Posted on 08/26/2005 7:34:28 AM PDT by basil
Rally Eve has arrived, and things are really looking good for the event in Crawford tomorrow. An awful lot of preparation has gone into trying to make this event very worthwhile and well run.
Some of us will be at the rally site by 9AM. If others are coming early, you are invited to come on by our rally site, and lend a hand in last minute preparations. Whatever time you come, use lots of sunscreen, bring a good supply of water, and wear a sun hat , The weather is predicted to be well over 100 degrees, with high humidity. There will be big fans set up to at least stir the air a bit, but be prepared to be hot. It is, after all, August in Texas.
Once again, here is where to find us: We will be at the Community Center, which is next to the Crawford High School football stadium, on East 4th Street. Freepers and friends who are already on site will be placing directional signs around Crawford, guiding folks to our site. Of course, there's always the possibility that these signs will be removed or destroyed by the other side--but we are trying to make it easy for everyone to find our event.
At this point, we have no idea how many will show up, of course. I've seen all sorts of estimates---but from experience, I know these estimates are always hugely overblown. However many show up is how many we will have is my best estimate--LOL!
We have an excellent lineup of speakers--most of whom are family of active duty service men and women in the Middle East now, and we have at least one man who will speak, who did at least one tour in Iraq himself, but who, sadly, buried his twin brother in June--the victim of a gun battle between US Forces and the terrorists.
A group of firemen will be cooking and serving Barbequed brisket and sausage on the grounds. We are asking for a freewill donation to cover the firemen's cost when you get your barbeque.
Angelwood has provided us with some of her wonderful Freeper buttons to pass around, and freeper W04 (I can't remember all of his name--will look it up and add it later), has sent some excellent, very large banners that we hope to be able to put across the front of the stage.
Kristinn has been in Crawford since Wednesday, making all the important arrangements for procurring all things necessary for putting on a rally of this magnitude. Doctor Raoul will once again be joining us.
Hope to meet and greet a whole lot of Freepers tomorrow!
EAGLES UP!
I have a penpal with the 4th ID...going back PROUDLY for his third time any time now!
God bless our troops! And God bless all of you who are making this thing happen!!!!!!
Go with God, Basil and all FReepers and friends in Crawford in support of our troops, our Commander-in-Chief and our Constitution!
Tell Kristinn and Raoul we spanked some Code Pink heinies by 4-to-1 here in DC on Friday night! They're smartin'!
Thanks.
:-)
"I was under the impression that Texas allowed one to carry weapons in one's vehicle."
Before conceal/carry permits, we could carry a handgun in a car if meeting the following conditions:
We could also carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun in a rack on the rear window of a pickup (again, with ammo locked in glove box).
I'm not sure what the current law is on possession of weapons if you don't have a permit. It may still be the same, but you should check with DPS (Texas Department of Public Safety) to make sure.
Wish I could be there, but I gotta work. Hope y'all have fun and stay safe.
FReegards,
RT
I cannot make this wonderful rally for our troops, Presidenet Bush and the war against terrorism but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you wonderful Patriots. It is so heartening to experience the patriotism by such large numbers of Americans, unlike the Viet Nam era, when we were so outnumbered by MSM and lefties.
I got some good footage today. Stay tuned.
More tomorrow.
I just voted on this poll (results below). IMHO the question was ridiculous.
Instead of, "No, he's already said why we're at war"
What about: No, he's already met with her.
Poll:
Should the president meet with Cindy Sheehan?
I saw it this a.m. - think it was on during Fox & Friends, but it may have been during John Scott's show. I was a bit surprised as I'd not seen it on there before.
I will be there, camera in hand.....
and I'm bringing backup!
Last minute notice. I have 2 spots in my car from Fort Worth to Crawford. I will drive to Fort Worth or Arlington to pick you up if you're close to the 820/30 interchange, or we can set up a time and place to meet. Send me a private message with a direct way to contact you if you need to set something up. All I ask is a couple dollars for gas. Also, we have to leave by 5pm, so be warned.
I will get up to check my messages over the next few hours, and if I still have the spots when I hear from you, I will contact you asap to let you know you have the spot. Obviously, if you don't hear back it's because we filled the spots and I'm asleep.
Cheers
Sorry I can't be there. It sounds like it will be an absolute blast. Unfortunately, the 27th is my birthday, and I have already promised my attendance at another function. Have fun ya'll....
So, when I see griefstricken mothers like Cindy Sheehan dishonoring their fallen son's for their own particular agenda it makes me grateful for my own mother, who will be with all of you in spirit as you go to Crawford to offer a counterpoint to the misguided Sheehan followers. You represent many of us.
Wow, What a great day you guys are going to have. I wish I could be there, but I'm going to Rancho Cucumundo (sp?) on Monday to try and cheer when W comes to town. He doesn't come often so I will have to be there to counter the evil ''ANSWER''idiots and the code pinkos who I know will be there to try and ruin the day. You guys have a great time and give em HELL for me!
No, you don't at all, and perhaps in my frustration I overstated the case. His ultimate sacrifice can never be taken away. I suppose I should have said, she has diminished it a little by turning him, whether he wished it or not, into the poster soldier of the anti-war movement. Thank you for clarifying it.
You must be from Louisiana. Or do they sell it in Tx also?
Give'm hell Mack!
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