A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-13-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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.

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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.

TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

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.

                     

The Free Republic Forum has approximately 14 "Daily Threads". Today, we are happy to SPOTLIGHT one of them, along with one of their mainstays, Mo1.

The Freeople thread   first appeared in June 2001. It had its genesis when several posters from Lucianne.com decided to "jump ship" and come over to Free Republic. One of the reasons for this mass exodus was the rule at Lucianne.com about not being allowed to post comments to each other.

Tomkat   (with Jim Robinson's okay) posted a thread so that the former L-Dotters could gather and get to know one another better and learn the ins and outs of posting at Free Republic. One thread led to another and eventually the threads became to be known as "You People" because that was how they were addressed at the other site. The thread name eventually became The Freeople thread, short for People who Freep.

Since that time it has evolved to include posters and lurkers from all of Free Republic. The Freeoples discuss politics; post links to stories that are pushing buttons; have heated discussions on issues of the day; have friendly discussions; joke around, etc. Some consider it a home base to come back to after freeping on other threads and topics.

Below are some links to early Freeople threads:
6-21-01    3-24-02    05-02-02

Mo1
Freeper since 6-23-01
Pennsylvania

Mo1   uses her real name (Maureen) as the basis for her screen name.

In her own words:

"I come from your typical Irish Catholic family from Philadelphia, I am one of seven children. We have Democrats, Republicans and Independents; we have a teacher, a retired Marine, a lawyer, a nurse, an accountant, a couple of small business owners and even a Soccer Mom in my family, and when we have a family get together, let's just say things can get very interesting when the topic of politics come up."

"My parents were depression-era babies so I have been told all the stories about those days. My father was in WWII and served in the 69th Infantry Division of the Army. My mother says dad would rarely talk about that time of his life so I am still trying to learn and research his service during the war."

"My father was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was about three years old and died of it shortly after my 8th birthday, so I do know from experience of watching my mother through the years what it was like to be a single working Mom. It wasn't always easy, we made some mistakes, but we always had each other, worked hard and managed to survive without any help from the government or the Democrats."

"My mother always taught us to never forget who we were or where we came from - a lesson I always try to remember and use in my daily life. One of the best advices my mother, who is a registered Democrat, gave me.....was to vote for Ronald Reagan. What's that old saying, Mom is always right."

"I wasn't always heavy into politics because I was happy with the leadership of President Reagan and President Bush, 41 . However, when Clinton and his merry gang of thugs came along I become very alarmed and very vocal in my opinions concerning politics. I have been pretty much called every name in the book, laughed at and mocked for my beliefs. Some have called me very opinionated for which I admit is very true.....LOL.....basically I don't care what my liberal family and friends think of me or of my opinions anymore. What I care about is my God, my country and my family."

"Mo1's beautiful daughters are ages 10, 7 and 2"

"How do I find time to Freep? Well, to be honest I used to only go online at night after I tucked my girls into bed. My computer was in the basement and it was hard to surf the net and keep an eye on them at the same time during the day. I have very creative little ones that tend to get into all kinds of trouble when I'm not watching them. To solve this problem, I bought a new desk and a new computer and put it in my kitchen. This way I can get everything done without the hubby knowing I was Freeping all day.....hehe."

"When 9/11 occurred I found myself online more and more, because I wanted to get the truth of what was happening to our country and also to be reassured from other Freepers that we would be OK.....It is amazing and a blessing at how caring, how smart and how funny Freepers are, especially when things look bleak. Freepers always come through and bring light to the truth on what is really going on no matter what the topic may be. I have learned so many things that I never knew from reading everyone's posts."

"I am a Republican, and a Bushbot. I am proud of it and I make no apologizes for it. One of the threads I enjoy at FR is The Dose, Rintense is an angel for doing this and I love reading the posts from everyone there."

"I haven't always agreed with some things President Bush has done, but I do believe he is a good man, with a good heart, that loves his country and everyone in it. Since he become President and all the events that have occurred since then, I believe President Bush has shown this country what real leadership and honor for the White House is after the eight long year nightmare of the Clintons. I think Ronald Reagan, who was, is and always will be a great President, would be very proud of the work President Bush is doing. I thank God every day for bringing this man into our lives, because if Al Gore was President, I would surely be an alcoholic by now."

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"The Christmas Eve Cake"

Perhaps you have heard about this cake. It has been talked about and retold on many threads other than the Freeoples. Here is a link to the Famous Freeoples Christmas Eve Cake   and here is a recap in Mo1's words:

"As for the Cake story.....well Christine found this recipe for a cake with a pecan frosting.....she was telling everyone how good it was on the Freeople thread so then Grannie9 asked for it..... and then she started going on about how good it was also. Since I don't/can't bake I didn't bother asking for it .. But then Catpuppy asked for it and made the cake for a surprise to his wife.....and he bragged about how good it was."

"So I figure if he could make it .. so could I."

"WRONG.....it was without a doubt the saddest thing I have EVER made. Martha Stewart I am not.....I am more like Erma Bombeck.....but I think even Erma would have done a better job on this cake then me.....LOL."

"I tried making this cake three times.....the first time it wouldn't fit into the three pans like it called for and it was REALLLY thick.....but I put it in the oven and it baked and it baked and it baked and NOTHING happened.....it would not rise.....so I instant messaged Grannie9.....that is when I figured out I forgot to put the milk in.....so on to batch #2.....I mixed all the stuff up and this time it fit into 3 pans.....WOW.....I figured I'm on a roll."

