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It's a Puget Sound FReeper Party! Calling all Puget Sound Chapter Members and guests to join our END OF SUMMER BBQ PARTY!

Researchers at the University of Washington say all that holiday baking and eating has an environmental impact — Puget Sound is being flavored by cinnamon and vanilla. "Even something as fun as baking for the holiday season has an environmental effect," said Rick Keil, an associate professor of chemical oceanography. "When we bake and change the way we eat, it has an impact on what the environment sees. To me it shows the connectedness." Keil and UW researcher Jacquelyn Neibauer's weekly tests of treated sewage sent into the sound from the West Point treatment plant in Magnolia showed cinnamon, vanilla...

We and many others in our community are struggling to 'name' the big Dec 14 and 15 wind storm we just experienced. Several other big wind storms we've had in the past happened to fall on a significant day or had something distinctive happen such as the Inauguration Day Wind Storm of 1993, the Turkey Day Storm of 1983, or the Hood Canal Wind Storm of 1979. So, what do we call this big blow? We would like to tap the creative minds of our community to help us 'name this wind storm' . We have created an email address...

Ring the BellsIt's the Puget Sound FReeper Chapter2006 Christmas Party! Christmas Open House & Pot Luck

Daphne Lee-Larson said goodbye to her house Sunday morning. Actually, she wished it a bon voyage. She was looking up at the second-floor bedroom window of 3218 Eastlake Ave. E. and remembered how she and her husband once had to climb up to it on a ladder when it was bedtime because they were having the ground floor resanded. 3218 Eastlake Ave. E., though, was no longer on Eastlake Avenue East. The yellow, 3,000- square-foot house had been lifted and then rolled on a dolly with wheels as big as airplane tires from the spot where it had sat since...

WELCOME to the Puget Sound FReepers Christmas Party LIVE THREAD

Puget Sound FReepers 2005 Christmas Party!Merry Christmas FReepers, Family & Friends! It's time for our FRee Republic Puget Sound Chapter Annual Holiday Celebration!

Whoo-hoo FReepers! Starting our live thread from the home of Walt and Spanaway Lori. Yes, it's our Better-Late-Than-Never Summer FReeper Party for the Puget Sound Chapter of FRee Republic! Lori has brisket on the BBQ, FReeper Marty Wake is just back from Iraq and on his way over, and Pete's Cream Ale is on ice! Ahhh fall..er...summer! ;)

DUCKABUSH - Two men suspected of stealing Sea-Doo personal watercraft from Brinnon got into more trouble on Dabob Bay, about 12 miles south of the Hood Canal Bridge. One man rescued from the water has been arrested by Jefferson County deputies, and a Coast Guard search continues for a second man. Petty Officer Mike Zolzer in Seattle says the Coast Guard first received a call just after 6 a.m. Tuesday from someone who heard a man in the water calling for help. He was picked up by a Navy security boat from the Bangor submarine base. He told a Jefferson...

All you home bound Puget Sound Chapter FReepers - join us on line if not in person!

If I hadn't seen it for myself I wouldn't have believed it. Living on the west side of the Cascade mountains not far from Seattle I am accustomed to seeing Kerry/Edwards signs practically everywhere.My husband and I went to the Puyallup Fair which is one of the largest in the country and draws thousands. Under the grandstand there were the Democrat and Republicans booths handing out yard signs, stickers etc. After spending all day and night at the fair I can tell you that 8 out of 10 fair goers who were making a political statement were either wearing or...

Call to rally against Terror!Saturday September 11, 200410:00 AM - 2:00 PM National March Against Terror www.nationalmarch.org Groups call for nationwide rallies in support of the War on Terror Free Republic Puget Sound Chapter, WA – Paul Nissan, president of FIT-AIM-ACT, joined by other nationally recognized activist organizations such as the Free Republic Network, Move America Forward, Protest Warriors and Rightmarch.com, have called for rallies across the nation this September 11th in support of the war on terror and demonstrate to our enemies that would attack us that we remain united and vigilant as a nation in this effort. All...

