Posted on 07/04/2009 3:29:12 PM PDT by GunsareOK
Week 182 roll call of our 9 Patriots included Legionnaires Dave (Army WWII) and friend Janet, retired Marine and VFW member Halsey, Lurker Bill, and FReepers Fraxinus, {Mrs} Trooprally, aka [Mrs] T, [Mr]Trooprally aka [Mr] T, Eager, and myself, GunsAreOk.
A great Freep with cool weather considering the time of the year. We arrived at 10:00AM as did the moonbats. Three of their five who slunk away at 11:10; so, to honor the holiday and to contrast ourselves with their poor performance, we remained until 12 noon, thirty minutes past our normal time.
Even the local transit busses, (the Metrobus system) were decked out with American flags. I thought the car drivers passing by as well were more patriotic than usual though supporters always outnumber detractors. The group agreed that the thumbs up to thumbs down ratio was around eight to one. Particularly neat was hearing four young men in a BMW say “We’re glad those other folks (the moonbats) have left.” During the freep, Mr. Trooprally saw four different drivers salute.
A lady walking by asked how she could show appreciation for the troops. I suggested thanking them in person, perhaps treating a soldier to a meal, and becoming active here on FreeRepublic. Janet suggested that she and the rest of the public, including veterans, spend just an hour a month to support the troops.
Dave, an 82-year-old World War II veteran who still does physical work part time and was recently pronounced in good health, had some interesting observations for our time. He noted that too many foreign cars and too few American made cars pass the corner. In general, he said, too little is made in America and too few young people learn trades. He wonders how, with our depleted industrial base and the lack of mental and physical fitness among so much of the population today, would we be able to defend ourselves in a world war today as we did so well during WWII? But by their actions and valor, our military brings freedom abroad and should inspire us at home.
All pictures by [Mrs] T.
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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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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Yeah, team! Go America!
Another great report - thanks for filling in this week.
[Mr] T
Welcome to Free Republic! A good day to join. Let us pray that God continues to bless our country. Obama is hosting 1200 military folks on the south lawn of the White House tonight. Maybe he will undergo a conversion to patriotism.
Thanks for the compliments!
Maryland PING!
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