No, no, no, no, no...SOMEBODY LET THE DOGS OUT!!!
According to Kerry, it's goons, to which comment Barney Bush had this to say:
Posted on 08/03/2004 8:49:16 AM PDT by Rabid Dog
I know DoughtyOne has a ton of stuff to put up regarding our trip but the natives are restless and all of us want to share our incredible experiences and pictures! There are so many FReepers to thank for making the day such a success. We probably had 50 to 60 FReepers and friends at our peak. I'd like to start off with thanking Hi Heels for putting together breakfast at Marie Callenders and especially the beautiful graveside memorial for President Reagan. Hi Heels had a P.A. system that she brought in; a beautiful printed program; and an incredible service. Bob J. welcomed everyone, Diotima read a poem, Doug from Upland had a tribute to President Reagan that he shared; Admiral pbear8 sang a solo; Captain pbear8 played the bagpipes. Hi Heels had a very appropriate service and benediction that was appreciated by all FReepers and the general public that was gathered around. Admiral pbear8 was kind enough to make special patriotic ribbons for all of us to wear - which made it very easy to find people when it was time to round everyone up!
We all caravaned over to my ranchero for a fine BBQ and party. Viet-Boat-Rider immediately stepped up to the plate and starting cooking up massive amounts of vittles; Doddlelady set up her easel and starting sketching freepers, Hangfire and PeoplesRepublic_of_LA started jamming on guitars and singing, and the FReepers kept arriving!
We had live music entertainment by the CaterWailers (bluegrass, sea shanties, folk); and of course, non-stop talking, laughing and teasing.
It was an honor to have Jim Robinson and family as a guest in my home and it was a beautiful thing to have all you FReepers here. Thanks Jim Robinson for making the day possible!
What stopped you? We drove 400 one way. =)
Your daughters are ADORABLE models!
I would so love to have sketched you, too.
Did they have fun?
I am so moved by the wonderful camaraderie shown in the pictures of you all, and the simple dignity of that great man's resting place. Thank you for posting. b
A fabulous, unforgettable day, shared with
some of the finest people imaginable. I
love yall.
Do we have a list of all who attended?
I want to thank the sweet couple from San Francisco:
she sang so beautifully and his bagpipe playing brought
tears to more eyes than just mine. Captain Phillips?
For some of us LUCKY ones, Sunday was the second weekend
in a row that we got see and visit with JimRob and Shelia
and their magnificent hunk of a son Chris.
Doodlelady sketched as many as time allowed and I want
to tell her here that she has become one of my closest
and dearest friends. I love her. I think she and her
artistry were the hit of the BBQ, in addition to the
delicious food and the unmatched hospitality of RabidDog
and her husband.
Thanks to all the Ventura FReepers for making us welcome.
All the food yall brought was delicious and consumed fast,
wasn;t it?
Doug, your eulogy could not have been better. Amazing that
one man can be so touchingly serious and so dang funny the
rest of the time. You are quite the entertainer. :)
I reckon I have gushed on long enough. My mind is still
on Sunday. Luckily for me, my husband is very pleased with
ALL my purchases of RWR memorbilia from the Library... even
and I must add, "especially" pleased with the costly item:
the framed pic of President Reagan in his cowboy hat, complete with the Presidential Seal and his autograph replicated. Whew, I was sort of worried about that purchase.
Thanks again to everyone for making August 1, 2004, a
day I shall always remember ever so fondly.
What a great day it was; this is definitely something that should be repeated.
The Reagan library was amazing; and sharing that with so many wonderful people makes the experience even better. The BBQ at Rabid dog's was really fun; the live music was great, and the conversations were even better.
Doodlelady made AMAZING sketches, thank you! I'm having mine framed.
It is funny and I am teasing you.
You BOUGHT THE PICTURE?
Oh maaaaaaannnnnn!!! THAT IS TOO COOL!!!!
YES! I bought, (I mean husband BOUGHT) the picture.
Had I known he would be so generous (LOL) I would have
gone for the autographed book too! And I mean that
seriously. Have AMEX, will travel. LOL!
There's NO WAY you would've bought that book. Uh uh...that's pushing it.
Maybe. Ha!
I'm outta here, now, for a bit. BBL!!!
Now look,
I try hard to avoid jealousy and you aren't making it easy!
Sounds fantastic.
Lemme check with RD.........
OK.
You have my permission.
It is FUNNY.
At least put it back up in the BBQ link.
The caption folks come up with will be hilarious.
It was a sterling moment... like from the Bates Motel.
You just made that day SO worth it,
running interference at every (U?) turn,
making sure the right things got done
and keeping us entertained on that long, long drive.
If I could just find a way to bottle and sell you
I'd be RICH!!!
We should market a conservative brand of
glue (like they did with "W" ketchup)
and name it ONYX.
Because you hold everything together
and you always stick with it, no matter what.
No, no, no, no, no...SOMEBODY LET THE DOGS OUT!!!
According to Kerry, it's goons, to which comment Barney Bush had this to say:
Your family is wonderful.
They both seemed to have fun. My younger child is already a conservative; the older one less so, but she enjoys going on various outings. They were both very proud of your portraits. You captured the freckles beautifully!
The only event we were able to attend was the breakfast. We couldn't stop talking about the wonderful young people (teenagers and young adults)we spoke with. They were well- informed, articulate, and were able to back up their conservative beliefs with facts. (Democrats generally don't have facts, just feelings - kumbaya, baby.) Encouraging to know that there will be some able leaders in our country from this generation.
I think that Teresa said "I really don't know him [Kerry] well, we've only been married for ten years." Hence contributions could have been made from Heinz to the Reagan Library several years before Heinz married Kerry.
At the time the Reagan library was funded, John Heinz III was still alive, and presumably, overseeing the contributions of the foundation with his grandfather's name.
From "Great Heart" by Johnny Clegg...
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