A Few of FR's Finest......Every Day 06-24-02

Billie

[Billie]

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: 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, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

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.

                     

I'm Proud To Be A Freeper Because......

I get to meet people like this:  mtngrl@vrwc,  JustAmy,  Mama_Bear, and Senorita, a few of the FResno FReepers who give their time every Friday night to gather in support of our troops. I want to thank you and all of the other FResno FReepers for your dedication. (Oh, and contrary to what you might hear from ST.LOUIE1, it really isn't true they only attend the rallies for the cookies!) :)

Be sure and read about the Tailgate Party and Rally coming up next month. Call and make your reservations to attend. Click on the photo below for more information.

[Billie]

We Are Family

I know there are many daily threads on FR, and FReepers seem to settle in and get comfortable on different ones for various reasons. I hope that you will all feel comfortable here and look forward to seeing who the "Freeper of the Day" is, or just come by to say hi every day to our own wonderful veterans and active military men and women.

I would especially like to thank Mama_Bear and daisyscarlett for agreeing to help me with future threads, because I know I can't do this alone, and Jim Robinson again for giving us its 'home', and many, many others for your encouragement and support. I love you to pieces!

[Billie]

For All You Do........

This Thread's For You

[anniegetyourgun]

Cool!

[HiJinx]

Dittos! Too Kewl!!!
Billie, are you sure about our Fresno FReepers? It looks to me like they're really enjoying those cookies!!

[Billie]

Thanks, annie - hope you'll come around every ay - you never know when you might be 'the one' in the spotlight. :)

[JohnHuang2]

WOW! Super, SUPER, SUPER JOB! Thanks -- for all YOU Do, too!

[TheBigB]

What a nice tribute! :)

[Billie]

Hi there, J - good morning to you!

On a more serious note, the fires in Arizona are so sad - are you anywhere near the line of fire?

Prayers go out for the families who have lost their homes and those who are in danger of losing theirs. And the firefighters who are courageously and tirelessly fighting to control them.

[Aquamarine]

Hi Billie! It's always great to see your talents being utilized. :)

[JohnHuang2]

[Billie]

Oh, I can't believe you're still here!!!! This is one of those rare occasions for sure!!!

Thank you, and remember what I asked of you! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...........

:)

[JohnHuang2]

Oh, I can't believe you're still here!!!!

That makes two of us! lol ;^)

Thank you, and remember what I asked of you! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.....

Oh, I haven't forgotten ;^)

[JustAmy]

I guess this means I need to design a profile page! LOL

[lodwick]

Morning Billie. Everyone. It's great to see you here.

[xJones]

Billie, you have turned into a first-class cyber artist. Great work. Registered, look out!

[Billie]

Hi, BigB - hope you stick around, and come back! Thanks for your kind words.

[homeschool mama]

Billie Bump!

[Billie]

Good morning, Aqua. I would love to see your beautiful graphic/midi link here. Thank you for coming. :)

       

[anniegetyourgun]

Uh oh, I hate the spotlight. Too many REAL Freepers who deserve the spotlight.

AGYG <---- slinking away now.....

[JohnHuang2]

Heads up!

[firewalk]

Hi Billie, thanks for the ping. Very nice idea! (-:

[logos]

You do great work, Billie, but alas, I sent you my pic before I lost 50 lbs. :(

[Howlin]

Bump for my dad!

[SuziQ]

Thank you Billie, for giving us faces to go with the names we already know and some new ones.

I and my family thank you all for your service to our country.

[Billie]

Oh, I haven't forgotten ;^)

Great! Any day now, huh? LOL!

[JohnHuang2]

hehehehehehehehehehe

[AAABEST]

People like you (and Snow Bunny and 68-69 TGYC) are like the blessed saints of the military. Always around to make someone feel a little better just because you can. I wish I could be that nice of a person.

God bless you. :)

[EternalVigilance]

Awesome! Truly awesome...

[Billie]

I guess this means I need to design a profile page! LOL

Heck, you could do it with JUST the logos LouieWolf has given you!!!! :) Go for it, Amy! You're 'clickable', you know! (And put down that cookie!) LOL!

[Mudboy Slim]

Greatpost, my FRiend...MUD

[JustAmy]

I hope you aren't saying 'no more cookies'. Heck .... our numbers may drop. LOL


If you get tired of this signature, just let me know, I have several more. }^)

[Billie]

Morning, Jim. Hey, what a neat photo!

(That's you with the camera, right? And this was just one of your little backyard get-togethers!) LOL

[ladtx]

Thanks for your hard work Billie. Your work does not go unappreciated. We look forward to your threads every day.

SCOUTS OUT!

[GatorGirl]

Thanks for the ping, Billie--a wonderful, special thread as a tribute to those who deserve it the most!

You are one fabulous lady! Love, GG

[Billie]

Good morning, Madame X! Thank you for coming! Thank you for the nice words! You come back, hear?! Us Texans need to stick together!

[Billie]

good morning, homeschool mama - thank you for the much-appreciated bump! Thanks for coming, too! Hope to see you again. :)

[Billie]

Uh oh, I hate the spotlight. Too many REAL Freepers who deserve the spotlight.

Oh, sure - like you're not a REAL Freeper!! Hey, your 'compliment' thread was really something! Kudos for reminding everyone that it's so nice to read kind words about others!

[daisyscarlett]

Do check out the lady in Lodwick's picture..the one on the right. She is enjoying something, but it is not the game...love that photo...

Good morning you two Texans....This lovely thread is a great way to start the day, is it not? Thanks Billie, it is very nice...

[dixiechick2000]

As usual, your thread is outstanding!
Good to see you again. ;o)

BTTT!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Thank you for the bump Billie......this is amazing work, as always.......

Let me just call a couple of my friends to come see what you've done............

[Aquamarine]

I would love to see your beautiful graphic/midi link here. Thank you for coming. :)

OK but I have to warn you I'm on a Bluegrass kick right now. YEE HAW!!!

Click on that rascal!

[dixiechick2000]

Thanks for the ping!
Hope you are doing well.;o)

[Mama_Bear]

Billie, this is just beautiful! I have been anticipating this all week ... ever since you said that Monday would be the unveiling. :-)

I knew I would not be disappointed. You have outdone yourself once again. I am so pleased to be asked to participate with you and Daisy in keeping the thread running. What fun this is going to be ... except, I haven't posted a thread in over a year! I am going to have to brush up on my posting skills, I think. LOL!

Thank you Billie for all of the hours and hours you spend creating special graphics and posts for FreeRepublic. Congratulations on another beautifully done work of art.

[lodwick]

You know the President never misses
any of your special threads.

Did you notice the BushBabe behind him?

[Scuttlebutt]

You're the 'best of the best', ma'am…great job.

[g'nad]

G'mornin' darlin'! Great idea you've got here...You're so creative...;o)

I'll be stoppin' by! Love yuh...mean it...

Only 98 more days till deer season...hee hee hee...

[Mama_Bear]

If you get tired of this signature, just let me know, I have several more. }^)

Amy, I love that signature. They are all great, but this latest one is my favorite, ... but the silly duck with the fish is my favorite too, ... and I like the angel too. LOL!! They are all soooo cute. :-)

[lodwick]

A very good morning Miss Daisy.
Thanks to rintense and her
Day in the Life thread for the pic.

[lodwick]

The new stealth ship I've heard of
but never seen? ;-)