[Just A Nobody]

melancholy, his DW and 2 friends drove to D.C. from New Jersey for the 912 March on DC. They were finally able to get to the march at 12:13 PM on 9-12-09.

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.

[Just A Nobody]

As our marchers continue toward the Capitol melancholy continued snapping photos.
The time of this pic is approximately 12:30-35. The March was not scheduled to begin until 11:30, but due to the size of the crowd, the police forced the March to begin at 10:00 AM. Nearly 3 hours after the start of the March, there are still folks making their way to the Capitol. 30-50,000 people sure do take a long time to walk a mile. HA!

Twenty minutes later, 12:51 pm, they arrived at a light post at the corner of 3rd Street and Jefferson Dr., if I’m not mistaken, where the next couple of hours were spent people watching and trying to find…well…me! LOL!

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!

[Just A Nobody]

HEY! Where are you???

[Just A Nobody]

Thought you may be interested in these pics. They are the ones I was telling you about.

[Matchett-PI]

(((((((((((((((((((ping)))))))))))))))))))))!!!

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

[melancholy]

Ping...............

I thought you may be interested.

[andyk]

Wicked cool. I especially liked the Gadsden Flag snake-on-a-stick. :)

[Rafterman]

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