Walter Reed MOAB Attends Local Restaurant's Armed Forces Appreciation Day, May 15,2007

May 17,2007

[trooprally]

The Walter Reed MOAB was honored to be placed over the entrance to a local Olney/Laytonsville, MD., restaurant, Dave's American Bistro, for their day long celebration.

Dave's American Bistro is located at 5500 Olney-Laytonsville Road, MD Rte. 108, just down the road from the Olney FReeps. The owner (BELOW LEFT in blue), who disavows any family relation to the "sheehag", Kevin Sheehan, along with his better half, Judy (BELOW RIGHT in yellow/blue stripe), opened the restaurant to all military personal for a day of free food, beer and music. But the idea started when he learned Maryland National guard Units, Brovo Co., 1st Battalion; 175th Infantry Regiment and the 99th MP's were heading out on May 25 for a month of training for their second tour in Iraq.

Looks like the Olney FReepers may have a new place to have lunch.

BELOW: Senior officers of the NG Unit. We got some email and web info from them.

There was a steady stream of military starting at noon. We set up the MOAB around 11AM and came back later that evening to take some pictures. Below are pictures of the activities later in the evening. There was a Hawaiian theme this day. Pictures by [Mrs] T.

[trooprally]

D.C. Chapter Master List ping

Thought you all might be interested.

[DollyCali]

Wow, great report! and so good to patronize the PATRIOTS!

thanks Trooprally

[trooprally]

Shortened Olney Ping List. If this is a double ping, please accept my apologizes.

[trooprally]

There was a real good attendance from the NG unit, but the owner was still getting the word out to others and ran short of time. I should have also put something on FR but time was not on my side.

He got a lot of stuff donated, including the four bands.

He also plans on doing this again. Since we now are in communication with Kevin, hopefully we can better help spread the word.

[Mr] T

[Hoodlum91]

How fun!

Great report.

[beachn4fun]

AWESOME!

Maybe I need to move to THAT part of Maryland! hehe

[trooprally]

It was fun. We talked to some of the troops, especially the officers, but didn’t want to intrude or take too many pics of their day.

One more thing the biased MSM never covers.

[Mr] T

[3D-JOY]

For some reason my dial up was slow to load the first picture...after seeing the rest and reading the replies...I went back.

WOW, now that is effective!

You done good!

[trooprally]

Promises Promises!!! I think I have heard this before from you. :-)) [Mr] T

[beachn4fun]

LOL

Probably.

But, hey, I’m fighting the urge to just get out of MD.

[trooprally]

I know what you mean about Maryland - loonie leftists every where.

[Mr] T

[Doctor Raoul]

We’ll have to have lunch there more often.

[gate2wire]

How cool. Have to make a point of stopping there sometime.

[gate2wire]

Come on up. We’ll show you around. :-)

[beachn4fun]

:)

[Taxman]

Taxman Bravo Zulu!

[bmwcyle]

That MOAB party animal.

[trooprally]

[Mrs] T and I just got back from scouting out Dave’s place by actually having dinner. We recommend going here after the Olney FReeps, especially in the summer. They have an outside patio where we can smoke our cigars.

There menu includes Eastern Shore crab cakes, fancy Angus burgers, and some other tasty sounding plates. And it's no more expensive than a normal restaurant.

[Mr] T

[trooprally]

Did I mention they sell Blue Moon?

[oneamericanvoice]

Wish I could have been there! It looks like one heck of a shindig! Congratulations and much thanks to all who came up with the idea, and made this event an outstanding experience!

[R. Scott]

Looks like a party!

[trooprally]

The Thanks go to the owners, Kevin and Judy. We also hooked them up to FR when there, so they’ll see your comments.

We found out about it from another Chamber member and just added our little bit.

[Mr] T

[mdittmar]

Big Bump!

[trooprally]

It was great. Hopefully the next one will be even bigger. Just need to get the word out earlier.

[Mr] T

[concretebob]

Oh man how cool was that???

Sorry I missed everything..work called and I have no choice..see you all Memorial weekend though.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

WONDERFUL! Only place I’ll eat when I’m in Olney except for Haliburton HQ

[trooprally]

You'll have to wear a name tag. I think I forgot what you look like. :-))

We'll be down there. Need to get some FReepers in Olney to hold down the Corner.

[Mr] T

[trooprally]

You like Haliburton HQ because it is FREE. :-))

But it is some real good food if I must say so myself. HeeeHeeHeee

And the coffee is even better. Especially on those freezing cold mornings.

[Mr] T

[BufordP]

Most excellent!

[Albion Wilde]

Looks like a terrific place! Nice thread!

[nina0113]

Did I mention they sell Blue Moon?

Draft or bottle?

[trooprally]

They have both.
[Mrs T]

[trooprally]

Come to Olney and join us. It is a great place. Got to get the everyone to visit.
[Mrs T]

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

ping to self to read later at a computer that will allow access to the pics!