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

[jwfiv]

Louie, you are one BRAVE fella to be sayin' that...)))))))))

Gird yer loins, mate...but I've a feeling all the ladies here will be eager to cut you as much slack as needed.

[MeekOneGOP]

On another thread, a FReeper asks me if there are any pictures of Saddam Hussein and Jacques Chirac together.

I saw a thread with such pictures a short time back, but now I can't find the thread. Can anybody help me locate the thread or anything with such pics? If I recall correctly, the legitimate pictures were from the 70s and Saddam was (I believe) a V.P. in Iraq at the time. I don't remember Chirac's title, but I think he was a lower political figure then.

Thanks in advance for providing . . .

Help !!

[LadyX]

"...(he owned me...))))"

Cats surely RULE...train you their way, given time.

Mine must be part collie, 'herding' me directly to the proper side of the fridge where The Opened Cat Food Can Resideth - then to the counter where The Dish appears like magic and is filled, hastened by encouraging brushes against the legs...more herding to The Feeding Spot.

Binky even directs my physical activity efforts, napping tummy up on the kitchen throw rug, forcing The Obstacle Course Exercise around.
What gets you is the little peek to be sure you are paying attention...
"I KNOW you won't step on me, and I might allow you to gently touch my soft tummy.."

It's great being a door person, too, at his beck and call.
And he 'calls' a lot! Loves to 'talk and sing,' too!

[Pippin]

Of course I'll cut the Wolfie some slack! ;^)

How are you doing today, ((((((JW)))))?

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, Pip!!!!

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

Uh..read my 'disclaimer'. LOL

How are you doing?

Just fine, and you? Being a good girl? : )

[Pippin]

YEP! I'm behaving myself real good!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Louie, you are one BRAVE fella to be sayin' that...)))))))))

A 'dumb' one is more like it. LOL

Gird yer loins, mate...but I've a feeling all the ladies here will be eager to cut you as much slack as needed.

I hope so, but I'm not counting on it. Good thing Rintense isn't here. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

And he 'calls' a lot! Loves to 'talk and sing,' too!

Cute!

Hey....maybe you can work him into your *stage act*. I'd pay to see it. LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

YEP! I'm behaving myself real good!

That's a good thing. : )

[LadyX]

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

Never understood that, Louie, except their behavior is just like a child, reflecting what they receive from the parent/owner.

If treated gently with lavished love - enforce the No Counter Rules - they act accordingly.
Never had a problem with that, even with adopted strays.

Show them harshness and contempt - that will be reflected.

Give 'em love and appreciation - receive it in full measure...:))

[Pippin]

I'm dissappointed in the Dixie Chicks!

I liked some of thier songs, but after what that one Dixie Chick said yesterday about being ashamed that President Bush is from Texas........WELL. let's just say I'm ashamed that SHE's from the US!

I'll not be buying any of thier CD's so soon!

[Pippin]

Want me to ping RWP?

[LadyX]

"Hey....maybe you can work him into your *stage act*. I'd pay to see it. LOL"

Yeah, Louie - can just see the headliner on the Vegas Theater:

Tonight's Revue **Stars** Ambi Dextrous and her Cat
in a duet singing his Favorite - 'Turkey-in-the-Straw!"

LLOL

[jwfiv]

I'm doing quite well, thank you...) In a good mood, enjoying some soft rain outside and the fireplace warming me up inside.

Need to get some work done today, but I'm off to slow start...but, then, Saturday was made for slow starts, 'lessin' o'course, yer in a real hurry...)

[jwfiv]

"What gets you is the little peek to be sure you are paying attention... "

So true...)

[Pippin]

Hi (((MEEKIE)))!

I forgot to ping you to my small rant about the Dixie Chicks that I posted to Louie.

I used to like thier music :^(

Oh! well! Some of thier songs I had a problem with. But they really got my dander up saying what they did about the President in front of a foreign audience!

even having the arrigant gall to claim they speak for a majority!

PULEEEEZE! They aren't speaking for me!!!!!

Needless to say, I'm not going to be buying any more of thier CD's AND I'm ashamed that they are from the US!

[Pippin]

No hurry here! :^)

[dutchess]

Howdy Pippin....Love your Dixie Blimps rant LOL! This thing backfired on them big time from everything I'm hearing though. They are really backpeddling. Have a great day!

[dutchess]

((((((((WOLFIE))))))))

[ST.LOUIE1]

Show them harshness and contempt - that will be reflected.
Give 'em love and appreciation - receive it in full measure...:))

Exactly right, Xie. : )