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

Billie

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**A wide variety of butterflies can be found in Texas, but the monarch rules!**

The monarch rules in Northern California too. :o) The eucalyptus trees in Pacific Grove are home to millions from November to February. You can scoop them up and just hold them...it's chilly so they don't move freely til later in the day. Beautiful site.

[lonestar]

...5 now hot bodies and a dog in 105 degree heat!!

As they saying goes, "If you don't like the weather, wait 30 minutes." Another,

"The sun has riz, the sun has set, and here I is in Texas yet." (somebody beat me to it?)

I actually live closer to Chicago than to El Paso. Maybe we should do some redistricting that direction, too. LOL!

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

My thought on that interminable dash was,"Who on earth could live HERE??!!"

While Texas is a perfectly wonderful place to live for most people, former Marines, wimps that they are, might find the going a bit tough. Try France! ;-)

[Billie]

It looks like it's going to be good!

Well, the REALLY good part of it is that MY STATE'S DONE!!!!!!!

The rest of you still have yours ahead of you!!!

[Diver Dave]

My compliments again, Billie. Ya done good. Can definitely see why all you Texans boast so proudly.

Atta Girl!!!

[LadyX]

"While Texas is a perfectly wonderful place to live for most people, former Marines, wimps that they are, might find the going a bit tough. Try France! ;-)"

(Pulling self up to my full 5' 4" 115 lb. frame)
Ah do bee-li-uv yew must be either a swabbie or dogface, eaten alive with Corps-Envy..:))

T'was within my extraordinary ability to bear, but was extremely distasteful..:))

Ya ever been to Elliott's Beach at Parris Island???!!!
The Swamp was more fun than Texas.

Furthermore, there is no such thing as "former" Marine! One does not divorce the Corps, and it is one's identity for life and Beyond, guarding the Pearly Gates.....

...:))

[LadyX]

Knew I could count on you, jw...:))

So glad you're back!

[jwfiv]

It's been great to be on the road, but I'm ready to sit still for a couple of days...)

[MaryFromMichigan]

Here is one more picture from our Texas trip.
Hope we get to visit Texas again soon!
Good night all!
I had a lovely visit! Thanks much! Group hug!

[WVNan]

You tell em girl! Once a Marine always a Marine. Sistah mine I was beginning to get worried as I traversed almost the entire thread before seeing that you had checked in. I didn't have an e-mail either, so double worry. I got in late.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Furthermore, there is no such thing as "former" Marine!

OK, EX Marine if you will!

ROFLMAO.......................

[The Mayor]

Sure the fun starts when I'm goin to bed, LOL!

I'll post this now cause I'm leavin early again in the AM.. Maybe : )

The Mayor

[ValerieUSA]

Our Governor, Rick Perry, handing an award to the winner of the 4K race in Dublin, TX

[LadyX]

So glad you two waded into the Finest waters and took the big step toward being a Regular.

Lotsa "Life-savers" and "Life-savors" here..:))

[WVNan]

G'night Tooters. Sorry I wasn't around to say hidee and share a thought or two. Have a good rest. God love ye.

[WVNan]

Man o man do you ever have a proper handle. You're asking for it aren't ye? LOL

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Does Gruene Hall mean anything to y'all?

Was there last summer.

[LadyX]

EX ????!!!

Read my pursed and snarling lips, HC - -

I did not divorce the Marine Corps.
I chose to be a Member for Life.

The Corps is in my blood, and will not desert me.

Cadence calling is My Lullaby!

Semper Fi, dogface/swabbie...:))

[LadyX]

Your charm is exceeded only by your thoughtfulness, Rus - -

I'll save a cup to heat in the microwave in the morning..:))

[jwfiv]

Good morning to ya, Mr. Mayor...)