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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day - Weekend...11-09,10-02
Billie and Mama_Bear

Posted on 11/09/2002 6:40:40 AM PST by Mama_Bear




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.

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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.



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: ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM: AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx Aunt Eva.



We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

         

GROUP 1A: TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1
GROUP 2A: TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc
GROUP 3A: TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf
GROUP 4A: TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma
         

GROUP 5A: TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.
GROUP 6A: 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.
GROUP 7A: 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.
GROUP 8A: 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.




                     






To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review those who've been featured during the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello to them now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. :)

"Getting to Know You"


THIS WEEK'S THREADS



11-04-02 "Surprise" .......................................HELLO-O-O-O?
11-05-02 "Finest Profiles" ......................PROFILE PAGES #6
HairOfTheDog, rdb3, Fiddlestix, BellStar, glock rocks, Terry's Take

11-06-02 "How Sweet It Is" ...............................JULIERNR21
11-07-02 "John's Two Cents" .........................JOHNHUANG2
"What a Night!"

11-08-02 "Bahama Mama" ................................MINUTEGAL










Strangers are just friends waiting to happen














Sunday, November 10, 2002 marks
the 227th anniversary of the founding of the
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

The few. The proud.











Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
The guy's good, folks!




Thanks, Mixer!


     1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
     2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
     3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
     4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
     5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me an FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~ Mixer



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To: blackie; lodwick; ST.LOUIE1; COB1; Diver Dave; HiJinx; Long Cut; g'nad; Trish; SK1 Thurman; ...
This guy says Molon Labe, too, blackie !!

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Isn't it great to have in office now
another Commander-in-Chief we can respect??

81 posted on 11/09/2002 10:30:38 AM PST by LadyX
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To: lodwick
Definitely my kind of lunch. Is it too early for a couple with a diet Dr Pepper?
82 posted on 11/09/2002 10:42:08 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
Go for it. ;-)

83 posted on 11/09/2002 10:57:51 AM PST by lodwick
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To: JustAmy; lodwick
As a conforming diabetic, my favorite cold beverage is a glass of crushed ice with Diet Dr. Pepper poured over it - and 'eat' it with an iced teaspoon!

The rationale is it lasts longer, pleases the palate and helps the 'water' requirement for the day, all in one.

Also halves the 'zero' carbohydrates..:)))
LOL

84 posted on 11/09/2002 11:15:46 AM PST by LadyX
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To: Mama_Bear; Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel
Thank you for another great weekend message. Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps.

Thank a vet this weekend.

For those not living near a military installation, take the time to drop by an Armed Forces Recruiting Station next week and thank those folks for serving our country. They deserve it.

85 posted on 11/09/2002 11:19:22 AM PST by Diver Dave
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To: JustAmy
I had a GREAT time FReeping with the FResno FReepers last night.

Can't figure out why my car has the aroma of cedar?!?

86 posted on 11/09/2002 11:24:13 AM PST by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave
Good Morning, Diver
What a great idea ...... Thank a vet today and everyday. If you know a vet, give him/her a hug!!
87 posted on 11/09/2002 11:25:45 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: Diver Dave
"Can't figure out why my car has the aroma of cedar"

I thought it might smell like wet wool. LOL
BTW .... you looked good last night. Thanks for doing us the honor of wearing your uniform.
88 posted on 11/09/2002 11:29:33 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: Billie; JulieRNR21; daisyscarlett; whoever; ru4liberty; MeeknMing; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; LadyX; ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARINES!



IN THE BEGINNING...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God.
In the Beginning was God - and all else was darkness, and void, and without form.
So God created the heavens and the earth. He created the sun, and the moon, and the stars, so that light might pierce the darkness.
And the earth God divided between the land and the sea, and these He filled with many assorted creatures.

And the dark, salty, slimy creatures that inhabited the murky depths of the oceans, God called sailors, and He dressed them accordingly.

And the flighty creatures of the air He called airmen. And these He clothed in uniforms which were ruffled and fowl.

And the lower creatures of the land, God called soldiers. And with a twinkle in His eye, and a sense of humor that only He could have, God gave them trousers too short, and covers too large, and pockets to warm their hands.
And to adorn their uniforms, God gave them badges. And He gave them cords. And He gave them ribbons... and patches... and stars... and bells.
He gave them emblems... and crests... and all sorts of shiny things that glittered... and devices that dangled.
When you're God, you tend to get carried away in a big way.

And on the 7th day, as you know, God rested. And on the 8th day at 0730, God looked down upon the earth and was not happy.

GOD WAS NOT HAPPY!

