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!
It was GREAT meeting you, finally!!!
You're a fantastic guy.
I didn't get to talk to you!
Next time, I'll get your magnificent mug on paper,
to match Dio's.
You were quite busy drawing most of the day and no one wanted to interrupt you! So many of the guests got such a wonderful keepsake to take home with them...THANK YOU!
Apparently she was quite an institution in LA at that time. I thought it was so funny that you both had her. Wasn't her brother an animal trainer or something...Lassie's trainer? I can't remember, Captain Pbear8 will though.
It was mugnificent getting to sketch real live freepers :-)
Wonderful pics, Mark... your shots of the Oval Office
replica and the ceremony are terrific.
You even got the musicians. Are they freepers?
It's an AVL - I ordered it but I'm sure there is a weaving shop where you live.
Hey - I own a piece of that wall now thanks to all my FReeper buddies!!
Mark, THANKS!!!
Doodle.....you're a GREAT artist!!! I hadn't seen one finished...WOW!!
Thank you, but Mark is a GREAT model, isn't he?
He designed that shirt himself.
I bet he'd even sell you one if you ask real nice :-)
Oh sure. You know Who is out of town. I've bought 4 bottles of ketchup. W ketchup. Now I'll buy a t-shirt. Next thing ya know......a WEAVING LOOM!!!
WHOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Mark? YOU DESIGNED THAT????? I thought it was awfully nice. Was it silk screen?
Reagan Library Road Trip and BBQ - After-Action Report
Musicians that play at the California Grill in Camarillo on Fridays. We were lucky and honored to have them. (I think one of them lives in the house we were lucky enough to party in :))
Yes, I recognize our host, but not the others.
Wish I could've met them.
Camarillo must be a neat place to live.
That sea breeze was wonderful.
It is. I may be leaving soon, though. We are looking at moving to PA to secure better educational opportunities for the 12 year old. It is nice to live here, but it's growing and it's gotten expensive!
Thank you Jim! It was great to meet you, Cheers!
Thank you Henchster! It was a great day!!
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