Posted on 07/22/2006 1:52:19 PM PDT by rebel_yell2
Freerepublic Exclusive: Photo Diary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In port prior to boarding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scenes from the muster point where evacuees check in and board buses to the Orient Queen.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glimpse of Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the bus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In port prior to boarding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Buses arrive at Beirut port, Orient Queen is in the background.
British helicopters arrive, land, take on evacuees from buses, and then depart.
Lebanese soldier providing port security lights up a cigarette.
Lebanese navy (both ships!) highlighted against the newly rebuilt downtown (old green line).
Unidentified warship escort races after Swedish-chartered ferry
Swedish-chartered ferry leaves Beirut port for Cyprus.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safely embarked on our "cruise" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unidentified warship waits to escort another ferry to Cyprus.
Smoke rises from an Israeli attack against South Beirut target as Orient Queen leaves port.
Chinook turns above an unidentified warship.
Two Chinook Helicopters evacuate foreigners against the Beirut skyline.
USS Gonzales escorts the Orient Queen to safety.
Great pics!!...glad you made it out OK !! BTTT !!
Glad that you got out safely.Thanks for posting the pics. I imagine that you will never forget this experience.
Great stuff! BTT and welcome back!
Bump
YEEEEEEE HAAAAAA!
YEEEEEEE HAAAAAA!
There. That's two Rebel Yells.
BUMP!
Glad you are safe now Rebel!
OK, what where you doing there?
Glad you're home.
Boy, do YOU have stories to tell your grandchildren!
Welcome Back!!!
HURRAY and thanks for the pics.
Obviously, shooting photos. ;-)
I've been following your situation via lurkdom. Welcome Home!
Bless you Rebel and thank you so much for sharing the photos!
Glad you are back safe and sound.
Love the pictures rebel_yell2
I'm so glad your home safe :)
He "admits nothing, denies everything and makes counter accusations."
The two Chinooks against the Beirut skyline is just a fabulous picture. It is just great to hear from you. We surmised you were making your way to the Orient Queen. What an experience you have had.
WONDERFUL!
And besides that the NASA lunar videos and photos were all faked using a desert setting in Arizona!!!!
Welcome back Reb and tell us a story or two when you get the time!
Thanks!
Yeeeeeha, Yeeeeeeeeehaw!
Wonderful pictures. Thank you.
Welcome home and thanks for the great pictures!
Glad you are safe!
Welcome back! Where are the pictures of your stateroom?
Thanks for posting the photos. As the saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words."
Great pictures and welcome home!
Some great pics and glad you made it out okay.
Thanks, Rebel. That's quite an insight, seeing your departure photos.
Oooooo! New tagline!
Amazing stuff! We're glad you're safe. Welcome Home.
That'll work!
I'm not sure if you answered this or not, but do you think you had any terrorists on board with you?
Glad you're back and thanks for the photos.
That one strike looks close to the port. Was it?
FYI
Thanks for the Pix. Glad you're safe.
Would you care to enlighten us more....
Were you living there are visiting?
Thank you for sharing this!
Welcome home and thanks for everything.
Great Report, You have come full circle,LOL!
nice detailed pictures... digital camera?
In photo "Chinook hovers above an unidentified warship" the background city looks as if it is built into hillside, while in other photos it is looking as if on flat ground. Did you make that "hover" photo from another helicopter or maybe high deck of a ship?
Sounds more like this.
http://www.26nc.org/History/RebelYell/main.htm
WOW....thanks rebel....we all feel apart of this, thanks for sharing with us...glad you are home..
Yes, no more than a mile or two from the port. I said to someone onboard that is was a slap in the face and they responded it was more a slap on the fanny. Giddyup and get outta here!
I just went back and read your posts over the past few days. Thanks for the added perspective on the situation.
I've been arguing with a fellow conservative that suggested that since many Lebanese supported Hezbollah, then the Americans there probably did to and the US shouldn't go to great lengths to extract them (more of a collateral damage argument for "accepting" that other locals are openly engaged in terrorist plotting/activities).
I suspect a lot of people with these opinions are frustrated by past situations where being concerned about civilian casualties meant not doing anything at all.
Anyways, thanks for the first hand reporting.
Glad you are safe. Good pics!
LOL, I bet everyone was just a little giddy.
Were you worried about your safety anytime (before boarding the ship)?
You're not referring to the Lebanese "Americans," are you? ;-D
Ya know, when I posted that I thought, "leadpenny, you've been around here long enought to know someone will critique your idea of a Rebel Yell."
lol
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