Posted on 09/27/2006 12:40:18 PM PDT by trooprally
Thanks to the help of the American Legion, my homeboys, we had a great day.
In attendance were Lurker Bill and Legionnaires Glenn, Halsey ,Frank and myself, Mrs T. I want to thank my guys for coming to the 3PM freep after attending an AL yard sale all day. They also had a function that afternoon at 5PM.
Even thought the wind was blowing and kept clouding up, the honks were outstanding.
We did give up going out for our morning Rapid Transformation Force. It was not done in the AM but we stood this afternoon. We wanted our loyal supporters to see us out there.
Nothing really happened until we got ready to leave when some man in a white car slowed down and yelled first to Glen, He has a hearing aid so did not hear.
Then Halsey heard Dodger!! He ignored him.
Next the man slowed by Frank and my self and heard Draft. Still we ignored the fool. Then he came to Lurker Bill and said very loud and clear, "Draft Dodgers". We all got a laugh out of that. Since all of us served in the Military! Glenn said "Yeah I am a dodger. I ran all the way to the recruitment center and signed up".
We missed Mr. T and Cindy-True-Supporter. Mr. Trooprally went to the Support the Troops Rally in D.C. But, next week will all be back to normal. Pics were by myself and Mr. T helped with this thread.
BELOW: Lurker Bill and Glenn, Iwo Jima vet, set up blue banner.
BELOW LEFT: Lurker Bill on Mr. T's regular corner. BELOW RIGHT: Glenn with Lurker Bill in background.
BELOW LEFT: Halsey, Korean War vet, with Glenn & Frank down the street. BELOW RIGHT: Frank, Korean War vet, with Glenn still down the street getting some early honks and waves.
Olney - What a great place to FReep
THE RAPID TRANSFORMATION FORCE WILL BE ACTIVATED THIS COMING SATURDAY.
REMEMBER
Next Saturday, same place, Georgia Avenue, MD Rte. 97 and MD Rte. 108 in Olney Same time, 3 PM to 4:30 PM
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
The Rapid Transformation Force WILL be up and FReeping this Saturday. Weather forecast is for sunny skies, so Mr. Bull Horn will be there.
We also need good crowds at the Olney 3 PM FReep for the next several weeks to help cover both corners. If you can make it, we would appreciate your presence. It might be a little dull without the moonbats there unless you are part of the RTF.
At least you know all the waves and honking are for us and that is invigorating.
If you live in northern VA and want a short cut to Olney See Post 39 Here. It's an easy 20 minute drive from the American Legion Bridge.
A special Thanks to BufordP for enhancing the original plain type directions.
The Archive of Olney FReeps is here or in the LINKS section of Trooprally's ABOUT Page.
Ping.
This is an excellent FReep, especially considering that most of the rest of the DC Walter Reed regulars, as well as many FReepers from other states, were down in DC at the Support the Troops Rally at the same time. Kudos to you for holding down the fort in Olney, Mrs. T!
It's all mindnumb knee jerk responses from them.
Thanks for the vote, I am glad we got to do it and have fun at the same time.
[Mrs T]
I agree with that. I think that is why we laughed so hard.
Thanks .
[Mrs T]
time to break out the signs, right BufordP - LOL
Thanks Mrs. T for holding down the fort! It was great to see you at the 10th celebration...hope you feel better each day.
They were at the Venezuelan Embassy on Friday afternoon, at Walter Reed Friday night and at the Support the Troops Rally on Saturday.
They were also at the post-Rally/10th FR Anniversary Dinner on Saturday night, but we're not counting that.
To become a 3Fer, one needs to attend 3 FReeps with no more than 24 hours between each. We don't want the FReeper to rest up or get any work done.
If you qualify since July 01,2005, let me know and you'll be added to list.
The updated list of 3Fers are:
tgslTakoma's MOABII; Albion Wilde; Apple Blossom; Armymarinedad; Armymarinemom; Bert; BMWcyle; bstien80; BufordP; Cindy_True_Supporter; concretebob; DollyCali; Iraqikurd; Jim Robinson; Justanobody; Kristinn; Leofl; Lurker Bill; Lurker Samir; Trooprally [Mr] & [Mrs]; \/\/ayne; Wheelbarrow; cf_river_rat; Syncro; Kudo's to 5Fer Justa: Freddie the cult man on Thursday, WR Friday, Olney Saturday afternoon, the White House Correspondence Dinner Saturday night and a solo FReep in Richmond Sunday afternoon.
[Mr] T
Well I did think I was a man but, I will take it.
See you then.
[Mrs T]
Getting there will be right as rain soon.
Thank you.
See you Sat.
[Mrs T]
It's a dog's life and a man's world.
"Then he came to Lurker Bill and said very loud and clear, "Draft Dodgers".
Good grief. Sometimes I wish stupid was painful.
bumping for the 5fers and the 3fers! Awesome.
bumping for those cute American Legionnaires too!
Thanks Mrs T!
You are most welcome. The men I know were tired, they had had a full day at the yard sale. They are are great bunch of men. I would stand with them anytime.
Thanks so much.
[Mrs T]
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