Posted on 03/13/2005 6:31:13 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie
The Jacksonville, FL Freepers are pleased to announce our first ever Coffee Get-Together! We met on February 27th, Sunday afternoon at 2pm , at the Panera's on Blanding Avenue. This was done on very short notice. Present for the hour or so Coffee Klatsch were Chieftain,OXENinFla; Dutchgirl, Naomi4 and Recovering Ex-Hippie. Several other Freepers wanted to join us but had other committments that Sunday.
We had a great time sharing memories of our pre-election exploits and discussing the political future. We had come together during the Presidential campaign, yet were scattered far and wide after our brief valiant efforts.
We encourage other Freeper chapters to try this once a month casual get together! Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 27th ( the last Sunday of the month, 2pm. If you live in the greater Jax area and would like to join us or hear about future get togethers, freep mail me and I'll give you directions.
There was also some interest here in the March 19th Freep in St Augustine. If you are inteerested in joining us, Freepmail me or Chieftain.
Hey, Have mercy on me....this is my first post!
Sounds great. If any of you have any ideas about where, when, etc., etc., let me know. I'll put my thinking cap on as well.
But right now, I'm tied up in the effort I'm detailing below. You may want to ping your lists about this:
OldGlory and I and a bunch of other central Florida FReepers, Young Republican Club, (other GOP groups?), and "Protest Warrior" of central Florida have a big demonstration down on I-Drive on Sunday at noon. Here's only part of the 2 messages I forwarded to everyone who signed up to be on my central Florida FReeper list. If any of you didn't get any of these messages and want to participate in any of these three protests on March 17, 19, and 20th, let me know, or email Zachary (the central Florida Chapter Leader of Protest Warrior) at the link I'm providing below:
[1] Sunday March 20th - BE THERE! The liberals and anti-military activists including Susan Sarandon and Martin Sheen of the radical "Not in Our Name" anti-war group are set to show up on the corner of International Drive and Sand Lake Road. They will be protesting the United States Military. Time is 12:00 noon
[2] Liberals and Anti-Military Activist plan to shut down Military Recruiting Station! Things are heating up. We have just learned that Liberal Anti-American groups in the Orlando area are planning TWO ADDITIONAL protest THIS WEEK!
Thursday March 17th. Liberal and Anti-American groups are planning to protest and "shut down" the U.S. military recruiting station located at Maguire Blvd (Herndon Plaza) near the corner of E. Colonial Dr. and Maguire Blvd. Time is 3:00 pm
Saturday March 19th. Liberal and Anti-American groups are planning to protest and "shut down" the U.S. military recruiting station located at Maguire Blvd (Herndon Plaza) near the corner of E. Colonial Dr. and Maguire Blvd. Time is 12:00 noon
If you keep up with current news, you know that recent recruit protest have left U.S. military recruiters sidelined and even in some cases injured. Let's show up and defend our men and women in UNIFORM.
Our objective will be to form a protective line surrounding the doors of the U.S. Military Recruitment office. This will prevent entry into the office interior by liberal and anti-American forces. Local Authorities have also been notified and will be on hand to monitor in case these wackos get out to hand.
These soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines help defend our freedoms. They sacrifice their lives and serve something greater than themselves. Let's do the right thing and give them our support! Bring your own signs or show up and use ours!
PLEASE RSVP Zachary @ this address IMMEDIATELY if you can show up and help us on Thursday!
Or, if you can, please update your attendance status at the bottom of the operation's page. HERE.
I've gotten a lot of response the last few days about the I-Drive protest on Sunday and local media personalities are set to help spread the word for us. This is gonna be huge....get READY!
Liberal info link showing their plans HERE
SIGNS
If you’re new to the Central Florida Chapter and you have seen our video, you know that our signs best represent our views at any counter-protest. Some of our members have signs built already and we have those safely away in storage. However, if you would like YOUR OWN protestwarrior.com protest sign, we need to get started right away to make sure it will be ready for the 20th. Each sign cost $25 to build. They are huge, easily readable, and well made.
Take some time to take a look at our sign arsenal and make your choice. Send me an e-mail at "Zachary Bauer" thebird@thebirdbath.com with the sign title you want and its associated number. SEE PICTURES OF SIGNS HERE
Once I recieve your request I will send you payment information where you can pay the $25 fee with a Visa or MasterCard. If this is a problem let me know and we can work something else out.
Like last time we will be getting together for a sign building meeting Saturday night before the protest. Try and attend if you can but if YOU CANNOT make it, DON'T WORRY, we will have your sign made for you and ready for Sunday. Info on that will be out shortly.
As always, you can make your own sign and bring it with you to the counter-protest.
Sincerely,
Zachary Bauer
Central Florida Chapter Leader Protest Warrior
bttt!
FloRida FReeper BTTT!
Let me know if you guys plan any coffees or the like!
Wanna see the President? He is gonna be in Orlando Friday.
OK Everybody! Pass it on to your lists!! This may be the final update unless there's an emergency change of plans.
