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

[Carolina]

I need more coffee! LOL!

[Billie]

STILL looks great! Like the "I wish I was in DIXIE'S land" :)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Yes, the South is so beautiful.

And the beaches!

I love our NC beaches but I grew up going to the South Carolina Beaches. And Myrtle Beach - despite people thinking it is a gaudy place, has some beautiful places to stay and wide sandy seasshores.

[Billie]

LOL! I'm glad you posted the 'sheet music' though it looked great either way - with the heading at the top OR the bottom. :)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

That song, sung slowly and beautifully, always makes me cry!

Look away, Look away, Dixie Land!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Your picture - with the Pledge - in post#1 - with that flag - is so beautiful. All the Pledge graphics are - but that one especially! Thanks, Billie.

Another beautiful scene from Myrtle Beach:

[shuckmaster]

Hat's off to Dixie Sass!

[Carolina]

That song, sung slowly and beautifully, always makes me cry!

Me, too.   And especially if sung by a men's unaccompanied chorus.

[Carolina]

Kiawah Island is gorgeous.

[daisyscarlett]

Congratulations on being one of FR's Finest. I envy you meeting oh so many fellow FReepers and all of those FReeper trips you have taken.....

[MeekOneGOP]

Hi, Meekie - who you callin Smiley? :) Thanks for posting that pic - I remember when Coby posted it a few days ago - it's awesome!

Oh, sorry. Bad manners on my part. Mr. Smiley, this is Miss Billie. Miss Billie, meet Mr. Smiley:
Say "Hello", Mr. Smiley.

"Hello, Mr. Smiley."

Oh, he's just incorrigible! lol.

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[MeekOneGOP]

I saw your note this morning on yesterday's thread:

.......I hope we get The Mayor's Coffee! :)

I haven't looked through the thread yet, but here ya go! You can drink
while you FReep!:

[MeekOneGOP]

But that looks more like me than you, of course!

[maxwell]

Good call, bro! Time for second java installment... ;)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

"And especially if sung by a men's unaccompanied chorus."

Exactly!

And, yes, I have been to Kiaweh Island - with all the alligators! ---- and it was indeed beautiful. Then into Charleston for a day - past the trees with the low hanging moss - and seeing the Gullah people's (sp?) homes and stopping in to see the little churches along the way.

What beauty.

[lodwick]

On the 28th of June 1776 the battle of Sullivan's Island was the first victory of the Patriot cause. A sizeable British fleet and army had been drubbed in a decisive way and British pride was seriously wounded. Word was rushed to Congress in Philadelphia bya single horse-borne messenger in a manner reminiscent of the battle of Marathon. The importance to American morale cannot be overstated; as news spread throughout the nation, there was rejoicing everywhere.

For generations, the gallant defense of Sullivan's Island was commemorated with festivities which recalled our nation's struggle for liberty and the blessing resulting from it. To Carolinians, the 28th of June was Independence Day.

[LadyX]

Oh, I wish I was in the Land of Cotton...

No, wait!!!
I AM there, and not just a'whistlin'!!

It is such a privilege to honor you this day, SISTAH (mebbe cousin?) dixie...:)))

What a marvelous Today's Patriot you are!

[lodwick]

View of the Battle for Sullivan's Island, 1776

South Carolina's Revolutionary Heritage

Sullivan's Island, Stono Ferry, Charleston, Camden, King's Mountain, Blackstocks, Cowpens -- over 200 skirmishes and battles fought in every corner of South Carolina. Homes divided, families finding themselves on opposite sides of the war, facing one another across the firing line. Battle scars that would last for a generation and staggering war debt that threatened economic catastrophe after the conflict ended.

Many people are unaware of the crucial role that South Carolina played in the struggle for American independence. None of the colonies suffered more in the conflict than South Carolina did. Left to her own resources, while Washington's army operated elsewhere, the British and Americans battled across the state, causing ruin wherever they went. When the British attacked Sullivan's Island in 1776, Charleston was America's fourth largest city and South Carolina was the Crown's richest possession. Seven years and 214 battles later, this state had the highest per capita war debt in America, nearly 5 and a half million dollars.

Yet much of the final victory and independence is due to South Carolina. The outgunned patriots at Sullivan's Island provided the first victory for the American cause and the daring victory won by backwoodsmenat King's Mountain in York County in 1781 would prove to be the turning point for the war. Francis Marion and his partisan band exhausted the British in the marshes and forests around Charleston where he earned immortal fame as the "Swamp Fox", and it was Daniel Morgan who routed the British at Cowpens, a blow which forced Cornwallis north from this state to Guildford Courthouse and final defeat at Yorktown, Virginia.

[Billie]

Thanks! Nothing like your beaches, but there is, after all, nothing like 'the flag'. :)

[4CJ]

Kudos to Dixie Sass!