tgslTakoma, Kristinn and StayTrue
Early evening under the MOAB2
Posted on 05/02/2006 9:26:20 PM PDT by PleaDeal
It's been a long time since these Friday night revelries began. They weren't all as positive and fun as they are these days. For those who'd like to step back in history, here's a list of reports chronicling all of the WR FReeps as compiled and updated by BufordP. Pay special attention to Week 40 -- that's when concretebob kicked CodePink to the curb and we took ownership of ALL FOUR CORNERS.
Tonight was clear as a bell in contrast to last week's downpour. Lots of folks turned out to take advantage of such a nice night and celebrate our heroes who are recovering from wounds suffered in service to our great nation. The DC Chapter and many FReepers from out of town had a terrific time. The list of attendees:
Albion Wilde, bert, Bill from MD*, bstein80, BufordP, Cindy-True-Supporter, Danang68, DollyCali and Freepups Josy and Toby, Exit148, GunsAreOK, JustANobody, Jimmy Valentine's Brother, Kristinn, Pasquale, PleaDeal, Taco Mamma, StayTrue, tgslTakoma, Tom TheRedHunter, Trooprally [Mr. and Mrs.], and Wheelbarrow. (If I left anybody out, sound off in the comments.) Mr. Sparling was back in town with son and hero Joshua Sparling, and he stopped by to say hello. We were also favored by the company of two OIF vets, Evan and Tim who bravely went waaaaaay down the block to find out what the lefty moonbats think Troop Support really is.
Now for some pics. For all the ones I took, see the Photobucket collection for this night.
tgslTakoma, Kristinn and StayTrue |
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 Marine and Soldier - buddies |
 With bert, bstein80 and Pasquale |
 Tim |
BufordP and I were approached by a local business owner who said he wanted to show his support for us and offered free drinks if we came to his restaurant. Thank you Mr. Reyes!!!! Be sure to patronize el Tamarindo (just a block or so north of the WR gates) and say thanks to Mr. Reyes for his generosity.
Tonight was made extra special by the return of -- SQUEEGEE! Yes, that lanky character was back with his wingnut Pinko friends and stoically ignoring the the men and women he supposedly supports.
 Marge crosses the street (with McCarron) to make sure we know that they "have a permit for both sides of the street and you have to move back behind that tree". Sure Marge, anything you say (twit). |
 Tim and Evan crossed to the Pinko side where they were completely ignore by everyone but Bruce, who did little more than turn halfway to face the pair and tell them to leave. Yeah, I call that supporting our Troops! (nitwit) |
 Um, ... NO! |
 Ickabod Squeegee in his favorite pose. |
So much for Pinkos. |
 Tom holding down the NW corner all by himself for a while. |
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 Taco Mamma and Kristinn |
 bert and TroopRally [Mr.] |
 Jimmy Valentine's Brother and Exit148 |
 Nick Z. and pals |
The only bad thing about tonight is that it marks the last time Fran O'Brien's will host a dinner for the wounded warriors at the Capital Hilton. It seems, however, that Hal and Marty aren't giving up completely. See Sandrat's post for the future plans. There was no bus tonight (unless it came reaaaaalllly late). We stayed 'till after 10pm anyway. It really was a nice night!
 DollyCali's FReepups liked it. |
 tgslTakoma's new MOAB2 looked great! |
 And we enjoyed some great company. |
What more can you ask for? Come next week and join the FReep!
Our Troops appreciate it almost as much as we appreciate them!
Every Friday - on ALL FOUR CORNERS at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Elder Street in NW D.C. - starts at 6:30p and goes until 9:30ish - bring your own signs, flags, banners or use one of a gazzillion on hand (thanks tgslTakoma!) and most importantly bring your enthusiasm!
Wonderful report! Thanks!
Good to see you again! Glad you enjoyed your time with our heroes. ;*)
Great photos Dolly! It was great to finally meet you. ;*)
BTW, mission accomplished. I will FReepmail you shortly.
It was a pleasure to meet and FReep with you Wheelbarrow! Glad you and Dolly were able to make it down.
I believe that the Hilton is hosting the troops this Friday. We'll have to make sure we are still there to support them.
[Mr] T
You picked the perfect word for them: CRUEL. They pretend to be all about peace, but in reality they cause so much pain. Only cruel people would continue to act the way they do knowing full well the lies they perpetrate and the pain they cause.
Why not celebrate an American accomplishment.
Hooray for Lurker Bill!!!!!!!!
Is there a cool name for this day? (I'm not implying that there should be, May 5th is good enough for me). Please infom this ignorant FReeper of the mission in the picture. It can be worked into Friday's AAR.
Great report and pictures! DC rocks!
1961 Alan Shepard becomes 1st American in space (aboard Freedom 7)
From Scopes "History today" site.
Thanks Wayne! We were blessed with great weather and even better photographers like DollyCali.
Thanks for doing my homework, Threadbndr! This will be a great event to work into the AAR.
FRIDAY BUMP!!
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