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Gulf Coast Freepers Rally 'Round the Flag at Patriot1's House (with Photos)
Newslady and Patriot1 | October 1, 2001 | Newslady

Posted on 10/01/2001 3:20:55 AM PDT by newslady

American flags were everywhere, and red, white, and blue were the colors of the day at Patriot1’s house in Metairie, LA (a suburb of the Big Easy) for the Gulf Coast Freeper get together.

Approximately 40 patriots sang patriotic songs, reminisced and watched videos about past Freeper activities, and enjoyed the top-notch entertainment provided by JR and the Freepettes, while feasting on a large variety of delicious food.

Patriot1 adorned her fence with 16 posters filled with photos from past Freeper and patriotic activities, as well as printouts of articles from FreeRepublic.com concerning these activities. She also displayed Freeper memorabilia from the March for Justice (October 31, 1998), the Judgment Day Rally (December 5, 1998), the House Managers Dinner (May 5, 1999), and the Free Republic Count the White House Silverware Inaugural Ball (January 20, 2000). There were also lots of photos from the Gulf Coast Chapter Freep of Bill Clinton at the Oracle AppsWorld Convention in New Orleans on February 19, 2001.

Photos were also on display from two patriotic rallies organized by Patriot1 and newslady. The first rally was held on December 4th, 2000, before the presidential election and been decided, and was intended to show support for George W. Bush; the second rally was a victory rally held on December 16, 2000, after Dubya had been declared the winner of the election. In addition to the “wall” of posters, Patriot1 also had scrapbooks with lots of photos. Patriot1and I had a ball reminiscing about the patriotic activities chronicled in the posters and pointing out the photos of particular interest.

Before the entertainment started, we all sang the Star Spangled Banner, after which newslady said a few words about the act of terrorism that occurred on Sepember 11th and the patriotism being shown by Freepers who organize pro-American rallies whenever the pro-terrorists plan their protests. All of the patriots in attendance were united in support of the actions which are being taken by the Bush administration in the war on terror.

Since the defeat of Mary Landrieu in the 2002 Senatorial election is one of the highest priories of the GCC, the entertainment included a rendition by JR and the Freepettes of a song to the tune of “Proud Mary,” but which we called “Not So Proud Mary.” The words were borrowed from the Defeat Proud Mary Landrieu web site. Everyone joined in the chorus, “Stolen, stolen, stolen the election.” JR also performed an original Bill Clinton parody entitled, “Trolling in the White House,” also to the tune of Proud Mary, which was hilarious. The next item on the program was an original musical parody about Janet Reno to the tune of LaBamba, with the Freepettes again performing the background to JR. He ended with another original musical parody about Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky to the tune of “He Cheated, He Lied.,” which JR said was very easy to adapt. Ha! The guests showed their appreciation to JR with a thunderous ovation. By the way, JR is actually the brother of Patriot1 and newslady, and the Freepettes were none other than Patriot1 and newslady.

Blam won the award for the Freeper who traveled the farthest, since he drove in all the way from Mobile.

Other Freepers came from far and wide—SAS-MS drove in from Missisisipi with her kiddie Freepers, as did Gulfcoast6 with his daughter and darling granddaughter. We need to apologize to Gulfcoast6 for forgetting to serve the pies which he brought. They were dynamite and were devoured by Patriot1 and newslady’s families after everyone left. No, we didn’t forget to serve them on purpose. Ha! SAS-MS appropriately brought an American flag cake, which made a big hit. Many thanks to her for the disc of photos of our Freeper social which she gave to Patriot1. AmericanMom1 came with her two patriotic kiddie Freepers, who led the singing of various patriotic songs.

Romulus also made a big hit with his delicious cajun jambalaya, BayouLinda and BayouLeo came with one of their kiddie Freepers, who was a star of one of the videos which was shown of an anti-Clinton protest in November, 1998. BayouLeo was kept busy taking photos with Patriot1’s digital camera, and we want to give him a big thank you for helping. The outspoken MawMawQueen and hubby were great, as usual. We had a great time reliving with them our Freep of Bill Clinton earlier in the year. It was great to Slee and hubby again. They both had great signs at our pro-Bush rally in the beginning of December of last year. Patriot1 and I had a great time reminiscing with Slee about the Judgment Day Rally, which we all attended. It was also great to meet Jamaly and hubby. We loved the story of her screen name, which is derived from “Jesus and Mama Always Love You.” TerryO, hubby, and her two kiddie Freepers were also a welcome addition to the crowd. We were glad to have Omegatoo join us—she was a delight and is a real patriot. After listening to “God Bless America” by Kate Smith, GramdaM and FeFe were overcome by patriotism, since they had not heard Kate Smith in a long time. A number of lurkers and wannabe Freepers also attended, including Bea, Jean, Bev, and Ken. A big thank you also to Hiker1 for helping us with our flags and coming up with the great idea of our “wall” of posters.

