Posted on 08/26/2005 7:34:28 AM PDT by basil
Rally Eve has arrived, and things are really looking good for the event in Crawford tomorrow. An awful lot of preparation has gone into trying to make this event very worthwhile and well run.
Some of us will be at the rally site by 9AM. If others are coming early, you are invited to come on by our rally site, and lend a hand in last minute preparations. Whatever time you come, use lots of sunscreen, bring a good supply of water, and wear a sun hat , The weather is predicted to be well over 100 degrees, with high humidity. There will be big fans set up to at least stir the air a bit, but be prepared to be hot. It is, after all, August in Texas.
Once again, here is where to find us: We will be at the Community Center, which is next to the Crawford High School football stadium, on East 4th Street. Freepers and friends who are already on site will be placing directional signs around Crawford, guiding folks to our site. Of course, there's always the possibility that these signs will be removed or destroyed by the other side--but we are trying to make it easy for everyone to find our event.
At this point, we have no idea how many will show up, of course. I've seen all sorts of estimates---but from experience, I know these estimates are always hugely overblown. However many show up is how many we will have is my best estimate--LOL!
We have an excellent lineup of speakers--most of whom are family of active duty service men and women in the Middle East now, and we have at least one man who will speak, who did at least one tour in Iraq himself, but who, sadly, buried his twin brother in June--the victim of a gun battle between US Forces and the terrorists.
A group of firemen will be cooking and serving Barbequed brisket and sausage on the grounds. We are asking for a freewill donation to cover the firemen's cost when you get your barbeque.
Angelwood has provided us with some of her wonderful Freeper buttons to pass around, and freeper W04 (I can't remember all of his name--will look it up and add it later), has sent some excellent, very large banners that we hope to be able to put across the front of the stage.
Kristinn has been in Crawford since Wednesday, making all the important arrangements for procurring all things necessary for putting on a rally of this magnitude. Doctor Raoul will once again be joining us.
Hope to meet and greet a whole lot of Freepers tomorrow!
EAGLES UP!
Thanks for the ping!
Just wanted to let everyone know that my husband talked to the sheriff this am and they are probably going to call the National Guard in for security. They ARE expecting at least 10,000 people and will be doing random searches of vehicles for weapons as well.
There are over 1000 support the troups signs put out by the good folks at Grassfire. Pictures can be viewed at:
http://www.grassfire.org/26/crawford/pics.htm
First two were sent to me by Stuart.
Thank you Stuart and thank you to the lady who sent them to you. :)
10,000?
Wow!
Awww cute pic! Bless those who serve indeed! I'll be passing around the link to Operation Gratitude!
LOL
I love the picture of the bereaved mother dancing the day away to the delight of the MSM.
Thanks for the info. I just happened to see them at post #13 here: http://www.rightnation.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=85672&st=0
I don't have a clue who posts over there. I just stumbled in there the other day, LOL. Must be a FReeper or two who post there.
Can you explain this further of the random weapons check? I was under the impression that Texas allowed one to carry weapons in one's vehicle.
I think making a "movie" of this would be a great idea...
I know one way you can tell which "camp" you see...the one with the American flags are the good guys...
Give'em hell! Will be root'n for ya'll here on the forum from Tennessee on Saturday.
Texas is a conceal/carry state...and I think that on Sept. 1st, it is okay to have a gun in your car...even if you don't have a conceal/carry permit..
Therefore, I wouldn't think that they should be able to confiscate or arrest people with guns----
I know one thing, I bet even though the lefties "hate guns", they would find some over with them as well.
Thank you for that!!
I'm so excited - I was going to say I hope thousands show up. Wouldn't it be great if that is true? Cindy's (well PR machine)little dog and pony show has worn out there 15 minutes. Something needs to be done about the Code Pink pukes outside Walter Reed Hospital protesting. Did you see that dyke on Hannity and Colmes last night? All she could say was that her brother had been in Iraq over and over! She was a real loud mouth!
Sure wish we could be there. We're in Rhome, Texas, and could make it if we didn't have a funeral to attend.
Both my husband and I are vetrans, and we both would just love to be there.... Our spirits will be... God Bless America, and our President - George W. Bush.
I'm so excited - I was going to say I hope thousands show up. Wouldn't it be great if that is true? Cindy's (well PR machine)little dog and pony show has worn out there 15 minutes. Something needs to be done about the Code Pink pukes outside Walter Reed Hospital protesting. Did you see that dyke on Hannity and Colmes last night? All she could say was that her brother had been in Iraq over and over! She was a real loud mouth!
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