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

Billie

[COB1]

Texas fact: The first Declaration of Independence of the State of Texas was written and signed April 6, 1813, by a group of American filibusters called the American Volunteers and led by Samuel Kemper.
This happened at a place which was destined to become a rallying cry of Texans for generations - the Alamo.
After a running battle with the Spanish army, the force of 850 American volunteers were surrounded at the Medina River.
In the same spirit of those who came after, they refused surrender or retreat.
Only 93 escaped death by eventually making their way across the Medina.

[Mixer]

Thanks for the flower. I love it.

[Billie]

Morning, ru - this is the perfect thread to post your Texas logo on!

I sure hope whoever's DSL problems are about over! Miss you, who!

[Mixer]

If you really want to stop them press stop on your browser at the top. I don't think you should though because they shop that there is life out there in cyberspace <.SMILE.>

[BlessedAmerican]

Congrats from a fellow Texan! Born raised in Magnolia, just north of Houston. Transplanted at the moment in MS. I have enjoyed your posts and am so glad you included Ming! Have a wonderful day over there and enjoy all the kudos...

[Mixer]

shop = show

[Billie]

Thanks so much, jw! I do feel blessed to have such a good team here - ALL of YOU who grace this thread every day are our team!

[Billie]

Oh, good, you're here. Let the graphics begin. :)

[stainlessbanner]

Hey Mudboy - she is 2 weeks old and sweet as honey! I love being a daddy already. Cheerleading, horses, dirtbikes, surfing, soccer...man I want her to do it all. I have so many plans for this little baby.

The other day she was crying and I started singing some tunes, but she cried worse! I played a few tunes on the guitar (I'm a hack on the 6-string), but she kept crying. Maybe I'll stick to lyrics, Mudboy - I'll just have to wait until she can read!

I'm glad you are enjoying your 7-year old. I'm sure she is daddy's girl. I think our true test will be the teen years and the big "D" (dating)! < /Gasp!>

[BlessedAmerican]

This is my favorite morning thread! Thanks for all the information, the background of all these wonderful Freepers, the Pledge, the graphics, the family photos and your time in putting it altogether! Brightens my day.

[Billie]

LOL! Hi, watts! YOUR picture looks familiar! That wolf used to hang out here a lot - he disappeared yesterday and we haven't seen him since though. :)

[Billie]

Aother goodie! I don't know the song though! YIKES!

[Billie]

Billie, darlin', there ain't no short way to cross Texas!!!

LOL! I know! What's the farthest distance from one point to another in Texas - anyone know? (don't make me look it up!)

[lodwick]

The community of Seguin was established in 1838 by members of Mathew Caldwell's Gonzales Rangers, but was not incorporated until 1853. It was originally called Walnut Springs for the nearby fresh water sources. Just six months later the name was changed to honor Colonel Juan N. Seguin, one of Sam Houston's ablest Lieutenants throughout the struggle for Texas' independence. As leader of a dedicated group of Texans of Mexican ancestry, Col. Seguin participated in the great victory at San Jacinto. Later he served as a Republic of Texas Senator and as Mayor of San Antonio.

A great place from which to hail.

[Aquamarine]

You haven't heard of Tracy Adkins before? He's a great big Texan, I believe he's 6' 7"!

[Billie]

Isn't that a beautiful rose and butterfly?! Sometimes I've posted it with a pink signature with the Quill font.

[Mudboy Slim]

Good to see you, too...I just heard backhoe was featured in yesterday's thread and will need to go back and give my FRiend some well-deserved kudos.

FReegards...MUD

BTW...I will get around to responding to yer FReepMail sooner or later.

[lodwick]

"Texas Shall be free and independent,
or we shall perish in glorious combat."

Juan N. Seguin
1836

We need Juan Seguin today.

[Billie]

I was kidding about stopping them, but hadn't thought about using the 'stop' on my browser to stop the animation. Actually, it's the crazy way they turn and bounce around that's so neat!

[daisyscarlett]

Let the day begin, the calendar and Tuesday have arrived...lol...