So He thought about His labors, and in His infinite wisdom, God created a divine creature and this He called a Marine. And these Marines whom God created in His own image, were to be of the air, the land, and the sea. And these He gave many wonderful uniforms.

He gave them practical, fighting uniforms, so that they could wage war against the forces of Satan and evil.

He gave them service uniforms for their daily work and training, that they might be sharp and ready.

And He gave them evening and dress uniforms. Sharp, stylish, handsome things, so they might score with the ladies on Saturday night, and impress the hell outta everybody!

And at the end of the 8th day, God looked down upon the earth, and saw that it was good. But was God happy? No!

GOD WAS STILL NOT HAPPY!

Because in the course of His labors, He had forgotten one thing... He did not have a Marine uniform! But He thought about it, and thought about it, and finally satisfied Himself in knowing that, well, not everybody can be a Marine...



U.S. MARINES


ROUGH, TOUGH, ROMPIN', HELL RAISING, DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.

THE FINEST FIGHTING MACHINE THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. EACH MOMENT THAT I LIVE IS AN ADDITIONAL THREAT UPON YOUR LIFE.

I'M COCKY, SELF-CENTERED, OVERBEARING, AND I DO NOT KNOW THE MEANING OF FEAR FOR I AM FEAR ITSELF.

"SEMPER FIDELIS" ALWAYS FAITHFUL TO GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY, AND CORPS.

SEMPER FI - DO OR DIE.

I AM A LEAN, MEAN, GREEN, AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER MADE OF BLOOD AND GUTS WHO AROSE FROM THE FIERY DEPTHS OF HELL, WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IN LIFE IS TO PERPETUATE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION UPON THE FESTERING OF ANTI-AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE GLOBE, WHENEVER, WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE.

AND, WHEN MY TIME COMES I'LL DIE A GLORIOUS DEATH ON THE BATTLEFIELD, GIVING MY LIFE FOR MOM, APPLE PIE AND THE AMERICAN FLAG.

WE STOLE THE EAGLE FROM THE AIR FORCE, THE ANCHOR FROM THE
NAVY AND THE ROPE FROM THE ARMY.

ON THE SEVENTH DAY WHILE GOD RESTED, WE OVERRAN HIS PERIMETER, STOLE THE GLOBE AND WE'VE BEEN RUNNING THE WHOLE SHOW EVER SINCE.

WE LIVE LIKE SOLDIERS, TALK LIKE SAILORS, AND SLAP THE HELL OUT OF BOTH OF THEM.

WARRIORS BY DAY, LOVERS BY NIGHT, PROFESSIONALS BY CHOICE, AND MARINES BY THE GRACE OF GOD.



89 posted on 11/09/2002 11:35:26 AM PST by COB1
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To: COB1
FUNNY!!!
90 posted on 11/09/2002 11:39:53 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: COB1
Good one!!!
91 posted on 11/09/2002 11:47:38 AM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: GailA
Now for lunch

Gail, do you eat those little green things, too?

What are those???? : )

92 posted on 11/09/2002 11:51:39 AM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: COB1
Ater I finish laughing, all left to say is "Amen, Brother!"

(you outdid yourself..:))

93 posted on 11/09/2002 11:59:29 AM PST by LadyX
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To: JustAmy; Diver Dave
I need to go find the after action thread and get up to speed on y'all's adventures. bbl

Salute Central Valley FReepers!
94 posted on 11/09/2002 12:24:56 PM PST by lodwick
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To: Billie; All
MARINES IN WW II:


95 posted on 11/09/2002 12:39:26 PM PST by COB1
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To: lodwick
Chili Dogs...Heavy On The Onions !!

GWB Is The Man !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Let's Roll !!

Molon Labe !!
96 posted on 11/09/2002 12:49:57 PM PST by blackie
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To: COB1
Simply awesome reminder, Cobby, remembering vividly scenes like this in Fox Movietone Films at the Saturday matinees as a child.

Everyone you knew had a relative or friend or neighbor in some theater of the war, and the battles in the south Pacific were especially horrifying - the Marines set the standard for bravery and tenacity and prevailing at any cost.

God Bless all those who served - or serve now.

97 posted on 11/09/2002 12:52:49 PM PST by LadyX
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To: blackie
LOL & Molon Labe bttt
98 posted on 11/09/2002 1:12:25 PM PST by lodwick
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To: ofMagog; catlover; everyone
Meet Leslie

Looks like Leslie's got it made.


99 posted on 11/09/2002 1:27:06 PM PST by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Right-on, Let's Roll !!
100 posted on 11/09/2002 1:45:49 PM PST by blackie
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