A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-15,16-03...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


03-10-03 "The Exclusive Interview" ..................DOG GONE
03-11-03 "Moments of our Lives" .............................AUNTB
03-12-03 "FR's Sweetheart" ..............................AZGOPGAL
03-13-03 "John's Two Cents" .......................JOHNHUANG2
"How Worried are Democrats?"
03-14-03 "American Patriotic Music" .......PRESENTED BY
DAISYSCARLETT AND AQUAMARINE






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

[dansangel]

A Blessed Sunday to all.

.45MAN and I attended the Rally for America in Atlanta yesterday. Cold, damp weather did not dampen the spirits of 25,000 patriots that showed up waving banners and placards to show support and offer prayers for our troops.

Please click here: Rally for America in Atlanta draws 25,000 for pictures.

Warning: This is a very graphics-intensive thread. My pics are down around post 239 or so.

I'm so far behind I need the rest of today to catch up. Love and {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} to all!

[Libertina]

Wonderful rally Dansangel!
You guys looked great!

[Libertina]

well, not all were guys... ;)

[dansangel]

Thank-you, {{{{{{{{Libertina}}}}}}}}

Sorry about the double-ping....I pinged you on your wonderful thread as well!

[Libertina]

No problem Dansy, Two Pings are better than ONE! :) Thanks.

[Pippin]

GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYBODY!

This is the day the Lord has made!

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Dear friends, It looks like we'll be haveing a go at Iraq before the end of this week if I heard right in that news confrence from the Azores today. So everyone fasten your seatbelts! It's gonna be a BUMPY ride!

I don't mind telling you I'm a little scared, but, I know in the end all will be okay. We have a strong military and a great leader in President Bush. I trust him.

I trust in God and I trust that HE will see us through any difficulties that arise.

I trust that God is with President Bush and with the leaders of Great Britian, Spain,Portugal, as well as the other nations who are backing us.

I am praying really hard that this will be a short conflict and that peace will be quick in coming.

I pray for a happy solution to all this and I pray for the Iraqi people as well as for our leaders and for the leaders of our allied nations.

I pray for peace. But I support President Bush and our military. God grant them victory and a speedy return to thier homes and families.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[Aeronaut]

Hi Pippin.

This is the day the Lord has made!
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Amen to that Sister!...

I trust in God and I trust that HE will see us through any difficulties that arise.

...and that...

I pray for peace. But I support President Bush and our military. God grant them victory and a speedy return to thier homes and families.

...And that. Wow, you said a lot in that post!

[Pippin]

Thanks, Aeronaut! :^)

I just took another look at that bar I posted at the top of that post. 66 dergrees in Maryland!?

And I wasted the beautiful day by staying inside? SHEESH!

[Aeronaut]

I just took another look at that bar I posted at the top of that post. 66 dergrees in Maryland!?

And I wasted the beautiful day by staying inside? SHEESH!

Yeah, me too. This is the people's republik of minnesota, its about 65, and I'm in here. Yikes!

[Pippin]

You think there's something wrong with us?LOL!!!

[Aeronaut]

You think there's something wrong with us?LOL!!!

Oh yeah, we're FReepers!

[MeekOneGOP]

Bu-bye Saddam. Better say your prayers . . .

[FreeTheHostages]

[Diver Dave]

Hey there MB. The photos are up from the Saturday FReep thank to JimRob. We had a great day.

There was a downpour when I got up, but the skies cleared and it turned out pretty nice.

Modesto Support Our Troops

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the link Dave. I can't get enough of these FReep reports. :)

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the link, Dave. Looks like you had a good crowd.

God bless our troops and God bless those who support them!

Diver Dave

[deadhead]

Footprints in the Sand

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, You said that once I decided to follow you, You would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed You most You would leave me."

The LORD replied, "My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.

Author Unknown

I am so sorry. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and yours. Prayers for your Dad.

~~~Colleen~~~

[LadyX]

Thank you, Colleen.

Sending love, Patti, and a prayer for God
to keep you and yours beside the still waters....

[LadyX]

Since you've had so much rain lately,
here's something to brighten the end of your day - - -

[jwfiv]

It began to clear as the day passed, and sunset ended up looking very much like the one you pin on the wall for us...)