I love this pic from last week when he visited the young entepreneurs at the lemonade stand.
Posted on 08/05/2006 2:18:44 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President and Mrs. Bush, and the dogs, are vacationing at their Crawford, TX, ranch for the next couple of week. However, no president is ever truly on vacation. Today, through White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, who is at the ranch, President Bush issued a statement saying he is pleased with the draft UN resolution regarding the war in the Middle East. Here is an excerpt from the widely circulated AP story:
Bush Happy With Draft U.N. Resolution
By NEDRA PICKLER, The Associated Press
Aug 5, 2006 12:11 PM (46 mins ago)CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush has signed off on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending fighting in the Mideast and is "happy with the progress being made," his spokesman said Saturday.
But the president knows there could be a long road before violence stops, White House press secretary Tony Snow said.
"I don't think he has any delusions about what lies ahead," said Snow, accompanying Bush on his vacation to his private ranch.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley arrived at the ranch Saturday to consult with Bush as the full Security Council began discussions on the agreement reached by France and the United States.
The draft calls for Hezbollah to stop all attacks and for Israel to stop "offensive military operations." But it would allow Israel to defend itself if attacked.
Israel, backed by the U.S., has insisted it must have the right to respond if Hezbollah launches missiles against it.
In an important, but largely overlooked domestic story, Congress sent a major pension overhaul bill to President Bush yesterday for his signature. Here's an excerpt from the story on ABC News:
Congress Sends Major Pension Overhaul Legislation to President Bush
By JIM ABRAMSWASHINGTON Aug 4, 2006 (AP)— Congress passed major pension legislation designed to assure American workers, including millions of baby boomers nearing the end of their working careers, that the pensions they have been promised will be there when they retire.
The Senate, in its last vote before adjourning for a four-week summer break, approved the 900-page bill that compels employers with defined-benefit pension plans to meet their funding obligations and seeks to prevent companies from terminating plans and shifting the financial burden to the taxpayer. The House passed the bill last week.
PRESIDENTIAL VACATION SCHEDULE: From the White House press gaggle by Tony Snow.
The President's day today: he got up early, received his national security briefing, recorded the radio address -- which is about border security and immigration. Then he went out and did some brush-cutting and trail-clearing, followed by a bike ride, and will be doing other vacation relaxation sort of things for the rest of the day.The week ahead has more of the same, through Wednesday. On Thursday, the President will participate in a tour of Fox Valley Metal-Tech, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he will make a statement on the economy. While in Wisconsin, the President will attend a 'Gard for Congress' reception in Oneida, before returning to Crawford for the rest of the vacation, such as it is.
On the 11th, he'll attend a Republican National Committee reception and barbecue at Broken Spoke Ranch in Crawford. Then he'll spend Saturday in Crawford and return to the White House at a time to be determined on Sunday, the 13th.
The president plans to return to his ranch near the end of the month for a few days. But that trip is scheduled to be interrupted with other travel away from Texas, including a visit to the Gulf Coast to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
You're welcome, CA. As someone who had zero time with my mom 'cause she couldn't be bothered to stick around a raise me, I can sure relate to your disappointment in not having more time with your mom. Every moment is precious and unrecoverable. Cry for her, CA. At least she gave you the chance to know and love her, and for that alone, she deserves your tears.
But don't forget that the one thing that never dies is love. She'll be waiting for you in the fullness of time.
You're most welcome, Peach. You know the "backstory" of why I did this thread, so I'm especially pleased you like it. :)
Hi mystery. What fun to imagine you and Brandon looking at all these photos of other kids and our wonderful GWB and Laura. Makes me happy to know he went to bed with these loving images fresh in his mind -- especial the Christmas pics. Christmas in August for a wonderful little boy. Most satisfying. :)
Thank YOU, tommix. I went out to dinner and came back to catch up on the thread. Glad I saw your post before signing off for the night. :)
Your experience was similar in fact to my mine with my grandmother (nan).
For about 2 or 3 years I could not remember her any other way than how she had been at the end but then gradually I started to remember how she was.
Somehow with mum I started remembering her how she was very quickly after she died I think because she had not been at home for the last 18 months whereas nan died at home.
I love this pic from last week when he visited the young entepreneurs at the lemonade stand.
The typical situation of wanting something that others have.
Even down to the BBQ which is borrowed from Australia and the US, the UK way to cook food outside was either a camp fire or calor gas burners with camping saucepans.
Yes she will!
That lemonade stand series of photos were wonderful,he really enjoyed it especially because it was children.
I noticed the BBQ, a very American looking scene. Is there a trend in England to create gardens with a Japanese look to them also?
When I go out to Google images to search for photos of GWB, sometimes I have to wade through Leftist hate. I've come across a few nasty sites that use some kind of psychobabble to twist GWB's penchant for touching bald heads. So whenever I see a photo like the one you posted, I'm amused, because he's so clearly teasing and having fun.
Good night, snugs.
I think this was my favorite lemonade stand photo. Dubya has that slightly playful expression on his face. He must have been in an impish mood because he called the press camera dogs.
I think it's a toss up whether that was the best part or the part where he pretended to forget how many glasses he bought and paid for three extra.
And now I am really off - night all
I've heard some outlandish charges against our president, but I think bald head fetish is probably among the strangest. Where do people get this stuff?
And who doesn't love a little cueball head on these little guys?
From mindless hate.
And who doesn't love a little cueball head on these little guys?
Exactly...grin. That's a cute photo. Dubya and babies and dogs. Doesn't get any better.
Well, georgie. I'm signing off for tonight. Thanks for your contribuitions to this Dubya and kids thread. :)
No problemo.
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