Posted on 10/04/2009 1:51:28 PM PDT by Just A Nobody
Edited on 10/04/2009 6:02:08 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
FReeper “melancholy” had asked that I post the photos he took of the 912 March on DC.
Due to time constraints and a few computer problems they were not ready to post until now. My hope had been to have them posted by yesterday in celebration of the three week anniversary of the March, but alas I failed. Guess now I will be inducted into the Obama Fail Club.
And now a word from the photographer extraordinaire: (only because he insisted and he’s the BOSS!)
“Justa,
My deep and profound appreciation fails to describe your hard work and sleepless nights to put this thread together. Thank you very much for helping a picture-posting, terribly challenged FReeper, moi!
I couldn’t have possibly shared my pictures with the wonderful FReepers on the best conservative forum in the world.
Thank you again.
melancholy”
Also, here are a few related videos I have stumbled across in the past few days.
We need to keep the fire burning and momentum flowing.
Interview with Kristinn Taylor, Free Republic PT 1
9-11 Interview with Kristinn, Part 2
Filmed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center Friday 9-11-09
Free Republic Candlight Vigil (video) overlooking the Pentagon
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner (Part 1)
Lloyd Marcus and the Ladies of Free Republic
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner with Lisa Mei Norton and Joshua Norton
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner and Jackie Mason
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner (Part 1) Allen West
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner (Part 2) Allen West
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner (Part 1) Joyce Kaufman
Free Republic 2009 Convention Dinner (Part 2) Joyce Kaufman
Andrew Wilkow (Part 1) Free Republic Tea Party Dinner
Andrew Wilkow (Part 2) Free Republic Tea Party Dinner
Andrew Wilkow (Part 3) Free Republic Tea Party Dinner
Andrew Wilkow (Part 4) Free Republic Tea Party Dinner
melancholy snapped a few pics as they got their bearings.
As they hiked toward the Capitol the ladies got right into the spirit of the March.
They approached the Newseum at 6th and Pennsylvania Ave. at 12:20 and snapped this great close up of the outside wall. The second photo is one I snagged from someone somewhere on the net.
Melancholy and crew proceeded down the March route snapping pics as he went
All ages were present at the March -- from young children in strollers and older children walking to the elderly and handicapped both walking and in wheelchairs.
Around 12:30 they came across my favorite display at the March. These three guys were great about stopping and allowing folks to get their picture taken at the podium.
A couple of minutes later, thankfully, they were looking down … before seeing another great sign “honoring” our illustrious ENEMEDIA.
After a couple difficult to hear phone calls, melancholy informed me he simply could not find me as it was difficult to get through the throngs of people. Being a bit more familiar with the area I decided to try and find melancholy and company. I set off with my backpack, large sign on a large stick and Matchett-PI’s bag I was guarding as she ventured into the crowd. Thank God for Tolerance Sucks Rocks, without whom I may never have made it to melancholy and his gang. Kristinn happened by a few minutes later and we all had a great time.
Tolerance Sucks Rocks, melancholy and Kristinn: 
Kristinn chats with Just A Nobody: 
melancholy’s friend K, lovely wife and friend B:
The whirlwind, B and the lovely Tanya: 
Tolerance Sucks Rocks and Kristinn hanging out at the light post 
FReeper AliVeritas and daughter stop by to visit for a bit 
Meanwhile, friend K independently chooses to recycle…no government nannys to demand it of her. 
Please notice all the trash deposited neatly around the overflowing receptacle, while the lawn behind her is litter free!
Wish one of us had thought to take a few pictures with our own melancholy in them! D’OH!
Once again, melancholy was snapping pictures as we made our way through the throngs of people still milling around the area.
This was an excellent “set” of posters…sums it up just about right!
A couple of rest stops later we arrived at the Entrance to the National Gallery of Art-Sculpture Garden. 
We easily found the beautiful Pavilion Café, passing this little house which “turned” toward you as you walked by. There is a word for it, but I forget.
FReeper Matchett-PI and friend Richard caught up with us at the Café and we had a leisurely lunch and great conversation.
Not sure what Matchett was talking about, but it made for an interesting photo!
Buoyed by the sight of 1.75 MILLION like minded citizens and the making of new FRiends with whom we had been communicating with for years on FreeRepublic, we sadly parted company to go our own ways. Melancholy and company embarked on their long drive home, while Matchett-PI, Richard and I headed back to get ready for the convention while Tolerance Sucks Rocks vanished into the crowd. What an incredible experience! Many thanks to Jim Rob for giving us this special place to meet and form wonderful new FRiendships.
Better late than never. Thanks!
That was my thinking -plus- it keeps the 912 March fresh in our hearts and minds.
HEY! Where are you???
Thanks a lot for your help, Justa.
Jim,
I tried to find you in a sea of humanity but couldn’t search for long. I wanted to say hello as I promised but couldn’t get through the first wall of people.
Were they really 30,000? LOL!
I’m right here!
I was checking your work!
It’s wonderful.
You are the one that did the work...taking the pictures.
So clear and sharp in spite of the cloudy day. Good job!
No way! Excellent piece for those that were stuck way out west.
I didn’t see any “glaring screw ups. Maybe I’m getting too old!
Thank you Sir/Ma’am.
We thought we should show the pictures to all FReepers who attended the 7-”Man” March. Justa, Tolerance sucks rock, kristinn and my party of four.
According to the Media, that is! LOL
Couldn’t get high up somewhere to photograph the sea of humaanity, but I’m sure there are hidden aereal photographs from newspapers, police choppers, etc..
I didn't know that big body of water in front of the Capitol existed until I got home and saw the pics. Funny thing is...I was apparently just on the other side of it, before I went in search of melancholy, but couldn't see it for all the people!
NO! NEVER!!! ;*)
LOL! I love it and will forever refer to it as such.
Thought you may be interested in these pics. They are the ones I was telling you about.
As one person who was also there said, “It was like a big family picnic.” Well, without the food. Everyone was friendly to everyone else. No one in the groups I ended up walking with even asked your name, we just started talking like we’d known each other our whole lives. Mostly the signs or tee-shirts or State flags let you know where someone was from, but that didn’t really matter to the occasion.
It was . . . family. Calm, peaceful, fun, enjoyable . . . family gathering.
And the Capitol Police said “Thank YOU” to the group I was in as we returned to Union Station.
Next year will be better . . . but we’ll need to gather sooner and plan to leave Freedom Plaza at 8:30 or 9 AM, because I imagine there will be twice as many people. [Some of the people I rode on Amtrak back to BWI said that all the DC hotels were full and that they had to get rooms near BWI (Airport).] And I expect more Conservatives of color will join us next year, too. The ones that were there that I saw were having a great time, just chatting and talking and comparing notes. Everyone was so friendly and polite. It was a great experience. Bring the kids next year.
Sure?? I made a lot of typos missing words in these few posts already. LOL
Yep, great faces without the trade mark of typical snarl that all liberals sport. They were comfortable in their skin, if I may say so.
More pictures gang - see ABOVE!
Thanks for taking the pictures, Melancholy - and thanks Just A Nobody for starting this great thread and posting them! I had a blast hanging out with you all on Saturday! It was great meeting new FReeper friends.
Now I can't wait to see the pictures Pete and Dave (you know who you are:)) took at the march, at the hotel, at the banquet, etc., too. Whoo Hoo!! bttt
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