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

[lodwick]

Hi Amy - Who!'s going missing as far as I can tell.

Who! please check in with us. Thanks.

[dixie sass]

Oh DaisyScarlett - My GrandMama was a Flapper and pretty good at doing the Charleston - but Momma could outdo her everytime!! Charleston, Charleston...

Momma tried to teach us all of the little "extra" moves that go into the Charleston - well needless to say - we tried, but... the Shag was more our still.

The dance - the Charleston - was actually picked up from the little black boys from the Jenkins Orphanage. They use to play instruments on the corners and sing and dance to make spending money.

[LadyX]

"I've always considered myself to be a Southron person."

Yep - you're definitely one of us, as a Texan.

Why, some of our very best scalawags patriots headed west to Texas to 'make a difference'..:)))
(and elude the law! hahaha)

[dixie sass]

Lol, M&M

[lodwick]

...gone missing...perhaps?

[JustAmy]

Dixie, Congratulations on being today's FR's Finest!!


Enjoy your day!

[g'nad]

mmmmmm....could be! I ain't lettin ya off easy...

[dixie sass]

M&M - yep! Only 12 more cups to go before I'm normal!!!!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Wardaddy - they are so cute! Is that atop Grandfather mountain? wooooo. Is that after crossing over the Swinging Bridge? I have a good story about going across that bridge......Beautiful scenery and beautiful daughters!

[dixie sass]

Oh no, I'm late for class again!!!! Miss Rika's gonna give me so many demerits, I'll never catch up! Maybe if I use all the words from the past year in one sentence she'll over look my inability to get to class on time! Think?

[lodwick]

;-) There was told to me the story about folks who would tack a note, or paint G.T.T. on their front door with the knowledge that others would know that it meant:

Gone To Texas

Time for me to go do what TheList tells me needs to be done. Send a search party out for Who! I'm becoming concerned. Thanks, JL

[EternalVigilance]

Congratulations, Dixie!

You're one of sweetest people I've ever met, FReeper or not...enjoy your special day, my friend!

EV

[LadyX]

Who must be on a walkabout of some kind.
Since she cannot leave footsteps, how're we gonna track her down?!!

Seriously, who, we miss you and worry 'bout you, whoever and wherever you are.

[.30Carbine]

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.

This is awesome. The whole list of accomplishments is awesome, Dixie Sass.

How wonderful to learn more about you today, and how wonderful that fellow FReepers recognize the honor that is your due, today and ALWAYS, for being an involved American, a positive Patriot, a tireless government oversight committee of one!, and an example to us all.

Wow. Thank you for all you do, for Free Republic, for America, for your hometown and state. Thank you, too, for what you have done for me today in sharing your story.

FReegards to you, Billie and DaisyScarlett!

[maxwell]

Give it a shot, chick... Don't feel so bad, I was the one asking what that weird word was that everybody was using today... ;)

[Ligeia]

Oh, my. That photo of Middleton Place Plantation in ruins about says it all. Thankfully, it was rebuilt by the undauntable human spirit.

[M Kehoe]

ANOTHER great selection Billie!

You know dixie, one day the First Lady and I will come and visit you. SC has been on our vacation list ever since the naalcp began that boycott.

5.56mm

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Oh, my goodness, that is a breathtaking view of Middleton Place Planatation! Thanks for posting that eyecatcher!

[Billie]

You put the logo on your desktop and can't figure out how to get the 'rest'? That's tough to do because it's not all done as one image that can be saved, but rather a bunch of html commands put together. The two pictures (of yourself) you can save, and you can save the Dixie (on my mind) graphic, but I guess not the rest. : ( The best I could do is upload the html of just your featured part, and give you the link to that. Would that be helpful to have?

[dixie sass]

Charleston and the Low Country. Sighhhhhh! What a beautiful site to drive down the back roads and catch a glimpse of the Salt Marshes. Smell the pluff mud on a hot summer's day at low tide. Sit on the porch with a tall glass of Ice Tea or in the afternoons a Mint Julep from a frosty cup! Listening to the children playing. The crickets chirping and fire flies glowing - clear summer nights. The sound of the breeze through the pines and water oaks. The lapping of the ocean at the beach. Beach, boogie and blues music coming somewhere - not real loud, but just enough to stir the soul.

Walking along the Battery, the High Battery, Azaleas in bloom, the lemon scent of Magnolia's, spring time smells of Jasimine, Wisteria and something undefined.

Walking the streets of Charleston and the Low Country and knowing and feeling secure in that we have changed very little - our ideals, our wants and needs are very much the same as our ancestors. Knowing that history is just around the corner, we are living it and have lived it. Our heritage, a unique love and pride in our history - no matter what century it is. We are well into our fourth here in Charleston - we are going to be around for four more.