A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-28-02

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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet

MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga

BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette

MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid

BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP

MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

                     

Home on the Range!

If it wasn't already evident by his screenname, one would soon learn this Native Texan has more than a passing interest in guns. I think in every correspondence I had with him regarding today's profile, he mentioned going to the gun range, having been to the gun range, or thinking about going to the gun range! :)

humblegunner
FReeper since 01-23-01

Sometimes, Getting to Know You means letting the FReeper of the Day tell us something about himself, in his own words. These, then, are some of humblegunner's words ........

Born in 1964, a Native Texan.

I grew up on different ranches we owned in Elgin, Bastrop, Alpine and Marlin, TX. Dad served in Korea as a Fire Control Officer...he was a Colonel upon retirement and transferred to the Army Finance Corps upon return to the states.

At age 13 I was sent to Allen Military Academy in Bryan, TX (prep school for A&M), but by the time I graduated I had been exposed to quite enough Corps and decided, much to my later chagrin, not to pursue a Military career. It should be noted, however, that I learned many invaluable things at Allen, which have served me well in later years.

Currently I am employed as a Dangerous Goods Specialist for a Chemical Manufacturing Plant in Houston, TX and am responsible for the shipment of hazardous materials by land, sea & air.

I am a very strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and also States rights.

I became involved with FreeRepublic through a friend sending me links for a couple of years. I’d read the article and make comments to my friend; when I realized he was posting some of them, one thing led to another.

I have been involved in several Freeps.

Jumping Jim Jeffords (D-VT) Freep Report - H.A.T.
(Houston, TX) FR Chapter, May 19, 2002
After Action Report - Counter Freep of Fmr. Pres. Bush Demonstrators - Houston, TX, May 11, 2002
Houston Chapter Celebrates San Jacinto Day,
April 21, 2002 (Many PHOTOS here!)
Texas GOP Convention [PICTURES!], June 30, 2002

I very much enjoy visiting the shooting range with FReeper Friends.

~~humblegunner

The photo below is from the San Jacinto thread, which is linked above. Be sure and check out those threads; there are many more photos of the Houston FReepers celebrating San Jacinto Day, and also photos on the Texas GOP Convention thread.

BIG Guns at the Battleship Texas

Another interesting thing I learned about humblegunner...interesting and unexpected for an outdoor type that loves to shoot: he said he used to work in charcoal & pastel long ago.. no portraiture, only animals & landscapes..

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I have just one more photo...

wanted to save it for last.

Ladies...yes, he is single. :)

One of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-26-02 DC Freepers
08-27-02 Freedom Poster

[Billie]

[Flyer]

HUMBLEGUNNER Texan, patriot, and a gentleman

[Billie]

Morning - sorry I'm late today getting the new thread up. Please come and Waltz Across Texas with us again today!

[Billie]

Good morning, Flyer! I don't think I have you on my ping list - may I add your name?

Love your flag banner/salute to humblegunner!!!

And let me say Welcome!

[Flyer]

Humblegunner *PING*

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[KLT]

I just love Texas law enforcement...Yes, you guys are definately some of the FINEST....Good goin Texas Rangers....you are the epitomy of what law enforcement should be...

[Flyer]

You may certainly add my name. And thanks for the tribute to a great friend of mine.

[Diver Dave]

Good Morning Billie. Thanks for the introduction to Humblegunner.

Congratulations Humblegunner - FR's Finest...Enjoy your day in the spotlight.

[Pippin]

Texas? OKAY!

[dansangel]

Good Morning!

Another wonderful day...another superb tribute! What a great way to meet FReepers that we might not normally cross paths with otherwise!

Humblegunner: You share a passion of .45MAN's and mine. If the wind ever blows you over to GA, we'd be happy to have you accompany us to the local range on one of our Sunday outings there.

Congratulations and abundant blessings to you! We're glad your friend was posting on your behalf...it made you come join us!

{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Pippin]

Howdy, Billie!

Congrats, HG!

YEE HAA!

[Billie]

In daisy's absence, I am posting the calendar for today. :)

[Pippin]

Good Morning, Flyer! Welcome to AFF!

[Billie]

Morning, KLT! I added your name to the ping last after reading your post last night. So happy to see you and hope you enjoy our daily threads as much as the rest of us!

[KLT]

Oh yes Billie...didn't know this thread existed till yesterday...I'm thrilled to be on your ping list....

God Bless,

Karen AKA KLT

[lodwick]

[Flyer]

Thanks for the welcome. Hopefully I can make it a habit.

