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]

I'll have to see if I can find that Charlie Daniels song. I'm just learning about Country Music. Grew up on Blues, the standards, and Rock and Roll!!!

I'll have to ask Eagle if he knows that song.

But Stainless, it is so very true, she is beautiful!

Good night and GOD bless you and yours.

[dixie sass]

You are kidding! I thought that it was a set up photo! That shark is huge! My word on the left of the picture - is that another man in the water????????
My Word!!!!!!!!!!

[wardaddy]

Thank You Dixie!

[dixie sass]

[dixie sass]

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW it worked, it worked!!!! I feel like a little kid with a new toy. Thank you Billie!!!!!

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

Dear dixie - I just saw this thread! Congratulations! It's an honor well-deserved. Thanks for all your patience, endurance, persistance, never-say-never attitude, but most of all thank you for your graciousness. You are a southern charm. Enjoy the moment. :)

[.30Carbine]

I wanted to share with you what was on my Word for the Day calendar...

Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

You fulfill this admonition very warmly, very sweetly, here and everywhere you post, ladies.
Thank you for serving in this wonderful way.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning. You were the last posters on the thread so I am pinging you over to a brand new day.......Happy Friday!

Coffee is on, over HERE

[lodwick]

Morning bump.

[MeekOneGOP]

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

I have no idea ! lol !

[Admin Moderator]

Pulled 407 and 408 per your request. Thanks, AM

[Dr. Zoo]

Dixie nice to see you honored here.

Your area is beautiful as this picture from last year shows in part...

Even tho it was a little overcast, the water was much warmer for swimming than out here!

Sorry to be a little late to this thread I'm glad I saw it.

[ru4liberty]

How quickly do you suppose that fellow ascended that ladder?!?

[dixie sass]

Thank you Maf, I appreciate the kind words. I have heard that you won't be attending the Friva? Is that true? If so, you will be missed very much by everyone.

[dixie sass]

I saw the pictures last night, errrrrr, early this am. It was good to see the bird and your face. I came back to look again and they were gone. I don't know why they were pulled. But I glad to hear from you Dr. Zoo. Take care of my special friend.... and please don't let him shave that beard off!!!

Your photography is getting better and better, Dr. Zoo... (typing also)lol. Have you closed the School of Typography?

I did like that little bird, it was a cutie!!!!!!!!1

[Dr. Zoo]

Well Dizzie I thought posting a picture of myself to a tahread about you was kinda egocentralic...so I asked to have the post pulled...

It's you honorium but if you want to see the bird here it is: (I jsut made if for a muzement...)

Like I said the swimming was grate and the little biting bugs in the water weren't near as interesting as the giant shower Gheckos you have there...

PS Oh I think I will keep the beard...two things I dislike are shaving and wearing shoes,,,Typho school to begin aagain in the Fall...nice to hear from a sucessful greaduate.

[dixie sass]

That is an amusing little bird, I'm glad he didn't fly off and leave you...

Yes, our gekkos are most probably as big St. Moritz's pet lizard was! Friendly fellows thought - as long as they stay on the other side of the shower curtain than I am!!!!!

Jello bugs! The do have quite a sting don't they, lololololol.

Hugs to a favorite teacher and dean of the school of typography.

P.S. Did you get the laboratory rebuilt after your assistant tried to burn it down? What was his name sinky something!!

[Dr. Zoo]

Actually he did fly off to Dallas wearing socks...

Yes but sometimes they get on the other side of the curtain...After hearing a scream I captured the little feller (he nearly filled the bathroom wastebasket) and deposited him outside.

I hear Vegas sometimes has Gila Monsters invade showers...

Jello Bugs...is that what they were? Nasty little stings, but I think they can be used to combat headaches if cured properly. We have been working on that at the Institute of Phenomonology outdoor Laboratory...

The rebuilding is just about to start of the new Laboratory/Gallery.

He is called Slinky now...

Hugs back at you my fren...and hopefully my plans will work out to send SinkCrow to Vegas where he can give you a real hug.