A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-04-03...The (More er Less) Honorable Billybob

Dutchess and Billie

[Congressman Billybob]

I am reminded of a comment by Mark Twain who said, in a difficult circumstance, "I feel like the man who is being ridden out of town on a rail. If it wasn't for the honor of the thing, I'd rather walk."

Dutchess, I deeply appreciate the effort you put in to this to make it attractive and successful every week for every victim (excuse me, honoree).

To All Others Posting Here: I am leaving in minutes to go to Raleigh for a live radio broadcast this afternoon. I cannot get back home, and on the computer, until late tomorrow.

My bride, Felicity Farhquar, may put in some choice remarks on my behalf before then. When I get back, I will go on the thread and reply to everyone who's addressed me, for better or worse.

(Blushing beneath his crown*), I remain,

Congressman Billybob

* How many folks remember the A.A. Milne poem this comes from?

[dutchess]

IowaGranny. Glad you stopped by....I was thrilled to be able to profile John. I admit to being somewhat intimidated at first...as he is kind of a FR legend....but a nicer and most gracious person...I have never met. It was indeed a pleasure.

[dutchess]

Morning Budge. Great to see you. Thanks for posting the picture of you and John. I hope some day to meet him "live and in person"!

[dutchess]

Goodmorning...I mean err...evening to you knighthawk. What's the word over there now that the war is going well for us?

[dutchess]

LOL!!! (the article about the "elderly" married couple) You certainly can find them!

[dutchess]

Good morning John...another good day for the USA!

[dutchess]

If anyone deserves to be honored, it's you, my friend!

That is definately the truth! Have a great day!

[LadyX]

BillyBob, grand it is to better know ye - a legend in yer own time!

Sounds like a life well-lived, and I can just 'see' your location in the mountains and imagine settin' on tha porch with yew, a'rockin' and a'jawin'...:))

I lived in Winston-Salem and Greensboro for 19 years, so those mountains are embedded in my heart.
Once attended the Highland Games on Grandfather Mountain, and the Scots blood in me sang and reverberated with the grandness of it all.

You are a breath of fresh air to us on Free Republic - I truly can hear your laughter of joy echo across the mountains - - -

[dutchess]

Hi John...glad you were able to stop by before you leave to continue "your quest". We'll all look forward to seeing you later!

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

FREEgards, Vets :o)

[dutchess]

Goodmorning Maggie. Always love to read your descriptions of places you'be been....it's like looking at a picture!

[dutchess]

Good morning. Another good day for our military!

[LadyX]

Thanks for that hilarious post of the 'Ballot Box' for the military, Meekie!

(hugs for Carlsie Bad Boy..:)

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Daisyscarlett; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty G'nad....................active duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty BeAllYouCan Be................son

Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear...........nephew gator girl............husband severa................husband MozartLover...........nephew LBGA........................son SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Diver Dave................niece deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort...........2 daughters Darheel..................niece dixiesass..............nephew AgThorn................2 sons

[Aquamarine]

Nice to meet you Congressman Billybob!
You did a great job today Dutchess!
Highlands is a beauitful area of the Blue Ridge Mtns, that's where Dry Falls is located.

Dry Falls is called such because you can walk behind it.

Click on the pic

[MeekOneGOP]

Well, Dad is here and we're going to his sisters house and take her to lunch. See ya'll later !

[Pippin]

Congresswoman Pippin?

When did I get elected? LOL!

[Pippin]

Hi, Congressman!

[LadyX]

Good morning to you, dutchess.
M'Lady did a royal report on this so fascinating American - no wonder you are in high spirits this day, from the relief it's finished and the joy we all have being among so many of the Finest persons in the country!

The combination of good reading, choice of three coffees, comraderie and comfort, and you getting more than a passing "C" for your effort, is indeed headying..:))

(Morning, jw, wherever you are, trapped without posting ability for a week!!)

[deadhead]

Welcome to Freepers Finest Billybob! Congratulations, enjoy your day in the spotlight. I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Freeper Ball, had my picture taken with you. Good Luck with your 8th book.

~~~Colleen~~~