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

[dutchess]

Beautiful sunny day here...In the 60's. Mr. D. powerwashed the rest of the snow off the patios, he FINALLY got the rest of the christmas lights down....The dogs and cat are showing signs of spring fever and I'm where I am my happiest....FR! Life is good!

[Pippin]

Hi, ((((DUTCHESS))))!

[dutchess]

That's great the CNN plugged the rally's. All I'm hearing on our darn radio station are about all the anti war protests!

[ST.LOUIE1]

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!

Dittos!!

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

I don't own any of their CD's....never cared for them.

[ST.LOUIE1]

"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!" LOL

Just had a mental pic. LOL!!!!!

[Pippin]

I'd rather listen to Kenny Rogers or Toby Kieth anyway!:^)

[LadyX]

"FR! Life is good!"

The Finest is a haven, all right, an oasis in the desert.
All the better now that you've joined us!

Perhaps these horses can pull your carriage
South to enjoy our Spring..:))

[Mama_Bear]

Hiya dutchess! I'm sorry I missed you yesterday. I saw your post about 'someone' having a FReeper anniversary this week. Thanks for reminding me, it would have slipped by without me even knowing it. LOL.

Spring is springing up everywhere! I love this time of year!! You and Mr. D have a wonderful weekend, you hear? :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, Pippin! Is spring arriving in your neighborhood yet?

[Pippin]

VERRRRY SLOOOOOOWLY!

[Pippin]

Hi ((LADYX))!

[LadyX]

"Thanks for reminding me, it would have slipped by without me even knowing it. LOL."

Some of us do keep tabs on 'the forgetful.'
I already had to 'remind' jwfiv this month...now keeping an eye out for the - ummm - next one..:))

[LadyX]

Hi back, Pippin, and {{{ HUGS }}} for you.

While we have Spring, we today also have warmish rain to ensure its hastening and good conditions for the Spring planting of field crops that has commenced.

[Pippin]

SPRING PING! :^)

[Mama_Bear]

Well, here are some Crocus for you......a harbinger of spring. :-)

[MeekOneGOP]

heh heh ! Thanks . . .

[Mama_Bear]

Some of us do keep tabs on 'the forgetful.'

And others of us appreciate it. LOL.

I already had to 'remind' jwfiv this month...now keeping an eye out for the - ummm - next one..:))

Looks like next month we will be celebrating lots of 'Finest Anniversaries'.......including that of a certain Ms.X. ;-)

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, and btw...it appears that the "Dixie Chimps" are likely transplants, not native Texans . . .

[ST.LOUIE1]

Oh, and btw...it appears that the "Dixie Chimps" are likely transplants, not native Texans . . .

Well, how about that!!! LOL!

I just checked your Dixie Chimps...( love that moniker) thread. Can hardly wait til they get back to Texas, should be a fun arrival at the airport. LOL

[MeekOneGOP]

Good for you. The "Vichy Chicks" don't speak for me either ! . . .