A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-13-02

Billie

[COB1]

A Texan's thoughts:

The long, bloody road to Texas independence as a sovereign nation began as a clash of cultures between the rigid strictures of Spanish governmental rule and the spirit of independence which Anglo-American Texans had cherished since 1776.
Mexico’s independence from Spain on September 16, 1820, changed nothing about their underlying political and religious beliefs, and it didn’t alter the way the Americans thought about individual rights.

The Texas Revolution resembled in many ways the revolt of the British colonies against the King and Parliament of England in 1775-1776.
Both Texas and the colonies were remote from central authority, both were allowed to exercise self-government, defend themselves and develop their own social institutions, and both were ignored in the early years by the central government.
Both became very prosperous through the efforts of the citizenry.
In both cases the seeds for insurrection were sewn with the increasing demands for taxation and custom collection by the central government.

Texans’ feelings about liberty and justice are magnified and amplified because our state was born as a nation in the crucible of battle over these principles.
The emotional pride in our nation and the unyielding attitude we have toward our individual rights are concentrated in Texas because our forefathers fought for these same ideals in our own backyard.
We can drive down practically any highway in Texas and see landmarks erected to commemorate one of the battles for our independence.

If your patriotism ever flags, come to Texas – we’ll lend you some of ours.

[Billie]

Hi, Maggie - so glad you were here before I take time out again! I love how our Texans are giving us a chairside history, complete with photos, of the Lone Star State!

[lodwick]

Got Oil?

This appears to be the SpindleTop Field

[Billie]

Better look again - or go look at glock rocks' early post or Michigander's! Or do the right-click thingie that Meek's talking about and zoom in. :)

Hi, Julie - gotta run in just a bit!

[Billie]

Those may just be the BEST eagles yet. Would you mind if I saved them and did something with them with the flag maybe?

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you! I'll make sure Ming gets those flowers !

[Billie]

See you later - maybe the wolf will show up. I hope so, too.

[lodwick]

Excellent summary in A Texan's thoughts - thank you from CenTex. JL

To me the key is that all the pioneers of any land, the guys who came with the clothes on their back, a weapon, a few tools, and a huge dream in their hearts and minds - those people depended on their wits and a few like minded brothers to survive and then prosper.

There was no government and they succeeded mightily because of that - not in spite of it, as we are having to do today.

I might have been born a couple of centuries too late.

[JustAmy]

This is a picture of my great-grandfathers barn taken in 1917. It was taken in Wheeler, Texas.



Looks like that Collie type dog has Texas ticks!
Aren't those great fence posts? I wonder how long that thing remained standing.

[JustAmy]

Heck ..... I thought I resized that!!!

[ValerieUSA]

The eagles are excellent. Here in Texas we're more likely to see a pair of vultures, though.

[lodwick]

Cool pic - thanks. Is that your Gramps standing in the loft?

I love the way that guys used to wear coats and hats year round back in the day.

Keep'em coming. JL

[ValerieUSA]

That's a great old picture. See the shadows of the windmill and the photographer?

There are so many wonderful old barns and outbuildings in the Texas countryside - my kids are always annoyed with them because they know I'm going to stop and take a picture. *L*

[Militiaman7]

I thought those were trial lawyers. LOL!

[COB1]

Texas fact:

When Steven F. Austin's call to arms went out on September 19, 1835, most Anglo-American Texans did not want war with Mexico.
It was harvest time, and they were farmers.
The rumor was spread that General Cos of the Mexican Army was coming to put down the insurrection, and he was bringing with him 800 pairs of iron hobbles to take away the ring leaders to Mexico for trial.
This was an affront to the dignity and pride of the settlers who considered Cos to be invading their land.
The mood for war was established.

[MeekOneGOP]

i saw that, hehehe. thanks.....

[JulieRNR21]

OOPS.... I goofed....oh well you know me....I love Siamese & see them everywhere....LOL

[ru4liberty]

One of all-time favorite Texas songs...

Click the pic

[JustAmy]

"Is that your Gramps standing in the loft? "

I'm really not sure who that is. My Great-Grandfather died in March, 1917 and that picture says December, 1917. That is probably one of my Grandmother's brothers. Sure wish I knew which one.
I have lots of silly pictures. I'll see if I can find another after lunch.

[MeekOneGOP]

The pings are my pleasure. You always show me you appreciate
them too, and I appreciate that! I appreciate you.