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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-28-06....Ice Castles
Billie

Posted on 02/27/2006 8:52:57 PM PST by Billie



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~





Today is the last day of February, and spring is just around the corner, but before you get out your shorts and sandals, let's take one last look at the beauty that's only associated with winter - ice and snow sculptures.

A friend sent me these photographs last week, and they are absolutely breathtaking! Hope you enjoy them before they melt. :)


Your chariot is waiting...
































Last one! Imagine all the hours that go into all of these creations, with no way to preserve them except through photographs and memory. Hat's off to these artists!




Brrrrrrr! Now who wants hot chocolate?






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1 posted on 02/27/2006 8:53:01 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

Oh gosh, am I first??!!

How pretty!!!


2 posted on 02/27/2006 8:55:16 PM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; The Mayor; deadhead; ..
Good evening (*almost* morning on East Coast) - am posting Tuesday's thread a little early. Will be away most of the day tomorrow, but will check in when I can. Hope you enjoy these gorgeous ice creations!





3 posted on 02/27/2006 8:56:57 PM PST by Billie
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To: LadyX

Look, it's snowing!! Care to meet for pancakes?!


4 posted on 02/27/2006 8:57:48 PM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: freema

Hi, freema - you beat me to my Welcome Ping Post - I feel like I owe you a prize or something. :)


5 posted on 02/27/2006 8:58:16 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie




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; Dutchess; DollyCali; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA,

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.


gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Gogrammy.................grandson
Inspectorette.......................son
deadhead.......................cousin
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..........................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep.....................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom..........3 sons
american_ranger...............son
LadyX.......................grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Bykrbayb..........................son
Leofl.................................son
chena...............................son
Hope and Glory..................son
Philman_36.............2 nephews
bjcintennessee........son, niece
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
gonzo...................friend's son
visualops......................cousin
auboy..........................cousin
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad......................son
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
Q6-God..................twin brother
Q6-God....................active duty
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne..........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells....................active duty
LongCut...................active duty
cjk...........................active duty
Trish........................active duty
ODC-GIRL................active duty
AF_Blue...................active duty
Notwithstanding........active duty
thumperusn..............active duty
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
Old Sarge.................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque................active duty
JRios1968................active duty
NoLongerFreeState...active duty
CMS........................active duty
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
cookcounty.............................son
Himyar....................................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper....................................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
JimRobinson...............2 nephews
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Consort........................2 daughters
Consort.......................son-in-law
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
dixie sass........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
painter...................................nephew
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
Walkenfree................2 grandsons
Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews
Walkenfree..................granddaughter
Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
El Gato...............................nephew
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
Socratic.............................nephew
Jemian...................................son
freema....................nephew, son
Azbushgal..............................son
kimmykay.................................son
right2parent..............................son
NavySEAL F-16........................son
Ike..........................................son
repubmom...............................son
wolfcreek..........................daughter
JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
GodBlessUSA......................cousin
SoldiersPrayingMom.................son
WakeUpandVote..................brother
Skyraider.................................son
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Jen's Mom........................daughter
Meg33.............................grandson
911angelady........................2 sons
Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
weldgophardline.......................son
jrushing....................................son
thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law
JFC..................................nephew
Earthdweller......................nephew



6 posted on 02/27/2006 9:02:06 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

Wow! If that first one is any clue to the others, they are going to be very fun to look at. How gorgeous. I can't imagine that much ice. Thanks Billie!


7 posted on 02/27/2006 9:02:12 PM PST by luvie (In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
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To: freema

I want pancakes - can I come!


8 posted on 02/27/2006 9:02:36 PM PST by Billie
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To: LUV W

Hi, Luv - they will take your breath away - be sure and look at all of them. So exquisite!


9 posted on 02/27/2006 9:03:41 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

Sure, I'll make some cherry blintzes, too!!


10 posted on 02/27/2006 9:05:24 PM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: freema

Yummm!


11 posted on 02/27/2006 9:05:52 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

I am. I can't imagine someone creating these.


12 posted on 02/27/2006 9:06:53 PM PST by luvie (In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
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To: Billie

LOL!

Some years ago at a trade show in the Astrodome, I saw an exquisite, huge ice sculpture of the Statue of Liberty crash into the chafing dishes on surrounding tables, because the feet were too small - they melted too quickly.

Who'da thunk the beautiful Lady needed big feet?


13 posted on 02/27/2006 9:09:05 PM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: LUV W

I wonder how many blocks of ice it took for the chariot - that's my favorite of all.


14 posted on 02/27/2006 9:09:45 PM PST by Billie
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To: freema

Oh my gosh! How awful! You know, it's a shame that all the time that goes into carving these beautiful works of art doesn't last very long. :(


15 posted on 02/27/2006 9:12:19 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

Billie...I'm having a hard time getting the table loaded. All I am getting is a white background and red X's for pictures. I hope it's just me.


16 posted on 02/27/2006 9:14:38 PM PST by luvie (In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
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To: Billie

On the other hand, when I was a girl, I heard the stories about a bride from our church who married outdoors at an ice altar built by the groomsmen- dressed in a gown covered with a white fur trimmed floor length cape. Can you imagine?!

Okay, I'm off to dream of happily ever afters... nighty night!


17 posted on 02/27/2006 9:17:10 PM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: LUV W

Oh, no. :( I know that freema loaded it, so it could be your connection, or possibly the server has gone down for a bit. Of course, I still have it in my browser, so I see everything okay. I hate that. :(


18 posted on 02/27/2006 9:19:02 PM PST by Billie
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To: freema
Sounds cold! But most unusual to say the least!

Nite, freema. I need to go, too.

19 posted on 02/27/2006 9:20:37 PM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

I'm sure it will come back. I have never seen a whole table disappear, but I'm sure by morning I'll have it back.


20 posted on 02/27/2006 9:21:01 PM PST by luvie (In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
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