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

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: 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

[Pippin]

FTH was at the press table. Her boyfriend was also there.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Louie, for always remembering to compliment me on my posts. Your sweetness is only surpassed by your charm. :-)

fuzzy hugs ((((((Louie)))))))

[Pippin]

(((((LORI))))))!

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, Aeronaut.....Got a late start this Monday morning, eh? ;-)

[Taxman]

Well, I thought it a worthwhile event, myself.

Thanks for asking if you could help us in our final preparations, BTW. We appreciated all the help we got, and I thought everything was well in hand when you asked me if you could lend a hand.

[Mama_Bear]

WOW! MB, Loved what you did to my letters!

Well, thank you Pipper! Glad you like them. Thanks for sharing them with all of us.

Hope you didn't catch cold out standing in that snow.....you and your patriot friends are certainly dedicated FReepers!

[Mama_Bear]

Good Mornin' Hostesses with the Mostest.

Good morning to you!

Hey, I came across your Modesto rally thread. I didn't get pinged, so I almost missed it. Anyway......good job up there! I love to see 'support our troops' rallies, large or small. It does my heart good. :-)

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

Pippin - Most excellent letters!

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, Billie. Sorry it has taken me so long to work my way down to your post. I've kind of had my hands full this morning. LOL.

Hope you have a nice, relaxing day today. Take some well-deserved time for yourself. I'll hold down the fort here......at least for awhile longer. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Billie, for posting this prayer request.

STARWISE, I can sympathize with what you are going though. My 84 year old mother-in-law was hospitalized two weeks ago with pneumonia. But, we live in the same town so we were able to be with her at the hospital and now that she is home. It is particularly difficult when you live so far apart.

The prayers and concern coming from my friends on FR meant so much to me and my husband. In turn, I am praying for you and your mother. May our Lord and Savior surround you both with Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.

[Aquamarine]

Enjoyed your open letters Pippin!
Great opener today MB!

This picture of an American eagle was painted by Jim Gray. He also wrote the text below it.

The Eagle
by Waylon Jennings

Click on the pic

Our country is truly blessed. We are blessed with opportunity, natural resources and good people. Ours is a land of great diveristy in its' beauty, with a heritage of citizens who have time and again come to its' defense. The greatest asset we have is that, above all else, our country is "Blessed With Freedom".

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Mama_Bear...thank you, Pippin...)

Thank you, jw, for being here every day with your positive and up-lifting comments. Even on the sunniest of days, you always manage to brighten things up even a bit more around here. :-)

[Diver Dave]

...Anyway......good job up there! I love to see 'support our troops' rallies, large or small. It does my heart good. :-)

Thanks. It was a spur of the moment thing for me on Saturday. The Bee had an announcement that the anti's would be protesting, so I called HD and fxr. Turned out that a few non-FReepers were equally disturbed by the anti's and we mounted a Support Our Troops rally. One of those patriotic citizens happened to be an old aquaintance from about ten years ago. I helped him coach our daughter's softball team back then. He happened to pass by the intersection on his way home from the bank, got his wife and two Stars and Stripes and came back to join the rest of us. KEWL, huh? The honking horns, waves, and thumbs up were like saying "Sic 'em" to a bulldog.

Beep Beep!

[Mama_Bear]

Mama_Bear...Great Pippin Graphic with the Red White and Blue letters. Did you make that? If so would you mind making a mixer one for me?

No, I sure wish I could make something like that (and I would love to make one for you), but, as Pippin said, ST.LOUIE1 gave it to her. You might check out some of the signature sites, from what I understand there are people who will custom make them for you.

[Mama_Bear]

KEWL, huh?

KEWL indeed! :-)

[Aquamarine]

Sorry Mama B...I should have sized that picture down some.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Taxman, for standing out in the cold and snow for three hours to show your support for America. I enjoyed watching the event on C-Span.....can't tell you how much I would have loved to have been there!

[Molly Pitcher]

Thanks MB, and

Pippin, your love and pride in your country just shines...so bright and clear and strong! Very Good!!

Hope everyone has a safe and productive day.

[Taxman]

I enjoyed every minute of it. Always proud to Stand Up for America with my FReeper FRiends.