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]

(Here's a secret: Don't tell anybody. But this Southron girl does NOT LIKE GRITS!!!! either! Hubby does - yes, but me - definitely NOT! So you can leave that off of future menus here, for moi, at least!)

[MeekOneGOP]

I thought you'd all like to see this. Thanks for the ping JG!
Missing Girl - Please help
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/729221/posts

Texas Teen Allegedly Lured to L.A. by Someone She Met on the Internet Missing…Have you Seen this Girl?

LOS ANGELES — The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Los Angeles Police Department say a Texas teen was allegedly lured to Los Angeles by someone she met on the Internet. The missing girl's name is Leslie Nichole Brown. Her friends know her as Nikki. She was last seen on a flight to LAX from Austin, Texas.

She is 17-years-old, has hazel eyes and dark brown hair. She is 5' 2" and weighs 98 pounds. If you have seen her please call police.

[lodwick]

Shrimp Boats at dock in the South Carolina Low Country. Shrimp is one of the most popular ingredients in Low Country Cooking.

[lodwick]

[MeekOneGOP]

"How can anyone live in Texas?!!"

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

I've heard before that there are only two kinds of people -
those that are from Texas and those that wish they were.....lol !

Click here to see better image of this (top right)
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Texas+Sunset&btnG=Google+Search

[Billie]

That's wonderful, stainless. Happy news. :)

[LadyX]

"You guys sure do like your grits,"

I love 'em (cooked with salt, naturally) swimming with real butter - no 'let's pretend' stuff!

Although I don't make it, they are good with 'red eye' gravy on 'em..:)))

[Billie]

Hmmmm, I hadn't thought of that, dixie - it's been a while since I did any new drawings - they would have to all be old ones. :)

[wardaddy]

Nice eyes Sb!!

[Billie]

Here's another secret, speaking of GRITS! I HAVE NEVER EATEN them, and I'm a Texan all the way through to my bones! :)

[lodwick]

One of my great uncles, after staying for a few years with the occupying Army in Germany, moved to Alaska and taught school to the natives way down the Aleutian Chain in tiny King Cove. His twin sons played basketball for the University of Alaska.

They have some wonderful stories about their wilderness adventures hunting and fishing as young men. ;-)

[wardaddy]

I was there for the rainy last day of the games a few weeks ago.

[Billie]

Thanks for that link, Meek - the internet can be such a scary thing. Kids don't always realize there are perverts out there.

[LadyX]

Okay - one day I'll come to Texas and have all of you SHOW ME WHY I should wanna live in Texas..:)))

You can do the gourmet breakfasts, loddy; kneezles can grill out; COB1 can demonstrate how to climb up a tall rig; and you can cheerlead from PA, Tgirl!!

SassyMom and I will pray against food poisoning and falls from high places...:))

Billie, you can do a drawing of this whole scene - and forgive me for taking a break to think about what to cook for dinner .
Be back later, all ~ ~ ~

[lodwick]

Yep - you guys could have dropped by the Westin Francis Marion...or better yet, we could have come over to your home. The business center there charged me a buck and a quarter a MINUTE to freep.

Mrs.lodwick was horrified - and I was not amused. ;-)

[lodwick]

Thanks for the abduction alert. Good grief girl - don't you read the papers or watch the news?

[LadyX]

Oops! Omitted you from the lineup, Meekie!

You can do a write-up to post on the Finest Thread as The Finest Day in the Life of LadyX, perhaps, complete with links to three other threads..:)))

JL can take the pictures for the article??!!
LOL

[Twodees]

Your servant, Miz Dixie.

Edd

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL! That was a neat exchange !

[lodwick]

Beautiful Texas sunset! Nice.

As Sam Houston noted, "Texas can get along without the United States, but the United States cannot get along without Texas."