Crawford Texas CounterFReep Report

[Texasforever]

As the old saying goes, one Texas Ranger for one mob. Ya'll did great.

[TXBubba]

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/newsfd/auto/feed/news/2002/08/25/1030315553.24670.9391.3104.html

Link to the Waco Tribune article. Wow, a paper that presents both sides of a story without editorializing, how unlike the Austin UnAmerican MisStatesman!

[Blastus]

Some of the 'peace protesters' were wearing clothing advocating anarchy. What do they want Anarchy or peace?

[Gracey]

Thanks DrewsDad for a fine article and pictures. You all did a fine job depicting our day in the city of the Western White House and Cafe.

And thank you Txrangerette, for when we had our doubts about going, YOU were the one who wrote back and stated "because the Leftists are invading Crawford, we
need to FReep them. See ya!" Well, that did it, and a few of us thought that if you would be willing to drive all the way from Abilene, we surely could come from Austin and Houston.

Several of our FReepers backed out because of the heat but mostly because with President Bush out of town...and the press out of town with him... some thought there was no purpose. So thank you Txrangerette and PetroniDE for making the extra long trip.

DrewsDad, I was interviewed by the "The Daily Texan," the University of Texas rag. I suppose, Professor Jensen, the resident Communist, made sure their protest made the UT newsstands. Was told the article and interview would be in Monday's edition.

Hey, hope we can have another FReep in Crawford, when the press is present, and perhaps the weather is less than 3 digits.

[Gracey]

TheSarce took some good shots of us in the cafe, hugging the cardboard President. Hope she can post them.

[Humidston]

Thanks for the email, Gracey. I've been looking all day for a report and this one is fantastic!

You guys showed 'em a fine TX "welcome" and I sure wish I could've been there with you all.

(Hi, Petroni!! Thanks for representing Houston and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!)

[Humidston]

Hey there, Cutie!

Do me a favor??

STAY OUT OF THE HEAT AND GET STRONG!!!!
(We need you for the long haul.)

[Gracey]

Hi Gracey!

Thanks Jim. We were a small group but we did good, Jim.

TxRangerette makes a great freeper. She knows how to yell and shout with the proper retort.

[Gracey]

We miss you and your grand style of FReepin, Humidston.

Petroni did a fine job representing the Houston gang. :-)

Maybe we can have an organized FReep of Houston, Austin, DFW folk at the President Bush Library one of these days. What you think gal?

[Jim Robinson]

This honery honorary Texan says y'all done good. Yeehah! Go Texas!

[Gracey]

That "Thank You President Bush" sign was also held during an entire morning of rain being poured on it. It makes my day to see it had another day of life.

LOL, Alissa. I remember you were going to throw that sign away after our San Antonio freep.. the day JimRob and his wheelchair were drenched, right before 911 ... but.. it was such a FINE sign. I took it home, dried it out and have used it more than once. It's a perfect sign for the anti-war anti-Bush crowd for it's so clearly visible. Thanks Alissa, and hope you enjoyed DC.

[Gracey]

You got it right the first time, Jim. Honery is more appropriate!!! :-)

[Gracey]

Isn't the Coffee Station with the cardboard cutouts and pictures a hoot?

Yes, it's a hoot. Love all the Bush mementos on their wall and the friendliness of the town folk.

Did you eat there? The food is darned good for cafe food!

Yes. And you're right...the food is very good. We had hamburgers, fried jalapenos, and an assortment of other items off the menu...and the price was cheap. There's a Western White House gift shop a few doors away that sells unique items.

[Gracey]

Glad you enjoyed the report. Checked your homepage. You're a pretty FReeper... Keep it up.

[Gracey]

Did you find that savvy teenager to post the "gruesome" photos of our native self mutilators? Waiting... :-)

[waco-k]

We loved being part of the counter-protest and meeting more Freepers. Lord willin' and the creeks don't rise we'll be tickled to participate in any other event around here. I'll even make a big sign that can be read from a distance!!! Wish everybody could've stayed in Waco for Salsaritaville; Pat Green and Willie were awesome! DrewsDad, the pictures are terrific!

[waco-k]

Sorry you all couldn't make it. Hope we can meet at the next one!

[waco-k]

So sorry to find out you've had health problems. Wish we could've met you. Next time......

[txrangerette]

Gracey, thanks so much for all your
kind words. And yet, always remember
how you pushed it & held it together!
Superglue, that's YOU.

[txrangerette]

PetroniDE, without YOUR megaphone our
voices would not have been HEARD! But
the newspaper story called it by a
much more crude name--a BULL HORN! LOL