A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-29-03...Is SpookBrat Really Spooky?

Aquamarine

[Aquamarine]

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

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Is SpookBrat Really Spooky?

With Halloween just a few days away I thought now would be a good time to broach this question. Although SpookBrat was born on Patriot's Day her favorite holiday is Halloween. A strong willed yet sensitive conservative, in the past SpookBrat has devoted her time to the Canteen at FR in order to lend comfort to the Troops and Veteran's after Sept. 11, 2001, which is where I came to know her. Spooky told me the origin of her screen name came from her late father, a former CIA Agent.

"My name came from my dad. I think he gave it to me as a play on words when we were talking about the military brats in Ankara. They didn't like embassy kids because we had the better housing. I found FR years ago and wanted to sign up as 911girl (my birthday and I'm always in a lot of trouble) which has been my nick for years and years. But then after the terrorist attacks, I didn't feel it was appropriate. So I waited a few more months and finally went with what dad called me."

Spooky grew up in Ingram, Texas, which is near Kerrville, and 60 miles west of San Antonio. The family moved to Dallas when she was 14, though her heart was never in the city and it's not one of her favorite places to remember.

Growing up in a small town, with small town values, Spooky can still remember her first grade teacher asking the whole class what they wanted to be when they grew up. She was the only one who answered, "A mom." What she answered then is still true today; she will tell you her children are her world, and she makes no apologies. "They are my Manassah and Ephriam. ~ Gen. 41:51-52"

Is SpookBrat Really Spooky? No way! To get to know her a little better, let's hear more from her in her own words.

My house is done in Americana. It's full of antiques I only paid .25 for here and there. People tell me my house is like a museum and I have to laugh because I paid so little for our things. My sport of choice is bargain and treasure hunting.

We moved to Jacksonville, Florida last year. I'm enjoying our "brief" stay here 20 minutes from the beach. We hope to move back "home" eventually to take care of our mothers. I'm very close with my mother-in-law. I feel sorry for anyone who isn't as lucky as myself, having a saint for a mother-in-law. She's one of the best things that ever happened to me.

Yes, I love my husband, but I'm really in this marriage for his mother (just kidding). We are a very close, fun loving family. When we get together, we laugh, play games, laugh, eat, laugh, look at scrapbooks, and laugh some more. The biggest reason for choosing my husband was because he made me laugh and I'll always love him for that.

When it came time to move, Homeschool Mama and I were becoming fast friends. She indoctrinated me on the virtues of homeschooling and therefore changed my life for the better. She goes down on record as being one the most influential people in my life.

It was appealing to me because I love my kids so much and never got over them getting on that bus everyday to spend hours away from home and family. It never made sense to me and I resented the government telling me how to live my life. I feel like they say, "Thanks for giving birth to a fine tax payer. You are now allowed to have them for 5 years, after that they belong to us". No way! God gave them to us to raise.

I usually frequent pro-life, feminism, family, or education threads. I was always "pro-life" for myself personally but thought if someone wanted to make this choice, it was fine and dandy and none of my business. As I grew older and started hearing numerous horror stories, one right after the other of the pain and grief women were suffering from their "choice, I started becoming more pro-life for others, not just for myself. The more I educated myself, the stronger I felt about saving as many lives as I could. This is something I take very seriously and give of my time as I am able.

Abortions have not only killed 40,000,000 children, they have destroyed the lives of women who made an uneducated decision thinking it would make their lives better. It has destroyed men and families as well. It has and will continue to hurt our economy and civilization. There are 40,000,000 less workers and tax payers to pay for the aging baby boomers, and I believe euthanasia is a great threat coming around the corner. I will work to help women and unborn babies until the day I die.

My hobbies are collecting and sewing vintage embroidery patterns, cooking, quilting, scrapbooking, politics, music and books. My daughter quilts with me and it's nice to share this hobby together. I love to read and collect books, especially old children's books for the illustrations.

This year I've been doing a lot of American History reading, but I enjoy the classics. A habit forced on me when I was younger because I had a reading list every year assigned by dad. Our family would talk for endless hours about our favorite books. I've also been an artist all my life, but I don't have time to paint or draw any more. My mediums today are fabric and photography.

My grandma was my greatest political influence. My first memories are learning to "Freep". She was always writing letters to the newspaper, boycotting a product because they supported something she didn't agree with, or she was writing to her elected officials. Grandma was a Daughter of the American Revolution. She took her politics, heritage and freedoms seriously. If you said something mean about God or America in her presence, it was considered blasphemy, she would rip you a new one, then take your head clear off. You would not survive the experience.

My favorite food is strawberries. My favorite book of the Bible is Jonah. My favorite scripture is chapter 51 of Psalms. If I could have historical figures over for dinner the guest list would include Jane Austen, George Washington, C.S. Lewis, Ronald Reagan, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Benjamin Franklin, Peter the Apostle, Mother Teresa, Nathan Hale and George Washington Carver. Don't know if they would all get along, but they are the ones I would like to talk to the most. Guess I'll just have to wait for heaven.

