[Hildy]

Texican sent those pics but they were sent in a format I couldn't read. I emailed him back to see if we can work it out. So we'll all have to wait for pictures. I haven't received any others. So I think I will retire for the evening and hopefully in the morning the pictures will be in my mailbox ready for me to format and post. I'll keep you all posted.

Thank you all for a wonderful evening. I had a blast meeting you all and look forward to our victory celebration in November!

[onyx]

I loved every minute of our banquet!
Thoroughly enjoyed meeting yall.
FReepers are the finest folks on God's
green planet, bar none.

I laughed so much and ran my mouth so
much that I am hoarse.

The Olive Garden folks could not have
been nicer or more accomodating; ---
they rearranged one whole side of the
dining area so we could all sit at one
long table with JimRob and his lovely
wife and his really hot-looking son at
the head of the table, along with CyberAnt.


I sat between Hollywood and Hildy with
Texican and his Missus of 59 years (they are
a darling couple and still in love!) across
from us alongside of SoCalPol and sd-joe
and pretty missus. TravisMcGee was surprised by
Hollywood's attendance (he is his BIL and
resides in AZ).

I think Brad'sGramma entertained the other
end of the table. She was seated between
her wonderful husband (he is so nice) and
DougFromUpland's pretty Missus and across
from Norman, and Doodlelady and blastdad51
and his pretty missus and elelb and poohfan
and Niles Jo.

Doug fromUpland had everyone including our
wait persons laughing and we TRIED to convert
these young people to the GOP. I think we did. :)

I could go on and on, but I won't. (Smile yall at that)!

I am still thrilled and reliving the banquet.

I adore all of you and
I love you JimRob.
You're the greatest.

[b9]

Thank you, Hildy... posting the pix is a huge job.

You are aDORable. So glad to meet you tonight.
Hope the pix show off your great T-shirt!!!

I wish everyone on Free Republic could have a chance to meet Jim Robinson. Joseph Perkins (the columnist) was soooo proud and humbled to meet such a "great American."

What a family Jim's created here. I hope this dinner will be the first of many.

The only way we could tear ourselves away was knowing we'd be seeing so many of each other again next week at the RWR Library & barbecue.

Onyx, you're the reason God created grin muscles :-)

Doug, will you and your sweet wifey be there next weekend? I think you converted our waitress :-)

SoCalPol, you're a doll. Can't wait til next week.

Warrant, San Diego is a better place with you and your wife here. So glad you found a place you love.

Thanks for posting this, Sue.

[Travis McGee]

It was truly an honor meeting Jim Robinson and all the San Diego freepers tonight at Olive Garden! Let's do it again soon!

[doug from upland]

A great time meeting many of you whom I had only previously known by your font. :)