Op Infinite FReep: Fresno Support Our Troops/President Rally - 09/03/04 - Photos

Fresno/Central Valley Chapter ^ | 09/04/04 | JustAmy

[Jim Robinson]

We had a very successful rally last night. The weather was not too warm and we had a large enthusiastic group. Doctor Raoul sent a karaoke machine so Amy's niece Marissa used the mike to lead us in chants of USA, USA and Four More Years. We played patriotic and country music throughout the evening. As usual, the motorist response was overwhelming. For the most part, they are happy to see us out there.

Freepers attending:
FresnoArmyBrat
JustAmy and Marissa
FriendAnn
Saundra Duffy
Enterprise
Gracie1
notpoliticallycorewrecked
Jim Robinson, Sheila and Chris
Stuart Weil
MamaBear
Jkphoto

In addition there were several people who joined us from a Jewish Republican Group and a couple of families who heard us on local radio last month.

A very special surprise was a visit from a soldier who is home from Iraq for two weeks. He is getting married Tuesday and was accompanied by his finance and her son. He thanked us for all the support. He wanted to let us know how much our support, packages and letters means to the personnel serving in Iraq.

After the rally, we met at Lyons for dinner and an informal chapter meeting. Setting up a chapter web page, the picnic and the inauguration were the topics discussed.

[Jim Robinson]

The other side:

[Jim Robinson]

Ping.

[KTpig]

"The other side: "

LOL, I never would have guessed!
You guys looked great out there.

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

And as you can see that there isn't a single American flag among the peace crowd. They are so un-American it makes me sick.

I love that they "clock out" at 6:30 sharp every time. We need to find out who has them on their payroll and why.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks Patriots!

[pieces of time]

Great group! I especially like the comment about "inauguration" discussion. Love the positive attitude.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks Mr.Robinson, and The Fresno Freepers!!
Great work!
Mountain Chickee, were you there too?
Ms.B

[cyn]

Thanks for the post, Jim. Sounds like you were joined by some very interesting people -- what an encouragement that must have been! Also good to read about the chapter plans. And always, THANKS for this wonderful website.

[AAABEST]

LOL! After all this time, you still act like a n00bie FReeper.

You're looking good BTW.

God bless you Jim.

[tubebender]

Thanks for the continued support of our troops and their families and the conservative cause...

[ladyinred]

Good to see you today. Thanks for the update on the chapter meeting we missed. Watch out for the hot sauce, it is really hot! :-)

[tame]

Thanks! This is such a shame to miss. I'm not feeling well, so please don't think I just blew it off, okay :o)

I DO look SO forward to being there WITH MY MOM!

Go, FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS!

[JustAmy]

Some pictures from our Friday Night Support the Troops Rally! Sorry that I'm so late getting them posted.


Gracie1


Saundra Duffy


Notpoliticallycorewrecked


Enterprise




Sheila and some supporters who joined us.


Saundra Duffy and some guests.

I will get a few more posted when I can get them organized. We had a fantastic time Friday. It is always fun when another group comes to help show our support of our military.

[JustAmy]

Friday was the first Friday of the month, so the peacenics were out in force on our corner. As we have been doing, we were there to counter their protests with our Support the Troops Rally.

We are having our annual picnic on the 11th so we will be out showing our support again on the 10th. If any of you will be able to attend the picnic, we would love to have you join us.

I have a few more pictures from Friday night; hope you enjoy them.


FresnoArmyBrat




Stuart Weil and friend


Jim Robinson and Stuart Weil with Gracie1 and Notpoliticallycorewrecked in background




USA! USA! USA!


Hope to see everyone next week!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the pictures!

[Trteamer]

Excellent job!

What a fine looking crew of FReepers you have.

Keep up the good work.

[MeekOneGOP]

Way to go, folks!

Thanks for the report and the pics. :^D

[deadhead]

Great photos, thank you all for being there. Inauguration plans, smiling here. Any thoughts of a Freeper Inaugural Ball 2? Sure did enjoy the first one :-)

[NicknamedBob]

"...was accompanied by his finance and ..."

For a moment there, Mr. Robinson, I thought you were talking about John Kerry...

[JustAmy]

Ooops ... I think that was my typo :)

Jim ... why didn't you run a spell check?

[JustAmy]

MamaBear and I are planning to attend the Inauguration. I wonder how many would be willing to buy tickets if we had an Inauguration Ball II?

Ya think we should start tossing the question to see how much interest we receive?

We had fun Friday night. Lots of positive feedback from the motorists.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Meekie.

We always enjoy these Friday nights. It is a great way to get together with conservative, patriotic people.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Thanks.

We enjoy our Friday nights on the corner. :)

If you ever get to California, make sure you let us know so we can have a rally and dinner while you are here.

[JustAmy]

I was happy to share our pictures. I'm just sorry that I didn't get them posted sooner.

Have a great day!!

[deadhead]

"Ya think we should start tossing the question to see how much interest we receive?"

Absolutely, Amy. I know my family and myself would be very happy to attend another Inaugural Ball...start tossing that question out there to the Freepers :-)

[MeekOneGOP]

Keep up the great work. And you have a great Sunday, too!