Here are few a group photos. Other photos can be observed by clicking on the link.

We had so much food that the leftovers will be enough to feed Patriot1 and my families for a week. Forgive me for not crediting everyone for their food contributions, because I didn’t keep track. But we had brisket, ham, baked beans, potato salad, potatoes au gratin, several salads, lots of hors d'oeuvres, lots of deserts, etc., etc., etc.

For those who are interested, here are links to other photos of the event.

MawMawQueen
Kiddie Freepers
Kiddie Freeper
GulfCoast6 Daughter
FeFe and GC6 Daughter
Hiker1
Family
Patriot1 and FeFe
Elephant Collection
Group
Group
GC6 Granddaughter
Newslady and Mandy
Kiddie Freepers
Group
JR and Hiker1
Group
Group
Group
BayouLeo
BayouLinda
Lurkers
GandmaM

It was a wonderful afternoon, filled with good food, good company, good entertainment, and fervent patriotism, and everyone appreciated this escape from the horrendous events of two weeks ago.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Miscellaneous
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To: In mourning for six years
Glad to be associated with you.

The feeling is mutual. It is funny how there is such a bond between FReepers. I think of us as the patriots of the 21st century.

61 posted on 10/01/2001 12:26:31 PM PDT by newslady
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To: newslady
Thank you very much for your generous offer. Hope to meet you someday!
62 posted on 10/01/2001 1:27:18 PM PDT by TXBubba
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To: newslady
Newslady, we forgot to do the Second Line, a tradition in New Orleans. This is also called the umbrella dance. We had an American flag umbrella for the leader. Others, who form a line to do the dance, use umbrellas of varying sizes, or a napkin which is held up high and twirled as they strut to the music called Second Line. Oh well, next time.
63 posted on 10/01/2001 1:27:33 PM PDT by Patriot1
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To: Patriot1
Newslady, we forgot to do the Second Line, a tradition in New Orleans.

I know--I thought about it later. Even though we forgot the Second Line, we did most of the other things we had planned. And we sure had fun, didn't we?

64 posted on 10/01/2001 2:00:17 PM PDT by newslady
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To: all
The Freepers who didn't come at the last minute really missed out
Well, as a Freeper who DID come at the last minute, I'm very glad I did. It was great to finally see everyone in person, and the food was wonderful. Thanks so much to Patriot1 and newslady and everybody who put this all together. SAS-MS, I brought a piece of your cake home to the Freeplet, and she loved it. It was good to meet you blam. I'm glad you made it home ok. I fell asleep on my sofa as soon as I got home, so I think I'm gaining on you in the "old f@rt" competition. ;^)
O2
65 posted on 10/01/2001 3:04:15 PM PDT by omegatoo
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To: gulfcoast6
You meet as Freepers just one time and you have friends for life.

How true!

66 posted on 10/01/2001 4:26:28 PM PDT by Patriot1
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To: omegatoo
Well, as a Freeper who DID come at the last minute, I'm very glad I did.

We're so glad you came also. It is great to put a face to the screen names that we see on FR. We also loved the story of how you chose your screen name. I'm sorry we didn't get any photos of you, though, since it seems that BayouLeo, who did a great job of taking photos for us, must have quit taking photos by the time you came. After an afternoon of interacting with all the wonderful FReepers who came to our party, I feel so energized and optimistic about the future of our great country. I am sure that your FReeplet will grow up with the same patriotic fervor that you have.

67 posted on 10/01/2001 4:48:41 PM PDT by newslady
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To: newslady;Patriot1;All
WOW!! Great party, great people, great report! Looks like a good time was had by all....and it is so great to know that the Gulf Coast is in such good hands. I met you both in DC on several occasions....and it is so great to see these pictures of you, your families, and Freeper Friends!
68 posted on 10/01/2001 6:20:05 PM PDT by Swede Girl
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To: Swede Girl
I met you both in DC on several occasions.

Yes, Swede Girl, I remember you well. It is so great to be a part of the FReeper family, where all of us FReepers all over the country have a special bond. And it's especially nice when we have actually met, as we did in DC for the special FReeper activities.

