DC Chapter Christmas Party 2006 (Graphic Intense)

[Mr] & [Mrs] T say:

Special Thanks need to go out to several FReepers/Lurkers. THANKS to Apple Blossom and Sasha123 for taking time out of their busy days to help [Mrs] T set up; to all those who helped clean up after dinner; to Kristinn and Angelwood for the after dinner entertainment; to all those who brought dishes to share (the dishes were a complete success with fellow Freepers that there were few left overs); to BufordP for his grace; to Lurker Bill (aka Bill of MD) for lending the D.C. Chapter his chaffing dishes; to those FReepers who made the morning FReep a success. Finally, to DollyCali for taking some great pics and putting together this thread.

After a chilly morning FReep FReep in Olney, the FReepers arrived at the Olney Compound for some of [Mrs] T's deliciously famous coffee and a roaring fire in the fireplace, and a lot of small talk before the others arrived.

Apple Blossom read a very moving short book titled "The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas" by Trish Holland and Christine Ford. While it was written in the same playful tone of the orginal poem, Apple Blossom's reading made it come alive. The book hit such an emotional spot in Cindy-True-Supporter's generous heart, she went out and bought numerous copies for the wounded soldiers and their families. Other FReepers, after reading it, have also committed to buying them for soldiers they know. The words of the book have been making the rounds of the Internet, but the pictures really make the story come alive.

Our honored guests (Lurkers at Olney's Freeps) were Legionaries Glenn (USMC-Iwo Jima), Halsey (USMC-Korea) and Frank (Army-Korea). They all said that they really enjoyed themselves, being in the company of real supporters of our troops. They also said they were thankful to have been invited.

*** DOLLY- Glenn was the older guy, Halsey is the tall gray haired guy with bushy eyebrows, Frank was shorter guy. I was not there to hear their conversation, did you? ***

I would like to report that NO cigar ash fell into the mashed potatoes or onto the turkey and ham.

All the Freeper's seemed to enjoy themselves. Nothing warms a home during the Christmas Season more than having friends in your home.

Phil

1 posted on 12/16/2006 6:26:43 AM PST by DollyCali

2 posted on 12/16/2006 6:27:40 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

3 posted on 12/16/2006 6:28:39 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

4 posted on 12/16/2006 6:29:55 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

5 posted on 12/16/2006 6:30:54 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

6 posted on 12/16/2006 6:31:42 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

7 posted on 12/16/2006 6:32:47 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

8 posted on 12/16/2006 6:33:47 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year to All!!

(especially for you nuts from the DC Chapter!!!! lol)

Leo

9 posted on 12/16/2006 6:36:09 AM PST by Leofl (I'm from Texas, we don't dial 9-11)

Thank you Leo!!!!! same to you!

10 posted on 12/16/2006 6:40:04 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

To: trooprally; cindy-true-supporter; ilovew; BufordP; hellinahandcart; kristinn; tgslTakoma; ...

Cali & Molly my cats (who "helped" me for 2days w/photo editing & today in posting) and I hope you will drop by & check out what the DC crew did on Saturday December 9th!

11 posted on 12/16/2006 7:12:31 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

12 posted on 12/16/2006 7:22:13 AM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

Dolly, THANK YOU, so much, for sharing these wonderful pictures with the rest of us. Looks like a GREAT time was had by all. I am so grateful for Freerepublic and the many people here who share love of country, US military and our President. The DC Chapter is absolutely awesome and an inspiration....sigh, wish I lived there. Special thanks go to Kristinn for all he does!

I wish all of you....and the wonderful people on the Daily Dose (truly Sanity Island for me..) a blessed, merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

13 posted on 12/16/2006 8:04:53 AM PST by 4integrity

Great party and photos. Thanks!

I wish I lived close enough to join the DC group. Where can I get the bumper sticker in post 6?

14 posted on 12/16/2006 8:07:11 AM PST by Prov3456

To: DollyCali; All

Great report and pictures,Dolly!

Merry Christmas To The DC Chapter.
Thank you for all you do!

15 posted on 12/16/2006 8:10:51 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

To: MEG33; trooprally; The Mayor; snugs; ohioWfan; pookie18

Pookie it seems got pix of me dancing the night way HERE...you apparently too can be similarly "caught"

16 posted on 12/16/2006 8:19:47 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

I will bet one of the members knows (as they bought that as part of the gift exchange..they had 3 things in box..this sticker, an ornament & a ronald reagan shrt!). It was the most populary traded gift!

17 posted on 12/16/2006 8:21:20 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Thanks for the picture ping. Looks like a good time was had by all.

Hey, I have one of those 10th Anniversary FR shirts too. Looking forward to wearing it to the FResno rallies when the weather warms up. Maybe you can come to the annual FR picnic and rally next September (the second Friday and Saturday) and we can both wear our shirts. JK has one of the 10th Anniversary hats. We can make it the uniforme du jour. :-)

18 posted on 12/16/2006 8:22:01 AM PST by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage)

19 posted on 12/16/2006 8:25:26 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

I have a hat too...(snicker)....

20 posted on 12/16/2006 8:26:46 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

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