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

[Mo1]

Thank you Freedom'sWorthIt for all that you do for Free Republic and for posting the Psalms on The Dose

The Wings Of An Angel
So Pure And So White,
The Wings Of An Angel
Holding You Tight,
The Wings Of An Angel
Caressing Your Skin,

The Wings Of An Angel
Keeping The Love Within.
These Wings From An Angel
Are My Gift To You,
These Wings From An Angel
Will Help See You Through

[dixie sass]

Do you remember the kids from South Mecklenburg (Charlotte) going to Boston to TEACH, yep TEACH those kids to get along? Oh how proud I was when I found out (still am). Though I attended East for a short time and Myers Park the rest of the years we were in Charlotte - there was never a hint of animosity between the students. My senior year at Myers we became integrated and I had classes with some of the new students, they were some of the nicest people - one I believe was on the football team and very popular in that way that guys have at that age - cars- sports etc.

All of the problems that came about were mostly in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Atlanta and yes we did have some small incidences here in the Carolinas. But if you read the stories and the history very carefully, you will find the instigators were from other parts of the country. One guy I knew in Atlanta who was involved told me that they thought the white and black Southerners were to stupid and dumb and had to be shown the way. Needless to say, my hackles rose at that one.

We had lived for a short time in the Beer and Pretzel capital of the world, Reading,PA. I had not known what the word bigotted meant until I lived there.

The south has contributed more to this country than any other region. This includes statesmen, presidents, singers, songwriters, artists, writers, poets, inventors, and let's not forget that the south has contributed more of it's sons and daughter to the defense of this country than any other region of the country.

Our heritage is steeped in the history of this country and we are proud of it, white and black and justifiably so.

Oh no, I did it again, sorry... I usually save my rants for Paltalk and the FReeper rooms there...

Hugs Sistah Cuz, you are the bestest!!!!!!!!!!!

[JustAmy]

A man died and his wife phoned the newspaper to place an obituary. She called the obituary department and said,
"This is what I want to print: Bernie is dead."
The man at the newspaper said, "But for $25 you are allowed to print six words."
The woman answered, "Okay, then print: Bernie is dead. Toyota for sale."

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Ta Da

[ST.LOUIE1]

[lodwick]

;-) Your state flag looks like a Subaru ad - if you wish, give me some help with the geography. Thanks, JL

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Sorry for the "time out" - had to fix a Southern Supper and dine with my sweetie! Back soon!

[Kaslin]

My State flag is from TN, :-)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Yes I remember all of that, Dixie Sass! Yes, for heaven's sake - just the founders themselves were enough to keep our country going in the beginning - those from Virginia!

Mo1 - thank you for the Angel wings and wisdom!

[Howlin]

You finally are getting some much deserved attention today. Keep it up! (Like I think you won't!)

[RightOnline]

Thank you SO much for the kind words...........but I certainly don't mean to distract from the REAL star of this thread (and deservedly so), FWI. :)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Lodwick the beach pictures - esp of that pony - are soooo good! Thank you for those and for all your contributions today! I will post some photos I have from NC scenes soon. (not as nice as Valerie's - but will show some of what we have taken through the years....)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Hello, everyone, again. Back from supper. (We call it supper in the South. I understand it's called dinner other places!!! Glad you are opening your kitchen, LadyX, to fix some tonight. I did the same! LOL)

Kayak - thank you for that Psalm 1 and for your kind remarks and for being a dependable and always willing prayer warrior whenever there is a need!!!!! (and I seem to have had many these last several years!!!!) What did I do before I knew this wonderful Freeper prayer family????

Dutchess - glad to hear your report - and to you and McLynnan and MJY1288 - you guys never fail to say thank you for the Psalm posting. It's good to hear that now and then because it's good to know to whom God is speaking through His word. (the Psalms speak to me every single time I post them!)

Rightonline - for some reason I could not see the pictures of your babies - but that's ok - if you don't want to leave them up there, I understand.

Kaslin - welcome!!!!!

[SpookBrat]

Congratulations on your day in the spotlight Freedom'sWorthIt. LadyX you did a wonderful job with your opening. God bless your life Freedom! I'm glad I know you.

[LadyX]

In view of you leavin' to eat a 'Southern Supper' with your Sweetie, instead of using a standard French phrase, I'll go with today's Southern flow:

Hopin' yew enjoy those vittles, darlin' - and hurry back - y'heah??

(bless your heart!!)

[LadyX]

Uh oh - you et faster than I tiped..:)))

(went all out and got KFC, didja? -heh heh heh)

[Bob J]

On NOW at RadioFR!

Tonight The Shrew will host William S. Lind of the Free Congress Foundation on Radio Free Republic! Tune in to hear one of the foremost military writers discuss the article he has co-written with Paul Weyrich!

Click HERE to listen LIVE while you FReep!

Click HERE to chat in the RadioFR chat room!

[Aquamarine]

I can cook but I can't write so that makes you a much more valuable asset around here than I am. :)

[LadyX]

AH - but YOU can make music and I - alas - cannot..:)))

[Aquamarine]

AH - but YOU can make music and I - alas - cannot..:)))

But we can fix that. Just let me know when you're ready. ;-)

[alnick]

Hi Freedom'sWorthIt. I'm glad to have this opportunity to express my appreciation for your presence here on FR. I look forward to reading your posts.