A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-06-02

LadyX and 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.

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.

                     

~ ~ FREEDOM'S WORTH IT ! ! ! ~ ~
by LadyX

Those early colonists who established the concept of a land free from England's harsh and restrictive rule surely kept that cry in mind!
From Lexington to Concord -
from Trenton to Valley Forge -
Charleston to Savannah,
and echoing in the halls in Philadephia
where the Continental Congress was shaped;
men who crafted the birth of a Republic
kept the idea foremost in their minds.
More than 200 years later,
we still repeat the cry;
America a bright and shining star
among the nations of the world.


One of our Free Republic members chose that screen name
to denote her own beliefs - that a nation dedicated to God
and His principles could grow and prosper.
It is with enormous pride that today we present
and honor our very own Freedom'sWorthIt !!!

Freedom'sWorthIt
Member since August 7, 1998
Knowing of my long association with Freedom'sWorth it, Billie asked for my help with the lead-in.  Nothing could please me more, being privileged to meet in her in person in November 1998.  In Charlotte, North Carolina we had a gathering of CAROLINA Freepers, FWI traveling from Raleigh, NC and I from South Carolina to attend.

Our friendship grew and deepened through e-mail and Freep mail, both of us Christian and committed to promoting a conservative America.

She was among those who attended the 1998 March of Justice in Washington, D.C.  She is one of THE most compassionate, passionate and well-spoken among our many Freepers.  Her expressions on a broad range of subjects are without fail from the heart and beautifully articulated.


It is with pleasure that I add first my own recognition to you, Freedom'sWorthIt!

My thanks to you, LadyX, for being our Guest Writer today; I knew you would do a beautiful tribute, for I've seen the expressive way you have with words. You know that you'll be called upon again!

My thanks to you, FWI, for all that you do and all that you are.....you are truly one of FR's Finest, and I hope you enjoy your day in the !

~ Billie

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-05-02 Jim Robinson

[lodwick]

;-) Bring all the rants possible - just leave the mea culpas at home. We enjoy good patriotic writing here. bbl

[ValerieUSA]

It's hard for me to pass an old outbuilding without taking its picture -- it drives my kids nutz! *L* This is at the Mountain Farm Museum

[Billie]

From yesterday's thread.......

Actually, it was the first one I checked this morning...a great way to start my day. I had to scoot to work, but am back now for a full read. (I plan on checking them every day now, BTW!)

Thanks, Carbine - I'll make sure you get pinged if you like. Daisy will be doing the thread in the morning. I'm pinging you now to TODAY's thread! :)

[Kaslin]

Hi People

[LadyX]

"But, you know, rants are not appreciated in some places"

LET 'EM RIP, FWI!!!

You are indeed among friends - who all regard you as The Most Likely Person to bring out our best, inspired by your efforts..:)))

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

:-) Well - glad you said that, dear LadyX - for the sake of our lurkers out there in cyberland. (the ones who think all Southerners are racist pigs....UNLESS they pay homage to the LIBERAL TALKING POINTS that are just that --- all talk, no real love for people - only love for POWER!)

I know, I know - such myths are foolish poppycock....and the only way we dispel them is to live lives that counter such idiocies! Thanks for your life and for those who raised me to be this way.

I have much more in common with friends from all races and all countries - who KNOW and LOVE God and the FREEDOM He gives us all - than I do with the Hillary-led godless communists running today's Demonratic party! With that latter group - actually - I have ZERO in common and LESS tolerance! (Guess that does make me intolerant, in that way, after all!)

[Billie]

Hi, Amy, I've been taking it easy this afternoon, too, knowing that LadyX is taking care of everyone so graciously.

[Billie]

Just saying hello to a dear FRiend, Tea. :)

[Billie]

Afternoon back, TLL, and thank you, and that's a beautiful vignette for our Finest FWI!

[Billie]

Rant all you want - it's your day, but you could rant even if it weren't. :)

I'm glad you like your logo. :)

[Kaslin]

Today is Freedom'sWorthIt Day @ Freerepublic.com. If you see Freedom'sWorthIt wish her a Happy Day

[Billie]

HLL, so nice to see you here! And since you mentioned the Teddy Roosevelt, it seems an opportune time to thank YOU again for all the work YOU undertook to get packages TO the Roosevelt!

[LadyX]

Sighing here - iwannagobacktonc...:(((

[LadyX]

Hi, Kaslin - join us in our tribute today to Freedom'sWorthIt; and the Finest threads, run daily!

[Billie]

I LOVE that song (Blue), even in the midi form, it's good. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Coby. Thank YOU for being here and being YOU. :)

[Kaslin]

Thank you, I sure will

[LadyX]

Oops - jumped on your initial hail and replied without reading yet to the end of the thread.

So glad you're here - And FWI is and will be here all evening!

[mystery-ak]

Congratulations on your special day....well deserved!

[Billie]

Hi, there, Mr. Right. :) We don't see very much of you. How're the oldest and the youngest sons? (And those 4 li'l ones in between, too) And the lovely Mrs. Right.