Friday, July 11, 2008

The Brenda Photo Challenge (July 11th) Patriotism






Well, here's My novice attempt at showing patriotism in my part of the world! I tried calling John Wayne for an appointment to take His photo...but, no answer...LOL..
All in all though, even though the USofA has it problems, there's Still no place on earth I'd rather live...or to see my children and grandchildren live. Freedom, whether large or small, is still freedom. I prize that most of all. Happy day everyone...

49 comments:

Amanda said...

Beautiful and colourful photos. I have only been to NYC, and i loved it. I would love to see so much more of America. The photo challenge is a great idea!
love,
Amanda xx

Donna said...

Love those pictures and your sentiments! I salute you!

Sally said...

Great photo's Ms. Donna!!

Have a happy day!!! ((HUGS))

Brenda said...

I love the barn!
I love the tractors!
I love the flowers!
I had to enlarge every one so I could see every detail. They're Great Miz Donna!

Donna said...

Amanda-Thank you!! Yes it Is!! Brenda thought of it and I'm So glad she did. It's been So fun to do. Happy day!hughugs


Donna- Thanks Girlfriend! Hope You have a wonderful day!!hughugs


Sally- Thanks Sugar!! Loved yours too!!! Hope you get to rest and relax this weekend!!hughugs


Brenda- Thank you sweetie!! I tried to think of something Different...:0(
Have a Fun day!! Me and Sally'll meet 'cha behind that barn...LOL...hughugs

jenn said...

beautiful pictures! I especially love the flowers!

Cindra said...

I don't believe I have ever seen red white and blue flowers! Aren't they beautiful! And I love the barn roof! Great photos! I like your part of the world!

Brenda said...

The barn it is! Don't forget Jose,,,a large Jose will do!

Donna said...

Jenn- Thank you Dear one!! Feeling better today??hughugs


Cindra- Thank you!! They're petunias...And you need to travel this way!... In the Fall!lol...it's suppose to be 103 today!!hughugs


Brenda- You Got it!! But I think Sally has Jose locked up somewhere...LOL...Happy day!!hughugs

kimberly said...

oh i love.love.love these photos donna.....just speaks to me this morning! you and miss joni had, i believe the same flowers :) wonderful idea..,,,beautiful!
kimberly

moma grits said...

Love the photos! the barn is excellent! There is a house here that has the back of the shed painted like a flag and it never crossed my mind until now to take a pic of that LOL If you hear from John Wayne please let me know too I'd love to meet him LOL

Donna said...

Kimberly- Thank You!!! Glad you like them! Hope your day is Wonderful!!hughugs


Jerri-LOLHahaaa...John Wayne will NOT return my phone calls!! Can you imagine that???LOL...Thanks sweetie! Happy weekend!!hughugs

Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...

I love the flag on the barn. Very nice photos.
Blessings,
Kim

Joni said...

Great pictures...I LOVE that barn!

Tabitha said...

Love the photos ~ I think that the photo challenge is just great and am looking forward to the next one ~ hopefully next time I won't have to battle with rain all week to get some photos!!
love and hugs Tabitha XXXX

Dawn said...

I really like all three of them. You are so creative on these challenges. Have a great day and weekend. *HUGS*

Donna said...

Kim- Thank you Sweetheart...Happy day to you!hughugs


Joni- Thanks you!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!hughugs


Tabitha- Yes, but Your photos were Wonderful!!!I Love the village!! Happy weekend!hughugs


Dawn- Hi Sweetie!! AND YOU need to JOIN IN!!! You take wonderful photos!!!! Happy weekend sweetie!!hughugs

Sally said...

Now, wait just a durn minute - I do NOT have Jose locked away!! Dawn took him on vacation and she never gave him back!! But, we can still meet behind the barn with Ms. Brenda; I'll bring the Boone's Farm. :)

So, that WAS you who commented this morning - ms. anonymous! hahaha

Unknown said...

Hi Donna,

Love the barn,and the tractor and flowers are so pretty. What a great idea for red, white and blue flowers. That was fun wasn't it? Have yourself a good weekend and try to stay out of that heat in Texas.

Donna said...

Sally! LOLHahahaha.....Yes it Was me!! I DID NOT know I had to retype my personal info again...so it popped up as anonymous....sorry!!! And I'll go find Dawn!!!hughugs...lolol

Donna said...

