Fresno, CA's "Support Our Troops" Rally 7-19-02

7/19/02

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Tonight's FReep of the peaceniks in Fresno, CA was a blast! The first thing I want to say is "Chadsworth, you are a treasure. How we have missed you!" I didn't get any pictures of this fabulous FReeper in action, but I think a few others did. He stands alone, you guys. Nobody, not one person, who has the slightest inclination towards honking to show support for our cause gets by this man without hitting their horn. He begs, he pleads, he cajoles - and people who might normally just drive by honk for us!

We also really enjoyed having Chad'sworth's wife, Ladyinred, join us tonight for the first time. Thanks for coming and spending the evening with us, Lady!

It wasn't as hot tonight (97 degrees) as it was last Friday night (109 degrees), thank goodness! We counted eight peaceniks across the street from us tonight. We outnumbered them again with eleven FReepers and patriots.

I saw a peacenik holding up a new sign tonight. It said "Silence and ignorance aren't patriotic. Join us." The sure as heck can't be talking about us because we aren't ignorant and we certainly aren't silent. I was thinking that this sign might be one that we might use ourselves, except that we would never be as rude to those driving by as that.

Something a little different happened tonight. As I was holding up my sign on the corner of FReeper Island, a person driving by rolled down their window and threw his almost empty cup (which still had a little orange soda in it) at me. It bounced off of my sign. These people who oppose war aren't as peaceful as one would think, are they?

FReepers attending tonight were:

• Jim, Chris, and Sheila Robinson
  
• JustAmy
  
• FriendAmy
  
• Chadsworth
  
• Ladyinred
  
• Senorita
  
• JKPhoto
  
• Mama_Bear
  
• Mtngrl@vrwc

A big thanks to all who could be there tonight! To those who couldn't make it, we missed you and hope that you will be able to join us next week.

[ponyespresso]

We counted eight peaceniks across the street from us tonight. We outnumbered them again with eleven FReepers and patriots.

wow, it's great to know that political activism on both sides is alive and well.

[Musket]

Good Freepin' and great pics! Obviously all those flags and all that honkin' goin' on must really tick off the local Liberals. : ) Be careful. They're NOT peaceful. They preach peace but I'm sure they'ed rather see you dead so please be careful.

[cake_crumb]

I was thinking of that obnoxious "Silence and Ignorance are not Patriotic" sign....How about:

Ignorance :
the Tool of Tyrants

Bump for Freedom and Patriotism!

[cake_crumb]

"One time I nearly got hit when someone- who was too impatient to let store customers cross the street- ran a stop sign. I managed to slap the witch's car real hard as it went by and at the same time let out a hideously loud 'dying coyote' call. The woman, thinking she had hit someone's pet dog, just about lost her cookies- we could see her freaking out and flopping her arms around inside that car like she was having a heart attack, and it was positively hilarious"

ROFLOL....hard to type....hideously loud dying coyote call....ROFLOL you made my DAY!!!

[Clovis_Skeptic]

Great to see the ladyinred out there. But, where is the "red"?

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

A couple of them indicated they wanted to make love, so I told them where the zoo was.

They didn't want to make love, they wanted to show you their IQ level. Some of us (Freepers) are more intelligent than others (peaceniks), so they are just proving where they belong on the food chain.

[Diver Dave]

Way to go FResno FReepers once again.

Grate report mtngrl.

JKPhoto, I like that belt buckle. :^)

chadsworth and ladyinred, there's no mention of brownies?!? :^)

[JustAmy]

You should have joined us. We had a grate time.

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

a person driving by rolled down their window and threw his almost empty cup (which still had a little orange soda in it) at me. It bounced off of my sign. These people who oppose war aren't as peaceful as one would think, are they?

If this happened to me first, I would suppress my anger cause that's what they want you to do. Then I would smile ever so sweetly and then asked them "Oh my goodness, were you aware that something had just flown out of your vehicle?" Finally I would inform them that "I could just tell that they would not be the kind of person who litters, so I will make sure that it get into a recycling container for you".

[KineticKitty]

I'm so glad you guys were there, fortunately we haven't had any "peaceniks" at this base, But it does make military personnel feel so good to see you guys out there, and to know they are supported. Thanks again guys.

[Mudboy Slim]

Keep up the great work, FResnoFReepers!! Yer setting the pace fer the rest of us!!

Utmost FReegards...MUD

[Trteamer]

CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HONK,HONK,HONK,HONK,HONK,HONK,HONK,HONK!!!!!!!!!

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Here are some pictures that Chadsworth and Ladyinred took last night:

A good shot of FReeper Island:

[ST.LOUIE1]

The crowd behind me even gave me a round of applause.

You deserved it! LOL!

[ST.LOUIE1]

You ladies and gents are simply the BEST!

Great pics. Great report! : )

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Thanks you all for vising our thread and for your support! It means more than you can imagine!

I just wish you could all join us out there. Wouldn't that be fun!

CounterCounterCulture - too bad it wasn't nice weather like this last week when you were out there with us. :-/

[JustAmy]

We had a fun time last night. The weather was warm but after last week's 109, this week's 98 or so was bearable.
Wow ...... how we've missed chadsworth. He brought fun and laughter not only to us patrolling our corner but to many of the motorist. It was fun watching motorists laughing with him and them relenting and honking their horns with big smiles. Of course, chadsworth gave them a big bow which brought even more smiles. Even the police were giving us smiles and honks last night; they must have missed him too.
Ladyinred ...... please bring him back!!
I forgot to bring out the water pistols until time to leave but everyone wanted to be a target. That cold water (guns stored in ice chest) sure felt good.
Here are my pictures from last night:

chadsworth's sign requesting a honk to show support.


chadsworth ... 'come on don't be shy'


FriendAnn


Ever faithful ... Chris and Sheila


Camera shy..... ladyinred (chair)


And of course .... Jim


senorita .... what a wonderful smile!


mtngrl ..... trying to find a little shade


Mama_Bear, jkphoto, FriendAnn and Jim


senorita ... let's stay a couple more minutes!


chadsworth and mtngrl .... Time to pack up; who's going to dinner?

[JustAmy]

Bump for our latest Rally with pictures. You missed a fun time!!! Want to join us next week?

[JustAmy]

Bump for our latest Rally with pictures. You missed a fun time!!! Want to join us next week?

[ladyinred]

Hey, what is all this talk about colors? One is asking about red, the other is asking about brown! What is wrong with blue and white eh? (VBG)

Clovis_Skeptic, (better known as Bubba) see the flag I am waving? It is red, DUH!

Diver Dave, I am saving the famous, or imfamous Brownies for when YOU join us! I wouldn't want you to miss the taste treat of a lifetime afterall! :)