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Official Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball Reports and Photos Thread (Post 'em Here!)
Saturday, January 22, 2005 | Kristinn

Posted on 01/22/2005 6:55:01 AM PST by kristinn

The Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball was a wonderful, but exhausting time. I'm still wiped out. But, I know folks are waiting for pics and stories. I'll add my observations later, but I wanted to share one thing before I head back to the hotel to see 'Governor' Robinson and his family off.

We received a phone call from the White House yesterday. The Office of Presidential Scheduling called to pass along President Bush's regrets for not being able to attend our ball (we had mailed a formal invitation to him and his family.) We were told, "He hopes it went well."

As it turns out, the ball went really well after a late start.

Governor Huckabee and Capitol Offense rocked the house well past midnight. Impressionist Billy Finch did a wonderful job as Ray Charles singing America the Beautiful. Sauropod's video presentaion was stunning. The speeches by the Iraqis were very moving. WMAL's Michael Graham did a great job opening the show. Nick Danger was excellent emceeing the Eagle Awards. The St. John's College High School JROTC were magnificent presenting the colors. Richard Poe was busy all night signing copies of Hillary's Secret War. Seeking the Truth and his wife, Darlie, couldn't take a break--their 0Cents.com merchandise was very popular.

Thanks to all for their hard work making sure the ball went so well. And a special thanks to the active duty service members from Walter Reed and the Pentagon, as well as the veterans, who accepted our invitations as honored guests to the ball.

Please post your reports and photos or links here. I know alot of folks are traveling home, so check back over the next few day as folks check back in on FR.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aar; dc; dcchapter; w2; w2ball
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To: Prov3456
Hi, Prov3456. Is this you? If it is, I enjoyed meeting and chatting with you. If it isn't, this woman has a screen name almost like yours. ;-)


321 posted on 01/27/2005 4:12:51 PM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear

Yes, that is I, with my husband "Bogeyman."

We had a wonderful time at the Ball and enjoyed meeting you and so many other FReepers. What a great bunch of people.

(PS: Any chance you can freepmail me a copy of the photo? We didn't take one of ourselves. DUH....)


322 posted on 01/28/2005 2:35:33 PM PST by Prov3456
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To: Prov3456
What a great bunch of people.

Yes, indeed. I had a great time at the ball. Wouldn't have missed it for anything.

(PS: Any chance you can freepmail me a copy of the photo? We didn't take one of ourselves. DUH....)

You can save the one I posted on the thread to your hard drive, or I can e-mail you a larger version of that photo. If you want, freepmail me your e-mail address and I will send it to you.

323 posted on 01/28/2005 8:37:30 PM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear
Fabulous photos from W2 Ball by rabidralph. Click Here.
324 posted on 01/30/2005 11:31:05 PM PST by Shethink13
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To: meowmeow

Here you are! You're on my web page.
325 posted on 01/31/2005 3:58:54 AM PST by rabidralph (Congratulations, Pres. Bush and VP Cheney!)
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To: rabidralph

Thanks - I was wondering who had that picture. And I just had to be wearing my husband's jacket over my pretty dress at that very moment!


326 posted on 01/31/2005 8:57:44 AM PST by meowmeow (We are all Buckhead!)
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To: meowmeow

Awww, and it is a pretty dress.


327 posted on 01/31/2005 9:06:51 AM PST by rabidralph (Congratulations, Pres. Bush and VP Cheney!)
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To: kristinn

here's my online photo album - W2 DC INAUGURAL 2005

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4166479&a=31610008&pw=

we traveled by train - Amtak Cresent - from Atlanta to Union Station, stayed at the Navy Lodge in Maryland and had the best taxi driver for the 3 day, thanks for everything you and the DC Chapter did for all of us...rto

Tallahassee, FL


328 posted on 02/25/2005 11:05:41 AM PST by visitor (...and the dems wonder why they lost and will continue to lose, good riddance)
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To: visitor; jwalsh07; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; Jen
You're pictures are wonderful, visitor. Just seeing them for the first time today.
Thanks for sharing.

P.S. You even captured some of my family in photo #32 (littlest freepers) :-)

329 posted on 03/13/2005 2:05:09 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: deadhead
oooops You're should be Your

Another BUMP :-)

330 posted on 03/13/2005 2:10:59 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: kristinn; tgslTakoma

Check out visitor's great photos. visitor put the link in post # 328


331 posted on 03/13/2005 2:35:08 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: deadhead

Hey, Deadhead, Is that your family with my little Freeper?

I'm going to save that photo.

Thanks for the ping.


332 posted on 03/13/2005 5:53:28 PM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: rabidralph
What kind of Camera do you have? Those Pics are amazingly crisp.
333 posted on 03/13/2005 6:14:48 PM PST by cmsgop ( Well ya know, for me, the action is the juice. I'm In......)
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To: cmsgop

I used a Nikon D70. It's a great little camera.


334 posted on 03/13/2005 7:06:55 PM PST by rabidralph (Gosh!)
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To: rabidralph

Thanks!


335 posted on 03/13/2005 7:15:07 PM PST by cmsgop ( Well ya know, for me, the action is the juice. I'm In......)
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To: deadhead; jimrob

how exciting, twin boys and a beautiful little girl, Future FReepers, I'm happy that you saw #32, only on FreeRepublic.com could this happen ...rto

Tallahassee, FL


336 posted on 03/14/2005 6:00:29 AM PST by visitor (...and the dems wonder why they lost and will continue to lose, good riddance)
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To: visitor

The little future freepers are my niece's children, they are triplets :-) Was so happy to see all of your photos. We all had a great time at the Ball and the Inaugural.


337 posted on 03/14/2005 6:05:10 AM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: deadhead
by golly, it crossed my mind when I saw #32, thanks for letting me know :^)...rto
338 posted on 03/14/2005 9:30:04 AM PST by visitor (...and the dems wonder why they lost and will continue to lose, good riddance)
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