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Planning to attend: ========== 151
Attempting to attend: ========= 10
These numbers represent FReepers that stated they would be attending either on this thread since 1-31 or the first thread, posted by Thunder90 on 1-27. Others were added by FReepmail confirmation and a few pings to other threads. I am sure I missed many and some may be duplicates on other lists.
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The last update posted can be found HERE!
which also provides links to prior updates including THIS ONE.
Helpful threads have been posted for FReepers coming to DC to attend the
WALTER REED FREEP Friday night and GATHERING OF EAGLES on Saturday:
Gathering at hotels
Posted on 03/03/2007 9:48:54 AM PST by wastedyears
Washington, D.C. MAPS-..and Poster ideas?
Posted on 03/04/2007 6:46:08 PM PST by AirBorn
WALTER REED; Arriving FRIDAY NIGHT-for Sat? Join Walter Reed Supporters!
Posted on 03/05/2007 8:12:00 AM PST by AirBorn
As always, all threads can be found HERE!
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Ride offer from the greater Fredericksburg, VA area: --- From nina0113 and Steve0113
Shuttle service by car to hotels/airports/metro: From nina0113 and EDINVA
Those heading south: From nina0113 | ---
Offer of post-rally dinner venue 1 hour south of DC on I-95
And/or overnight (Must be okay with cats and smoking)
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If any one needs a ride from the philly area down to DC on the 17 give me a ping. 9 posted on 03/09/2007 6:08:38 AM PST by SouthernBoyupNorth From the mo | --- looking for any one who is going down leaving from Syracuse NY or a surrounding area.
From ishabibble | --- I will be traveling from Saratoga Springs, NY early on 3/16 (returning 3/18)
I will be driving 2006 Chevy Impala lots of room for people and signs. I'll be happy to take anyone down
From Peter W. Kessler | --- Leaving Sparta, New Jersey Friday morning for Falls Church, VA (Comfort Inn),
returning Sunday morning.
I have room for three one more rider and light luggage, gas & tolls on me.
Offer of a ride from Northern NJ … Room for 2 adults.
I'll be leaving on Friday and returning to Bergen County on Sunday.
130 posted on 02/06/2007 6:46:02 AM PST by USMCdaughter1
will be leaving from Clifton, NJ 3am March 17th
I have a 7 passenger Plymouth Voyager. 4 or 5 riders would be somewhat comfortable.
Anyone requiring a ride contact rocksblues.
212 posted on 02/09/2007 3:00:26 PM PST by rocksblues
I'll be heading down from north of Baltimore (or south of Philadelphia, depending on your perspective).
Anybody needs help getting down, let me know.
42 posted on 02/14/2007 5:35:08 PM PST by ravensandricks
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From U S Army EOD | --- I will be driving up from Washinton, GA which is near Augusta, GA.
I am Wootten York and my GOE name is "yoyoofloco".
From Baxter Greene | --- I live in Greensboro, NC and will carpool or drive, whatever it takes.
(There are a number of folks now interested from the area. If there are others a caravan or perhaps renting a larger vehicle may be an option.)
From bert | --- I plan on going (from East TN) and can accommodate one other Freeper in my van.
I have a hotel reservation.
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GoE Caravan route from Indiana/Ohio
Posted on 02/28/2007 1:55:29 AM PST by LuLuLuLu
Ohio and Indiana caravan itinerary March 16th.
Below is the itinerary for the Ohio and Indiana Eagles caravan on the 16th. There is a group from Indy that will be meeting us just east of Columbus at Buckeye Lake, details to follow. If there are any southern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia or western Maryland Eagles who will be driving to DC and want some company you can join up at any of the stops. Lead vehicle will be a black Toyota Tundra flying an American and POW/MIA flags.
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Several FReepers have mentioned various songs. Decided to post the words to a few of the our most treasured songs and the Pledge…just in case we may have forgotten a few words.
The Pledge of Allegiance
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic
for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
The Star-Spangled Banner
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
America the Beautiful
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare of freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
I found this on the net and thought is was apropos…..
Spoken Introduction:
While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.
God Bless America
God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains To the prairies,
To the ocean white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home
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Major goosebumps, Just A Nobody! Those of us past a certain age remember Kate Smith singing God Bless America--it was her her song.
Have you viewed the signatures and comments on the Petition listed under GOE for those who are coming? Better have some kleenex available.
Also the photos being sent by These Colors Don't Run are fabulous. First time I've seen Jim Robinson--what a thrill and inspiration.
See you on Saturday!
See you at the Wall, ladies.