A day in the life of President Bush (8/12/06): many pic tribute to Blair & Bush

Plenty of them right HERE , Wolfstar. Have I told you how GLAD I am that you're around?? I AM!!!

Thanks, OWF. I'm genuinely touched. :)

81 posted on 08/12/2006 2:12:12 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

To: Purple Mountains Maj

Thanks for the snag thumbs up!

Happy to oblige. :)

82 posted on 08/12/2006 2:13:04 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

Ooooo...cool, cool, cool, STAR! I especially love the pic of Tony in jeans wearing Dubya's jacket. We'll turn him into a cowboy yet. ;-)

Nice anecdote about Tony and Cherie staying for that couple's wedding.

83 posted on 08/12/2006 2:15:14 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

Wolfstar, that was just wonderful. A balm for the soul this day.

Hi Bahbah. I know what you mean about balm for the soul. I am comforted knowing these two great men are on the job...and am equally traumatized that their terms will draw to a close all too soon.

84 posted on 08/12/2006 2:16:28 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

What a wonderful comment, Wolfstar! The pictures today are fabulous. Thank you so much for your work. I will be interested to hear Snugs' comments.

85 posted on 08/12/2006 2:26:31 PM PDT by dmd25

Hi dmd. You're welcome and I'm delighted you enjoyed the photos.

86 posted on 08/12/2006 2:32:09 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

To: Wolfstar; All

I posted this last night late in the Dose--and thought that because it was so late at night, I would post it again today--I hope that is ok. Please just skip if you saw it yesterday!

I read an interesting article today. I don't think I have seen this one posted by our favorite article finder, Deb. I read this in Newsweek today while my tires were being rotated. I am going to excerpt the part I found most interesting, but actually I did find the whole article of interest. It is called "Backstage at the Crisis (it is about the G8)."

Here is the link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13988981/site/newsweek/ (I couldn't get the hyperlink to work, sorry!)

Here is the excerpt:

Saturday, July 15: The Bear Hug

"The next day, at Bush's base on the grounds of the Konstantinovsky Palace, the mood is much more tense. The cold war may be ancient history, but Secret Service agents believe the president and his aides are under surveillance at all times. They have ordered White House staffers to hand in their BlackBerrys and cell phones so Russian spies can't track their conversations. Russian security refuses to allow a sweep for bugs at "the cottage"—a McMansion-style villa complete with a pool and weight room. Hovering above the ground nearby is a white communications balloon that Bush's aides believe is recording everything they say outdoors. The only totally secure place is the president's armored, soundproofed limo, which the White House has airlifted to Russia. Whenever Bush's advisers want to strategize about Putin, they're forced to sit in the car, parked in the driveway. Inside one of the cottage's rooms, the Secret Service has set up a black tent, where aides can handle classified documents out of sight of any cameras buried in the walls or furniture. Bush is especially guarded as he waits outside for Putin to pick him up for the short trip to the villa where they will hold their talks. As host of the summit, the Russian leader has decided to ferry Bush around in a golf cart, which Putin insists on piloting himself. NEWSWEEK asks whether Putin maintains his dour KGB face in private, or whether he is more relaxed behind closed doors. Bush looks up at the spy balloon and states clearly, "That's your phrase, not mine."

I found this bit of the article really fascinating!

87 posted on 08/12/2006 2:32:58 PM PDT by dmd25

Most interesting, dmd25. I'm absolutely certain that our Dubya has learned to be quite wary of certain Europeans, Putin and Chirac to name the top two.

This nugget caught my eye: "As host of the summit, the Russian leader has decided to ferry Bush around in a golf cart, which Putin insists on piloting himself."

We know our Dubya likes to do things his way. Didn't take long for GWB to start ferrying himself, his aides and SS agents himself, in his own golf cart. LOL!

88 posted on 08/12/2006 2:39:06 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

Great B & B collage Dolly!

89 posted on 08/12/2006 2:58:25 PM PDT by Majie Purple

You should submit it for publication.

Do I have to be your agent? ;) You write so well .. you should be published.

90 posted on 08/12/2006 3:01:40 PM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)

You write so well .. you should be published.

Thank you. Maybe I should start a blog. ;-)

91 posted on 08/12/2006 3:09:35 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

Great idea! Join the other conservative bloggers like Captain's Quarters, The Anchoress, Mac's Mind ... why not? "Cryin' Wolf."

92 posted on 08/12/2006 3:23:23 PM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)

Onena these days, when life slows down some. :)

93 posted on 08/12/2006 3:27:04 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])

What a wonderful phto essay, WOlfstar!

I like to think of the President, years from now, getting ready to welcome his old friend Tony to the ranch. I think they will always be friends.

94 posted on 08/12/2006 3:39:07 PM PDT by Miss Marple (Lord, please look after Mozart Lover's and Jemian's sons and keep them strong.)

To: onyx; Wolfstar

YEA!!!! Jolly good show! Congrats onyx!

95 posted on 08/12/2006 3:48:41 PM PDT by SnarlinCubBear (I seem to be flypaper for freaks)

To: SnarlinCubBear; All

What an awesome thread!

I simply could NOT let this thread go by without posting this little gem :-)

96 posted on 08/12/2006 3:55:15 PM PDT by Capn TrVth

97 posted on 08/12/2006 4:03:58 PM PDT by onyx (1 Billion Muslims -- "if" only 10% are radical, that's 100 Million who want to kill us.)

98 posted on 08/12/2006 4:08:17 PM PDT by onyx (1 Billion Muslims -- "if" only 10% are radical, that's 100 Million who want to kill us.)

To: SnarlinCubBear; Wolfstar

Thank you. I am thrilled to be first on this thread.
I absolutely LOVE this thread. And Wolfstar too.

99 posted on 08/12/2006 4:09:19 PM PDT by onyx (1 Billion Muslims -- "if" only 10% are radical, that's 100 Million who want to kill us.)

Hi, Wolfstar :)

Inspired theme for today's Dose.

100 posted on 08/12/2006 4:13:34 PM PDT by silent_jonny

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