Hi Miss Joan- Thanks sweetie! It Was fun! I love doing these!! Happy weekend to you to!! Get lot'sa sugars!!LOL...hughugs

Jeanne said...

Beaautiful pictures! Boy if you had gotten John Wayne that would have been something! hehe

Donna said...

Jeanne-LOLHaha...you Said it!! Like...Faint and pass out kinda something! Happy weekend sweetie!!hughugs

Donna said...

Happy day to you to, Donna! I love the patriotic photos, especially the barn! How creative!

Have a great weekend!
Hug,
Donna

Jeanette said...

I love your photos especially the one of the barn!

~Red Tin Heart~ said...

Donna, your photo of the barn is so great! I love it.
It is my favorite.
Sending you love, Nita
and I hope you know how much you mean to me.

Karen M said...

What fun! Your pictures are so good! I love them all.

Donna said...

Donna- Hi Sweetheart! Thank You! The barn is out in the country on our ride to Greens Sausage House! They Still work the farm...Happy weekend to you to!!hughugs


Jeanette- Thank you Sweetie! I thought it was pretty to...Have a great weekend!!hughugs


Nita- Hi little love! How you doing today?? Thanks, I like the barn to...And you'll Always be special to me!! Smile this weekend!!! And take more pictures!!LOL....I love 'em!hughugs

Donna said...

Karen- Oops! I must have been typing while You were!!LOL...Thanks Sweetie!! This was a fun one! Can't Wait for the next!! Have a wonderful weekend!!hughugs

Sharon said...

Love your photos, especially the old barn and tractors :-) great job.

Sharon

Donna said...

Sharon- Thank you sweetheart!! And Your pictures were Beautiful!! The photo of Tegan was fantastic!! Happy day sweetie!!hughugs

Kellan said...

You did a great job with all these photos!

Have a great weekend - Kellan

Sandi McBride said...

Beautifully done! Sweetie, you're getting to be quite the pro with that camera...
Sandi

Donna said...

Kellan- Thanks!! Hope you have Lots of fun this weekend to!!hughugs


Sandi- Thank you!! Not quite yet, but I'm working on it!!LOL...night sweetie!!hughugs

Kari (GrannySkywalker) said...

GREAT pictures! I love that last one especially - something about the flowers coupled with the flags just does it for me. lol

Kari

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

I REALLY,REALLY enjoyed all of these photos....They are truly beautiful.....Mary

Gordon said...

Great photos Donna. Like you in the US, we in Australia enjoy freedom. I think we often take it for granted though.

Donna said...

Kari- You and me both! Flowers are great Anytime!lol...Have a wonderful weekend!!hughugs


Mary- Thank you sweetie!! I really appreciate that! Ha[[y weekend!hughugs


Hi Gordon! Thank You! I agree!! We should really Value what we have...Happy weekend to you!!!hughugs

Brit. (lille meg) said...

Yes, I agree with the others: That is great photos!
Have a blessed Sunday!:)

Christine said...

Those are beautiful pictures!

I do most definitely agree with your sentiments. We've got a lot of problems right now, but ultimately the beauty of our freedom really shines through.

Donna said...

Lille- Thanks Sweetie!! You also!!!hughugs


Christine- Thanks love! Hope Hubby's foot is not too sore today!!! Ouch!!!! Did the a/c problem ever clear up?? Happy Saturday sweetie!hughugs

Unknown said...

I think your novice attempt is FABULOUS! (you should have patriotic music playing on your music box! heehee)

Donna said...

Nathalie- Thank you Sweetie!! LOL...I Do have Whitney Houston singing the National Anthem...lolol...happy day sweetheart!hughugs

dabrah said...

Lovely photos, and that barn is amazing.

Donna said...

Dabrah- Thanks sweetie! How's things going?....hughugs

A Mother's Place is in the Wrong said...

Dear Donna, what absolutely fabulous photos, and they so perfectly express your subject.
Brilliant. M xx.
PS. Also came back to say thank you for the offer of the Award, which I have taken up. Hugs xx

Donna said...

Margot- Ahhhh Thank You!!! And SO Happy you are grabbing a copy of the award...I think it suits you to a Tee.....Happy night Girlfriend!!hughugs

Karen said...

Thank you for your photos!They're great. I liked reading your sentiments on freedom. This was fun.

Donna said...

Karen- Thanks sweetie! It Was fun! Looking forward to the Next round! Numbers...Happy day sweetie!!hughugs