A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26-05....Inauguration and W2 Ball Pictorial Review

Mama_Bear and JustAmy

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Mama_Bear and JustAmy’s Pictorial Review
of the Inauguration and FreeRepublic Ball

How to describe the W2 Inaugural Ball? Words fail me (as they so often do), so I will post photos and let them speak for themselves. It is my hope that they will convey just how wonderful and exciting it was to be a part of this momentous event!

~ JustAmy's Observations
and Photos ~

"Jaban Shalal's companion (nephew or brother, not sure) told me that the media will not tell you but the citizens of Iraq have pictures of President Bush in their homes. The Iraqi people say "Thank you George Bush; Thank you America!" The Iraqi people love George Bush.

What a pleasure it was to meet so many FReeper FRiends and what a disappointment to miss seeing everyone.

While on my way to the kid's room, I saw Bob Barr but I did not get a chance to talk to him. He was surrounded by others. When I returned I could not find him in the crowd.


The DC chapter did a wonderful job on the kid's room. They not only set up a TV with kid's movies available but supplied coloring and activity books. Everytime that I checked it, the kids were having a wonderful time making new friends.

The band was outstanding. The music was loud and jivey. It seemed that all ages joined in the fun .... children, teenagers, young adults and even some of mature adults. :)

I was told that Jim Robinson even got out to the dance floor for at least one dance. Way to go Jim!!" ~ JustAmy.





JustAmy and I have more photos that we will post, and I hope, if you were able to attend the Ball and/or the Inauguration, you will post your photos or links to them here on the Finest thread, as well as your memories of this exciting event.

It was wonderful getting to meet so many freepers that I have long admired on this forum. My only regret is that I did not get to meet those who were unable to attend. God willing, I will have another opportunity someday soon.

And finally, congratulations and a Finest salute to President Bush and Vice President Cheney. May God bless and guide them through the next four years, and may God bless America and our military!!

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[Mama_Bear]

WONDERFUL pictures! Sure wish I could have been there!

Thank you, SheLion.

Are you still in Maine? Bet you all are about frozen up there! Did you get much of that blizzard? Don't tell anyone, but Maine is the next state I am going to present at the Finest.....on February 9th, I think. Hope you will be able to come and share some of your thoughts about your state. :-)

[SheLion]

Are you still in Maine? Bet you all are about frozen up there! Did you get much of that blizzard? Don't tell anyone, but Maine is the next state I am going to present at the Finest.....on February 9th, I think. Hope you will be able to come and share some of your thoughts about your state. :-)

Yes.  See the asterisk?  That is where I am.  Way north.

We lucked out with the big snow storm.  It went out under Houlton, an hour south away from me, thank God.  But we are under a deep freeze from Canada.  Very bitter wind chills.

Can you give me more information in a post or FReep mail about the Finest for Maine?  I'd love to help.  Let me know!! :)

[Mama_Bear]

Can you give me more information in a post or FReep mail about the Finest for Maine? I'd love to help. Let me know!! :)

I will freepmail you this evening and send a link to what I have done so far. I have already started putting together graphics and information, but I still have a long way to go to get it finished. I would love to have your help! Yippee!! :-)

[SheLion]

I will freepmail you this evening and send a link to what I have done so far. I have already started putting together graphics and information, but I still have a long way to go to get it finished. I would love to have your help! Yippee!! :-)

I will certainly do all I can. I've lived up here since August of 1983.

[scubachick]

Auntie-beautiful thread! Your talent shines through as always! Elizabeth is sitting here with me and she says she is glad you had a great time, even though you didn't come to see her! lol

[Mama_Bear]

Auntie-beautiful thread! Your talent shines through as always!

Awwww......thank you for the sweet compliment.

Elizabeth is sitting here with me and she says she is glad you had a great time, even though you didn't come to see her! lol

Oh, no.....I can see it now.....that child is going to be as good as *you* are at laying on the guilt. LOL! Tell her that Auntie Lori feels just awful about not coming to see her, she really does. :-(

[DollyCali]

Computer on line for just a day or so & finally catching up on some of the inaugur threads... thank you for this beautiful presentation.... wonderful. good pix & the name ID helps a lot. I hope to get my pix & my thoghts on a thread (wont be pretty like this one) in next few days.

It was such fun & so nice to meet you both...

mega hugs!

[Mama_Bear]

It was such fun & so nice to meet you both...

It was great meeting you too!

FR can sure throw a party, can't they? So glad that THIS time I was able to go. If there is to be another Ball in '09, I will be there. (I think someone should convince the incoming President to hold the Inaugural events some place warm, like Hawaii. LOL)

[JustAmy]

It was great to meet you DollyCali.

We had a ball (!) and are planning another trip to DC in '09, unless we can think of a reason to go back in the spring. LOL