Puget Sound FReepers! The time to act is upon us! The radical left will be out in force, protesting President Bush in Medina Washington tomorrow! We cannot allow them to protest unopposed! The Leftists will be meeting in the park as well, but we will remain separate from them. Spread the word far and wide! Event specifics and information are below. Come out and show President Bush that Washington is behind him!

AWESOME PARTY Great Fun! Thanks Jim Robinson, Sheila, and Chris for traveling to the Seattle area to visit with us.Whoo Hoo!Wonderful time!Great FReepersDelicious BBQ!

To those of us in the Puget Sound FReeper Chapter, Michelle Malkin has always been our “LittleLulu”, who chronicled our first chapter meeting in June 1998 in the Seattle Times. Michelle has a place of honor in our history, The Story of a FReeper Chapter. One of our great hopes was that Michelle would return to the Seattle area for a visit, which she is doing now in conjunction with a book tour. She is kicking off her tour in Bothell, this Friday, August 6. If you are a Puget Sound FReeper and have never met Michelle, you are in...

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

Kirby Wilbur just announced on KVI that there would be a memorial for President Reagan this Friday, June 11, 3:00 PM at Cedar Park Church in Bothell. Let's go FReepers!

A racetrack for NASCAR and other motorsports events in the Puget Sound region could generate $87.3 million to $121.8 million in new revenue annually — with over three-fourths of that money coming from out-of-state wallets, according to a study released yesterday by a group backing the idea. Between 45 and 60 percent of the 77,000-seat track's visitors would travel from outside Washington, spending up to $709 apiece during race-event weekends, the study projects. Attracting new spending from out of state is a key selling point for the track. "It's all new money for the state," said Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch,...

LIVE from Spanaway!

Puget Sound FReepersIT'S A PARTY! FReeper Hosts are Spanaway Lori & husband Walt. Yeah! Saturday May 22, 2004 2:00 PM Bring side dishes (appetizer, salad or dessert) and a beverage of your choice. Maybe some patio chairs too? Lori will supply the meat and might even smoke a turkey as well!RSVP & get driving directions from Libertina by E-mail or FReepmail - families welcome!

America still says NO to Assner, Socialists and Communists! Ed Asner is coming to Seattle to tell us the "World still says no to war" and wave the white flag of surrender to terrorists...er...wave his white banner.

Open Letter to Washington FReepersLet's ROLL!Dear Washington FReepers, remember where you were when these happened? You were HERE...on FRee Republic!

I’ve been thinking about everything I’ve learned on FR. Now I know the meaning of:1.BUMP2.ROTFLOL3.I know what Prayer Warriors do4.I know that Canada is a place where we store our extra trees5.I know How Many Freepers it takes to change a light bulb6.I know a vanity when I see one ;)What did you learn on FR that you needed to know in life?

"Welcome Cheney Rally" After-Action Report I arrived shortly after 4:00 PM - a good size crowd had already gathered by the time I arrived. I parked, and my children and I joined the crowd. We handed out small american flags to people in the crowd who were without. I met up with eala who had already arrived, camera in hand. I also met up with sleavelessinseattle who was holding a large american flag. During the course of the rally, our numbers steadily grew as "on-scene" reports to KVI 570 AM aired live. The police presence was quite noticable, with most...

The Puget Sound FReeper Christmas party is on! Come on over. Billthedrill has brought the excellent ale: "Angels we have heard are high Amber" "Quagmire Brown" and "Publius' Pleasure" YUM! The ham is cooking and the tree sparkles!

Bad, treasonous uglies are scheming to demoralize our brave US troops! Come to Outpost 122 on Saturday to join in with OSOT ralliers to hold down our bridge and defend the honor of our fine troops, as 3000 Reserves arrive at Ft. Lewis to train to defend our country and liberties.

Court battle resumes between tribes, scientists over ancient remainsWILLIAM MCCALL; The Associated Press PORTLAND - The definition of "Native American" is at stake in deciding whether the 9,300-year-old skeleton known as Kennewick Man belongs to scientists or Indian tribes, lawyers for both sides told a federal appeals court Wednesday. The Interior Department has fought with scientists since the bones were discovered in 1996 along the banks of the Columbia River near Kennewick. A group of eight anthropologists who want to do research on the skeleton went to court to seek permission. But then-Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt ruled three years ago...

