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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 9-04-02
Billie and daisyscarlett
Posted on 09/04/2002 6:04:19 AM PDT by daisyscarlett
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 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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE: T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM: YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1
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TOP: Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE: 4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM: Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc
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TOP: mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE: Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM: gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf
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TOP: porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE: RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM: USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma
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TOP: spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68
MIDDLE: FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM: usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack
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ONE OF FR'S FINEST
"Alamo-Girl"
Freeper since 3/14/98
 
"Do you Remember the Alamo?"
Alamo-Girl will likely never forget the Alamo. She was born and raised in San Antonio TX and lived there for many years. She now resides in Illinois but still flies the flag of Texas on her Profile Page.
Alamo-Girl is being featured as One of FR's Finest because of her contributions to Free Republic in the past, in the present and her plans and goals for the future. Long before FR had lots of bandwidth, sophisticated software and John Robinson's expertise, Alamo-Girl was providing valued service and assistance.
 
Alamo-Girl and FReeper Jolly were co-recipients on the first round of Golden Eagle awards presented by Free Republic. Alamo-Girl is proud to have this award hanging on the wall over her desk. Alamo-Girl enjoys the honor of having a link to her website on the Front Page of FreeRepublic (located under Resources). She is one of the few individuals to be listed there.
Alamo-Girl describes herself as "being a grunt in the effort around Free Republic, basically doing secretarial and clerical work over the years to support the forum and the activism."
Long time FReepers remember her well for her Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk; Freeper Profiles and Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton.
"Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk"
The "Newcomer: Welcome Center and Information Desk" threads were refreshed almost daily to welcome newcomers, answer questions and provide useful links. With the redesign of the FR Home Page, there was no need to continue because the major functions are addressed there. The last Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk thread is linked here.Newcomer Welcome Center and Information Desk.
"Freeper Profiles"
Alamo-Girl created Freeper Profiles and kept them refreshed to summarize for the Lurkers "who we are" and to provide Freepers a way to find authorities on various subjects and to get to know one another. The vast improvements made by John Robinson to the software have pretty much satisfied the functions previously served by the Profile list. The last one is here: Freeper Profiles
"Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton"
Alamo-Girl began the Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton (DSL) in 1998. "It was a full time job, seven days a week tracking the Clintons at two degrees." In the early days, she refreshed the information directly as threads on the Free Republic file server. But the information grew too large (it's 10,000 pages worth now) and the preview function on Free Republic was such that it couldn't be downloaded. So Alamo-Girl relocated the entire DSL to her website: Alamo-Girl Website
During the impeachment, a group of Freepers had the DSL, which was only about 1,000 pages at the time, printed, bound and delivered to the Senators and some Representatives. The information was also burned to CDs by some Freepers for their own use and to provide information to journalists.
Eventually,. Alamo-Girl "got a bit more sophisticated" and started analyzing the information using timelines and other techniques. Just before the Cox/Dicks committee report was released, a group of Freepers used the timeline information from the DSL and prepared another publication for all the members of Congress. The DSL information was also used in the Chinagate project and other research endeavors.
Alamo-Girl continues to compile information for the Clinton Legacy but she currently has it housed on her local storage only because of cost considerations.
"She Should Write a Book"
Well, as a matter of fact, she already has. Several in fact. The first one has been published - "The Downside Legacy at Two Degrees of President Clinton's Missile Defence "which tells the story of what happened to missile defense from the beginning, through Clinton's watch and into the George W. Bush administration.
The book, and future books (she figures it will take at least 50 books to relate the whole Downside Clinton legacy), is written in layman's terms and provides a "forest" view of the related events on a timeline so you can see things emerge in context. The information is offered as a compilation of excerpts. It does not suggest what it all means - instead it challenges you to arrive at your own, independent conclusions and asks you to share your views online at FreeRepublic.com!
THANK YOU ALAMO-GIRL
ENJOY YOUR DAY AS ONE OF FR'S FINEST
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; surprises
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To: Aquamarine
And thank you for the beautiful picture of horses grazing in the early morning light....
To: Angelwood
LOL Angelwood, I remember being over here on the left coast reading those threads as your copying, compilation and delivery of the DSL progressed. What an evolution! My gosh you folks are awsome! That is what inspired me to burn it to CDs and pass em out over here on the left coast.
EAGLES UP!
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posted on
09/04/2002 7:47:33 AM PDT
by
amom
To: JoeSixPack1
Don't think we have seen you on this thread before. Thanks for stopping by and congratulating alamo-girl today...
To: daisyscarlett; Billie; Mama_Bear
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posted on
09/04/2002 7:50:32 AM PDT
by
Mixer
To: MinuteGal; Alamo-Girl
We have so many Finest FReepers and Alamo-Girl is certainly one of them. Thanks for stopping by to tell her so....
To: Aeronaut
Good morning. Long time no see. Do you have a peace offering for us today...i.e. some White Castles...lol...
To: Temple Owl
Good morning Temple Owl. Hope you and Mrs. T.O. are well and that you, too, will have a nice day.....
To: Aquamarine
I see beautiful flowers and hear music....Aqua must be back.....
To: daisyscarlett
Thank You! I stop by everyday. :-)
Being it's a tribute to Alamo-Girl I felt the need to add my kudos. And while I'm at it, thank you, daisyscarlett for the fine job you do on a daily basis here.
To: Mudboy Slim; Alamo-Girl
Wow! What an accolade for Alamo-Girl. Her DSL is awesome. Imagine, 50 books all about the downside of the Clinton Legacy and her work isl ongoing.....
To: Defender2; Jolly; JohnHuang2; Jim Robinson; John Robinson; Born in a Rage; ...
Heads up and three cheers for our Alamo-Girl!
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posted on
09/04/2002 7:59:05 AM PDT
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amom
To: Militiaman7; Alamo-Girl
What a powerful looking eagle in a salue to alamo-girl. Thank you, as always.
To: Pippin
Good morning. Hope you have a great day.
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posted on
09/04/2002 8:03:25 AM PDT
by
Auntbee
To: Alamo-Girl
You have my sincere gratitude for all of the many hours, days and months you have spent in the service of Free Republic, your fellow Freepers, and our country.
Can't think of anyone here who deserves to be honored more!
With the highest of regards,
EV
To: Diver Dave; Alamo-Girl
Alamo-girl should be flattered that you are here so early to wish her the very best since I know your fingers must be tired from all those pings you answered yesterday, lol.
Alamo-Girl was suggested for Profile not only for her awesome DSL but also for the Newcomer Welcome Center that she ran for many years....for those of us who remember the days when, if we didn't close off our HTML tags, the whole thread would be centered or in bold. More than one poster was advised to please check out Alamo-Girls HTML bootcamp and learn to post....lol
To: daisyscarlett; Alamo-Girl
Morning, Ladies! Beautiful, daisy! Great tribute to a Great Lady!
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posted on
09/04/2002 8:08:10 AM PDT
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Billie
To: Auntbee; JETLOVER
A beautiful Wednesday morning to the two of you!
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09/04/2002 8:10:08 AM PDT
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Billie
To: ofMagog; Fred Mertz
Poor Fred...I remember when I posted this .gif to you you replied that that looked Fred Mertz going overboard....
To: Pippin
Hi, Pippin! Wonderful Wednesday to you, Missy!
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09/04/2002 8:11:43 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Fred Mertz; Alamo-Girl
Thanks for your excellent post to A-G.....She is a favorite FReeper to lots of us...
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