A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day......Oct 29-30 -07....Military Tribute

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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 could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I have been including them here as I receive enough to make another collage.

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 we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

We have featured different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

Every Monday we post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day!

~ Billie ~
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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, Neets, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

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.

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

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.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

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.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.

TOP: Jaxter, MozartLover's son, mystery-ak's son, mystery-ak's husband.
MIDDLE: skimask's son, silent_jonny's dad, dwhole2th's son, jackv's son.
BOTTOM: Jen's Mom's father, txradioguy.

FR FINEST HALL OF FAME #19 THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-26-27-28-07.... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[DollyCali]

Thank you Rus! I have an “oh my” story re: this devotional.. I received it twice this morning in Email and you had it posted today.

I think God is talking to me also. Have had a lot of death in my life this past calendar year & although I face my own mortality years ago(at age 31) there has been more & more for this “death chaplain” to examine still yet.

We must treasure our relationships & always ourself be ready to meet our maker. We are not promised tomorrow or even a half hour from now..

[jaycee]

Found an Eagle!

[La Enchiladita]

The eagle is noble indeed. Great photo, Jaycee..
I can see why the native Indians prize the eagle feather.

[La Enchiladita]

When in need, feeling prayerful or contemplative, do not hesitate to look through the prayer links on my homepage.

[La Enchiladita]

Dolly, wow, what a day... a nice break for you all. The loveliness of autumn comes shining through. I received Lehman’s catalog at one time, along with dozens of others. I think, before I discovered internet, I used to while away hours looking through catalogs, occasionally buying something. But, more often than not, I’d be sending it back...lol.

Knowing what to do before you call the doc, I can dig that. My Mom would have loved that book you bought. Does it have any wisdom re skin conditions, e.g., eczema?

You look great, Bill looks great, Patty looks great... did they buy stuff too? Oh, btw, I love speckled enamelware...

[MEG33]

Dita, I am sorry about your flare up..*HUGS*

Gorgeous picture!

[MEG33]

We Love Our Troops!

I always enjoy your trip stories amd pictures, Dolly!
Beautiful eagle, jaycee..Prayers for your friend..Freepmail when I
get my computer connections reattached properly..Something was
loose and I need to really tighten them..I think the kitty has been
strolling among the wires.

[jwfiv]

Back online this Military Monday after a long hot week in my little old town, first thing I wanna do is say Hello to all the Finest.

Wishing you all a safe and moderately spooky Halloween tomorrow .... )

[MEG33]

(((jw ))), How did you fare in the fires..I hope your place is OK! How did your kitty do?

[jwfiv]

Howdy, Miss Meg ... we had to evacuate last week so I grabbed little Coffee and we headed down into the desert for the day.

Returned that night ... just a few stragglers and the sheriffs in town ... spent an eerie couple of days without power while the world burned around us, but the winds kept us safe with the fires always to the West.

After I felt it OK, I left for a couple of days, the cats in the care of a neighbor.

Coffee, my number one, is quite irritated that I was away ... but I’m glad to be back ... there’s no place like home ... )

[jaycee]

Meg, that is such a cute gif. Love it.

[Dubya]

U.S. Army Spc. David Hooker fires an MK19 machine gun at a known insurgent position as Sgt. Chad Mohr looks on Oct. 24, 2007, in the Kunar province of Afghanistan. The Soldiers are from Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne).

DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Caldwell, U.S. Army. (Released)

[Aquamarine]

Hi JW, thanks for checkin in. Maybe things will get back to normal soon.

[Dubya]

Hut-2-3-4....

As he was drilling a batch of recruits, the sergeant saw that one of them was marching out of step. Walking up next to the man as they marched, he said sarcastically: “Do you know they are all out of step except you?”

“What?” asked the recruit innocently.

“I said — they are all out of step except you!” thundered the sergeant.

The recruit replied, “Well, sarge, you’re in charge — you tell them!”

[MEG33]

Good news! I am so glad you and Coffee are OK! I have witnessed the fire come down the mt when I lived in Goleta in 1990..

[DollyCali]

All...PLEASE pray for the safety of my Toby.. been missing since 1:30 in national park.

the all took off after a deer & all came back in 5 or so minutes(Toby normally is also.).. but not this time. We have scrounged & called, whistled etc. in case he broke a leg or was caught in trap. Having your pet missing Halloween eve is not good. He is very trusting & friendly & will readily approach people..

On his tag is all the info if his collar didn't come off. we have notified the police & national park dispatchers..

Trusting God & praying for my little guy

This is about 10 miles south of my home (as the crow flies & via the Towpath & river) He is not street savvy at all

Toby is here pictured closest to me.. the light golden mix

Thanks everyone

[jaycee]

I checked it out, Dita.....very nice. Clicked on some and they are beautiful. Thank you for that!

[jaycee]

I am so sad about your dog. Wish I could help, Dolly...I know its killing you. Please advise on better news.

[GodBlessUSA]

Excellent pictures Dolly :)
Thanks!

[GodBlessUSA]

Oh no, I’m saying prayers you find Toby.