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As is our custom, the Mid-Missouri Freepers were at our posts at the Columbia Post Office this morning. Dogrobber, Bluesagewoman, Snowflake, Zip and I faced off against the usual "peace-at-any-price" supporters. I forgot to count them this week, but there were about the usual number, and all carrying the usual signs. (I can't say too much against that since I have my favorites that I like to hold each week also. HA) Our conversations among ourselves were lively and interrupted frequently by waves, thumbs-up, and even some horn-honking for OUR side. A few people honked and waved flags; others honked...

Despite today's cool, rainy weather and Mizzou's homecoming, the faithful few FReepers once again arrived at the Columbia Post Office. At the official 10 am start-time, there were 6 peaceniks and 3 FReepers, Bluesagewoman, Bogeyman and I. (Wow, that's the best ratio we've ever had!) Moments later, Snowflake joined us. By the end of the hour, their numbers totaled 13; there were still four of us. I find it curious that the majority of the peaceniks who show up each week are seldom on time. They saunter over to their side some time between 10 and 11 am; some even...

If I do this right, it will be my first post. With plywood boards and Bluesagewoman's signs in hand, I headed off to the Columbia Post Office for the weekly FReep. Today was a beautiful fall day with a bright blue sky and a few wispy clouds, perfect for standing outside and supporting our troops and freedom. I knew several others would be unable to attend and expected to stand alone (consequently, I didn't take a camera). As I was taking the signs out of my car, a female college student returning to her car read my sign and stated,...