A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-05-03....Texas, MY Texas

Billie

[Billie]

I took this photo last summer near Sonora, Texas, on I-10, where the interstate cut through this mountain. The flag, flying so high above us, was just overwhelmingly beautiful!

[Billie]

I know, I know, I'm late, I'm late. But Texas is SOOOOOO Big, it took me SOOOOOOOO long to post it. :)

"Texas, Our Texas"

Written by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright
Composed by William J. Marsh

Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.

Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

I love the graphic of the woman holding the Texas flag. Beautiful. :o)

**The world's largest spring fed swimming pool, with a 62,000 square foot surface (almost 1.5 acres) is Balmorhea State Park in the Big Bend Region. It's one of the largest man-made pools in the United States. **

A lifeguard's nightmare. lol

hey spookie...this is your day to enjoy a bit of Texas!

[iceskater]

It was well worth the wait!

[MeekOneGOP]

Wow ! Great job on the Texas map, Billie !

Chicken D's Anthem
Click here or on the pic !

I wonder if Clint's headin' out to Albuquerque to round up some stray Texas 'RATS ??

Click here or on the pic !!
The Good, the bad, and the Ugly .

[JustAmy]

Good Morning!!! Its about time! LOL

Hope I can get some computer time today; my Texas roots are deep. I also need to read the into; I just read a small portion.

[Calpernia]

Wow GREAT post Billie! Well worth the wait this morning. May I add this?

Love that show!

[Calpernia]

Morning to ALL!

[MeekOneGOP]

I'm not new...just the screen name is new. :o)

Howdy, stranger. Can ya give us a hint ?? Hmm ? California flag ...

[mrs tiggywinkle]

I could tell you...but then I'd have to kill you.

what a dork.

[Calpernia]

>>>>what a dork.

???

That seemed uncalled for.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

Calm down...it was a hint as to what my former screen name is.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

freepmail in a sec

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning to all. Great pictures, Billie. Makes me so proud to be a transplanted from Cajun land (which I still love of course) to Texas.

[Calpernia]

I certainly don't know anyone on the finest thread that calls others dorks.

But I'm still new to the finest. Maybe Billie or Mama_Bear are familiar with Finest Freepers who call others dorks here?

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh ! You moved from New York ??? . . .

[mrs tiggywinkle]

I sent you a freepmail explaining, Calpernia.

It was not my intent to bring difficulty to this sweet thread. My attempt at having fun greatly flubbed. I'm sorry to have offended. I'll take my leave now.

mrs tiggywinkle aka HSM

[Calpernia]

Apologies! It is an innocent "guess who I am"

[MeekOneGOP]

Everything's ok. I know who it is now !! (I think) hehe !

[MeekOneGOP]

HomeSchool Mama ?