So FReepers, as you can see, there's nothing spooky about her. I've learned that she even grows her hair out to be cut then donated to Locks of Love. Since she had a cousin die from Hodgkin's and another cousin with Alopecia, she has always had a soft spot for children with no hair. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children across the U.S. under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss.

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[Aquamarine]

Fantastic song Spook! Don't you wish we could just hang around here and play music all day! Be music bums. LOL!

[Donaeus]

I finally have an update on Jim--the Lord has answered our prayers!!! I am very happy to report Jim is now resting at home. He came through with flying colors and they were able to keep the procedure limited to laproscopy. The flare up that caused him to go back in was an irritation of the last surgery site but did not have any infection in it which was a concern. He plans on coming back to the office on Monday. I'm going to have my hands full trying to figure out how to make a Marine into a desk jockey!! I think I need prayers now! :) I want each and everyone of you to know, from the bottom of my heart, how much I appreciate all of your prayers and concern about Jim. We now have cause for rejoicing and prayers of thanksgiving, I thank the Lord for every one of you. May He continue to bless us all.

[MeekOneGOP]

Very nice ! :O)

Still playing catchup with my ISP acting up. It just dies after about an hour or so and turning the modem off for 3 minutes and then rebooting breathes life back into it.

In fact, I see now that it has died again as I type this right now ! Wah !

Well, I'm learning how to deal with this anyway. I copied my post/text to my MS Word file and will save it, rebooted and posting it here after all that !

The Comcast Technician is supposed to be here tomorrow morning to check out my modem ...

[SpookBrat]

Yes, I would like for the world to leave me alone so I could play music all day long. LOL Maybe someday if I get some "vacation", I'll spend it in here.

This is a different file, so I hope it works. Here is some Gene Autry for you. I'll be sad if it doesn't work, but at least the picture is cute, eh?

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[SpookBrat]

You know, we have had the worst problem with our comcast connections. They seem to be ok now, but for awhile, the tech's were out here once a week.

[SpookBrat]

Divorce Tim and marry you? Only if you can make me laugh harder than he can. If you can do that, I'll consider it. LOL Just kidding. That's a terrible thing to joke about, plus I would never make sure all the laundry is done before bed time. I would make you sit and help fold white socks. Our marriage would be doomed from the beginning.

[LadyX]

Snippets from your reply:

"He came through with flying colors and they were able to keep the procedure limited to laproscopy.

He plans on coming back to the office on Monday. I'm going to have my hands full trying to figure out how to make a Marine into a desk jockey!! I think I need prayers now! :) I want each and everyone of you to know, from the bottom of my heart, how much I appreciate all of your prayers and concern about Jim. We now have cause for rejoicing and prayers of thanksgiving,"

See - you found us just in time to lift up Jim, not knowing you have at least three Marines here to pray him through, along with all the others here at the Finest!

We love to care for our own..:))

Please tell Jim how greatly he is appreciated.

[Aquamarine]

That's great news Donaeus! Thanks for keeping us updated.

[Aquamarine]

CUTE! The file worked great for me.

[MeekOneGOP]

Richland, huh ?? That is where Ming's son took some of his classes. He got his degree in Computer Science Engineering from UT Dallas last Spring.

Going back to school, huh ?? GOOD for you !! I did that. Right out of High School, I went 2 years to UT Arlington and dropped out for almost 7 years. Went back when I was almost 27 and finished up my degree in 3 years. I lived in the dorm my first year back in school. Since I was 27, all the dorm rats called me the "Old Man", LOL !! ...

Good luck !! :O)

[dixie sass]

You are such a neat person and Aquamarine I do like that music!

[dixie sass]

We needed you Saturday! Hey xs'! What's happening!

[TexasCowboy]

"I would make you sit and help fold white socks."

Uh, oh!!
I see a problem sticking out already, and we haven't even met!

I like my socks ironed and hung up straight so they won't wrinkle.
Also, I like to have each pair labeled with a magic marker in letters 1/2 inch high: "Right" and "Left".
That saves me a lot of confusion when I start to put them on.

[dixie sass]

It is, isn't it?

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD.

[dixie sass]

The Fair is in town - it must be fall and Halloween!

[dixie sass]

Evening Billie! Finally! Back home and trying, as usual to "ketchup"!

[dixie sass]

Saaaaaaint Looooooooooouie Maaaannnnnn, cutest lit'le feller, evah ya did seeeeeeeee, don't know what to call him 'cause he's mighty lakkkkkk a woooooooolfffffff!

(Just a small liberty with that song!)

[dixie sass]

Ohhhhhhhh Freezie, how beautiful!

[dixie sass]

Evening Cuzzzzzz. How goes it?

[dixie sass]

How precious Amy. I like your tagline. Can't forget those people out there. I would be willing to bet there are some FReepers caught up in all that mess. They need special guardian angels right now.