"WRONG.....it baked and it baked and it baked.....NOTHING.....it would not rise.....so again I IM Grannie9.....this time I find out there is a diferrence between regular flour and SELF RISING Flour.....GO FIGURE .. LOL."

"So off to the store I go.....and buy the stuff I need and then start on batch #3.....everything is going good.....it baked and it was rising.....BUT I had to put the kiddies to bed and my youngest was in a heck of a mood and kept trying to climb up on the stove.....but the cake was not all the way done.....so I figured I would just turn the oven off and let it finish baking that way while I tucked the girls into bed."

"WRONG.....it baked just a little too long.....So I figure.....no problem I'll just cover it with frosting....."

"WRONG.....there wasn't enough to cover that mess I made.....plus I had to cover half with the pecans and the other half plain frosting because the girls don't like pecans."

"Well.....let's just say it was NOT pretty.....LOL."

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Lodwick Says:

"I'm not sure what I can add about Mo.....She's a stay-at-home mom of three who does all sorts of home improvement projects, such as staining their new deck, at midnight..... She must be great with kids, because the VI's or Village Idiots or neighborhood children always seem to be over at her house to play. There have been some hilarious stories about them."

"If I had to name a "home" thread it would be the FReeople one, when there is no fundraiser going on."

"She's got a digital camera that has documented the famous Mo1 cake - a first time recipe attempt that had everyone howling last Christmas eve."

"As I've seen from the Fundraisers, she must be able to exist on three or four hours of rest each night....this last fundraiser she was our most valuable thread bomber and cheerleader."

"She loves this country, FR, and all things conservative. She's cheerful to a fault and I'm guessing is the life of the party wherever she goes. Her hair is "tuned up" every three weeks. Spelling and proof-reading are not her strong suits."

"She is the kind of mother and wife who have always been what is good about this country. In fact, those moms are the very foundation on which this country was built and continues to stand strong."

~ Lodwick
10/24/02

CONGRATULATIONS Mo1
ENJOY YOUR DAY AS ONE OF FR'S FINEST

THIS WEEK'S THREADs

11-11-02 Veteran's Day
11-12-02 Temple Owl

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[daisyscarlett]

Thanks Clancy...Glad you enjoyed our Profile of Mo1....

The cake story does tell us a lot about her...her can do, never give up attitude....

Can you imagine trotting back to the local market all those times to get even more cake supplies with the last trip culminating in buying a Betty Crocker cake mix? If the store clerk was observant, he must have been howling...lol...

[LisaAnne]

Congratulations Mo!
I can't tell you how many times you have brightened up my day when I read your posts.

With all you do on FR, taking care of the girls and all your home improvement projects I don't know when you get any sleep!

[daisyscarlett]

Mom's are always right....You should know, you are blessed with a good one!! Nice to see you here. Thank you for dropping in.

[Joe Brower]

Carry it proudly! $:-)

[daisyscarlett]

I hope you enjoyed our profile of the Freeoples thread as well as the one of Mo1. You guys are a great bunch with a great mix of knowledge and humor and are a real asset to FR. Lodwick shares a lot of your stuff with us here on the Finest. Especially your photos Grannie.

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning aeronaut...Thanks for the flyover....

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for reminding us that Mo1 does an awesome job on the fundraiser threads also. Her energy is amazing and her passion for causes she believes in will be a long time memory for the family she is raising...

[jwfiv]

Good morning, to our hostesses...another extra wonderful profile to your credit...love the Irish theme and design.

MO1, a big Atta-Girl is on it's way to you...for all the ways you contribute to FR and the world at large, and for having such beautiful kids...the photo of your little ones in green is just beautiful, they have such bright faces.

Lodwick, your tribute to MO1 is a pleasure to read, thank you.

"She is the kind of mother and wife who have always been what is good about this country. In fact, those moms are the very foundation on which this country was built and continues to stand strong."

Simply a great statement.

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, pardner, though I guess it is almost lunchtime in your time zone.

Aren't we having a great week on the Finest, honoring Veterans Day on Monday, honoring a great couple yesterday and today honoring a stay at home Mom...And we still have JohnHuang's political column tomorrow and your great profile on Friday....FR is the best...

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, Meek.

[daisyscarlett]

At first glance, I said, wow, good day, only casualty on this date. But of course, it was not a good day for WO Engstrom nor his family. May he RIP and may God comfort his family, especially on this day.

[daisyscarlett]

Beautiful roses for Mo1....Congratulations on your service as a "stay at home mom".

[MeekOneGOP]

heh heh ! :O)

[JustAmy]

Congratulations on being featured as one of FR's Finest, MO1

[null and void]

Your cake will never die...

[daisyscarlett]

Good Morning Auntbee. Always great to see you here.

[lodwick]

Thanks for the kind words.

"The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world." True words spoken by someone smarter than I. ;-)

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning Billie....Thanks for your help, as always, in polishing up the graphics for this Freeople and Mo1 tribute. Two heads are better than one-actually three heads if we count Lodwick-...and we will indeed count Lodwick...lol....

[daisyscarlett]

"And FINALLY I understand about Freeoples! Whew ."

Lol...Me too...I was so pleased to learn the genesis of the Freeoples also. My FRiend Lodwick has always touted that thread--now I know why...

[lodwick]

The cake of the undead...good to see ya here Nully.