DAY 2: Minuteman Caravan to D.C. - Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona

FReeper leading the pace car ^ | 5-4-06 | Doug from Upland

[doug from upland]

Leading the Minuteman caravan to Washington, D.C. is our own Lyman Stucky in his patriotic Spirit of Allegiance vehicle -- a 1970 Mercury Cougar with 351 Cleveland.

I just spoke with Lyman on the cell phone from a truckstop as he put $52 worth of fuel into the Spirit of Allegiance. That was about 80% of a tank, and the gas was $2.98/gal. I pledged to pay for that tank of gas. This is a very expensive proposition for him going 3,000 miles each way in a vehicle that gets 12-14 mpg.

Coincidentally, the truck stop was on a corner. Yes, friends, he was standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, and such a fine sight to see. He did not confirm, however, that he saw a babe in a flatbed Ford. If a certain friend reads this, he wanted to make it clear that he has one woman on his mind.

Lyman indicated that there are actually some patriotic people in the media. They have had a great deal of positive reaction.

The caravan arrives for a rally tonight in Albuquerque. In Saturday they will be in Crawford. Tod bad Mother Cindy isn't going to be there. That would have been fun, I'm sure.

Please add news reports to these threads.

[doug from upland]

Someone needs to confirm. Is Crawford on Saturday? Or will they be staying overnight in Abilene on Saturday? It is a long way from Albuquerque to Crawford.

[doug from upland]

[martinidon]

add me to the list of paying for a tank of gas! Let me know where to send the $$$$$

[butternut_squash_bisque]

Wow, putting unleaded regular ($2.98/ga) into a 351 Cleveland? I hope he has some of that *Octane Boost* along to help the knocking and pinging. And 12-14 mpg for 6,000 RT miles, is going to be expensive.

Does he need some donations? Anyone know? I'd be happy to help him out with a $50 or so.

[doug from upland]

Doug, you've lost track of days sitting all day with eyes glazing over at the computer. This is Thursday. There should be no trouble making it to Crawford from Abilene for a Saturday rally.

[doug from upland]

I don't think he is using regular, but he is not using preminum to try to keep the cost down.

[doug from upland]

FReepmail.

[doug from upland]

FReepmail.

[fhlh]

just retard the timing a bit to prevent detonation.

A 71 Cleveland isn't pushing 10 to 1 compression, prolly 8.5 to 1 at best.... now if it was a 429 Cobra Jet... that'd be another story :)

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

I send prayers that many thousands upon thousands of patriotic citizens join the caravan...

God Bless The Minutemen. We love you...
God Bless The Minutemen. We love you...
God Bless The Minutemen. We love you...
God Bless The Minutemen. We love you...

[doug from upland]

I hope FReepers on the route can at least join one of the legs if they are in the general area.

[Iscool]

BUMP

[lovecraft]

Just keep telling him to take it easy, take it eaaaaaaaaaassssy.

[doug from upland]

I did, and since I can't sing, it hurt his ears.

[butternut_squash_bisque]

Do they even make 'Octane Boost' anymore? I used 130 oct (av gas) in my '67 427 AC Cobra, back in the day.

[Yehuda]

PING

[11Bush]

a 1970 Mercury Cougar with 351 Cleveland.

My mother bought one of these when I was a senior in high school. She used to wonder why I wanted to borrow her car on Saturday nights.

Full tank of Sunoco 110, flip the air clearner cover, and go looking for targets of opportunity. That thing could flat out haul azz.

[La Enchiladita]

Amen, Mrs. Darla!

God bless the Minutemen and Minutewomen and Minutekids!!

Any Minute Pets going?

;^]

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

That's funny. MinuteKids and MinutePets round it off, nicely...

[La Enchiladita]

So cool that you're in phone contact with the Caravan.

I'm jealous!!

[doug from upland]

Hey, if you want to make these reports, I'll gladly turn it over to you so I can actually try to do some business. What do you say?

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

I'll bet many will...

[DCPatriot]

...such a fine sight to see!

There's a girl my Lord
in a flat board Ford
slowin' down to take a look at me!

One of my favorite Eagles' songs.

[butternut_squash_bisque]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet ride, 11. Check my post #15 for what I was driving, just out of HS.

[La Enchiladita]

I can do it starting tonight into tomorrow...?

[doug from upland]

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DFU SONG: Take It Easy (TaRARza is standing on a corner insulting Arizona)
DFU SONGS | 9-2004 | Lyrics, Doug from Upland

Posted on 09/23/2004 2:46:32 PM PDT by doug from upland

TaRAYzah does it again!!!
Vanity | 9/23/04 | NRA1995

Posted on 09/23/2004 12:42:14 PM PDT by NRA1995

Listening to Sean Hannity...he played a sound bite of Teresa Heinz Kerry being interviewed regarding Kerry's bad poll numbers in Arizona....her reply...."Who cares? One state is not a whole state."

