Posted on 08/27/2005 10:02:40 AM PDT by TXBubba
Just talked to Basil on site in Crawford, Texas. Currently there are about 100 folks there helping to set up. They have not received word about the caravan arrival in Waco yet. JimRob is riding with the caravan. She thinks it might get to Crawford around 1:00 p.m.
Basil says the stage is set up, the sound system is excellent and they have hung the most beautiful banners overnighted by W04Man on the stage. A big thanks for the banners, they are much appreciated!
Someone arrived early and hung yellow ribbons everywhere.
They have an American flag that is about 50 feet by 40 feet. Children of military personnel serving in the Middle East have written notes to their parents on the stripes of this flag. A very touching thing to behold.
The HOT Chapter booth is being unloaded right now. The will sell buttons made by Angelwood to help off set costs.
Someone rented the Community Center for our use so there is access to AC. However, they also have 10 tents set up. And there is a Moonwalk for the kiddos.
To top everything else there is BBQ on the grill! Basil is the official taster and says it is great!
That is all the news I have at the moment. It is hard to get a cell phone connection to Crawford but when I hear more I will try to update everyone.
We ate there. I felt the people working at the shop across the street seemed stressed but the restaurant was taking the crowds in stride and seemed very cheerful. People calmly waited in line or outside for take out.
btw, lol..that last pic of cindy getting made up looks like they had to start at midnight just to get her? ready for the next day.
At least that would be a dry heat. This was more like a sauna, at the temperature of a blast furnace and the humidity of, well, Houston perhaps.
"I apologize for being the idiot....."
LOL - hey, don't feel bad, think about how that guy who tore up the sign feels, heheh.
Now, would everyone who has never been an idiot please raise their hand. hmmm - no hands - looks like you're not alone, kid. ;^D
I agree that this is an awe inspiring thread and at the top of the list. I can't keep up with all the posts and photos.
Awesome pics. Thanks for that. I brought the camera but was too busy to use it.
"One of the Protest Warrior sign carriers was from Minnesota. I thought I recognized his photo. Can't wait to hear his story."
LOL - hey, we ALL want to hear his story. Please post his comments, or if he is also a FReeper, have him post his own thread. I'm sure it will entertain us all, heheh.
I started following to see what was going on and then told my sister "no, that's what they want. They want to distract us" Someone heard me and several of us went back towards the stage.
I certainly thought so. I think I underestimated the size, it's probably 30-40 feet tall.
http://www.gallery.rc4systems.net/BigSpringTx-Album
More after action pictures of Crawford on Saturday!
The girl holding it is my sister. She is lurking here. She doesn't have a screen name yet but really likes what she reads here. She has been to 3 rallies with me now. Maybe this will lure her out:')
His sign reads I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND PRESIDENT AND PRAY FOR THEM IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
WOW, the media is cranky? LOL Good!
I'll have to continue reading later...what an awesome thread though!!
God Bless our Troops, our President, and our Country!!!
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And God Bless all the Freepers!!!!
More photos here
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1472554/posts
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