A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-22,23-03...Week in Review

Billie and Mama_Bear

[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.

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: 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.

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


02-17-02 "Dansangel Presents" .......................PRESIDENT'S DAY
02-18-02 "Billie Presents" ...POLITICAL PICTIONARY - REDUX
02-19-02 "The Queen of Dork" ........................BRAD'S GRAMMA
02-20-02 "John's Two Cents" ...................................JOHNHUANG2
"What really scares the bejeebers "
02-21-03 "A Higher Standard" ..................................ANGELWOOD






Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

Prayer For Those Who Serve

Lord Jesus, Savior of the World and King of Peace, watch over our sons and daughters in the service of their country. Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live in such a manner that is pleasing to You. Lord Jesus, give them courage to serve their country with honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger, strengthen them when they face hardships. Above all Lord, grant that when their service is finished they may return to us, sound in mind, body and soul. And Lord, for those who give the ultimate sacrifice with their lives for serving our country, please touch and minister grace and healing to their families. Amen.

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

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

Good Morning!
It's the weekend...!!




I won't be able to be around much this weekend, but I've opened the doors for you. Come in, relax, enjoy. I hope to have time to stop by later, if not, have a great weekend everyone!

If you would like to be added to or removed from the Finest ping list, FReepMail me.

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning, friend :^)

[JohnHuang2]

[FreeTheHostages]

The news: we understand that you'll be busy today but you, your husband, and your mother-in-law are in our prayers.

[Mama_Bear]

you, your husband, and your mother-in-law are in our prayers.

Thank you, Free.......you're so sweet and thoughtful. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

I can't leave without saying hello to you. Have a great weekend! :-)

[FreeTheHostages]

you're so sweet and thoughtful. :-)

Nah, only early in the morning before I'm completely awake. But you *have* to feel the powers of the prayers.{{{Mama_Bear}}} My favorite George W. line so far is after 9/11, when he said, "I feel the prayers of the people."

[JohnHuang2]

Why, thank you :^) Have a great weekend too, my friend!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', Mama_Bear !! Mornin', everybody !! Happy Weekend !

46 degrees right now. Rained for 2 days, finally stopped tho. Sun shining now ! ...

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[JohnHuang2]

Mornin', there :^)

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning, amigo

[FreeTheHostages]

John, if you're looking for essay ideas, check out this thread: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/849290/posts.

It has Sheryl Crow advocating anti-war advocacy at the Grammies, on the theory that, "If we can't look to our artists, who can we look to?"

LOL -- on matters of war, how about anyone with an IQ over 70.

[FreeTheHostages]

Meek! Good morning! :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' !!

[JohnHuang2]

LOL -- on matters of war, how about anyone with an IQ over 70.

C'mon, you're asking too much...how about anything north of, say, - 10 IQ? hehe ;^)

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' !

[LadyX]

We continue to pray for Grammy Bear, dear friends, and for you two.

May the Holy Spirit surround you three and all those involved with her care, bringing knowledge, skill, and rest in Him.

Thank you, Father, for you always being with us, and hearing our prayers.
Amen.

[LadyX]

Know each of you has family and weekend obligations, and need rest.
Although I am down to one good forefinger, thumb for the space bar and Shift key - occasional little finger - I will drift in and out with blurbs through the weekend...:))

Will bore you later after I send humblegunner pictures of my poor car.
They will illustrate the goodness of God in mangling metal, and not Maggie!!

In the meantime, search on humblegunner's name to his thread to see what he did yesterday afternoon, an impromptu Freep of peaceniks in Houston!!

The HAT group has wonderful spirit and enthusiasm, and we can be their cheerleaders, at least.

[jwfiv]

Good morning to you, Mama_Bear...keeping you and your dear ones in mind, heart and prayer...blessings on you, FRiend.

I bid Good Morning to all Freepers...it's Saturday...howl-la-loo-yah...)