Operation Infinite FReep in Fresno, California (11-01-02)

11/01/02

[mtngrl@vrwc]

It was a chilly fifty-five degrees in Fresno, California, tonight as a dozen Freepers and patriots stood on opposing corners from an equal number of peaceniks. Uncle Sam (Chadsworth) and the Statue of Liberty (Mtngrl@vrwc) joined us tonight to hold up signs asking those driving by to show their support for the troops and President Bush.

Fresno's motorists (at least those who drive through the city's busiest intersection of Blackstone and Shaw Avenues) for the most part are on our side. Hundreds and hundreds of people honked to show their support.

We noticed an immediate increase in the number of honks after the peaceniks punched their time cards at precisely 6:30 (as usual). When they are out there, a lot of people stare in disbelief at their audacity to actually hold up signs that say "Don't bomb Iraq" and therefore they don't really notice us standing there.

FReepers who attended tonight's protest were:

• Jim, Chris, and Sheila Robinson
  
• JustAmy
  
• FriendAnn
  
• Gracie1
  
• Chadsworth
  
• Mtngrl@vrwc

After the Freep, most of us met at Lyons for a couple of hours of good food and lively conversation.

To those who weren't able to attend tonight, we missed you! To those who were able to come, thanks! A special thanks to JustAmy for bringing cookies. They were wonderful!

[ladyinred]

I hear you! I have four sewing machines as we speak, and all I do is pile stuff on top of them! :-)

[nopardons]

Great reply ! :-)

[mtngrl@vrwc]

my 2yr old was Uncle Sam also and we got alot of good comments .. one guy asked her if she was going to lower his taxes I told him to vote Republican .. LOL

What a quick thinker you are! Cute!

Got a picture of the wee one? I am sure everyone would LOVE to see it!

[ladyinred]

I did have to take sewing in home ec in high school. That is something better not spoken about! :-)

[mtngrl@vrwc]

I have four sewing machines as we speak, and all I do is pile stuff on top of them! :-)

Isn't that what they are for? (hehehe!)

[Diver Dave]

You FResno FReepers are the best. Sorry I couldn't make down there tonight. The costumes are terrific!

[nopardons]

I had sewing in grammar school ; however, my mother and grandmother made certain that I had learned to sew on a button correctly, way before then. LOL

I don't own a sewing machine ; however, I did make the kiddo a Halloween costume ( she wanted to be Yoda one year, of all things and I made the costume .), without a pattern, by hand, when she was 9. I'll NEVER do that again. Y-U-C-K ! Being a mother means doing the unexpected and doing it well. It does to me, anyway. LOL

[chadsworth]

Lady Liberty aka Mtngrl & Uncle Samworth aka Chadsworth ( aka doghouse dweller)

I only have one pic to post, the rest were just repeats of what has been posted earlier.

The costumes were great fun and did draw a little attention from the motorists. Uncle Sam did get some disrespectrul sign language and a young parasite lady started yelling " Peace is Patriotic". I just wonder how antipatriotic she will remain when some terrorist wipes out something or someone that she has an interst in. These people just don't get it - Peace does not mean patriotism until our troops enforce peace with the current efforts going on. Why these Parasites don't see that if it weren't for the efforts of our troops ( GOD SPEED FOR THEM) and the current administration's efforts to clean things up is far beyond my comprehension. There, I am through ranting now!

Great report Ms Libertylady. Now I have to warm up my doghouse and it is Justfranks fault!

[chadsworth]

Poor Chads...a box of Godiva seems to be in order, yet again. LOL

Been there, done that, --don't work any more, done wore it out.

Anyone know of a Godiva chocolate upgrade -- need something new to keep me out of the lil house. LOL

[chadsworth]

Tell Sheila you are way too coooool to start a fire in your beard!

OK - Shiela, I am way too coooool to start a fire in my beard.

Was that OK?

JIM - Did Shiela pick herself a flower tonight , again?

[nopardons]

Actually, believe it or not, the local Conn. choclatier, in the next town over from me, is far, far better than anything Godiva sells. They'll mail their stuff, so you just might be in luck. :-)

[Mo1]

These people just don't get it - Peace does not mean patriotism until our troops enforce peace with the current efforts going on. Why these Parasites don't see that if it weren't for the efforts of our troops ( GOD SPEED FOR THEM) and the current administration's efforts to clean things up is far beyond my comprehension. There, I am through ranting now!

They don't get it because our Troops have kept them safe for a very long time

My father fought in WWII and my mother often tells me the stories have how everyone had to cut back and do without because of the war

You want my opinion those folks are SPOILED ROTTEN BRATS who have not a clue

BTW .. Nice Rant

[chadsworth]

Now what do I do? If she reads this, I will have to order it!LOL

[nopardons]

Since lir is bound to read it, I'll just have to send you one of their order forms and a list of what I and my family likes best. ROTFLMSO

It's that, or a special trip to Saks, for dear lir. :-)

[chadsworth]

SPOILED ROTTEN BRATS who have not a clue

Right on there gal, and that goes for some of the old geezers like myself. Why they don't realize that if it weren't for our fighting men and women, they wouldn't be able to stand against them. What a crazy faction of our soceity these Parasites are.

oops ranting again -- sorry!

[Jim Robinson]

I don't know, but I think we got 86'd from Lyons. We're way to rowdy for them.

[chadsworth]

DEEPER AND DEEPER I AM GOING ---
Thanks alot --- LOL

[chadsworth]

atta boy - like your style, maybe Sheila will get two flowers next time

Good night all, my dog house is warm and I got fresh water in my bowl.

[Mo1]

Anyone know of a Godiva chocolate upgrade -- need something new to keep me out of the lil house. LOL

Jewlery sometimes works ..

[nopardons]

It's Saks or Tiffany's and a trip to Saks would be cheaper. LOL