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Well I finally had the chance to meet and some time with Jim Robinson And meet Shelia and their son Chris. We met Wed about 11:30 PM PST in Bandon and had lunch. We then went to Charleston (about 40 minutes one way) to the Coast Guard base. This is the base that I have been going to for almost 3 years as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The base CO came outside and Welcomed Jim, Shelia and Chris. When I mentioned Jim was the founder of the largest conservative site on the internet he told me to...

It's a Summer FReeper Party for Washington FReepers with JimRob & family!

The San Diego Chapter held a special dinner to honor Jim Robinson. We arrived early at the restaurant only to discover it might be an hour before we could have dinner. The restaurant herded us (22) into the bar so we wouldn't take up their whole lobby, and we all chatted and got acquainted; some imbibed in their favorite beverage. While we were in the bar, a classy looking guy and his wife walked into the bar. He looked so familiar to me .. and all of a sudden somebody said his name .. and WOW! it was Joseph Perkins...

The San Diego Chapter of Free Republic is excited to welcome the founder of Free Republic, Jim Robinson and his family. In honor of this visit, the SD Chapter is hosting a dinner. Here are the details: Date: Saturday, July 24, 2004 Time: 4-4:30 p.m. Place: Olive Garden Restaurant 3215 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 Attire: Casual Contact: "onyx" and "doodlelady" via FReepmail to make your reservation. Those who want to attend the dinner should plan on paying for their own meals, as well as being asked to contribute an extra couple of dollars to cover the Robinson...

Free Republic Coast to Coast Freedom Tour ~ 2004 ~ Pacific States Division Loading up the FReepmobile again! We're working on finalizing the plans for our next series of road trips on our coast to coast freedom tour. We hope to visit all 50 states during the full tour (may take a couple two or three years to accomplish this) and visit as many of our chapters as we possibly can. We were hoping to visit all of the Pacific Northwest states this year including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah and possibly the Dakotas, but Chris is not going...

Jim, Sheila and Chris made it to VetsCoR HQ about noon this date. After discussing various matters in the office, we left HQ and proceeded to China Buffet in town for lunch. (right click on each image, select "View Image" to see it full size) Pic 1 and 2 are Jim and Sheila in the VetsCoR office. Pic 3 is the chandelier at China Buffet (Sheila wanted a pic of it ... and it is a loverly chandelier). Pic 4 is Jim and Sheila at the China Buffet. We had a good time at the China Buffet, and Jim, Sheila...

Greetings Western Arizona FReepers. I just got off the phone with Jim, he'll be in Mohave County on Friday. He'll be staying Friday night in Kingman and coming to Lake Havasu City on Saturday for lunch. If there are any FReepers out here who would like to have supper with Jim in Kingman on Friday, or who would like to join us for lunch on Saturday, FReepmail me ASAP. I'll post information on Saturday's lunch on this thread shortly.

Free Republic Freedom Tour 2004 Houston, Texas Saturday June 12, 2004     LIVE THREAD!        WEB CAM!     Click here for the FReeperCam pageThen come back here for live actionAnd photos added all day

Here goes! Just Another Joe(KC), Ruth and Harmonica Man, Jim Robinson Just Another Joe, Chris , Sheila and Jim, Prov sitting on grass Sheila and Jim Robinson enjoying the Memorial Day Parade in Columbia Harmonica Man shaking Jim Robinson\'s hand... Jim\'s chair had a breakdown, but Dog fixed it up in no time! I have more photos on my webpage: http://www.hometown.aol.com/midmofreeper It's on page 2. :)

It was a wonderful Freep even though it end prematurely by a sudden downpour. We did manage to outlast the lefties. It started about a half an hour early with Trteamer, Bullet Bob, and Roy and Roberta from the Fife and Drum Corps and your truly. By the time Jim, Sheila and Chris arrived we took over three corners and the traffic responded with enthusiasm We managed to Freep until 12:30 before the skies opened up and some more much needed rain fell to the earth soaking everything in its path, including us. I didn't get any pictures of the...

Jim Robinson, his wife and his son will visit with the Heart of Texas Chapter of FreeRepublic on June 10th. All Austin area freepers in good standing are invited to come for this meeting.The event will be held in my home in Lakeway TX, just a bit north and west of Austin. The meeting will start at 6PM, and dinner will be served. Freepmail me for directions to my house.We are asking each guest to bring a covered dish of any kind--this is potluck--so whatever shows up is what we will eat--LOL!We are also asking everyone to bring photos and...

Well, we're packing up the FReepermobile and will be ready to hit the road first thing in the morning. Haven't settled on the complete detailed intenerary yet, but here's what we've booked so far: Depart Fresno, Thursday morning, May 27. Stay overnight somewhere near the mid point between Fresno and Ft Collins Thursday night. Probably Cedar City or Beaver, UT. Arrive Ft Collins, CO, Friday night, May 28. Have booked a room at the University Park Holiday Inn. Will join the Colorado FReepers for their Saturday Support Our Troops Rally and a dinner at Johnson's Corner following. Depart Ft Collins...

 Free Republic Freedom Tour ~ 2004 Houston, Texas      Saturday, June 12, 2004      Come join the Houston Area Texans as weWelcome Jim Robinson on his Freedom Tour Time and PlaceNoon Saturday ~  June 12, 2004Our get together is at a private residence.Please FReepMail me for the address and the number in your party. We are planning a Texas size party with good eats and good company that can't be beat. If you would like to help in some way please join us at our Chapter forum for details.  Bring A Flag!Bring A Friend!Bring That FReeper Attitude! The Houston Area TexansHouston...

Jim Robinson is coming to Colorado! Lets do lunch! Greetings, As you may know Jim Robinson and family will be doing a tour of many states this month. They will be in Ft. Collins, Colorado on May 28th and 29th. Their plans are to arrive late in the evening on the 28th and they will be leaving on Saturday afternoon following a Freep of the lefties and a late lunch. A few of us have been trying to decide where to go for lunch. We would like to have as many Freepers from Colorado and Southern Wyoming join us for...

For anyone who hasn't yet heard, the Arkansas Hog Wild FReepers are expecting a visit from Jim, Sheila and Chris. I know that they are visiting other chapters as well, but not having their itinerary, we are not sure exactly where Jim's adventures will take them. We thought it would be a good idea to post a thread for the benefit of, not only the Arkansas FReepers whom we have not yet contacted, but also for FReepers in surrounding states who might want to take advantage of this opportunity to meet Jim and his family. The Robinson's plan to be...

Hey Mid MO FReepers...as you all know Jim is coming to Columbia on May 31st. Where do you all want to chow down at and when? When: After the Memorial Day Parade, because I am in it :P: Where: Anyone been to that new steak place near Sam's Club? Right near IHOP? That would be a great place. Any suggestions/comments? :)

Jim Rob is coming to town and is looking to do lunch with St. Louis/Missouri Freepers on Wednesday June 2. Any suggestions on where to meet? Can't wait!

Announcing the Free Republic Freedom Tour ~ 2004 ~ Rocky Mountain & South Western Division Well, we've finally set the starting date and a rough itinerary for the first leg of our nationwide Free Republic Freedom Tour! We'll be departing Fresno on Thursday, May 27th heading south, then east across California's Mojave Desert, through Las Vegas, and across Utah. We'll spend our first night on the tour somewhere around the midway point between Fresno and Ft Collins, Colorado, possibly near Cedar City or Beaver, Utah. Have never been in the area, so don't know exactly what to expect. It'll be...