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

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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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!

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     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

[WVNan]

All I can reveal is that I was told that I was Snoopy. After which I forthwith acquired my Sopwith Camel and set my course to engage the infamous Red Baron in combat. I expect to shoot him from the sky and save the world. My training was done in Texas in the clay wars.

[WVNan]

Sharing is Biblical.

[LadyX]

"sneek? Sneak? Sheesh...go to college, buy books......"

First the spelling - then the . . .

LOL

[LadyX]

Great one, loddy..:))

[WVNan]

Here is the famous WWI pilot as he sets forth to do battle with the infamous Red Baron in the Gynocologicalistic Wars.

[LadyX]

I understand he uses these in his airplane for control instead of rudders:

[LadyX]

Sailing, sailing,
over the bounding main.
Kick this over 150 replies
so Cobby can post again !!!!

Kick the can - -
don't kick the dog - -

Just puhleeze kick the THREAD!!!

[COB1]

MARINES IN DESERT STORM :

[LadyX]

Where are the troops when you really, really need 'em??!!

Ah - here they are!!

- - - - -

[Aquamarine]

Good job COB. Thank you.

[LadyX]

Here's the backup, Cobby!
These guys showed up, too!

LETS ROLL !!!

[HiJinx]

Are these the guys whose birthday we're celebrating today?

[COB1]

Yeah, they could cover my backside any day!

I always enjoy looking at young Marines' eyes!
They're ready!!

As per post #89!

[Temple Owl]

Good nite Billie. Sweet dreams/

[LadyX]

Hi Jinxy!
Glad you came to get sentimental with us..:)))

At some point in Basic Training in the Marine Corps, the recruits are infused with blood that comes in ribbons of red, white and blue.
Good for a lifetime!

[COB1]

I won't try to compete with the pictures of our guys and gals in our present conflict that we see every day, but I will show everyone a prize of mine sent to me by one of those who was in this conflict.

This commemorative bottle of wine and an authentic sample of the Afghanistan sand was sent to me by Captain Trish Ruff of the United States Marine Corps.
The wine was part of their celebration on completion of their tour of duty in Afghanistan.

I noticed the bottle was empty when I got it......probably to cut down on the weight of shipping.......yeah, right!)

Thanks, Trish!!

[LadyX]

Another special * * SALUTE * * to you, Trish!

[eternity]

Thanks for the bump. Also taps for my friend Lou who past away last Wednesday. Was active during the Bay of Pigs (early 60's). Ended his career at as a shooting instructor at Quanito. Was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and three weeks later he died. Was 58. Semper Fi

[Dubya]

Thanks Cobi In Times Of Trouble

If you are wrapped in sorrow And filled with deep despair To you the path seems endless And no one seems to care.

Raise your eyes and look ahead To just around the bend You'll see my hand reached out to you I'll help you through dear friend.

So take my hand, lean on me We'll start on bended knee For God will give us both the strength And of troubles we'll be free.

[COB1]

Thank you, Dubya.
I don't know how you knew I needed that, but I'm going to keep that verse in my heart and in my Word file.