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

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

This is the bridge on which I "froze" while walking across - at Grandfather mountain - a beautiful place:

[dixie sass]

Thank you Billie - now tell us about you! I'm curious, you are such a talented person.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I know exactly what you are describing LadyX......the gentlemen of Charleston started it all, then the Cowboys of Texas perfected it..........

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

What a cute little baby you have! Congratulations, you proud Papa! Please hug that little one for all of us who would like to hold that baby but can only give a cyber (((hug)))!

[dixie sass]

Julie, next time you head this way, let me know and we can meet for coffee or tea!

That goes for all of you who visit the area!

[dixie sass]

Mo, that is a beautiful rose. I can smell the wonderful fragrence.

A rose garden in the early morning with dew still on the blossoms...

[LadyX]

I've been there when I lived in North Carolina, FWI!!

The most wonderful time was at the meadow near there where the Annual Highland Games are held - the gathering of The Clans.

Around the meadow are individual clan tents, and after the games and exhibition - with bagpipes playing - is the traditional Parade of the Clans!

It is a sight to behold to see the Clan Leader strutting for all he is worth, leading his contigent - all in their own Clan kilts - celebrating and feeling their Scottish blood singing.

I missed the Singing on the Mountain Day that is part of the same three-day event - that and the Ball.

(Clan Dickson here...:))

[dixie sass]

Thank you, DansAngel- I wish the same for you. Hugs

[dixie sass]

beautiful!!!!!

[LadyX]

Someday I'll have to come to Texas and see if you are correct, Texasgirl..:))

My one and only look at Texas was speeding through returning from Alaska to go back to Florida in 1966.

After one year in Rapid City, South Dakota and 3 1/2 years in Fairbanks - coats on all the way down the Rockies in June - after we turned the corner in New Mexico and got to Texas it was 105 degrees in a van without air conditioning!

Seeing only flat, treeless NOTHING, I exclaimed, "How can anyone live in Texas?!!"

[Carolina]

What a beautiful baby. Enjoy every single day! The first years go by so quickly.

[dixie sass]

Lol, Sistah Cuz! I just found and scarfed down that wonderful breakfast thanks to Lodwick!

Do need to keep my strength up 'cause I'm trying to get everything ready to go into storage before I leave. I'm moving at the first of the month and want to have as little to do as possible when I get home.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

(Meant to ping you, Lody, to the picture above from Grandfather mountain).

Dixie- and on top of everything else you do - you are packing up to move soon? WOW! If you could please bottle your energy and sell it, we could bring the economy back!

[lodwick]

Way to go with the mini-freepers. Good job. ;-)

[LadyX]

# 273 doesn't open...:((

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

"How can anyone live in Texas?!!"

Therein lies the key LadyX, we don't let just anyone live in Texas........... lol

[CounterCounterCulture]

Good afternoon, Dixie!

"Roommate to Astonished"

Oh my, I don't believe I ever made that connection before!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Oh, shoot! Well I will get the admin moderator to remove that post and will try again from another picture. Hang on!

And, I do remember the gallantry and courtesies shown the ladies by the gentlemen of Charleston! Nice to know such manners still excist somewhere in the world!

[lodwick]

Yep - we messed up big time by not scheduling much more time in Charleston - though we did see and do quite a bit there, but there's so many day-trips that can be made from Charleston.

You guys sure do like your grits, I noticed. Grits need lotsa help - read sugar and butter - for my palate to handle them very well. ;-)