69 posted on 10/01/2001 7:56:55 PM PDT by newslady
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To: omegatoo
O2, I didn't hear the story of how you got your name. Please tell.
70 posted on 10/01/2001 8:26:18 PM PDT by Patriot1
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To: newslady
KUDOS!

Remember, only "Pro-Terrorist ersatz Pacifist Krypto-Nazi Camel Butt Traitors Demand America Surrender to Terrorists."

71 posted on 10/01/2001 8:29:06 PM PDT by FReethesheeples
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To: newslady
KUDOS!

Remember, only "Pro-Terrorist ersatz Pacifist Krypto-Nazi Camel Butt Traitors Demand America Surrender to Terrorists."

72 posted on 10/01/2001 8:29:09 PM PDT by FReethesheeples
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To: Swede Girl
Swede Girl, I also remember you well. You traveled to Washington for several of the FreeRepublic rallies. You also attended the FReeper Inauguration Ball this past January, didn't you?
73 posted on 10/01/2001 8:32:09 PM PDT by Patriot1
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To: Patriot1;newslady
Oh, yes....the Inaugural Ball was the best, wasn't it? I am already looking forward to January 20,2005 when we will celebrate Dubya's second inauguration! I am sure that the election will NOT be as close as this one was. Our guy is proving himself to one and all.

You both have the perfect wardrobe for the newfound patriotism in this country. It is just too bad that it took the recent events to wake other people up and make them appreciate this country and the flag the way both of you have all along!

74 posted on 10/01/2001 8:47:17 PM PDT by Swede Girl
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To: newslady, patriot1
Thanks for throwing such a great party. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. The food and songs were great. J.R. has a great voice and the Freeperettes did a great job. The kids did a great job singing, too. They will never forget performing for us and that their family is so patriotic. They are lucky kids!

It was so nice to finally be able to put faces with names. Blam gave me my first hug from a Freeper.

They say great minds think alike, well it seems like MawMawQueen and I think an awful lot alike. I really enjoyed talking with her and her husband.

I wish we had had time to get to know Gulfcoast 6, Omega2 and all the others better. Hopefully there will be another get together soon.

Once again, thanks for the opportunity to enjoy the company of so many patriots.

75 posted on 10/01/2001 10:13:16 PM PDT by jamaly
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To: blam
I finally figured out who I had you (screen name) mixed up with. It was Chapita, don't ask me how that happened, Chapita is an old 'f@rt' like me and you are a lovely young lady, sorry.

LOL! I certainly don't consider you an old "f@rt". But, I think it is hilarious that you called me a young lady. It has been years and years since anyone under 80 has called me young! I have been married for thirty two years, even though I was a "child bride" I come closer to qualifying as an old f@rt myself instead of young. The AARP has me on their mailing list now (I hate when that happens). But, thanks for the compliment anyway.

76 posted on 10/01/2001 10:25:33 PM PDT by jamaly
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To: jamaly
"Blam gave me my first hug from a Freeper."

I hug all the pretty young FReepers, darlin'. (With my best Texas accent)

77 posted on 10/01/2001 10:36:06 PM PDT by blam
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To: blam
Well, Blam I was one of them that said it couldn't be done in 2.5 hrs, but then, I did't know how you drive! Hope you are "in good" with those Mississippi State Troopers! It was great meeting you and everyone else at Patriot1's house yesterday. I am still eating some of the remains. Thanks, ladies, for the great time, good food, and fab people!
78 posted on 10/01/2001 11:21:07 PM PDT by SLee414512
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To: Swede Girl
I am already looking forward to January 20,2005 when we will celebrate Dubya's second inauguration! I am sure that the election will NOT be as close as this one was. Our guy is proving himself to one and all.

I agree. Dubya is proving to be the great leader that I expected him to be, and I thank God every day that he is our President and not AlGore. I'll definitely be at his second inauguration in 2005--hope the weather is better then. Ha!

You both have the perfect wardrobe for the newfound patriotism in this country.

Now when we wear our patriotic attire, people don't look at us as though we're kooks! As Blam said earlier, we were patriotic when patriotism wasn't cool.

79 posted on 10/02/2001 2:32:18 AM PDT by newslady
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To: jamaly
Once again, thanks for the opportunity to enjoy the company of so many patriots.

We really enjoyed getting together with our fellow patriots. By the way, I regret that BayouLeo didn't get an individual photo of you and your hubby. He sure took a lot of pics, but still managed to miss a lot of people. What a great group of people FReepers are. Freepers are the best!

80 posted on 10/02/2001 2:38:18 AM PDT by newslady
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