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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.


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To: SLee414512
Thanks, ladies, for the great time, good food, and fab people!

You're welcome, SLee. We all had a great time. I wish we had taken an indiviudal photo of you and your hubby. The next time we have an affair like this, we'll have everyone get in line for an individual photo. Ha!

81 posted on 10/02/2001 2:44:50 AM PDT by newslady
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To: jamaly
It was great meeting you and your husband. I had seen your many posts, but had never met you in person. Thanks for coming to the party.
82 posted on 10/02/2001 5:23:29 AM PDT by Patriot1
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To: newslady; Patriot1; Romulus; blam
Romulus also made a big hit with his delicious cajun jambalaya

Dang, wish I could have made it as I'd have loved to meet all of you! YUM! I bet Romulus makes great jambalaya!

Newslady and Patriot1, it appears that you two ladies are second to none when it comes to hosting an event! Well done! It looks like a great time was had by all and the red, white and blue decorations are awesome!

blam......I see you! heh heh! Pelican's Up!

83 posted on 10/02/2001 5:35:40 AM PDT by Irma
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To: Irma
"It's Good and it's Good FOR you!"
84 posted on 10/02/2001 6:42:55 AM PDT by Romulus
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To: Romulus
Romulus, that jambalaya was delicious! You made enough to feed an army. I was so glad that you declined taking any leftovers home. My husband and I had some yesterday (Monday) and I froze the rest in individual containers for future use. Yum yum!
85 posted on 10/02/2001 7:47:17 AM PDT by Patriot1
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To: All
Hey I was there. What a party! Great food, entertainment and wonderful people. You could not ask for more.
86 posted on 10/02/2001 7:56:52 AM PDT by hiker1
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To: Patriot1
I really enjoyed to party. In order to help the cause of protecting our nation from terrorists, I am observing my neighbors for suspicious activities. One neighbor does not have a flag displayed. That's pretty suspicious to me, so I'll continue watching for more developments. He he
87 posted on 10/02/2001 8:15:42 AM PDT by GrandmaM
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To: newslady;Patriot1
Thanks for organizing the party at Patriot1's house on Sunday. I had a great time and so did my patriotic kiddie FReepers. The food was delcious and the entertainment was outstanding. I loved J.R. and the FReepettes. The Janet Reno song was really hilarious. Thanks again.
88 posted on 10/02/2001 8:33:47 AM PDT by GrandmaM
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To: GrandmaM
By the way, "my little kiddie Freepers" I referred to in my last post are really my great-grandchildren. No, I am not senile. He he
89 posted on 10/02/2001 8:45:12 AM PDT by GrandmaM
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To: newslady;Patriot1
I enjoyed the party as did my FReeplettes. Being a native New Orleanian, I can definitely say that New Orleans parties are the best! I enjoyed meeting some fellow FReepers from Alabama and Mississippi as well as other Louisianians. I loved the musical parodies, especially the one about Janet Reno. Newslady posted the words in post#37. I was rolling on the floor laughing. J.R. actually wrote the words in addition to singing these lyrics. How talented!
90 posted on 10/02/2001 8:56:04 AM PDT by AmericanMom1
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To: blam
Thanks for the bump, I looks like I missed a great time. The new baby is doing fine.

BTW, you know that I would have won the "Freeper who traveled the farthest award".

91 posted on 10/02/2001 8:58:26 AM PDT by Lanman
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To: SLee414512
"Well, Blam I was one of them that said it couldn't be done in 2.5 hrs."

After all the comments about, 'it can't be done', I was beginning to doubt it also. But, traveling at 70-80 MPH, I made it. I enjoyed meeting you and your husband and our conversations while visiting the 'smoking lounge', lol.

92 posted on 10/02/2001 8:58:39 AM PDT by blam
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To: Lanman
"BTW, you know that I would have won the "Freeper who traveled the farthest award"."

I would have liked for you to have won, however, we both still have 4CJ over in Georgia to compete with at future events.

93 posted on 10/02/2001 9:02:51 AM PDT by blam
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To: All
JR and the FReepettes are thinking of offering their services to Jeb Bush in his Florida reelection campaign. We could go "on the road" with the "Janet Reno, She's Not Keeno" parody. I will choreograph a dance routine to accompany the music, a mambo, and teach it to newslady. With this help, Jeb Bush should be a shoo in.
94 posted on 10/02/2001 9:04:51 AM PDT by Patriot1
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To: GrandmaM
"One neighbor does not have a flag displayed. That's pretty suspicious to me, so I'll continue watching for more developments. He he."

Keep an eye on them GrandmaM. I saw John Kasich say that what goes on in your neighborhood is your business, now, even more than before. So......

95 posted on 10/02/2001 9:06:22 AM PDT by blam
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To: Irma
"blam......I see you! heh heh! Pelican's Up!"

Pelican's Up. Your time will come, darlin'. One big 'ol hug is waiting.

96 posted on 10/02/2001 9:09:20 AM PDT by blam
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To: Patriot1
Hey Patriot1, looks like you did it BIG TIME at your place. Your home and the flag decorations are no less than I'd expect from you :-) Seems like a great time was had by all. Even your lounge chairs have American flags. Thanks for sharing so many good pictures.

Keep Louisiana Republican.

97 posted on 10/02/2001 9:26:33 AM PDT by Gracey
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To: Patriot1
Glad you liked it. I've been meaning to tell you how much I enjoyed the "Proud Mary" lyrics. You ought to think of posting them sometime -- they were GOOD!
98 posted on 10/02/2001 9:48:32 AM PDT by Romulus
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To: Romulus
Romulus, the lyrics to "Not So Proud Mary" were the only ones that were not original. They came from a defeat Proud Mary website. I can't recall the exact URL. However, newslady has that info, and she will respond in a thread.

All of the other lyrics were original compositions by JR and they were wonderful!

Sorry you couldn't stay for the entertainment. You would have enjoyed it.

JR and the FReepettes are also considering touring Louisiana with our song and dance routine in our efforts to help Republicans defeat Mary Landrieu. Ha!

99 posted on 10/02/2001 10:09:27 AM PDT by Patriot1
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To: Gracey
Gracey, you would really have enjoyed the party. We had some wonderful times as well as a lot of laughs fighting the liberals when we both lived in Houston. When the shindig was first posted on FreeRepublic, BelleStar (from Galveston, TX) had indicated that she would try to come and perhaps bring a few of my patriot friends. Of course, the Sept. 11th atrocity put a damper on the travel plans of many people.

I'll see you on the FReeper cruise in less than two weeks!

100 posted on 10/02/2001 10:33:52 AM PDT by Patriot1
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