A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26-05....Inauguration and W2 Ball Pictorial Review

Mama_Bear and JustAmy

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Mama_Bear and JustAmy’s Pictorial Review
of the Inauguration and FreeRepublic Ball

How to describe the W2 Inaugural Ball? Words fail me (as they so often do), so I will post photos and let them speak for themselves. It is my hope that they will convey just how wonderful and exciting it was to be a part of this momentous event!

~ JustAmy's Observations
and Photos ~

"Jaban Shalal's companion (nephew or brother, not sure) told me that the media will not tell you but the citizens of Iraq have pictures of President Bush in their homes. The Iraqi people say "Thank you George Bush; Thank you America!" The Iraqi people love George Bush.

What a pleasure it was to meet so many FReeper FRiends and what a disappointment to miss seeing everyone.

While on my way to the kid's room, I saw Bob Barr but I did not get a chance to talk to him. He was surrounded by others. When I returned I could not find him in the crowd.


The DC chapter did a wonderful job on the kid's room. They not only set up a TV with kid's movies available but supplied coloring and activity books. Everytime that I checked it, the kids were having a wonderful time making new friends.

The band was outstanding. The music was loud and jivey. It seemed that all ages joined in the fun .... children, teenagers, young adults and even some of mature adults. :)

I was told that Jim Robinson even got out to the dance floor for at least one dance. Way to go Jim!!" ~ JustAmy.





JustAmy and I have more photos that we will post, and I hope, if you were able to attend the Ball and/or the Inauguration, you will post your photos or links to them here on the Finest thread, as well as your memories of this exciting event.

It was wonderful getting to meet so many freepers that I have long admired on this forum. My only regret is that I did not get to meet those who were unable to attend. God willing, I will have another opportunity someday soon.

And finally, congratulations and a Finest salute to President Bush and Vice President Cheney. May God bless and guide them through the next four years, and may God bless America and our military!!

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[Gabz]

Just drive carefully........{{{{{{{{Jen}}}}}}}}

[Mudboy Slim]

LOL...there's a good-lookin' dude inside that overweight, middle-aged imposter...MUD

[Gabz]

Thanks for taking the picture for me!!!!!

I still can't believe I didn't get a picture of you and me.

[JustAmy]

((((( Bro )))))

Thank you Sweet Bro! Want to see another of My Marissa aka Melissa. (She changed her name a couple of times.)



Marissa and Naomi on the dance floor.
(VivaBushChick's grandaughter).They were adorable.

[Mama_Bear]

Welcome to the Finest thread, snugs. It is always nice to see new faces here. Please come back whenever you have a few minutes to spend with us. The welcome mat is always out. :-)

[JustAmy]

MamaBear, Mudboy Slim and Deadhead.

[snugs]

Thank you for your kind words

[Kitty Mittens]

I Loved this Wonderful Thread, Mama Bear! I Enjoyed seeing Pictures of some of my Fellow Freepers!

I Pray you are Feeling better today, and that your illness is Taking Flight!

(((((((Lori)))))))

[Mama_Bear]

ahhhhhhhhh......beautiful roses! How could I not feel better? :-)

Thank you, Kitty.

[Mama_Bear]

JustAmy thanks a Marine for his service.

LOOK AT THOSE RIBBONS!!

[Mudboy Slim]

Sure wish you wouldda been able to go to the Ball, Pippin...we missed you!!

FReegards...MUD

[Aquamarine]

This is such a great Post Mama Bear, love seeing the pictures of all these people that I admire so much.

Saw you say that you weren't feeling well. There's a bug going around here, a virus that lasts about a week. That's kind of unheard of, a virus usually only last for two to three days. Hope that's not what you have.

[WVNan]

Oh, that is the best picture yet of Mama_bear. Also great of MUD and colleen. Please don't tell him I said so, but that boy is cuuuuute.

[deadhead]

Thank You MamaBear and JustAmy, the photos are great. Get well wishes to MamaBear and Jen's Mom. Amy, Marissa is adorable, such a cutie.

We were on the same 'Yellow' line as you guys. Before noon, police told us we could go to the 'Gold' ticket area, so off the yellow line and to the gold we went. The Ball was great. Wished I met more Freepers, but am happy to have met the ones I did.

My family at the ceremony:

[JustAmy]

It was great to meet you and your family, Colleen.

What a day and evening we had. I would love to do it again.

[deadhead]

Great meeting you too Amy :-)

[JustAmy]

We missed you .... sure wish you could have joined us in DC.

Maybe we can do it again in 2009.

[vivabushchick]

So glad we got the girls on the dance floor. You even got deebleu ( my daughter ) in the photo. I haven't had time to upload the pics but when I do they will be on this thread. It took all day to just catch up with emails and posting on FR. I took time to read buzzhead's webpage, The Ponderosa, which is very good considering he produces it while holding 2 drinks and tokin' on a ceegar ; )

[JustAmy]

The girls had a great time together.

It was so good to have a place for the children to play and make friends.

I enjoyed meeting you, your daughter and your precious granddaughter.

[tuliptree76]

The thread looks great! Thank you for sharing the pictures. :-)