Operation Infinite FReep in Fresno, California (3-28-03)

3/28/03

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Tonight's FReep of the peaceniks on Fresno, California's busiest intersection was just awesome! We couldn't begin to count how many people showed up tonight, but estimates varied between 250 and 300. A huge group from Riverside's Assembly of God Church joined us once more. They are just a wonderful bunch of God fearing, decent people who are just full of love of country. FReepers and regulars who were able to attend tonight's FReep were:

• Jim, Chris, and Sheila Robinson
  
• JustAmy and Leonard
  
• Notpoliticallycorewrecked
  
• Mtngrl@vrwc
  
• Gracie1
  
• Ironman 4262
  
• Fresno Army Brat
  
• Gary
  
• Rocky and Yvonne
  
• Helena and her kids Sarah and Johno
  
• Kim and her two kids
  
• Councilman Jerry Duncan

The Riverside group brought the largest flag I have ever seen (see a picture of it below) and a truck full of sound equipment. They played patriotic music and then many of them formed a choir who sang several songs, including the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless the USA. A screen and projector were set up and footage of the 9-11 disaster was shown as were speeches given by President Bush. They had two people, one man and one young boy, dressed up as Uncle Sam walking on stilts who made their way through the crowd.

It was just a fabulous FReep, one that none of us will soon forget. You would not believe the number of honks we got tonight from motorists driving by to show support for our troops and the war. Fresno loves and supports our troops and their commander-in-chief!

Hundreds of pictures were taken tonight. I will post a few of them tonight and then post the rest tomorrow. JustAmy has pictures to post too. If they aren't all up when you visit this thread, please check back in as you won't want to miss the pictures of those who joined us tonight!

To those who weren't able to attend tonight's FReep, we missed you and hope you will be able to join us soon. To those who were able to make it, thanks!

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Ok, that's all folks! Enjoy!

[chadsworth]

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT - a totally fantastic FReep - and a GIGANTIC THANKS TO THE RIVERDALE GREATS!!!

OLD GLORY RISING TO FACE THE PROTESTORS

JUST GETTING STARTED

HMMM- the protestors across the street got a SCUD from Saddam and put a circle around it?

A really unique

** A few more pictures yet to come

[JustAmy]

Good Morning ..... I think At Bay's name was also left off the list of FReepers in attendance. There may be others.

Sorry, At Bay!

[mtngrl@vrwc]

(( the missing one))

Man! I am never going to live this down, am I?

At one point last night, I could have sworn that this guy driving by spit on me. The "spit" hit my clothes and one of my hands. It appears to have also landed on my camera lense because some of the pictures have spots on them. Anyway someone saw that the man sprayed a water bottle at us. That makes me feel better. A little. ;-)

[chadsworth]

pictures have spots on them

Hmm - that is interesting, some of my pictures had spots on them also - I hope your explanation about the water bottle is correct - otherwise YUK!!! I guess we got to close to the action from the Creeps who don't like the FReeps.

[chadsworth]

The OLD GLORY CHIOR ( a little fuzzy- sorry) but a neat pic of the Riverdale Wonderfuls!

A super job by Riverdales' ADAM- a large video display to remind the motorists that 9-11 should still be on our minds. GREAT JOB ADAM

Just a small portion of the crowd that was there - I would need a super wide angle lens to get the whole bunch-- Where is JK PHOTO when you need him!

[JustAmy]

See number 26 above!!

Missed you two last night.

[JustAmy]

Additional pictures from our awesome night!!

Notpoliticallycorewrecked and son


Gracie1




FresnoArmyBrat (his cousin was deployed yesterday, keep her in your prayers)


They came by cars, pickup trucks, bicycles, a bus, vans and wagons. Thank you all.

They came from Coarsegold, Riverdale, Burrus, Clovis, Hanford, Raisin City and Fresno.




A young woman approached me last night and extended her hand to thank us for being there. She told me that her husband was being deployed to Kuwait and wanted to thank us for being there to counter the nuts across the street. She started to choke up as she was telling me this. I put my arm around her and told her to thank her husband for us and to tell him that we were all praying for him. She stayed for a few minutes listening to the horns and I gave her another hug before she left. City Councilman Jerry Duncan was there at the time and he made a comment that the people on the other corner would never understand the reason for our being there.

I will go thru more pictures and post more a little later.

[JustAmy]

Pictures, pictures, pictures!

Chadsworth (we missed you, LIR)

[chadsworth]

Hey, contrary to popular belief, (from mtngrl) I was there. Honest I was. See, I even put my tag as being present now.

Maybe LIR can attend next week AND JK w/ Mama B.
(brownies,brownies,brownies.....)

[JustAmy]

Mama Bear

See post #30. I'm already tasting them.

Chads ...... I will soon post a picture proving that you were there. Tell LIR that I will vouch for you! Maybe that will keep you out of the doghouse for a couple of days. LOL

[JustAmy]

How many more pictures will this thread take?

The choir has arrived!!

[JustAmy]

And finally, the rest of my story .....







Channel 47 camerman








Uncle Sam


Uncle Sam and his nephew

[JustAmy]

If you have some extra time, how about checking out our awesome rally?

[JustAmy]

If you have some extra time, how about checking out our awesome rally?

[JustAmy]

If you have some extra time, how about checking out our awesome rally?

[JustAmy]

If you have some extra time, how about checking out our awesome rally?

[JustAmy]

Hi MissTiffee

We are so happy that you were able to join us last night. Please identify yourself so we can count you as a FReeper in attendance next week.

Please post the e-mail here for all to see.

Thanks, looking forward to meeting you next week.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wow, awesome pictures, Amy.

Bump!

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for the ping...Great FReep, great photos...