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

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:  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.

                     

Ain't Just Whistling Dixie

Dixie Sass Summerville, S.C.

Dixie's been actively posting on FR since 1998, though her profile will show "Freeper since 09-16-99". There's a reason for this, of course:   before she had her own computer, she used to post from FReeper Astonished's, and she called herself "Roommate to Astonished"!  When she bought a computer of her own, she got an identity of her own, too, and has been Dixie Sass ever since!

Dixie made this really easy for me! When I asked if there was anything in particular she would like for me to mention about her, she wrote the following, and wrote it so well, I thought, why should I change it at all?! I particularly like the way she started.....

Hmmm, What I Did On My Summer Vacation
(lol, remember those essays?)

Of course, I spend a good bit of time on FR. I flit from article to article - whatever catches my interest at the moment.

In either late 1998 or early 1999, I posted to the main board and the chapters board asking for people who were interested in starting a chapter to contact me. This was about the time that McCain came to Charleston to announce that he intended to run for President. The rest is history.

We have a small chapter, but the members are all active in various other organizations in the State. Right now we are going through a reorganization of the Chapter and acquiring new members.

I am very proud to say that our Chapter was the first to host Linda Tripp on her first appearance after the "late unpleasentness" in DC. By the way, WHAT was that man's name? X42, wasn't it? Also, Katherine Harris and Judge Sauls were scheduled to appear in 2001, but due to pressure from the press ...

The biggest and best project that the Chapter has taken on is the Bill of Rights Day function headed by Citizenx7. We are going into our third year with it and he has done a stupendous job. We have awarded two children, one middle school (public) and one Eagle Scout $500 dollar bonds for the essay's that they have written.

The Rally's enabled me to meet FReepers from all over the country, YaYa, Exit, MAF, LNM, BobJ, Diotima, CCC etc. Names that had real people behind them. All of the people that I have met and even those I haven't, hold a special place in my heart. Especially the DC-6.

Oh Billie, the inaugural weekend in Washington - wow!! Because of the kindness of two special Prince's, I got to be Cinderella and go to the ball. It was a dream that came true.

Then the Cruise to Nowhere, CPAC and now Vegas - FRee Republic has opened many doors for me. It has introduced me to wonderful people, but most of all it has helped me find something within myself that I thought was gone.

Oh and there is the old Firetalk and Paltalk. We ran a room at Firetalk 24/7 during the Chad Wars - speaking to people from around the world, informing and teaching. People were bringing their children into the room because they said we were the best informed source.

Participation in these two chat programs with various Freepers has also been instrumental in expanding my knowledge and being more that a "keyboard cowgirl".

American Conservative Room, FreeRepublic.com Room, Freeper Hangout Room; Patriot of the Republic Room - they are the voice of America - Free Republic is the written word of the Conservative movement.

Gosh, it sounds like I spend all my time Freeping doesn't it - well, in a sense I do. I worked at the polls in 2000 and again this year for the primaries and will in November for the elections. I participate more in the community now than I ever have before. At the moment I am interim President for the Chapter. I have learned to deal with news people. I have spoken with people that we read about in the news. Freeping has helped me to learn that leadership isn't just sitting at the top and delegating, but taking an active part in the affairs around you. Free Republic has been an active part of my ongoing education by way of all the wonderful talented people that I have met - like you. ~ DixieSass

Dixie Sass, You ARE one of FR's Finest!
And We're Not Just Whistlin' Dixie When We Say It!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-05-02 Jim Robinson
08-06-02 Freedom'sWorthIt
08-07-02 GailA

[Mo1]

Congrats Dixie Sass

[dansangel]

'Afternoon, all! Hoping you are all having a most wonderful Thursday! Tomorrow is my favorite day of the week...TGIF! Yay! (Isn't it awful how we wish our lives away like that????)

Dixie Sass: Enjoy your day and being the focus of this great thread! You and everyone else that is honored are the reason FR is as successful and as wonderful as it is. May you be abundantly blessed!

Take care, everyone, and as always, {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}. May God Bless you all!

[dixie sass]

Ohhhhh, that has to be taken from the Sgt Jasper during the Regatta. What a beautiful site to behold, the harbour just full of colors drifting on the breeze.

Shoot - I'm homesick and I haven't even left for Vegas yet!!!

[Kaslin]

Hi ClaraSuzanne

[dixie sass]

Oh Billie, thank you! It is one of my favorite colours. Thank for the Logo. Hugs.

[lodwick]

The Citadel's McCormick Beach House is open 11 months out of the year and is available, not only, to Citadel family & alumni but also to the public for use. Located on the oceanfront of the Isle of Palms, the beach house offers ample space for dances, parties, cookouts, and wedding receptions. Reservations are accepted 12 months in advance and booking is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This is the site where friends hosted an exceptional wedding rehearsal dinner. It was a pleasure to learn more about the absolutely top-caliber folks of the Citadel - past and present.

[lodwick]

;-) Full time freeping's hard work - we gotta keep our strength up here.

[LadyX]

"Typing with one hand and drinking coffee with the other."

C'mon, Dix - - what a transparent excuse.
We all KNOW you were busy scarfing down the breakfast Lodwick posted earlier!

Time to take a bow - or curtsy - or whatever..:)))

[Aquamarine]

Thank you. I'm not sure where that picture was taken, just somewhere in Dixie.
I love Kenny Chesney he reminds me of another great Country singer...and no I don't mean George. :)

[Pippin]

How are you doing, Kaslin?

[Aquamarine]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. My opinion is that you can never spend too much time in the country. :)

[dixie sass]

I figured out how to put it on my desktop! Neat! Thank you Billie. Can't get the rest though, oh well. HELP!!!

[LadyX]

LOOK, sass - we're already having middle of the day dinner, thanks to Chef Lody.

(see # 117)

Consider yourself adopted into the Deep South Crowd, Lody, just like The Mayor!

[Billie]

Hi, T Man. Still being nice, I see. :)

[Billie]

I certainly agree about the Google Image Search - how else could I have so quickly found that crowded swimming pool yesterday? :)

[dixie sass]

Ummmmmmmm, that was delicious. Thanks Lodi!!!

[Billie]

WOW! I love those grand old plantations! Tall white columns, porches, magnolia blossoms..............

[Billie]

Too beautiful, that rose!

[lodwick]

Al & Tipper Wouldn't Pony Up for the Boss

Tickets to Bruce Springsteen's tour are pretty hot stuff. They're hard to get, but they're not too expensive at $77 —compared to recent Paul McCartney and Prince shows. But not everyone wants to pay for them.

Take, for example, former Vice President Al Gore and his lovely wife, Tipper. Sources close to them and to Springsteen tell me Tipper tried to get free tickets to the Springsteen show for the entire Gore staff. When that didn't work, and she was told even paid admission would be hard to come by, the ex-second lady persisted.

"They wound up being offered four," says my source. "But when they were asked to pay $75 apiece, they said forget it. And you know, that's why Gore isn't president, in a nutshell."

Looks like Bruce is taking Gores message about the people vs. the powerful to heart!



633 posted on 8/8/02 12:18 PM Central by operation clinton cleanup

Cheap dim/lib/losers - always make someone else pay the freight.

I've always considered myself to be a Southron person. Too many of my ancestors fought against the Northern Aggression back in the day. ;-)

[Billie]

Your posts to our featured FReepers are so sweet every day. I think you really must be everybody's angel, not just Dan's. :)