[JustAmy]

Sounds like a great idea. I know there were people four years ago who were sorry that they had to miss that one.

Jim .... what would be the best way to get the question out? How about a sidebar poll?

[deadhead]

Great idea, indeed. Thanks, Amy :-)

[SpookBrat]

Thanks so much for pinging me to the great pictures. I love looking at them and sharing in your times.

[NicknamedBob]

Regarding: Inauguration festivities.

As someone who lives less than twenty miles from BWI, I volunteer my beat-up old minivan to fetch you folks from BWI to (my recommendation) extended stay facilities near the airport.

The advantage of that -- they have kitchens, among other amenities, and very near the airport. One could then easily travel down to the inauguration (about thirty miles, estimated.)

How long would you be in town?

[JustAmy]

I would like to stay long enough to see some of the sights .... MamaBear .. what are your thoughts.

How long would you stay, AG?

NnB .... would there be a MetroLine close so we could get around? It has been about 8 years since I have been to DC. We stayed in Alexandria .... MamaBear and Jkphoto stayed at the Capital Holiday Inn when they were there.

Do you think we should make room reservations now? We could always cancel if the unimaginable happens.

[deadhead]

"As someone who lives less than twenty miles from BWI, I volunteer my beat-up old minivan to fetch you folks from BWI to (my recommendation) extended stay facilities near the airport."

Thank You for your kind offer, just love the optimism we all have :-)

I live in NY, will drive down. Last Inauguration, we stayed in a hotel in Alexandria, conveniently located near a metro station that brought us into D.C.

[JustAmy]

Post #31 was intended for you too!!

How long would you stay?

[deadhead]

January 20, 2005 Inauguration day Washington, D.C. (Thursday)

Oath of Office

Presidential Inaugural Address

Inaugural parade

When I go back to work after the holiday this week, I will put in for vacation time :-)

[deadhead]

Since it is on a Thursday, would probably arrive on Wednesday. Would also be attending the March for Life, which is on Saturday. Would probably return home on Sunday.

[NicknamedBob]

Perhaps the best way would be to travel by car down to New Carrollton Metro, thence to Washington.

Keep in mind, there will be crowds. By starting from a greater distance, you should be more certain of accommodations and can be more flexible in your planning.

Extended Stay

[Syncro]

Thanks for the pictures Justy and Chris.

A grate Op In FReep again on that World Famous corner...

See ya next Friday!

[Syncro]

Jim ... why didn't you run a spell check?

Hay, go easy on the newbies!

Some of them haven't seen that feature yet.

:>)

[NicknamedBob]

Besides which, it wasn't misspelled.

Sometimes, even my fingers type out the wrong word. I was surprised to see how often my fingers typed out a there instead of their, even though I sent the proper instructions.

At least, I think I sent the proper instructions. The paper trail doesn't include that information.

[Syncro]

I hope you are right.

'Cause when I get married, I want my bride-to-be to be a Finance!

I don't need anything excessive like Kerry's serial wives...LOL

[NicknamedBob]

I think you have a point there.

When Kerry needed some help with the costs of campaigning,
he re-fianced.

[Syncro]

LOL!

That cracked me up...

[JustAmy]

LOL

NnB .. how about writing a 4 or 6 line jingle about a FReeper Ball in January?

[JustAmy]

Are there any extended stay facilities near the airport that are also near a metro station?

Wouldn't the metro be our best bet for getting around?

[Syncro]

At the last Inauguration a bunch of us stayed in one hotel right by a Metro Station, I think in Arlington.

A cab from the outlying airport costs about $40.

I think if we try to get a block of rooms it is less expensive.

In 2001, I was late in booking and did not get into the Freeper Hotel. But when Gore and his friend Chad stopped hanging around and didn't steal the election, Democrats canceled their rooms en mass. LOL I wonder why?

Anyway by calling the hotel on MY WAY to DC at layovers I eventually got a room there.

Something to think about.

[JustAmy]

Will you be going to DC?

I would like to know how much interest there is. We could probably reserve a block of rooms if we can get a poll going.

[Syncro]

You bet, If my girl Hilliary gets elected...LOL

Yup, I am planning on it.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Grate!!!

[NicknamedBob]

The extended stay facility was just the first thing I thought of in regard to FReepers being able to get together.

It seemed like a kitchen would be a good idea. That being the case, many hotels have kitchenette style rooms which would suffice, I'm sure.

So if public transportation is the first order selector, any place along the metro corridor would probably serve. (I will do some research.) Keep in mind, my offer to transport folks from BWI also extends to providing escort to other destinations as well. I expect to make a nuisance of myself.

I like a selection that puts everyone on this side of the Potomac, and the facility I mentioned has only the Anacostia river to get across to get into Washington.

I don't know if you took advantage of it, Lori, but the Holiday Inn you stayed at had internet access set up in the lobby (two stations). Something else to consider.

[JustAmy]

We expect you to make a nuisance of yourself. We look forward to it!! :)