Posted on 01/01/2007 5:32:47 PM PST by trooprally
WHAT A GREAT WAY TO END YEAR ONE AND START ANOTHER YEAR!
Santa Claus was there for our last Saturday of Year One
and Saddam Hussein was hanged in time for the New Year and Week One of Year Two.
3D-Joy made a guest appearance this week. She made it safely to the D.C. area from Florida on this trip. We pray for an equally safe trip home this coming weekend.
Cindy_True_Supporter made an unexpected visit this Saturday. She was sick during Christmas week. Suddenly there she was, her cheerful and perky self.
The 5 FReepers in attendance were: Cindy_True_Supporter (CTS), 3D-Joy, Lurker Bill (aka Lurker Bill from MD on Walter Reed AARs), [Mrs] Trooprally [Mrs] T, and myself. Legionnaire Halsey was also there. Local Bill stopped by for a little while. Final count, 7 patriotic troop supporters to 10 moonbats. Pictures are by [Mrs] T.
BELOW LEFT: Our theme sign for this week. BELOW RIGHT: Legionnaire Halsey with theme sign.
BELOW: 3D-Joy and Lurker Bill. In background at far end of red banner, Halsey and myself talk to a Vietnam vet. He stopped by to say 'Thank You' to us for being out there and was very happy to talk to Legionnaires Halsey (USMC, Korean War) and [Mrs] T (Army, early 1970s). After talking for longer than he thought and wiping away some tears, he left, saying he's going to try to make it out in the near future.
BELOW LEFT: Myself talking to a very energetic guy, Local Bill, who stopped by to hold a sign. That's 3D and CTS in background.
BELOW RIGHT: Local Bill. He stayed for about 20 minutes. He wasn't sure if he'll be back.
BELOW LEFT: 3D-Joy pausing from her energetically waving for a pic. BELOW RIGHT: CTS also pausing from her energetic waving to supporters.
BELOW: Myself waiting for some cars to drive by. The sun poked under the dark rain clouds. The rain held off for last night's Walter Reed FReep and ended before today's Olney FReep. Finally the weather was in our favor.
There were ten moonbats today.
BELOW LEFT: Two new moonbats, guy in brown beret and guy with folded arms. BELOW RIGHT: Once the brown beret guy (center of pic) learned that we are taking pics, he turned his back for the remainder of their stay.
BELOW: And the ex-freeper (left) was there. He stayed on his corner this week.
BELOW: Vultures circling over head. Who know they could read our theme sign. Maybe they thought Saddam Hussein was in the area, or they were attracted by the moonbats.
Finally, did anyone miss the second half on the Eagles' game? [Mrs] T and I sure did. Luckily(?) our Denver Broncos' fan son-in-law and FReeper [Mr] of Mr.Mrs.RedWhiteBlue was visiting with the family. Instead of watching the Eagles win, we saw the Broncos loss their play off chances.
In case you missed it:
REMEMBER
Next Saturday, same place, Georgia Avenue, MD Rte. 97 and MD Rte. 108 in Olney
NEW TIME - 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
If you live in northern VA and want a short cut to Olney See Post 39 Here. It's an easy 20 minute drive from the American Legion Bridge.
A special Thanks to BufordP for enhancing the original plain type directions.
The Archive of Olney FReeps is here or in the LINKS section of Trooprally's ABOUT Page.
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[Mr] & [Mrs] T
Happy New Year Iraq!
Hey! I think I know Local Bill! And if I do, so does GunsAreOK. Freepmail coming your way...
Thought you all would like to also read about the First AAR of Year Two.
This ping list all those FReepers who have posted on the Olney AAR over the past year. We thank you for your time and hope you have enjoyed the threads as much as the FReepers on the corner have enjoyed FReeping.
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[Mr] & [Mrs] T and the Olney FReepers
What's up with the moonbats? Are they hiring winos to hold up their signs now or what?
Ditto the Happy New Year Iraq!!!
Also, Thank You for your service.
[Mr] T
Hey , does Local Bill look familiar?
Hi, and thanks for adding me to the ping list! I was always going to ask, but somehow never did. Great pictures, and great job!
ROTFLOL!!!
That's great. Thanks for putting it on our thread.
[Mr] T
Glad you like it! It was a riot to make!
They have been know to do it. Makes their ever diminutive crowds look bigger.
[Mr] T
Good job all.
A wonderful New Year to ALL of you who get the word out for the rest of us who cannot be with you!
You folks are the best!
GunsAreOK is going to be a houseguest tonight, so I will tell him to take a look. I'll bet it is our old pal. Don't worry, our "Bill" is a good guy.
Very festive! Glad Santa could make it to your FReep! Go, Olney FReepers!
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