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

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Thanks, Mixer!

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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.
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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

[Libertina]

CNN just plugged the rallies for America
Cool! How are you feeling today, FTH?

[jwfiv]

Thanks for being on the lookout...hatches battened, fire at the ready...I just might find myself in a hot chocolate kinda mood a little later on...)

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, thank you for the beautiful water lily! And, here are some spring flowers for our LadyX....

[Aquamarine]

I just got back on line and found your request. You have mail.

[LadyX]

Thank you, Mama_Bear.

Nature goes to great lengths to reward us for hanging tough through the drab winter...renewal of life and growth and spirit in abundance!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Barney Fife. LOL

May soon be cat-sitting for a couple of different friends...which I'm really looking forward to.

That's great....do you do the same for dog owner friends?

I think Nancee is a very cool name for your little love to have had...)

Thanks, but I can't take credit....my Mom named her. : )

[Mama_Bear]

Gonna stick around? : )

Well, I've already gotten my special smoooochie hug, so, what else is there to stick around for?

Oh yes, I remember now......it's my thread, guess I should stay around for awhile. LOL!

Okay, I'll be here as long as I can. (Billie's going to fire me one of these days, I just know it, LOL)

[Maigrey]

I sat on the edge of my seat, trying my dangdest to get my Tigers to beat UL at UL. They fell just short, and for that foulfest, am I greatful I've got a few days before the Big Dance starts!

[Aquamarine]

Here's a link to FTH's Live Thread.....COMBINED Live Thread: DC Chapter's Rally in Support of Our Troops / C-SPAN Live Coverage of Leftists

[ST.LOUIE1]

Gonna stick around? : )

Well, I've already gotten my special smoooochie hug, so, what else is there to stick around for?

Well, if you're a good girlbear....you just might get another one. : )

Oh yes, I remember now......it's my thread, guess I should stay around for awhile. LOL!

Yep, hostess Babes are 'supposed' to host their thread. : )

Okay, I'll be here as long as I can. (Billie's going to fire me one of these days, I just know it, LOL)

Shhhhhh....don't give any ideas.....I'd miss you. : )

[Mama_Bear]

Nice to hear you have sunshine and hope you have a perfectly wonderful weekend. It's storming here, but CA can always use more rain. We have so few storms during the year, it's kind of a nice change of pace.

[ST.LOUIE1]

"Dixie Chimps"

Good one! LOL

[jwfiv]

Never been asked to board a canine guest...I think maybe my pad's a little small.

It's a perfect catpad though, plenty of nooks and crannies, one porch for morning sun, one for the afternoon...the older of the neighbor cats would sometimes come in for a whole day's worth of naps...shifting from spot to spot...heading back home for some chow, then back here for more snoozes...(he owned me...))))

[LadyX]

- - The Possible Proposed Debate Scenario - -

[Mama_Bear]

Okay, I'll be here as long as I can. (Billie's going to fire me one of these days, I just know it, LOL)

Shhhhhh....don't give any ideas.....I'd miss you. : )

Awwwwwwww........that's nice. Just for that you get one of my special hugs. :-)

JK just e-mailed me his photos from the rally last night and wants me to post them on the rally thread, so I need to get busy on that. But, because you have made me feel sooooooo guilty about abandoning my thread, I will stay around here as I work on them. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

...the older of the neighbor cats would sometimes come in for a whole day's worth of naps...shifting from spot to spot...
heading back home for some chow, then back here for more snoozes...(he owned me...))))

LOL It's a real pleasure knowing you're a cat lover, many people think they're sneaky.

Wimmen are usually the one's who think that.....maybe they see something of themselves in a cat. LOL

Ohhhhhh.....I'm gonna get some replies that are not nice.

I'm just teasing, ladies. : )

[jwfiv]

Pacific Southwest BUMP in return...)

[jwfiv]

The rain has arrived...and the fire is lit...I'm deeelighted...)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Okay, I'll be here as long as I can. (Billie's going to fire me one of these days, I just know it, LOL)

Shhhhhh....don't give any ideas.....I'd miss you. : )

Awwwwwwww........that's nice. Just for that you get one of my special hugs. :-)

I've been waiting for your *special* hug. : )

JK just e-mailed me his photos from the rally last night and wants me to post them on the rally thread, so I need to get busy on that.
But, because you have made me feel sooooooo guilty about abandoning my thread, I will stay around here as I work on them. :-)

Ok. LOL!!!

[Pippin]

WHAT was this I hear about "wimmen" and cats?

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

How are you doing?