MIDI - TAKE IT EASY

Well, she's been rollin' down the road, tryin' to hand you a load
She's a woman who's out of her mind
She has shown this nation...she needs medication
It must be just too hard to find
She is sleazy...nuts and sleazy
And the sound of that woman's voice drives you crazy
Shut her up, if you people can...her spouse is such an awful man
Stuff her inside a cargo van...she is sleazy

Well, she is standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
What a bad sight to see
She is spouting lies...that is no surprise
She will spit upon the bourgeoise
She is sleazy...nuts and sleazy
And the sound of that woman's voice will drive you crazy
She will lose...she'll never win
Hey, Teddy, pass her that fifth of gin
You shouldn't let her speak again...she is so sleazy

(musical break)

Well, she's been rollin' down the road, tryin' to hand you a load
And now she has written off your state
Insults are her goal...you are not even whole
She's really filled with hate

She is sleazy...nuts and sleazy
And the sound of that woman's voice drives you crazy
She is sleazy...nuts and sleazy
Get out the vote, we'll bury them...they both are sleazy

She is really sleazy, sleazy...yeah
She is really sleazy, sleazy...yeah

[11Bush]

Do you still have it? Just saw one go for over 200K the other night on auction. It was cherry!

[doug from upland]

Great! I'll let Lyman know that you will be posting reports and get you in touch with him. Use the same format for tomorrow: DAY 3: Minuteman Caravan to D.C. - Insert Something Mildly Clever Here

[DCPatriot]

LOL!

Thanks...needed that today.

[PilloryHillary]

A proud bump for the Minuteman Project, Lyman & the Spirit of Allegiance .

 

[Reborn]

BUMP to encourage other FReepers to pay for a tank of gas. ;-)

[butternut_squash_bisque]

I wish I still did. Sold it just over 15 years ago, for $127,500. It was pristine, but I just couldn't allocate the time for upkeep and maintenance, anymore. Been driving Jeep Grand Cherokees, ever since.

Last of "my toys" from the 60s. (((sigh)))

[soccer_maniac]

This is a very expensive proposition for him going 3,000 miles each way in a vehicle that gets 12-14 mpg.

Sure is.

[Logical me]

God Bless The Minutemen. We love you...

I second that. Hope they accomplish the mission. Dang, our current bunch of political leaders look like dung.

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

Yeah, they really do look and smell like dung. I truly believe that only our Minutemen can sober up the drunks...

[fhlh]

From what I've heard... those octane boost additives that claim '104' in reality only add 1 octane at the most...

[doug from upland]

FReeper La Enchiladita has graciously agreed to do the daily thread. If any of you want to be on her ping list, either send her a FReepmail or a note on this thread.

[hedgetrimmer]

Put me on your ping list for this topic please and thank you.

[La Enchiladita]

According to what Doug wrote, Lyman paid $2.98/gal. at a truck stop... don't know what grade he's using.

(thought I'd answer you on this thread instead...:-)

Oh, and I wasn't thinking of green beans. Funny, greens to me are collards or mustard.

[eeevil conservative]

Is there anyway to know when and where they will be in Atlanta?

would ove to go see them- get pics, etc!!

[La Enchiladita]

I'm looking forward to doing my first report... depending on when it's convenient for the caravan.

[doug from upland]

May 9th in Atlanta.

[La Enchiladita]

Some time on May 9th, next Tuesday. Details to follow...

[La Enchiladita]

Is there an echo in here... in here

LOLOL.

[doug from upland]

The first report should be when they are on the road tomorrow morning. Lyman can give you some of the flavor of what went on at the rally the previous night.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Please add me to your "ping" list.

Also, let me know where I can send my check for a tank of gas.

Thanks.

[eeevil conservative]

LOL!!!

love the echo!!

Thanks for answering! that is my son's birthday too!!!

How many are in the group?

I would like to see what I can do for them.....

[La Enchiladita]

Son's birthday... how sweet is that?!

Will report on number in caravan tonight.

Numbers will vary as some drop out and others join.

[eeevil conservative]

GREAT! THANKS!

I know they are on a schedule....

but here in GA we just passed some MAJOR GREAT LEGISLATION on the illegal thing...

I have some connections...local radio stations- the Governor, other elected folks, etc....

I would love to have a BIG WELCOME EVENT AT THE STATE CAPITOL FOR THEM!

SHould be BREAT media coverage....

You can FReepmail me some info if you like... I will get on this right away...

what I would need to know is
1) are they interested in this event...and the coverage...
2) what time they plan on being here... give a cushion..
3) about how many...(50, 500?)

[doug from upland]

It would be great if you could arrange that publicity and get them on with Neil Boortz.