FReeper help needed in the Lakewood, Steilacoom, DuPont, Roy and Tacoma area!

Washington FReeper PICNIC! If you live in Western Washington or will be on the coast, the Puget Sound Chapter of FRee Republic will be having our FReeper Family Fun Picnic on Saterday September 20th! I need RSVPs!

On Wednesday, August 6th, 2003, Her Royal Heinous Hillary Rodham Clinton (HRH HRC) came to Seattle to sign copies of her book, Living History. Of course, this being a Clinton affair nothing was exactly as it seemed, and so it is necessary to dot the 'i's, cross the 't's, define "is" and set the record straight. The signing wasn't in Seattle...

CALLING ALL WA FREEPERS! Please Welcome Hillary!... LYING HERSTORY BOOK TOUR FReep!

Rally for our troops Saturday, May 17th! NOON

The Puget Sound Chapter of Free Republic announces its proud participation in the national RALLY FOR AMERICA, which will be held across the country on the Liberty Weekend of March 22 -23, 2003. These are family friendly patriotic rallies for America. Brings your friends, family, neighbors, and kids! STAND UP FOR AMERICA!RALLY FOR AMERICA BUMP Support Our Troops. Support Our President. Support Our Country. Saturday March 22, 2003 11:00 AMThe Puget Sound Chapter rallies will take place on Saturday, March 22, 11:00 AM, at the entrance to Camp Murray at Ft. Lewis and also in Bellevue (corners of N.E. 4th...

KVI570, a Seattle radio station is raising money to place ads in support of President Bush (and America)....and against the likes of Susan Sarandon.....email kwilbur@fisherradio.com with a pledge, or call 1-888-312-5757 or send a check to KVI570 at 1809 7th Ave Ste 200 ...Seattle, WA 98101 ....they've raised over $8,000 just this morning. The station is paying the production costs, so anything else is for air TIME.

John just said a station employee's wife just called in from the Issaquah Costco asking if her husband wanted an autographed Algore book. She said The tree and Tipper are sitting there and there are only a couple people there to buy books. Bwahahahahah. I thought this was a "best seller." They have another signing tonight at Elliott Bay Books in Seattle. That should draw a little better among Seattle's Lefties.

Eagerly awaited photos of our Puget Sound Cnhapter FReep of Baghdad Jim McDermott and the anti-war marchers in Seattle. See 31 brave FReepers, patriots, and flag wavers stare down 5000 radical, moronic, unwashed America-Haters in the belly of the beast.

Coast Guard warns of terrorist threat in Puget Sound 06/08/2002 The Associated Press SEATTLE - The Coast Guard warned Saturday evening of a potential terrorist threat to “maritime interests” around Puget Sound. “Based on information received across the U.S. Government, there is a credible threat to maritime interests from swimmers and divers,” Lt. Scott Casad of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Puget Sound said in a release. He said the Coast Guard had told local port officials and maritime business owners to be on guard for suspicious activity. No further details on possible targets or what triggered the warning...

Mixed Messages Seen in Puget Sound's Health OLYMPIA, Washington, April 23, 2002 (ENS) - A new report on the health of Washington's Puget Sound finds strong signs of improvement, but also signals of problems affecting the overall ecosystem. Today, the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team issued its third biennial report on the health of the Sound, "Puget Sound's Health 2002." The report condenses data from several state and federal government organizations on 2,800 square miles of inland marine waters and 2,500 miles of Puget Sound shoreline. The report also looks at 200 species of fish, 26 kinds of...

The Party pictures are in! Washington FReepers from the Pacific Northwest met for a St. Pat's Day party in Lakewood at the Happy Days Diner. We had a great time and found out that the restaurant owner is a conservative as well, so hopefully we recruited a new FReeper. The box of mint GS cookies was awarded to the FReeper who made the longest trip to party. Honors were taken by Connectthedots who drove all the way from Vancouver! (Coincidentally, they are his favorite cookies!)