Las Vegas - Free Dominion's Excellent Adventure

Free Dominion ^ | August 23, 2002 | Entropy Squared

[Entropy Squared]

Las Vegas - Free Dominion's Excellent Adventure

Conniew and I have recently returned from the Free Republic Convention in Las Vegas. We were warmly received and we had the honor of meeting Jim Robinson, the man who created the Free Republic model we used to design Free Dominion.

Free Dominion was recognized twice during the convention. First at the beginning when ‘diotima’ said from the microphone, “This convention is misnamed, it should be the International Convention since Free Dominion is present.” This resulted in a round of applause. The second time was during a big screen presentation of all the chapters of Free Republic. They included Free Dominion, some pics from our banquet in April, and some of our bumper stickers. When those pics came on the screen we received another round of applause.

We met many of Free Republic’s shining stars and learned a lot in the seminars. Author Laura Ingraham gave the keynote speech and she was riveting and entertaining.

All in all, it was an excellent adventure. And now the pics.

Entropy Squared pins Jim Robinson with a Free Dominion pin.

Entropy Squared with Jim Robinson. Jim Robinson, for all his magnificent accomplishments, is a very low-key guy. He’s just a regular dude. He endured a photo op like this with just about everyone in the room.

Free Republic screen name ‘diotima’. She emceed the event and she is Free Republic’s equivalent of Free Dominion’s ‘Wild Rose’.

Free Republic screen name ‘Interesting Times’, one of Free Republic’s best writers and it turns out a piano player as well. He entertained us with great music.

The only time low-key Jim Robinson spoke at a microphone was to accept an award on behalf of his son, John Robinson.

Jim Robinson stoically endures another photo op with Entropy Squared and conniew.

Conniew meets the Blues Brothers in downtown Las Vegas on Freemont Street.

Straight-laced conniew, totally corrupted by Las Vegas, rests (diplomatically speaking) at the bar in the Treasure Island casino.

[Auntie Mame]

Great stuff here. I checked out the extra pix on the FD site, too. Looks like ya'll had a great time. I sure did. Are freepers great or what?

[Entropy Squared]

Are freepers great or what?

It's so nice to hang out with freepers. You know for sure you are surrounded by the good guys (and gals).

[Slip18]

Thanks for the flag, Fred!

I do so love seeing the photos of FRiva. I had such a wonderful time.

[B4Ranch]

I hope Connie's kids don't get that pic of her resting on the bar! Tsk, tsk, tsk. LOL Looks like you had a real good time Connie. I hope the next morning was okay.

[conniew]

Hi, B4Ranch!

Actually, they saw it...they knew it was a joke. :-)

[Entropy Squared]

conniew was also a total rookie at playing the poker machines, yet her wins almost made up for my losses. ('almost' being the operative word.)

[B4Ranch]

Well that was sheer luck. Those machines don't care if you are a cute blond or a grey haired gent, they want your money. Kind of like the government. Neither Las Vegas nor Reno were built on gamblers winnings.

[Entropy Squared]

It was amazing, B4Ranch. I've played a lot of poker. I would slowly lose and conniew would be hitting all the big hands. But the drinks were free. Actually, I think I came out ahead on that front. :-)

[B4Ranch]

That's your only chance to get 'em, with the booze and pretty gals wandering by. LOL

[Entropy Squared]

I had a gorgeous babe passed out on the bar beside me. But she's married. :-(

[dixie sass]

Connie, I really don't think he will fit in the toaster! Unless ... did you have one built to specification for him?

[dixie sass]

I'll see that bet and raise you...3?

[Entropy Squared]

I was dreaming poker hands for days after I got back home. None of them were as good as the hands conniew drew in Las Vegas though.

[Taxman]

Yo, B4! How are you?

Was all set to come out for the races this year, but my son's wife committed them to an event several months ago and they cannot go -- so it will be next year.

But I'll follow them as closely as I can. Hope they have a successful event this year, after the bummer last year.

Take care, and hug Mrs. B4 for me.

[Syncro]

Gee I hate to break up all these problem but now back to our regular programing...LOL

But here is a picture of Just Another Joe and his lovely wife...

[Auntie Mame]

Beautiful! Really beautiful. What a gorgeous couple.

[Syncro]

I ment # 37 to be posted to the other thread, but here is a nice picture of you two...the two people that made out conference an International Conference! Thanks so much!

[Syncro]

Oops , sorry for the typho.....I really meant made OUR not made OUT...really I never saw the two of you doing that...Help Dr. Zoo...I really need a refresher course...LOL

[Entropy Squared]

I love it! This is the evidence I needed to prove straight-laced conniew was corrupted by Las Vegas. This pic will be reposted at Free Dominion. < grin icon >