I'm forwarding Zachary's directions below and the time to meet on Sunday. I found a generalized map of that I-Drive area in case any of you want to print it out:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=8001+international+drive+&city=orlando&state=fl&zipcode=
He also gives info about the protest for Saturday in case any of you plan to be there for that. I'm not sure yet if I can make it to that one. Here is a generalized map for that location in case any of you need it:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&formtype=address&searchtype=address&cat=&address=E%20Colonial%20Dr%20%26%20Maguire%20Blvd&city=Orlando&state=FL&zipcode=32803&searchtab=home
Hope to see you Sunday, 3-20-05 on I-Drive !!!! ~ Matchett-PI {Central Florida Chapter Leader Free Republic Network)
Date: 17 Mar 2005 20:45:45 -0000
From: Zachary Bauer thebird@thebirdbath.com
Central Florida Chapter Leader http://www.protestwarrior.com
Greetings, It looks like mother nature was on the side of the troops Thursday as the rain kept pouring down....keeping the liberals dry and inside.
Saturday and Sunday however are supposed to be sunny and bright and we hope that we will see all of our members out in force at the protest around town this weekend.
Saturday: Liberals protesting the United States Armed Forces at the Military Recruiting office on the corner of Colonial and Maguire in Herndon Plaza. This even is set to start at 12:00 noon and last for 2 hours.Be there in front of the plaza at 11:30 for protest sign handout and a quick briefing. We have professional PW signs you can use but bring your own if you want. We've had some special ones made just for this event.
Sunday: Liberals protesting our troops will be gathering on the corner of International Drive and Sand Lake Blvd. This event is set to start at 12:00 noon and also last for 2 hours.
To get there, follow I-4 to the Sand Lake exit, turn east on Sand Lake and the first light you come to is International Drive...its right off the hwy.
Make an immediate right south on International Drive and another quick immediate right into the Bargain world parking lot across from the Wyndam Hotel.
We will be gathering on the side of the building towards the rear prior to event time. Show up at 11:30 for protest sign handout and a quick brief before we get underway.
We have proffessional PW signs you can use but bring your own if you want. We've had some special ones made just for this event.
Additional Info:
As with other protest, we have strict guidelines about interacting with liberals and anarchist protesters. DON'T.
We are not there to change their minds but intead to show the American public that these wackos do not represent the majority of national opinion.
We are only there to express gratitude for our troops and thank them for a job well done!! If protesters from the other side attempt to interact with you, ignore them to the best of your ability.
We have spoken extensively with Orange County Sheriffs Dept and Orlando City PD, and are sure that we have covered all our legal bases. They will be monitoring the sidelines both in uniform and out of uniform and can step in if the wackos become unruly.
Be on your best behavior and we'll all have a great time and hopefully all make some new friends.
Bring water to stay hydrated as it may be hot outside. Ok folks, that's it.See you this weekend!
Sincerely,
Zachary Bauer
Central Florida Chapter Leader
http://www.protestwarrior.com
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Previous Message:
From: "Zachary Bauer" thebird@thebirdbath.com
Subject: Central Florida Protest Warriors! *INFO*
Protest Information. (pass it on)
Plans are currently under way to bring about the biggest conservative counter protest ever. The liberals and anti-military activists including Susan Sarandon and Martin Sheen of the radical "Not in Our Name" anti-war group are set to show up on Sunday March 20th at 12:00 noon on the corner of International Drive and Sand Lake.
They will be protesting the United States Military.
SIGNS
If you’re new to the Central Florida Chapter and you have seen our video, you know that our signs best represent our views at any counter-protest. Some of our members have signs built already and we have those safely away in storage. However, if you would like YOUR OWN protestwarrior.com protest sign, we need to get started right away to make sure it will be ready for the 20th. Each sign cost $25 to build. They are huge, easily readable, and well made.
Take some time to take a look at our sign arsenal and make your choice. Send me an e-mail at "Zachary Bauer" thebird@thebirdbath.com with the sign title you want and its associated number. http://www.bartcop.net/signs
Once I recieve your request I will send you payment information where you can pay the $25 fee with a Visa or MasterCard. If this is a problem let me know and we can work something else out.
Like last time we will be getting together for a sign building meeting Saturday night before the protest. Try and attend if you can but if YOU CANNOT make it, DON'T WORRY, we will have your sign made for you and ready for Sunday. Info on that will be out shortly.
As always, you can make your own sign and bring it with you to the counter-protest.
I've gotten a lot of response the last few days about the protest and local media personalities are set to help spread the word for us. More on that in a few days after details are more concrete.
This is gonna be huge....get READY!
Sincerely,
Zachary Bauer
Central Florida Chapter Leader
Here are some pictures and video of our last protest event in Central Florida.
http://hq.protestwarrior.com/?page=/featured/central_florida/central_florida.php
Have POSTER-- will travel!-----to "I" Drive & Sandlake Rd on Sunday 3/20 at HIGH noon!
Big tourist area---lots of hotels/motels.
We'll give Hollywood a "WARM" welcome!!
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