[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

If you would like to be added to or removed from the Finest ping list, freepmail me.

[JohnHuang2]

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

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G'morning to y'all :-)

[bigghurtt]

do you want a "hostess" for each state?

if you don't mind a "host" instead, I would be proud to do arkansas. though I haven't lived there in 5 years, while serving in the army, it is and always will be home, and it is where I'll retire to a house in the hills someday.

just freepmail me if you want me to do this.

[FreeTheHostages]

Ah, Nan, that's wonderful! I went on one of those West Virginia state park tours you linked on (Hawk's nest) and it was delightful!!

What state park is prettiest in winter time, do you think? I might want to take a trip some long weekend here.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[FreeTheHostages]

[dixie sass]

Well done, Mama_Bear and WVNan!

[Aquamarine]

You two did such a beautiful job on this post.
I've never been to West Virginia but came close one time on a trip to Canada. Definately need to go there one day since I love the mountains so much.

[The Thin Man]

Hi Mama_Bear..... hi WVNan.

To my great surprise I found this presentation to be quite good.

Even if it wasn't I'd still say it was good, because I'm afraid Nan might whack across the head. :-)

[Diver Dave]

Great presentation to our weekly travelogue at FR's Finest...

Nan, It's totally understandable why you love to call West Virginny home.

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mrs. Bear...)))

Thank you for hosting and posting this profile of West Virginia...love the transition from then to now.

Hello to all our Hostesses, and all the Finest.

[GatorGirl]

Thanks ladies for a trip to a beautiful state. The first and only time I've been there was last summer on my way from picking up the kids in Pennsylvania. I drove right through on my way to catch I-95 in South Carolina. I didn't get off the highway, but it was still breathtaking.

My Florida born and bred kids couldn't believe the mountains. Of course, being a Western girl myself, I felt right at home.

We definitely need to get up there to spend some time.

Recent events have made me realize how much I miss my FRiends. (((((Nan)))))

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Let's see some missiles!

040206-N-2970T-001 At sea aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Feb. 6, 2004 – Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires a RIM-7 surface-to-air missile during a training exercise. The Navy uses the Sea Sparrow version aboard ships as a surface-to-air anti-missile defense weapon. The versatile Sparrow has all-weather, all-altitude operational capability and can attack high-performance aircraft and missiles from any direction. During the exercise, the missile intercepted a remote controlled, GPS-guided test drone. McCain and the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participated in the missile firing exercise conducted to test the ships defensive capability. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Marvin E. Thompson Jr. (RELEASED)

040206-N-9222M-001 Aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) Feb. 6, 2004 - One of five BQM-74 test drones launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex's (LHD 2) flight deck during a missile firing exercise. The test drones are remote controlled, GPS-guided missiles. Essex and the guided missile cruiser USS John McCain participated in the missile firing exercise conducted to test the ships defensive capability. During the exercise, Essex fired three NATO Sea Sparrow anti-air missiles to intercept the drones. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Nicholas C. Messina. (RELEASED)

040206-N-2970T-002 At sea aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) Feb. 6, 2004 - USS Essex (LHD 2) launches one of the ship’s “Sea Sparrow” RIM-7 surface-to-air missiles during a training exercise. The Navy uses the Sea Sparrow version aboard ships as a surface-to-air anti-missile defense weapon. The versatile Sparrow has all-weather, all-altitude operational capability and can attack high-performance aircraft and missiles from any direction. During the exercise, the missile intercepted a remote controlled, GPS-guided test drone. Essex and the guided missile cruiser USS John McCain participated in the missile firing exercise conducted to test the ships defensive capability. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Marvin E. Thompson Jr. (RELEASED)