A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-04-03....Finest Fireworks Display..Happy Birthday America

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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* Independence Day * 4th of July * America's Birthday *

The Declaration of Independence, unanimously declared by the thirteen United States of America, was adopted on July 4, 1776.

"Hallowed be the day, forever bright
its memory in the heart of the Nation.
Sing to it, poets; shout to it, freemen;
Celebrate it with bonfires, parades
and triumphant assemblies."

(Daily Alta California, 4 July 1855)




September 11, 2001

"Each of us will remember what happened that day, and to whom it happened. We'll remember the moment the news came, where we were and what we were doing...I will not forget the wound to our country and those who inflicted it. I will not yield, I will not rest, I will not relent in waging this struggle for freedom and security for the American people." ~ President George W. Bush, September 20, 2001

* God Bless America *
* God Bless our Leaders *
* God Bless our Warriors *
and
God Bless You.

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[Billie]

It was fun - am glad you alerted me to Gail's graphic yesterday. Anxious for Free to see this, because she was the 'most' fun to doctor up! I just picture her like that as a little girl!

[Billie]

Morning, BillieBlue! : )
Beautiful display! Eye candy!!!

Happy 4th, doll. : )

Afternoon to th' wolfie! Thank you kindly for the sweet words and wishes.

BB warbling "America the Beautiful"

[Billie]

Good afternoon! Thank you for your compliment and the holiday wishes. Nice to have you here and hope we see you again. Have a wonderful and safe Fourth!

[FreeTheHostages]

aww, great sisterhood graphic

yeah, I loved to have my hair braided when I was little

[Billie]

Good afternoon, Finest Owl FRiend. Hope you'll be enjoying America's Birthday all weekend. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

We're going down to the National Mall to see the real fireworks. We'll stay safe! I'll say "hello" to Dolly Parton for you all!

[Billie]

After oooohhhing and awwwwing at the fireworks display and recovering from the shock of the 3:13 am post time (fess up, did another hostess post this for you?) I wish'ya a Happy 4th. :-)

I'll play like you didn't say that part of your post which I'm ignoring..... and wish you a Happy 4th, too! And furthermore, I really do like that old-fashioned 4th of July graphic you posted. :)

Thank you, too, for not mentioning I goofed on three of my earlier bluebirds I posted. That was charitable of you. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Victoria - thank you! Nice seeing you again - hope you have a wonderful, safe and happy Fourth!

[Billie]

Another one of those awesome montages!!! Thanks, martin - this is so neat! (Yesterday's Dubya is still my very favorite, though!)

Have a Happy 4th!

[Billie]

Always so good to see you, Libby. Thanks for coming by today. Hope your weekend is terrific!

[Mama_Bear]

I thought I had lost this but finally located it tucked away in a folder buried under a bunch of other 'stuff'. This is my favorite 4th of July graphic ~ one of my first 'gif gifts' from our wolf friend.

I am taking a break from hedge trimming out front to stop by and say hello again and see all the beautiful patriotic graphics on the thread. But, break time is over, time to get back at it.

Will be firing up the grill soon. Y'all are invited for barbecued chicken. :-)

[Billie]

Your wolfie Independence Day 'greeting' is wonderful - always a treat to see the way you put together such cute graphics and give it the personal wolfie touch. (Even if you did 'borrow' John's hat) :)

[Billie]

Thanks again, gunner. We'll be watching fireworks tonight, but not having 'our' bah-b-q until tomorrow. Enjoy yours tonight. :)

[Billie]

Thanks for the great fireworks display - love that skyline!

[Billie]

Amy, thank you, JustFRiend! I hope your ISP is running smoothly by now - there are some really beautiful and special posts today, too!

[Billie]

Thanks, Aqua - be sure and save the links - they're yours to post, too, whenever you want. You're right where you belong - it's our pleasure to be squeezed in with you in that trunk!

Thanks for more patriotic tunes today!

[Billie]

Georgio looking very American in that flag bandana - saw his pic the other day on the Pet thread - so cute! Hope your weekend is fun and flashy! :) Thanks for the parade picture! Sandwich, MA.....Population... ? - are they all on that float? :)

[Billie]

There you are! Happy 4th, Freezie! My mother never braided my hair - and of course I used to want them because my hair was curly, and I thought these sleek braids were so neat!

[Billie]

That one is a cutie, alright! Enjoy your barbeque this evening, Lori.

[Aquamarine]

You're welcome. Hope I didn't offend anyone playing the Whitney Houston version of The Star Spangled Banner but she does sing well and I liked the crowds reaction to it.

Already had the BBQ ribs and praline peach cobbler, leaving soon to watch our country style fireworks. Will probably be a fraction of what our lucky Free gets to see at the Mall but will be appreciated in the right spirit. :)

BTW...I saved those hostess graphics. :)