[Doctor Raoul]

Oh yeah, the Marine Band was there. They exited and in the mask, I didn't notice a whole bunch behind me. For a bit, I lifted the mask and asked if they took requests. I offered $20 if they'd play "Desperado". Kristinn suggested "Freebird" and I regreted that Sadam didn't have a lighter to hold up like at a rock concert.

The band major (enlisted) with his Mace (Latin for big stick you hit people with) passed carrying his "Busbey" hat, that big bear skin thing. I said to Kristinn and tgsltakoma, "Now that's a hat." We were kidding with them light heartedly. You could tell more than a few though we made a funny statement.

I'll let Kristinn tell you folks about the lady in the car who stopped for a bit.

The boss asked tgsltakoma not to take photos of his folks in Saddam's company and she respectfully cmpilied, but she did get that cool shot with the bus.

[Doctor Raoul]

Probably saw as many of the hotel's regular guests as was did the Grid Iron attendees. Most were positive, only one that I can think of that were upset. One was a guy who from 50 yards away you could tell by body language was absolutely pissed. He'd stare, turn away and stare again. He finnaly satrted aclling over to me and I just gave him the "Peace Sign", two fingers for real. That caused him to stamp his foot reflexively, just as if a doctor hit him in the knee with the little hammer. Funny how they can dish it out, but they can't take it.

[spaceman spiff]

Sorry I could not make it this year.

Incidentally,Doc, I have Saddam's REAL sholderboards in our display cabinet. The boy found them in his Baghdad palace and brought them home. One of my most prized possessions.

[cpdiii]

That was a great Freep "you-all" did. When do we get to see the black pajamas and straw hats i.e. "Viet Cong for Kerry?"