We have a person that comes from Phila. I'm not sure of his car pool arrangements and can't talk for him, but it can be checked out.
RE support from the WR troops: our satisfaction comes when the wounded soldiers in wheelchairs or on crutches come out to say 'Thanks'.
One night, after Code Pink left and we went to their sides so that we occupied all four corners, the parents of a soldier walked by and thanked us. They said that their son was inside, and he was talking about coming out with his buddy to also thank us, but they weren't sure since he was in a wheelchair. We told the parents that there was a soldier and his buddy in a wheelchair on the other side of the street right now. They crossed over and sure enough, it was their son. Stories like this are what makes these cold night worth the effort.
Concerning $$ support, the D.C. Chapter can always use extra funds for hot coffee/cocoa and some sings. The MOAB needs an over haul and we are always going somewhere in the area to use our First Amendment rights. Usually several new signs need to be custom made for the occasion.
Thanks for your support and Happy New Year. FReepmail Kristinn if you can donate.
[Mr] Trooprally
Thanks for the heartwarming story about the parents of the wheelchair-bound soldier. Thanks also to everyone who is able to get out to Walter Reed to counter the disgusting antics of the Code Pink group.
Thanks so much-- Philadelphia is a even haul for me from the upper northeast corner of NJ, by the time I leave work I wouldn't make it before the FReep ends. Trying to figure out what I can do to help, tho. The DC FReepers are nothing short of inspirational.
Happy New Year!