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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-08-02
Billie
Posted on 08/08/2002 5:34:24 AM PDT by 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Dixie Sass, You ARE one of FR's Finest! And We're Not Just Whistlin' Dixie When We Say It!
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THIS WEEK'S THREADS
08-05-02 Jim Robinson
08-06-02 Freedom'sWorthIt
08-07-02 GailA
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; surprises; veterans
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To: Billie
Thank you Billie for this article on Dixie! It's nice to see the Chapter leaders get some well deserved credit!
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:50:21 AM PDT
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Bob J
To: shuckmaster; dixie sass
But has anybody SEEN dixie this morning? : (
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:52:09 AM PDT
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Billie
To: ClaraSuzanne; dixie sass; Freedom'sWorthIt
Hi, Other SISTAH - you and I and Freedom'sWorthIt and dixie sass complete The Fearsome Foah...:)))
LOL
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:52:57 AM PDT
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LadyX
To: 4ConservativeJustices; Bob J; Bob; robert; Billie; dixie sass
Charleston - Where History Lives
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:53:33 AM PDT
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lodwick
To: Carolina; Freedom'sWorthIt; Aquamarine; lodwick; Scuttlebutt; COB1
I have to agree with both of you. Pinging some of our posters of fine music. Anybody got a good rendition of "Dixie" they can play for us?
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:54:25 AM PDT
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Billie
To: daisyscarlett
What a neat "Charleston" graphic!!
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:55:19 AM PDT
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Billie
To: lodwick
SpoletoUSA, Charleston
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:55:29 AM PDT
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Carolina
To: MeeknMing
LOL! Ok, pleased to meetcha, Mr. Smiley!
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:56:51 AM PDT
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Billie
To: MeeknMing
LOL! It takes a lot of suger to get him going in the morning! :)
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:58:46 AM PDT
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Billie
To: Freedom'sWorthIt; dixie sass; ClaraSuzanne; Billie; lodwick
No need to yell, FWI - ahm heah!
Remember ~ ~ ~
G.R.I.T.S. RULE !!!
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posted on
08/08/2002 8:58:57 AM PDT
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LadyX
To: LadyX
YEAH!
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:00:53 AM PDT
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Pippin
To: Carolina; charleston; sc; dixie sass; LadyX; Freedom'sWorthIt
In 1822, the South Carolina Legislature passed an "An Act to Establish a Competent Force to act as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the City of Charleston and Vicinity." Land on the North end of Marion Square was selected for an arsenal and guard house and in 1829, the architect, Frederick Wesner, completed the building which was known as The Citadel. A similar facility was constructed in Columbia, South Carolina which was known as The Arsenal. State troops occupied both sites at a cost of $24,000 a year.
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:02:41 AM PDT
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lodwick
To: Billie
Hi, low - great to see you come by again! Bet you met dixie in Washington, didn't you? Yep, but to be completely honest, I dont remember the meeting. She does :-) (No, I did not have a drop to drink :-))
Mercuria was dragging me by the hand all over the place, trying to meet and greet as many freepers in the little time as was possible, among them we managed to meet was dixie. Some I do remember meeting, some I dont. It's a bit of a blur. :-)
To: LadyX; dixie sass
BTW, Where IS Dixie Sass?
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:06:52 AM PDT
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Pippin
To: maxwell
Good morning, maxwell. Hope you don't use as much sugar in your coffee as Meek does. :)
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:08:15 AM PDT
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Billie
To: stainlessbanner; dixie sass; shuckmaster
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:08:25 AM PDT
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Ligeia
To: Billie
Haha... Well today was a triple-cuber, chickie... It's gonna be a long haul...
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:09:53 AM PDT
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maxwell
To: Billie
You missed it Billie! Aomagrat posted a really good rendition of Dixie back at post #17. Here's my version of Dixie....
Click on the pic
To: LadyX; dixie sass; lodwick
Hi, Lady! Am enjoying reading your emails, thank you for sending. Awesome happenings.
JL, these POSTS of yours are awesome! Wow, dixie - what a wonderful collection of posts you're getting, and you're not even here to enjoy them yet! :(
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:11:13 AM PDT
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Billie
To: 4ConservativeJustices
Morning, 4ConservativeJustices,
Thanks for coming by to offer your Kudos to Dixie Sass! Most deserving FR Finest, she is!
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posted on
08/08/2002 9:13:10 AM PDT
by
Billie
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