FReep 53 at Walter Reed, April 21 (Heavy graphics, Join us April 28!)

DC Chapter ^ | April 28, 2006 | BillF with photos by PleaDeal and tgslTakoma

[SANYLaurie]

It was an *honor* to be there. I'm definitely glad that I went, even though it was rainy and miserable. Just wish I could have gotten there earlier and stayed later. Next time I'm in DC I will plan better.

[freema]

If folks can't give get to DC (that would be me : ( or give up a Friday night at the movies to support the wounded, then perhaps they can support the passengers and families of United 93

[Exit148]

Am I confused, or am I confused? Or is the post date scrimble/scrambled -- or is it me?

[\/\/ayne]

What a great turnout for Walter Reed in the rain! I knew some milbloggers would come through. We have rain here in Tucson, too...yes, it's true, I've seen it! Except it's hot rain, so in the summer you can have your eggs either fried or poached on the sidewalk.

I always bring water and sometimes trail mix to a protest, that way when someone brings out the cookies or whatever I can at least try to resist temptation. Once in Tucson while protesting the moonbats a truck with a man and his young son drove by about 4 times...then stopped with doughnuts to thank us for supporting the troops. Well, I had to be polite, of course!

[zoomie81]

All the DC FReepers and Soldiers...great Freep even in the rain. God Bless you all!

[Landry Fan]

bttt

[trooprally]

Real Nice Post - Loved it and the links!!! Thanks for your dedication.

Glad the rain held off long enough to get a good pic of Takoma's new MOAB. Two weeks old and MOAB-II became a 3Fer this weekend, being displayed at WR, Bethesda Naval Medical Center and Olney. At least this weekend's FReeps had nice weather.

[Mr] T

[Ponar]

I'm not a "lurker" :-) I signed 2 months ago...
Agnieszka=ponar

[posterchild]

Thanks for organizing this week after week! I was surprized by how many people honked, waved, and supported us while driving by. It was my first real live FReep event where I got to see that there are indeed live humans behind the keyboards:)

[posterchild]

Correction - I was surprized how many people driving by were supportive, of 'us' yes, but most importantly of our message. Great to see such patriotism and support of our troops!

[PleaDeal]

I didn't know that was you!?! Why are you so shy about this stuff?

[BillF]

Belatedly replying, I didn't know that you had signed up for FR. Thanks for doing so.

It was great that you made it to the FReep. Wish that I had talked to you some. I didn't see you, probably because of the rain that night.

I do remember having the pleasure of meeting you when you came to Walter Reed quite a while back.

Please let me know, via FReepmail, if you want to be added to the DC Chapter ping list. That way you can read what we've up to, even if you can't make it. You don't have to be in the DC area to be on the list.

Thanks for going the extra mile for our troops. Hope to see you again at a FReep!