DC Chapter Christmas Party 2006 (Graphic Intense)

December 16, 2006 | DollyCali and Trooprally

[DollyCali]

Party 2006 – DC Chapter

Christmas is the holiday to remember the birth of Jesus..., despite the questionable day chosen. . In the good old USA we use this holiday additionally for friendship and celebrations of those friendships for many weeks prior. In DC on December 9 the FReeper chapter had such a celebration. And what a grand one it was!

God provided the good weather for our birthday party for his Son An outstanding day for the FReep in Olney earlier also… FReeper’s Trooprally (Mr.& Mrs) opened their charming home in park-like setting(yes, the deer came also!) and provided an amazing array of food. Quality chefs would be impressed. Various Freepers brought various YUMMY food items..

I overate. I think everyone overate.

The music was great, the computer room “available”.. and yes, I used it! Loved all the holiday decorations that were in every imaginable corner. The table décor (many tables for many Freepers) was festive & fun.

The regular gang was there & many brought their spouses/significant others. A few of us traveled a distance to be with these special people - our FRiends. We were honored to have some VFW vets attend. These folks are supportive & participate in the Olney FReeps along the way. I didn’t see any frowns but lots of smiles and much sharing of the good memories of the past, the current political situation, and plans for the future.

Hey, it was a holiday party, but when you get two or more Freepers together, POLITICS will be discussed. When you have 40 at the event, LOTS of politics will be discussed. Don’t like it? Go to the mall instead!

Then came the gift exchange. I guess Kristinn was Santa (costume next year, boyfriend?). and it was a hoot. Lots of books & clothes..all with strong political messages were evident. Some gifts were more popular than others & were switched around mercilessly. Some (like Buford’s salt grinder) found a home & “stayed”. My friend Mark, true gentleman that he is, TOOK Steve’s book but promised to mail it to him when he finished it! There was only one tug of war over a gift…not sure if the stronger one won or the diplomat lost.

I picked out gifts I liked, so that if nothing else “grabbed” me, I could chose mine! Selfish, materialistic woman that I am! But when it was my turn (and I had 3rd from last number) I found it was hard to chose.. but did decide on one of the 10 anniversary Shirts!

I am sharing my pix & other attendees can chip in & share their pix/commentary. I will have the pix in smaller groupings in many posts rather than ALL in the opening segment.

With appreciation to
Mr. & Mrs. Trooprally!.

[AGP]

Just beautiful. A wonderful time. Was so good to see many friends again. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Trooprally for the wonderful day.

[AGP]

DollyCali, You are a wonderful person. I truly hope to meet you again. You and trooprally (both of them) combined to make one of the best posts ever.

[Alamo-Girl]

Buuump!

[AGP]

Warning ALL. DolliCali is a TRIP.

[iMacMan]

>Where can I get the bumper sticker in post 6?

From John Lipnicky (US Army, Retired)'s "Abe Lincoln" Flags and Banners shop in Fairfax, VA.

Try emailing AbeFlags@aol.com (or call 703-204-1116) for more info.

He has LOTS more of this kind of sticker and is looking for FReeper ideas to make anything else you'd like to see.

-iMM

[iMacMan]

>DolliCali is a TRIP.

And what a wonderful trip! Thanks, Dolly, for the great conversation and superb AAR!

-iMM

[trooprally]

You both are welcome. Doing this for our good FRiends was our pleasure. The good part is that we don't have to drive home after a long day of merryment. Is that a word?

[Mr] T

[DollyCali]

A trip huh? well, I hope a "GOOD" trip! I have had wonderful ones & terrible ones, as I am sure you have!!!!-*****
:-)

I have found each FReeper I have met over my 3 years of being a FReeper & chatted with to be wonderful. It is great to have the forum so we can work together, learn together & arrange contacts along the way - political, social, rally etc. We might not agree on every issue or every "game plan" but we do at least speak the same language!

That is series & hugh, no?

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

You've revealeda talent! Nicely done. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[DollyCali]

Clearer, larger pix of the trooprally duo that were in the collage. A little bigger/better to see. Thanks to them again for hosting the DC party!

have a great Lord's Day all!

[ohioWfan]

That's hilarious! LOL!

Thanks for the ping, Dolly. Looks like a FUN party!

[zoomie81]

Looks like really a great time! Great photos...A well deserved celebration. I didn't read anything about that rum laced eggnog? :-)
Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you all. God Bless you for the great work you do for our Military!

[trooprally]

Rum eggnog was between [Mrs] T and myself when decorating our Christmas tree on Tuesday. The tree is plumb and no broken ornaments. No further details allowed. HeeHeeHeeeee!!!

[Mr] T

[Libertina]

Looking good! Merry Christmas everyone:)

[rabidralph]

Merry Christmas, DC Chapter! Y'all look great!

[blam]

Excellent. Thanks for the report.

[Matchett-PI]

Looks as if the DC Chapter knows how to do a Christmas party!! I had great fun looking at the pictures and seeing some familiar faces. Thanks for posting the thread.

[Trueblackman]

Sorry I could not make, mom would not let me out of the annual we have to go Christmas Shopping Weekend(I always end up doing all the driving too).

[zoomie81]

enough said! Merry Christmas