A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-13-02

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.

                     

~~HOME~~
Of Two Of The Last Three Presidents
~~and~~

MeeknMing
FReeper since 06-02-01

Although Meek, a Dallas County resident, spends much of his time online posing articles from the Dallas Morning News, thus keeping a host of Texas issues before us, he still manages to drop in every day on two of his favorite daily threads:   this one and the USO Canteen.

Like many of us, he gets a lot of pings to other articles, but tries to answer and read as many as he can. With Meek's first post each day on FR's Finest, he always brings with him at least one excerpt from another thread that he recommends reading, as well as the link to that thread. He may or may not have been the one who posted it; he just likes to give us a heads-up on some of FR's most interesting threads for the day.

However, that may be where he leaves 'serious stuff' behind him, as he begins his friendly greetings and banter with the others on the thread. Most of his posts will have "Mr. Winky" or "Mr. Smiley" added at the end. Lately, he's added a new one as well....do you know what it is?  I do. :)

Mr. Winky    Mr. Smiley    Mr. NewOne 

Meek's father is retired U.S. Air Force, who worked "Crash Control" on the flight line (a Firefighter), and so growing up, he said their family lived in a lot of different places. You'll see Meek's dad's photo on tomorrow's thread as we post the latest group of FR's Finest Military.

Yesterday Meek asked if I would like to include a photo of Ming, the other half of his FR screenname. Silly question! Of course I wanted to! And here she is....here they BOTH are! Isn't she pretty? I want to thank you, Ming, for sharing him with us! He is such an asset to FR, and know you must be very proud of him, too. :)

Meek and Ming



Have a Super day, Meekie! You are
~~One of FR's (AND Texas') Finest!~~

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-12-02 backhoe

[COB1]

Texas fact: The first Declaration of Independence of the State of Texas was written and signed April 6, 1813, by a group of American filibusters called the American Volunteers and led by Samuel Kemper.
This happened at a place which was destined to become a rallying cry of Texans for generations - the Alamo.
After a running battle with the Spanish army, the force of 850 American volunteers were surrounded at the Medina River.
In the same spirit of those who came after, they refused surrender or retreat.
Only 93 escaped death by eventually making their way across the Medina.

[Mixer]

Thanks for the flower. I love it.

[Billie]

Morning, ru - this is the perfect thread to post your Texas logo on!

I sure hope whoever's DSL problems are about over! Miss you, who!

[Mixer]

If you really want to stop them press stop on your browser at the top. I don't think you should though because they shop that there is life out there in cyberspace <.SMILE.>

[BlessedAmerican]

Congrats from a fellow Texan! Born raised in Magnolia, just north of Houston. Transplanted at the moment in MS. I have enjoyed your posts and am so glad you included Ming! Have a wonderful day over there and enjoy all the kudos...

[Mixer]

shop = show

[Billie]

Thanks so much, jw! I do feel blessed to have such a good team here - ALL of YOU who grace this thread every day are our team!

[Billie]

Oh, good, you're here. Let the graphics begin. :)

[stainlessbanner]

Hey Mudboy - she is 2 weeks old and sweet as honey! I love being a daddy already. Cheerleading, horses, dirtbikes, surfing, soccer...man I want her to do it all. I have so many plans for this little baby.

The other day she was crying and I started singing some tunes, but she cried worse! I played a few tunes on the guitar (I'm a hack on the 6-string), but she kept crying. Maybe I'll stick to lyrics, Mudboy - I'll just have to wait until she can read!

I'm glad you are enjoying your 7-year old. I'm sure she is daddy's girl. I think our true test will be the teen years and the big "D" (dating)! < /Gasp!>

[BlessedAmerican]

This is my favorite morning thread! Thanks for all the information, the background of all these wonderful Freepers, the Pledge, the graphics, the family photos and your time in putting it altogether! Brightens my day.

[Billie]

LOL! Hi, watts! YOUR picture looks familiar! That wolf used to hang out here a lot - he disappeared yesterday and we haven't seen him since though. :)

[Billie]

Aother goodie! I don't know the song though! YIKES!

[Billie]

Billie, darlin', there ain't no short way to cross Texas!!!

LOL! I know! What's the farthest distance from one point to another in Texas - anyone know? (don't make me look it up!)

[lodwick]

The community of Seguin was established in 1838 by members of Mathew Caldwell's Gonzales Rangers, but was not incorporated until 1853. It was originally called Walnut Springs for the nearby fresh water sources. Just six months later the name was changed to honor Colonel Juan N. Seguin, one of Sam Houston's ablest Lieutenants throughout the struggle for Texas' independence. As leader of a dedicated group of Texans of Mexican ancestry, Col. Seguin participated in the great victory at San Jacinto. Later he served as a Republic of Texas Senator and as Mayor of San Antonio.

A great place from which to hail.

[Aquamarine]

You haven't heard of Tracy Adkins before? He's a great big Texan, I believe he's 6' 7"!

[Billie]

Isn't that a beautiful rose and butterfly?! Sometimes I've posted it with a pink signature with the Quill font.

[Mudboy Slim]

Good to see you, too...I just heard backhoe was featured in yesterday's thread and will need to go back and give my FRiend some well-deserved kudos.

FReegards...MUD

BTW...I will get around to responding to yer FReepMail sooner or later.

[lodwick]

"Texas Shall be free and independent,
or we shall perish in glorious combat."

Juan N. Seguin
1836

We need Juan Seguin today.

[Billie]

I was kidding about stopping them, but hadn't thought about using the 'stop' on my browser to stop the animation. Actually, it's the crazy way they turn and bounce around that's so neat!

[daisyscarlett]

Let the day begin, the calendar and Tuesday have arrived...lol...