Posted on 12/30/2009 1:30:07 PM PST by trooprally
After a cold and rainy Christmas Day Rally at Walter Reed, Olney was the FReepers Christmas Gift. A misty rain was still there, blowing all over our glasses, but it was sufficiently warm that no gloves were needed. At least I didn't wear any. And the State Highway Administration has provided us with another flag pole support.
BELOW LEFT: The new signal pole that will hold some additional flags. I’m putting up one flag on the power pole but the new pole will hold two. BELOW RIGHT: Lurker Bill setting up a banner on the soon to be torn down existing traffic pole. I assume that the raised planter will also be removed.
BELOW LEFT: Who can forget Week 5 when Doctor Raoul (back ground) used the planter? That’s Apple Blossom and BMWcyle. BELOW RIGHT: Raoul with gas mask and appropriate sign.
BELOW LEFT: Lurker Bill finally set up and ready to go. BELOW RIGHT: Halsey also showed up. That’s me and Matt in the back ground. Matt is the Texan who gave us the Navy flag.
If you hadn’t been keeping track, the patriots this Saturday are Legionnaire Halsey (USMC, Korea), Lurker Bill and [Mrs] Trooprally and myself.
Matt is active duty Navy so while he was there, he was not actively waving, though he really did enjoy the hanks and waves from passing supporters. He also got a kick out of the passing police car that whooped his siren for us.
And there were two moonbats.
WARNING TO FREEPERS ATTENDING OLNEY
Some new money making have been installed on north bound Georgia Avenue right before you enter the main business district. Slow your speed after the light at King William Drive.
And a new one has been placed just south of Brookeville, between Brookeville and the Longwood Community Center.
REMEMBER
Next Saturday, same place, Georgia Avenue, MD Rte. 97 and MD Rte. 108 in Olney
NEW TIME - 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
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.
But a lot of verbal engagement in Olney is always welcome.
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 a FReeper FRiend for enhancing the original plain type directions.
The Archive of Olney FReeps is here or in the LINKS section of Trooprally's ABOUT Page.
WEATHER UPDATES HERE.
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Hooray for the good guys. I am glad to see the improved weather!
Thank you.
You’re Welcome from the Olney patriots.
Speaking of good weather, looks like Friday will also be a good night for Walter Reed.
[Mr] T
Thank you for the prompt AAR. You’re doing better. Well, here is a prayer that you have fair skys and calm winds every Friday & Saturday throughout the coming year. Most of all a prayer that you would no longer have to stand up for our troops every week. Either the moonbats leave or the troops come home. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Maryland PING!
Well Thank You for your post. Definitely a lot in there. If the TOTUS doesn’t change his WOT policy and change our troops’ Rules of Engagement, yea, bring them home.
Morning LOL re the prompt AAR.
[Mr] T
God Bless you all for being out there !!! Happy New Year to you !!!
V
You are Welcome; Thank You, and Happy New Year back at you.
Our snow from two weeks ago has since melted. Actually 90% of it melted Christmas night into Saturday. It will be in the low 40s tonight for Walter Reed, but breezy and in the 30s for Olney. Good thing we are experienced cold weather FReepers.
[Mr] T
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