A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-01,02-03....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


02-24-03 "One of the Good Guys" ....................................MJY1288
02-25-03 "A Place for FReeps" .................NUTMEG AND ZELIG
02-26-03 "The Exclusive Inquisition" ..........................AERONAUT
02-27-03 "John's Two Cents" .................................JOHNHUANG2
"The DNC Winter Meeting -- a Watershed?"
02-28-03 "Billie Presents" ...ANATOMY OF A FINEST THREAD






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

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

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Welcome to the Finest Weekend,
have a good one!





If you would like to be added to or removed from the Finest ping list, FReepMail me.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mama.

[JohnHuang2]

A big, Sunshine State G'morning to ya, Mama_Bear! :^)

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, there you are, our ever-faithful and dependable, Aeronaut.

Wishing you a great weekend. Stay safe up there. :-)

[JohnHuang2]

[Mama_Bear]

There's our erudite 'King of Ping'! Good morning backatcha!

[JohnHuang2]

*Smiles*

[LadyX]

Let us begin our weekend with thankful hearts,
in all things honoring the Giver of love and beauty and goodness.

Let our actions honor and glorify Him,
and bring joy to others.

Our prayer this and every day
is for special covering for
our military personnel around the world.

Be with each individual, Father.
Give them strength and stamina
and courage and peace of mind,
and bring them victory as emissaries for good.

Amen

[Mama_Bear]

Even though a curtsy is more appropriate for the most Royal member of our Finest Family, I am going to sneak in a hug while no one is looking. ;-)

(((((((((JH2))))))))))

[LadyX]

Prayers for Grammy Bear continue - - - hope she is more comfortable.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you for this beautiful sunrise prayer. You are a blessing to this thread. :-)

[dansangel]

Happy Weekend, {{{{{{{{{{Mama_Bear}}}}}}}}}}}

Hugs and prayers going out to you, JK and GrammyBear.

[LadyX]

I SAW THAT!!!

And second the 'motion' - -

{{{{ Dear John

[dansangel]

Beautiful picture, beautiful prayer, {{{{{{LadyX}}}}}}

[Iowa Granny]

Good Morning to 'the Finest Crew'. I really like the way you do a week long wrap up on the weekends for those of us who sometimes don't make it here during the week.

Wishing everyone a fun filled, restful weekend.

[firewalk]

Good morning LadyX

Amen

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks so much. She is doing well and continues to improve each day. The most difficult part of all of this, for her, is adjusting to being dependent on other people. She doesn't want to be a 'burden'. As we have told her, over and over, a person who has been a blessing to us all of our lives can never be a burden.

The prayers and concern of such caring people on FR mean so much to her, and to us!

[LadyX]

Good morning, dansangel!

More rain headed our way, but I'm sidelined anyway, and might take advantage of the chance to nap later.

Thursday, the 16 staples were pulled out of the incision on my arm, healing well, and a neat fiberglass cast put on from armpit to the base of the fingers.
It was great to have it unencumbered for a few minutes and scratch while I could..:))

The swelling is finally diminishing.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, dansy. You are just the sweetest person! Your hugs are wonderful - and we love you for each and every one of them, and for your prayers and concern. :-)

Wishing you and .45Man a great weekend!