Freep Report: Florida Freepers Meeting 7/21/02

FL Freep Chapter HQ ^ | July 25, 2002 | Gene McDonald

[Seeking the truth]

The Florida Chapter met at Duffy's, a sports bar/restaurant in Boca Raton on July 21, 2002 from 1:00 to 5:00.

The following FL Freepers attended:

Seeking the Truth
MinuteGal
Gonzo
MatchettPI
Old Glory
Luke Freeman
TigerBill
Fearless Flyers
Dorben
Silver & black cuban + spouse
Yakboy + spouse
3D Joy
Maccraze
My Favorite Headache
GoddessZena
G-Man + spouse
Jacvin
Sledge
Rep of PBC
5 other not yet Freeper Guests!

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Jody Warmack, aka "GoddessZena", who led the successful campaign to stop the new Sheriff of Palm Beach County from removing the American Flag off the uniforms.

After a brief discussion explaining the FreeRepublic Network, MinuteGal explained the details of the upcoming FRiva in Las Vegas.

Next up on the agenda was Jack Merkl, who is running for Robert Wexler's seat in US House District 19. Jack gave an overview of his background and why he is running and then also entertained questions.

Jody Warmack followed with her background and why she is running in the Republican primary against an incumbent Republican County Commissioner (who also happens to be the Chair of the Republican Executive Committee of Palm Beach County!). Jody also entertained questions from her fellow Freepers.

My Favorite Headached followed the two candidates with an update on the Naples/Hilton Resort/Arab rapes/ (there are two now)/FBI investigations. MFH has been keeping us informed via his posts on these situations.

The last item on the agenda was an open ended, free wheeling brainstorming session re: What should the Florida Chapter do about Janet Reno? It was agreed that we will remain on the sidelines until she wins the Demonrat Primary, which is September 10. There were many ideas put forth as to the messages and methods that should be employed in the eight weeks between the primary and the general election.

The meeting was adjourned and the apres Freep socializing commenced!

Gonzo & LukeFreeman took many photos and will probably post them to this thread.

As Chapter Leader, I would like to thank all those Florida Freepers who attended. Some Freepers drove quite a long distance. MinuteGal & My Favorite Headache drove over from the west coast of Florida and LukeFreeman & Tigerbill came down from Titusville.

[Luke FReeman]

Gonzo lines up the women for their security weapon check!

Gonzo had his hands full!

[Luke FReeman]

Gonzo talks with My Favorite Headache while maccraze cools off!

[Luke FReeman]

The perfect floor mat!

[Luke FReeman]

Gene chats it up with YakBoy!

[Luke FReeman]

Gene, Barb, and Jody Warmack pose for the camera!!

[Luke FReeman]

Jack Merkl speaks to the FL FReepers!

[Luke FReeman]

Janice comes out of the closet for janet!

LOL!

[Luke FReeman]

MFH tells of the latest escapades on Marcos Island!

[Luke FReeman]

Gonzo and Jody Warmack!

[Luke FReeman]

Gonzo's Rocket!

[Luke FReeman]

Who's car could this be???

[Luke FReeman]

A few of the Who's Who of Florida FReepers!

[MinuteGal]

Oh, dear, all I get is the little squares with the red x's in them. Am I the only one?

Leni

[Caipirabob]

Thanks for the photos! I was only able to view them by right clicking for "properties" and pasting them into a new IE window.... but they're great! Thanks for all the work!

Hi MinuteGal! You can try this to view them until we figure out what happened. I'll try again below when I get home tonight unless someone else does.

Aw heck, here goes one...

I can already tell it won't post. Wierd!...sorry!

Here's one I'll call "Preparing the bonfire"

[Luke FReeman]

Oh, dear, all I get is the little squares with the red x's in them. Am I the only one?

No, you're not the only one. I meant to do that.

It's called a "tease".

(to hell with phototrail, I'll try "snapfish" later today. Hopefully with better results!!!)

And if that doesn't work, I'll send the darn images to any of the listed attendees on a cd via the USPS!

[Matchett-PI]

Hey "Luke"!!! You set me up as "coming out of the closet for Reno", and slapped a "Reno For Governor" bumper sticker on the back of Gene's car right next to his "FREEPER" license tag! You like to live dangerously, don't ya!!! LOL!!!!!

Just wait!!! YOUR day is coming. Be afraid. Be VERY afraid!!! LOL.

Between rain/lightening storms, computer problems, and working out of town a lot --- this is the first chance I've had to read this thread.

It was GREAT to see so many of my Florida FReeper buddies again --- and meet some new faces, too! It was a BLAST!!

As for the little "x" in place of the pictures --- I got the same thing, but here is how I solved the problem:

Right click on the x

Left click on "properties" (at the bottom of the window that pops up).

Highlight the URL that shows up (midway down in the properties window that opens up) by left-clicking on it.

Right click underneath the highlighted URL, and click on "copy" (in the window that pops up).

Close that window.

Highlight and erase (delete) the FR thread address that is on the address line.

Paste the URL that you copied from the properties window onto the address line and click "enter" to go to that new address. That will open up the picture for you.

When the picture opens up, click on "back", and your browser will take you back to the thread and the picture will be THERE!!!!

Those of you who have never done this before may want to keep these step by step instructions for future reference, because I'm sure you'll have other opportunities to use them.

Hope to see you all again soon!! OldGlory and I are "READY TO RUMBLE"!!! Can't wait to see the look on Reno's face the first time she gets FReeped and LukeFReeman's there to immortalize it. LOL!!!

[3D-JOY]

Hi again!

I started to print your directions and on print preview...

VOILA!! There were the photos!

This was much easier and I hope works for others too!

[3D-JOY]

Just replied to MatchettPI and returned to the thread.

There were the photos...in full view.

Can't explain that!

[oldglory]

Thanks for the great tip---was able to view the complete set!----- I also had the *red x* on IE explorer--- and a *small square* with virtually nothing on Netscape!
It's real handy to have a couple of browsers!
Thanks Dave for the photos--PS Did you replace that American flag???

[multitaskmom]

Thanks for the great pictures! Now you've got those of us who didn't make it yearning for another meeting!