A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26-05....Inauguration and W2 Ball Pictorial Review

Mama_Bear and JustAmy

[Mama_Bear]

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

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Mama_Bear and JustAmy’s Pictorial Review
of the Inauguration and FreeRepublic Ball

How to describe the W2 Inaugural Ball? Words fail me (as they so often do), so I will post photos and let them speak for themselves. It is my hope that they will convey just how wonderful and exciting it was to be a part of this momentous event!

~ JustAmy's Observations
and Photos ~

"Jaban Shalal's companion (nephew or brother, not sure) told me that the media will not tell you but the citizens of Iraq have pictures of President Bush in their homes. The Iraqi people say "Thank you George Bush; Thank you America!" The Iraqi people love George Bush.

What a pleasure it was to meet so many FReeper FRiends and what a disappointment to miss seeing everyone.

While on my way to the kid's room, I saw Bob Barr but I did not get a chance to talk to him. He was surrounded by others. When I returned I could not find him in the crowd.


The DC chapter did a wonderful job on the kid's room. They not only set up a TV with kid's movies available but supplied coloring and activity books. Everytime that I checked it, the kids were having a wonderful time making new friends.

The band was outstanding. The music was loud and jivey. It seemed that all ages joined in the fun .... children, teenagers, young adults and even some of mature adults. :)

I was told that Jim Robinson even got out to the dance floor for at least one dance. Way to go Jim!!" ~ JustAmy.





JustAmy and I have more photos that we will post, and I hope, if you were able to attend the Ball and/or the Inauguration, you will post your photos or links to them here on the Finest thread, as well as your memories of this exciting event.

It was wonderful getting to meet so many freepers that I have long admired on this forum. My only regret is that I did not get to meet those who were unable to attend. God willing, I will have another opportunity someday soon.

And finally, congratulations and a Finest salute to President Bush and Vice President Cheney. May God bless and guide them through the next four years, and may God bless America and our military!!

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[Mama_Bear]

Hey, Aeronaut! Good to see you.

[Pippin]

I'm gonna do all I can to be there in 2009!

I'm praying for a Republican victory in '08! :o)

[phancypants]

Good morning, Finest!

Please keep the loved ones of our Marines who were killed in the chopper crash this morning in your prayers!

God bless them all.

[The Mayor]

Great pics, beautiful job laying them all out cuz..

I wish I could have made it..

[The Mayor]

January 26, 2005

Tried And True

Read: Galatians 5:22-26

Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man? —Proverbs 20:6

Bible In One Year: Job 35-37

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We are often disappointed by the unfaithfulness of people. A family member promises to write, but months go by without a letter. A pastor says he will visit when we are sick, but he doesn't make it to the hospital or to our home. A friend agrees to be there for us in our bereavement but doesn't even call. Others tell us they will pray for us but quickly forget our need. Someone promises to do an important task for us but never follows through. We ask ourselves, "Who can find a faithful man?" (Proverbs 20:6).

We can do very little about the unfaithfulness of others. But we can do a lot about our faithfulness to others. When we make a promise we must keep it. When we tell someone we will pray for them, we need to follow through and do it. When we proclaim our loyalty and love for others, we can do little things that show them we mean it.

The apostle Paul said that one fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness (Galatians 5:22). God will create in us a steadfast spirit if we take seriously what we tell others we will do for them, and if we follow through.

Ask God to make you a person whom others can count on—a person who is tried and true. —David Roper

Lord, grant to me a faithfulness
In what I say and do
So others will be confident
That I will follow through. —D. De Haan

Faithfulness in little things is a great thing.

[Gabz]

Oh this is so wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what a pleasure it was to meet you Thursday night!!!!!!!

[Gabz]

Great pictures!!!!

[Gabz]

He had me fooled at first.........but then I realized he was far too short!!!

And far too drunk!!!!!!!!!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Really cute thread! You all look great! I am sorry that I couldn't go- but glad to see so many happy faces were there!

[MEG33]

I sense a bit of distancing was your fondest wish! LOL!

[Gabz]

Beautiful, as usual.

[Gabz]

LOL!!!!!!!!!

[Gabz]

I spent so much time gabbing (????) that I hardly took any pictures at all.

[Jen]

Good morning Finest FRiends! Unfortunately, I can't see any of the pictures. Some kind of web server/firewall miscommunication or some such techy issue. Waaaaaah! I hope I don't look too goofy! ;-) (If I do... Billie, please do some of your "magic"! hahahaha)

I'm off to Alabama for a day or two. My mom is sick, so I'm going to visit and take care of her. Hubby (new FReeper "Turbojet") came home from work this morning saying he's sick and decided to stay home. I hate leaving him, but I think he'll be OK.

Have a great day FRiends!

[MEG33]

Jen, I have to turn of my Norton to see some pictures..I'm ok today.

[Gabz]

I hope both Mom and hubby feel better soon.

[The Mayor]

Boy does he look drunk!

hahaha!

[The Mayor]

Have a safe trip Jen..

You don't look goffy, everybody looks great.
It's so nice to put faces to names..

[Jen]

Thanks Mayor! I'm relieved. :) hahahaha

Did MamaBear post the pix of me with my fuzzy elephant slippers?

[Gabz]

I admit to having tipped a few myself Thursday night.........but I was in no way that toasted!!!!