Fresno Treats for Troops and Counter-peacenik Rally Friday 10-26-01

10/26/01

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Tonight's Fresno Treats for Troops and Counter-Peacenik Rally was a smashing success! While we didn't get the huge crowd that we hoped to get tonight, I would estimate that we had approximately 30 dedicated and enthusiastic demonstrators on our side altogether. There were about the same number of peaceniks across the street.

Our rally was attended by Channel 26 as well as Channel 30 who took pictures of our protest and interviewed JustAmy (and maybe others).

Mama-Bear brought a banner that was made up for our rally and all who attended signed it. It will be brought back next week to get additional signatures before it is mailed off to the troops. We also collected a huge amount of "Treats" for our troops to mail along with the banner.

We had a megaphone with us tonight and Saundra Duffy led the group in some chants of "USA" , "We don't care what you say, we're going to bomb them anyway", "All we are saying, is give bombs a chance" and "We support the troops". She also thoroughly enjoyed harrassing the peaceniks across the street with chants such as "You're not a man, you support the Taliban".

FReepers attending tonight's rally were

• Jim Robinson (and his wife, Sheila and son, Chris)
  
• Mama_Bear
  
• jkphoto (Also known as Mr. Mama_Bear)
  
• mtngrl@vrwc
  
• patriciaruth
  
• grace1
  
• JustAmy
  
• Saundra Duffy
  
• lager
  
• nonessential-personel (who brought his wife and three children with him)
  

[JustAmy]

I am only going to post a couple on the thread here and then link to the rest. That way the images don't slow the thread down
Good idea if we are going to use this thread to plan next weeks Rally ..... }:^)

[Mama_Bear]

Here is one of them. I will get the rest posted eventually.

JustAmy and Mama_Bear with the banner that jkphoto made.

[JustAmy]

I really wasn't being pushy; I was just anxious. We sure didn't hold that sign very straight, did we?

[Mama_Bear]

"I really wasn't being pushy; I was just anxious."

I know that, silly. :-)
I get frustrated with myself because I am so slow at this.

Here is another one:

JimRob, ChrisRob, Tami and her alien son, Nicholas.

[Mama_Bear]

"We sure didn't hold that sign very straight, did we?"

You'd have thought the photographer could have told us. LOL!

[WVNan]

Thank you, all of you who went out for all of us. You make us proud to be Americans.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Here are some more photos (as if you haven't seen enough of us. LOL!).

FReeper Island - Blackstone and Shaw, Fresno.

I am going to link to the other photos so as not to slow down this thread.....

More photos HERE.

[FReethesheeples]

Mega-bump, Freegards, & mega-kudos!

;^)

[Mama_Bear]

So sorry, I fogot to add you to my ping list. And you worked so hard to make this a success! We truly do appreciate all of your efforts.

See post #68 for more photos.

[Mama_Bear]

"I wish I had a better camera or was a better photographer though. Oh well...."

Everyone looks forward to your pictures. You do a great job taking pictures and FReeping. :-)

[Beep]

Did you ever figure out a FReeper equivalent of "Hell no, we won't go"? That should give the old 60's peaceniks a fit!!

You mean, something like --

Hell YES, we love U.S.!

Part of longer sentiment:

Hell YES, we love U.S.
We must defeat the terrorists!
Your mouth itself won't win the war,
That's what our troops are fighting for!

If you love the Taliban
Be our guests and love the man.
While you perform Bin Laden's task
We will watch him kick your a**!

While you're creating your next sign,
Here's something you should keep in mind:
The troops you want to be sent home
Would rather you left them alone!

As patriots, they love this land;
Something you don't understand.
They have a war to win, a job to do --
Even for the likes of you!

[Beep]

That's okay -- I understand!! You guys have been running around like chickens with no heads!! But all for a good cause! My press release, and faxing campaign, would be for naught if it weren't for you guys!! ;-}

Keep your eyes on Fox News Network. Chances are very high that the tape caught by your local Fox station will make its way to a national forum!

One good thing about TV coverage -- next week, you may have a crowd, wanting to be on TV. Shallow reason for showing, but I have no doubt that after you all work your magic, the Peaceniks tick them off, and mtngrl & Saundra holler at the "idjits," you may end up with some decent recruits!! *VBG*

Any time I can be of help, don't hesitate to yell! I've adopted you guys!! ;-}

[ohioWfan]

Absolutely smashing SLJP!!! I LOVE it!!

mtngrl, did you see SLJP's post #72??? Use it.....it's great!!!

[Beep]

Thanks ohioWfan! *G* Just a quick little ditty! If I actually put some work into one, I may come up with something heavy-duty! (Either that, or I'd freeze up under the pressure and come up with diddly! LOL!) *VBG*

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Mountaingirl (mtngrl@vrwc)trying to have a good time.

I was having a blast! FReeping gets a hold of you and won't let go! Anyone who hasn't tried it at least once doesn't know what they are missing. Give it a try!

Warning though, you might get as addicted as I am!

[Mama_Bear]

I was having a blast! FReeping gets a hold of you and won't let go!

LOL! I know! I am going to add sarcasm tags to that comment, just so there is no mistake that I was being sarcastic. No one has more fun than you at these FReeps! LOL :-)

[JustAmy]

The pictrues were great but that does not surprise me; they always are. You and mtngrl@vrwc do a maavelous job.

[Mama_Bear]

You and mtngrl@vrwc do a maavelous job.

Thank you, dahlink! :-)

[ohioWfan]

If I actually put some work into one, I may come up with something heavy-duty!

Well, yikes SLJP, do it!!

No pressure here!! LOL!!