I remember that day well.
I had been lurking on FR since late 1997.
It was intimidating to participate in the discussions—everyone seemed so much more knowledgeable than me.
So I read and read.
When the call went out for the March for Justice, I knew I had to go.
Four hours drive from NJ, parked at the hotel in Rosslyn, took the Metro to DC, and as I walked over a rise at the Washington Monument, there it was—4,000 people and all those flags!
The best part was knowing I was not alone in my belief that Clinton had to be impeached for his lawlessness.
It was thrilling to hear all the speakers.
And knowing we were part of the first Internet call to action for a protest, sort of an early flash mob.
I paid my own way, including the hotel stay and meals.
Next morning, I leave to go home,and my van won’t start. Needed a new fuel pump. Got it repaired locally, stayed another night—an additional $450.00 poorer, but got home OK.
And I was happy when I got home. I had done my part.
And I finally joined FR on 12/30/98.
Over the next two years, I would attend Saturday morning Freeps with the DC Chapter when I could, and we had great times with the WH tourists.
Hard to believe it has been 20 years.
Well put - "flash mob". I think we talked in the morning in the hotel lobby. Weren't you part of Texas group? Am I thinking of someone else?
Ahhhh!
Those WERE the days, weren’t they?
Hope all is well with you and yours!
Happy Thanksgiving!