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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-08,09-03...Week in Review
Billie and Mama_Bear

Posted on 03/08/2003 6:28:27 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.

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



03-03-03 "Open Letters" ......................PIPPIN'S THOUGHTS
03-04-03 "Dutchess Presents" ..................IT'S MARDI GRAS
03-05-03 "The Exclusive Inquisition" ............BILLTHEDRILL
03-06-03 "John's Two Cents" ...........................JOHNHUANG2
"Shock Waves from Pakistan"

03-07-03 "Ladtx presents" ................THE BLUE STAR FLAG






Strangers are just friends waiting to happen

















A 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



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1 posted on 03/08/2003 6:28:27 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Diver Dave; ...


Have a good one!


If you would like to be added to or removed from the Finest ping list, FReepMail me.
2 posted on 03/08/2003 6:29:36 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: Mama_Bear
Good morning Mama.


3 posted on 03/08/2003 6:32:15 AM PST by Aeronaut (This project is so important, we can't let things that are more important interfere with it.)
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To: Mama_Bear
Since most of us miss sunrise, here is one to ease us into Saturday ~ ~


4 posted on 03/08/2003 6:42:23 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: Mama_Bear
Relax!?

I'm working overtime!

(I need the money)

5 posted on 03/08/2003 6:48:58 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: LadyX
Hi, LadyX!
6 posted on 03/08/2003 6:50:39 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: Aeronaut
Hi, Aeronaut!
7 posted on 03/08/2003 6:51:04 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: Mama_Bear; All
Thank You, God, that faith is not an emotion
that I need to work up inside of me.

Instead, it is a gift You give to me as I commit to You.

Help me to grow in faith.

Amen.


8 posted on 03/08/2003 6:51:31 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: Mama_Bear
Hi, MB!
9 posted on 03/08/2003 6:51:32 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: Aeronaut
'morning Aeronaut. Stay safe up there. :-)
10 posted on 03/08/2003 6:51:37 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: Pippin
Good morning Pippin. Congrats on having "your day" as FR's Finest.
11 posted on 03/08/2003 6:52:50 AM PST by Aeronaut (This project is so important, we can't let things that are more important interfere with it.)
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To: Aeronaut
Thanks!

How are you doing today?

Good flying weather!

12 posted on 03/08/2003 6:54:03 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: LadyX
Pretty sunrise. Don't you just love the morning when everything is quiet and still? As I have gotten older, I have learned to appreciate the very first light of the day. The first part of my life I slept through it as often as possible. LOL.
13 posted on 03/08/2003 6:55:53 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: Pippin
Hi, Pippin.

Sorry you have to work today. I hope, when you get off, the rest of your day is relaxing. :-)
14 posted on 03/08/2003 6:58:19 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: Pippin
Good morning, Pippin!
A warmer day for you, I trust?

We have the beginnings of Spring here in South Carolina -- -

15 posted on 03/08/2003 6:58:48 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: LadyX; MeeknMing
60 degrees here! (don't tell Meekie,LOL)
16 posted on 03/08/2003 7:01:37 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: Mama_Bear; Mixer; jwfiv; The Thin Man; Billie; dutchess; dansangel; FreeTheHostages
Mama_Bear, it is with reluctance I point out an esteemed Finest Freeper is guilty of - of (hard to get this out) theft.

Indeed, jwfiv robbed us of the opportunity to recognize him for having been a registered poster since March 01, 1998; and therefore an opportunity to celebrate a Fifth Anniversity with said poster!

Who knows how much it might have cheered up The Thin Man, and afforded him a morsel of a celebratory cake??

REPENT, jw, or be healed, I say!!!

...:))

17 posted on 03/08/2003 7:10:31 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: Aeronaut
I am so remiss in taking your daily cheerful flybys for granted...:(

Thank you for your dedication and ever-presence among us.

18 posted on 03/08/2003 7:13:36 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: Mama_Bear; Libertina; JustAmy; Diver Dave; jwfiv; All
My experience is the reverse of that, Mama_Bear.

Rising at 0450 for years to get to work, I caught most sunrises, and in retirement stay up late Freeping, to engage those like you and Libertina and JustAmy and Diver Dave and jwfiv, 3 hours behind in time.
Thus, I happily throw out anything faintly resembling a Schedule and go with the flow, much like fog...:))

Note I did not state I am in a fog....any resemblance to that statement is purely coincidental.....

19 posted on 03/08/2003 7:25:24 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: LadyX
Fifth Anniversity??!!
darned left hand fingers...never trust 'em...:))
20 posted on 03/08/2003 7:31:17 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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