[Billie]

Great, Flyer! Consider yourself pinged from now on!

Enjoyed very much getting to know humblegunner through our correspondence. We've gotten to meet so many Fine FReepers since the debut of this thread two months ago!

[ValerieUSA]

Good Wednesday Morning Humblegunner
from Tonkawa Falls, Crawford, Texas

[dansangel]

Good Morning, KLT!

Hope your day is a great one!

{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

[Billie]

Morning, Dave - sorry I'm late this morning - you'll probably be getting little Logan soon and FR time will be over again until nap time!

[FreeTheHostages]

LOL -- and you mention that he's single?!! I think Free Republic's website is about to take a very interesting turn.

I'm spoken for but I'm going to enjoy, from the woman's perspective, the Texas stampede that's about to occur!

[lodwick]

Have yourself a super day HG.

[Billie]

Yep! Another Texan! I think there are over 500 of us registered at FR. :)

Morning, Pip!

[KLT]

Good morning dansangel....thank you for putting me on the "FINEST" ping list....I'm thrilled to be here...

Greetings From The Most Socialist Republic Of NY,

Karen AKA KLT

[Xenalyte]

Woohoo - one of H-town's finest! (Hap, check out Humblegunner's profile page - he likes the gun range even more than we do.)

[Billie]

Hi, d'sangel! Still basking in the glow of yesterday's thread? You should! It was so FINE!

[KLT]

Now that's a hot pic...lodwick...Looks like the sheriff is in town....You have yourself a great day, be safe, and lock up those bad guys...they need to be caged!

[humblegunner]

Thanks! I'm honored! Great job, too....

[dansangel]

Thank-you, Billie. You are TOO kind!
{{{{{{{{BILLIE}}}}}}}}

KLT: I've got you beat by a country mile....The People's Republik of Atlanta...LOL!

[humblegunner]

You are too kind, Flyer! Love the graphic...

[lodwick]

[humblegunner]

Enjoy your day in the spotlight

I shall indeed.. and thanks!

[KLT]

I don't know...dansangel...NY is very liberal...and crazy....but...I know Atlanta has turned very different in the last decade or so...

[Billie]

Thank you! Have fun! You missed firebrand last week then. She was 8-20-02. If you get a chance, go check that thread. :)

[archy]

Yep! Another Texan! I think there are over 500 of us registered at FR. :)

Morning, Pip!

There's quite a few more, if you count those of us formerly from Lone Star country working elsewhere, as I am and have been here in Memphis, but who want to get back home as soon as we can, aqnd those who left for other more permanent relocations, but who'll always be Texicans in their hearts.

I reckon there must be at least a thousand of 'em, just here at FR, meebe as many as a million....

-archy-/-

[Billie]

That's such a pretty sunrise, Sunrise King! Do you happen to know where it is?

[KLT]

Will check out Firebrand's thread...thanks..Billie

[Billie]

I just love that photograph! I think that part of their ranch is so pretty!

[Flyer]

Sunrise on the bay

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[Billie]

LOL -- and you mention that he's single?!! I think Free Republic's website is about to take a very interesting turn.

I'm spoken for but I'm going to enjoy, from the woman's perspective, the Texas stampede that's about to occur!

He said I could! I checked with him to be sure before I posted that part! I thought he seemed like the kind of sport that would get a kick out of it, but needed to confirm!

[humblegunner]

Great pic.. makes me wish I could ditch work and go swimming! ;-)

[Billie]

Morning - and welcome, Houston!

[Billie]

Morning, gunner - don't be so humble! Enjoy your day in the spotlight! You've seen this bunch - they love to 'congratulate'!

[Aquamarine]

Congratulations Humblegunner!

Click on the pic

[ladyinred]

It is very nice getting to know you through your words, and Billies words, and the links provided. A few questions though if you don't mind. You don't ? Okay, here goes:

1) What state do you live in?

2) What do you like to do in spare time?

LOL! Actually, thank you for being one of the activist freepers from the state of Texas who likes to shoot guns! ( I don't want anyone to think I am a real blonde!)

My hubby Chadsworth went to military school too, only he went because he was such a thug that his parents were desperately trying to tame him! This may not come as a surprise to the people on this thread!

[Billie]

ESPECIALLY lodwick! He's the best at posting all the right graphics for the featured FReeper.

[Aquamarine]

LOL!

[Diver Dave]

Look close - I think you'll find hg in this photo standing tall holding OLD GLORY on the streets of Houston.

[Billie]

Archy, how very nice to see you here! A rare appearance, most welcome!