Nan's FReeper Party for the President – Newark OH

April 30. 2004 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

Nan's FReeper Party for the President – Newark OH

About the warmest day of the year and SUNSHINE galore was the welcoming "committee" at Cherry Valley Lodge ( http://www.cherryvalleylodge.com/packages/seasonalpackages.cfm ) in Newark OH. This was the Ohio/WV FReeper Party for the President.. hosted by WVNan. Nearby is Dennison College & just a little further is Kenyon college.. both prestigious small private liberal arts schools. The country side is beautiful & bucolic. Here are a few shots of the grounds:

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All of us met at least one new person.. Many of us met several. There were 9 FReepers and 3 spouses who shared the afternoon. I understand President Bushes' committee had hoped for 2004 different groups to be held that day/night. As usual we were over expectation with over 8000 parties being held around the nation. I also attended a large (150+)PM party in Mentor Ohio (another thread…later, eventually ????) where there was a video from the president & also live questions from parties answered by VP Cheney. That being said, I should interject that .. We had our own VIPs in Newark..

Included are below.. Dr. Deb.. our "poll lady" who did not disappoint with a great handout & good presentation that was in sync with Common Tator's prior presentation. Deb as a professional educator is a tribute to womanhood & to Politics done Right…she is fun to watch & listen to.! Thanks Dr. Deb.

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It is always a pleasure to listen to Common Tator's words.. some personal, some historical, some political, FULL of information with a smattering of humor & a smattering of uplifting material. His presentation was great & the question & answer following added depth. What a shame more could not have made the choice to attend & hear him. Alone that was worth the time, effort & $$$.

ohioWfan.. what a heavenly voice doing a luscious Sandi Patti presentation of God Bless America. She said she didn't like to PA.. but she is a pro & her genuine grace flowed & oozed around the room. She had a display of photos & memorabilia from son Eric's tour in Iraq. Many on FR have been prayer warriors with ohio & Eric… (Dr . Deb is holding a ceremonial "something" in her pix)

And then there is Nan.. dear WVNan.. our resident preacher and party organizer.. .. with a huge smile & hearty laugh. She brought 2 friends.. one Kathey , a returnee from last summer & newbie Jennifer. Hope they will register & be part of the FR family. Nan provided many "special things" including a flip flop a piece… (wont mention which FReeper took 2 – okay, accident?)…Thank you Nan for a wonderful job & the financial & time spent to make it a special day of sharing for us all.

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The FLIP FLOPS

Newbie mntntop3 & wife were fun to chat with.. from Marietta .

Below are Dutchess & Common Tator

BTW…. Dutchess won the doorprize.. Sean Hannities new book..

Below Mountaineer & Molly Pitcher "whoopin' it up"

Mountaineer, Dutchess & WVNan share some "chat"

Most of you know I live with my invalid mom. Her ALWAYS question (no matter where I go etc) is: "What did you have to eat?" I always take a pix to show her .. and FYI.. it was a deluxe deli tray. Delicious bread, red skin on potato salad & I had a tomato Vegetable soup. The tea was called Long Island Cola Tea.. it was good but didn't taste much like the drink. I gobbled down my entire dish of goodies. Restrained myself from eating the Atkin's followers deserts. Good DollyCali. Richard our server was a delight. College student who was majoring in economics.

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Another shot of WV attendee is Mountaineer.. Gentle, funny, smart, considerate.. love her posts & love to listen to her when she gets a chance amonst many of we more "vocal (pushy, obnoxious) Freepers" .She is proudly displaying her flip/flop. From her sweet spirit one would never guess she to be a former asst Prosecuting Attorney !!!

Here are the FReepers present…

Back Mtntops3, WVNan; Mountaineer; Dutchess
Front: ohioWfan; Molly Pitcher ; Dolly Cali, Dr. Deb , Common Tator

[ohioWfan]

I sure understand the eyes closing thing.

I have to be careful that I don't close my eyes the whole time I'm singing!

[WVNan]

Alright! An encore. Jennifer LOVED your song and voice. That's how you take it.

[WVNan]

At least you two can choose whether to close your eyes or not. I'm stuck with whatever mine decide to do. I was so thankful for Jennifer who drove up and back last Thurs. She knew the roads pretty well as she is from Ohio.