Fresno, California's Annual Tailgate Picnic 9/13/03

9/13/03

[Saundra Duffy]

Thanks for the great photos and reports. For a hate group, we sure had a lot of love for one another.

[Bob J]

The problem is, she won't have any trouble finding posts that support her position regarding gays and latinos.

[CounterCounterCulture]

At the tailgate party, I resigned as head of Fresno/Central Valley Chapter and we elected Mama_Bear to be the new chapter head.

Well, congratulations Mama_Bear!

[Victoria Delsoul]

The problem is, she won't have any trouble finding posts that support her position regarding gays and latinos.

Oh, I'm sure of that. I'm not in favor of preferential treatment but equal treatment, and Prop 209 would eliminate affirmative action programs.

[JustAmy]

See what a hate group you associate with every day!

[Aeronaut]

Oh you gotta love a hate group like this. (And I do. Way to go, folks)

[Saundra Duffy]

From another "right wing crazy" and a proud member of the hate group who feasted and fellowshipped at the hate picnic. Here we go.

#1 - The tri tip was spectacular. They auctioned off copies of the recipe but if you weren't there, you are doomed to be ignorant unless/until you attend next year's tailgate party.

#2 - This young kid from Channel 26 showed up to film us hate mongers but apparently we bored him because he left after a short while but I did see the kid interviewing jkphoto. Did anyone watch Channel 26 last night? Was jkphoto on?

#3 - We all got a big kick out of the controversy! Calling each other hate mongers and stuff. But some of us were really pissed at the outrageous injustice being done to our beloved organization.

#4 - The freeper guy who made those chocolate chip cookies should be tarred and feathered because they were so darn good! I think it was diamondhead. He is responsible for me putting on a few more pounds which I can ill afford!

#5 - I resigned as head of Fresno/Central Valley Chapter of FreeRepublic.com and we elected Mama_Bear to take my place! Yahoo!!!

#6 - We were also discussing the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger called us (supporters of Prop 54) "right wing crazies". Sheeeeeesh.

#7 - It was not nearly as hot this year as last. It was hot, don't get me wrong, but not like last year. Having it in September in Fresno is a better idea (than July).

#8 - We missed Diver Dave, CounterCounterCulture and Cool Guy! Maybe next year?

#9 - I am so proud to be a FReeper!! We had such a great time!!!

[Chad Fairbanks]

It looked like I was going to be in the Fresno area, visiting customers, around the time of the picnic, and so I almost got to go. Would have been really great meeting everyone down there.

Unfortunately, the trip was cancelled so I didnt' get to go. However, our picnic ("Hate Rally Picnic" LOL) is coming up this month, so it's all good :0)

GLad everyone enjoyed themselves, and there was no trouble from those who were planning to disrupt..

[Billie]

Wow! See what I miss when I have company over the weekend and don't get online. :)

I guess I'll just have to remove all your hateful names from our ping list at the Finest. :)

Seriously, have been enjoying this thread and the pictures posted - I guess I just didn't realize how deceiving the pictures were. You all concealed your hate-filled faces very well. :)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Bumpity, bump! So glad you guys had a wonderful time.

[Libertina]

Oh Chad, here you are on another thread whipping up possible media excitement for our Family Hate Picnic... I can't turn my back for a second and there you go ;)

[Chad Fairbanks]

LOL... I'm behaving...

[Libertina]

A great time was had by all, thanks for the after report Saundra! Congratulations Mama_Bear!

[Libertina]

LOL ONLY because I'm watching!

[Chad Fairbanks]

Heh heh heh (You have FReepmail, by the way)

[Libertina]

Back at 'cha buddy.

[chadsworth]

And he behaved himself and didn't soak anybody!

Boy- he just blew his image!

[CounterCounterCulture]

I think he was on his best behavior for the hot college Republican chicks there. Right Cool Guy? :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Well, congratulations Mama_Bear!

Ummmmmmm.......thank you, I think.

You know, I never heard a "second" and missed the vote entirely. According to Roberts Rules, shouldn't there have been a vote? LOL

Jkphoto captured this series of pics

......upon hearing my name put into nomination.......

.....upon hearing that I had been elected,

....and my good natured resignation in accepting the position....

Although I STILL think there shoulda been a vote. LOL!

We missed you CCC and Libertina. The next one is going to be next June, I think. So, you both need to clear your calendar. As Head of the Fresno/Central Vally Chapter, I request your presence. ;-)

[diotima]

BTTT!