jwfiv]

We may know better, but you'll be getting plenty of encouragement anyway...the picture you paint of your lakeside retreat is quite lovely...a special place in your memory comort us, too...ain't that wonderful?

Whatta life.

Good night, LadyM...I hope you may rest easy and dream sweetly.

[SAMWolf]

[Aquamarine]

Beautiful memories Lady....thanks! As I read about your memories it brings back a few good memories of my own.

[LadyX]

One year we had a young grandson and granddaughter with us at the lake house just about every weekend in the summer.

Rainstorms were often dramatic, and one afternoon when Morgan was napping, one came up and I had Kyle (then 11) help me roll up the front porch bamboo blinds (kept off the hot morning sun) so they wouldn't rip in the wind.

He was a bit afraid of the lightning storm, so I suggested we could sit on the swing in relative safety to enjoy the rain.
I gave the adult spiel of if you hear the thunder, the bolt has already moved on, and soon had him applauding enthusiastically at the magnificent loud boom-booms!

Leading him further, when I knew the lightning was not in the immediate area, I told him to get off the porch into the warm rain in his shorts and shake his fists and arms at the sky to see what would happen.

God understands grandmothers, because when he did, the thunder sounded strongly far off and the rain intensified! LOL

He repeated the gestures with glee, and it happened repeatedly, harder each time!

There are few such triumphs in young lives these days, trapped by sterile electronics and 'Possessions' and name clothing that cannot rival the thrill of having awesome personal power....

It is up to us to allow them to tap into it.

[MeekOneGOP]

Meekie, we'll be in Texas next week. Wanna try to get together?

Sure, just let me know when and where and it's done ! ...

[SpookBrat]

You are a blast of a grandma. You should write a book. Are you writing all this down for your family to remember? I LOVE your stories! I'll buy your book. :)

[LadyX]

You are a part of a Big Freeper Family, Spookie.
If you know you are loved, let out a yell I can hear in South Carolina!! LOL

{{{{{ Hugs for our special Spookie Girl . . .

[SpookBrat]

Sir Meekness, I'm talking to my mother right now and I think I'll be in Dallas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Maybe Wednesday for lunch? How's that?

[LadyX]

Your descriptions are a joy to us, jw - and you and I love to share what we 'see!'

I am retired, unfettered now by dreaded schedules and time clocks and commuting and demands.

You here are kind to indulge us, delving into overflowing memory banks, without complaining when we get verbose...:))

[Mama_Bear]

Your nephew has been added to my prayer list graphic (see post #4).

Thank you for sharing your love and concern for him with us. :-)

[LadyX]

Found and answered your Freep mail!

[Lauratealeaf]

Will be praying for you and your family, nephew, niece and all! I know this is a scary time but He will get you through it. Plus you know we are all thinking and praying for you. I know how you feel about your nephew. Of course you would be upset that he is going to war! I am crazy about my nieces and nephews and understand how you feel.

[SpookBrat]

I just saw your flag on your profile. I was born in Searcy. :) (Shhhh...please don't tell anyone. My pride is wrapped up in being a Texan. It will crush me if word gets out that I'm not a native).

Night FRiend!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Be thinking about him and his young wife. We couldn’t love him any more…we are so proud of him. Jo says the sweetest prayers at the dinner table every night. He says, "God please don’t let **** get killed in the war and help all the bad people turn good."

Amen. My prayers are with your nephew and your family.

Thanks for your letters, Pippin. Well said.

[Libertina]

LadyX, it is often a mistake to go back and visit our old homes... (this from experience)But glad to hear you are healing and exercising :) Spookbrat, your post was very touching and I will include your nephew in my prayers. I have also "adopted" a navy man and airforce person through The Presidential Prayer Team to pray for every day, and one more will be merrier! :) Take care now.
God Bless our dear
military men and women

[LadyX]

"LadyX, it is often a mistake to go back and visit our old homes"

I know that well, but every now and then I see Ichabod Crane is there fishing, and it makes me glad!

One home in Florida has been leveled, and the grove and beautiful rows of Australian pines that flanked the driveway and around the grove; and even the pond and wooded sections are erased.
It now is a half-mile stretch of cattle-grazing land, no evidence of the families who resided there.

It does not bother or grieve me....things change, and move on....the natural order of things.

[Libertina]

It does not bother or grieve me....things change, and move on....the natural order of things.
You are a better woman than I...

[GailA]

Congrats Pippin you write some powerful letters.

[LadyX]

Your view will evolve as you, too, become a 'Venerable One!!'

You are making a positive impact now, and will be blessed for making a difference, Mighty Mouse..:))

[dutchess]

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