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

[dixie sass]

Awesome

[dixie sass]

Oh Billie that would be great! Old or new, I love to look at the work you do.

[dixie sass]

BILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! GASP!!!!!!!!

[dixie sass]

Why Mr. Twodees, how delightful to see you.

[Billie]

Luis, your story was related in the way WE'VE come to know YOUR stories!

Am sorry I missed many posts from late this afternoon until now, but just stopped back in to say goodnight. I want to thank all of the newcomers who dropped in today - I hope you like what you saw and will come back.

Good night.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Bedtime bump!!

[dixie sass]

How do I make the little red ex's turn into pictures? I copied the Url but it would do anything. I am seriously html impaired!

[dixie sass]

Thank you Mama Bear. I am. So many gracious people have popped by to say hello and of course all of the regulars. I'm glad that you made it.

[hole_n_one]

Sweet dreams!

[dixie sass]

What part of South Carolina?

[dixie sass]

That's so ... rotfl. lol

[dixie sass]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, welllllllll, hmmmmmmmmm, rotfl, speechless... okay.

[dixie sass]

Now I wonder what would make me think you live in Texas?

[dixie sass]

Oh Luis, thank you.

I will always treasure this and my memories of that night.
Hugs, many hugs, Dixie.

[daisyscarlett]

If you are getting an x in a box, I think it might be forbidden to post a direct link. You need to download it to your server and link from that. If you don't know what I am talking about, send me the url and I will see if I can download, upload, blah blah blah...

I was born in Pickens County SC. And have been all over the state at various times. I love the low country best of all and am a big Pat Conroy fan. One of my favorite sites in Charleston is the bridge to Sullivan's Island...

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[dixie sass]

Good night Billie.

Thank you for making this a special day for me. You are a special Lady and we love you. May GOD's blessing always be with you my friend.

Hugs
Dixie

[dixie sass]

Pickens is just up the road a ways. It is beautiful country. Pat Conroy, I hear his name and I think of DeFusky Island - his first book that was made into a movie was about living and teaching over there. He is an excellent author.

Ahhhh, the Ben Sawyer Bridge, yep one of my favorites also. I cried when I saw the pictures after Hugo. That bridge has always been there and to see it so broken was heartbreaking, but it's back now and still going strong. Just like all Charlestonian's - it can be bent but not broken.

Miss DaisyScarlett you are a Sistah Cuz! You are a Carolina Girl - it never lets you go.

[COB1]

The next time you think you had a bad day at work:

Although this looks like a picture taken from a Hollywood movie, it is in fact a real photo, taken near the South African coast during a military exercise of the British Navy.
It has been nominated by Geo as "THE photo of the year".

[stainlessbanner]

Well praise the Lord and pass the peanuts! Mr. Luis, that was a beautiful story! Warm, cozy, vivid - what a great story (especially the last line). Is that copyrighted? Great stuff.

Your story reminds me of the Charlie Daniels song "Carolina." As the song starts out, Charlie reminisces about growing up in Carolina: the train condutor's pocketwatch as big as one of grandma's warm, fluffy buttermilk biscuits and snow falling, soft and cool like goose feathers. The song rolls into a steady, slow, lazy Southern melody. One of my favorite CDB tunes!

Dixie Sass, I'm blushing - every new father loves to hear his baby girl is beautiful. Thank you so much - have a great evening and God Bless!

[dixie sass]

Yes, I'll be staying in Summerville.

I wish that everyone were going to Vegas, but since they can't be there with me and the others I will carry them in my heart and mind.

Oh what tought job! She is truly blessed to have that calling. Next time you are down here...

Will you be coming to the next meeting in Columbia? I hope so. I can't wait to meet you and of course Nathan!!! You have to bring him. Maybe he can lead us in the Pledge of Allegience.

Till then, thank you for helping to make this a very special day indeed.