What an adventure, out -of- the-box experience! Hannah & I left Delaware OH Friday morning at 8 AM on a bus with 46 other protesters. Hannah was the youngest but I was not the oldest. American, political concerns were expressed openly by everyone continuously as soon as we were underway. I was most impressed by the amount of research of organizations & people that had been done by many before this trip. Most were up-to-date on most issues. All in an atmosphere of respect & proper language. We also watched "Grand Torino"
Somewhere along the PA Turnpike we saw 7 new windmills spinning and a very large herd of dairy cows resting on a tranquil hillside. As a light rain began to fall one passenger informed the driver of the heavy diesel smell towards the back of our bus. She immediately pulled over, we opened the back ceiling vent & went on down the road in spite of the rain. But the problem did not get resolved. We stopped again later, the rain had passed & both ceiling vents were removed. A temporary cure.
Arriving in VA we had a delicious supper meal and hospitality in a County Buffet. On to the Fairview Marriott in Falls Church VA. Long check in line but finally a most luxurious king sized bed--6 plus pillows--WOW!! Later we took the hotel shuttle with several others to the Dun Loring Metro Station at 9 PM to buy our all day Saturday passes. Shuttle driver was kind to wait for us.
6:30 AM we were back on a NEW bus to the Metro Station for the 7AM ride to Washington DC.( First bus had a tailpipe issue) Got off at Federal Triangle Station walked past Freedom Center and on to Washington Monument where Ohio protesters agreed to meet up under the Ohio State Flag. Long wait until the parade actually began. But when we walked together to line up near Freedom Center so many people we had gathered we extended across the intersection. We were among Utah and Maryland Flags.
The 1.1 mile March itself was slow and exuberant, including dogs, young couples pushing children, older folks in wheelchairs. a bugler and unbelievable creative signs in many sizes. As we reached the Reflection Pool people had already filled its entire outer rim. We found space and sat in our lawn chairs to take in the atmosphere. Speakers across at the Capital Steps could not be heard clearly but we knew it was happening. No overhead news photo shots allowed.
Later the two of us began a slow stroll back down Pennsylvania Ave, stopping for a photo at the Fox News Trucks, read interesting signs, trash cans overflowed but liter was not evident. We bought Greek veggy wraps at busy Deli and enjoyed them outside on the Steps of the Navy Memorial. Then we walked down an off street finding a SOUVENIR SHOP.
Having an hour to get on the Metro and be back for our bus to the hotel a long, long wait time began. People had begun to pour back into the Metro Station and came to a complete halt for about 15 min. After finally getting onto the platform our Vienna train came and went twice, filled to capacity, until be were able to board. Then a jolting stop & go in many spots due to repairs going on. Back in Dun Loring we were 40 minutes past the bus scheduled time to get back to the hotel--along with 20 others. But the bus did come back for us in good time.
At the hotel we showered and dropped for an hour or so. Then dressed and expected to go to the hotel dining room for a really good meal. BIG SURPRISE!! Since Hannah is under 18 the hotel lively sports bar could have worked, but was packed and we had planned on the dining room anyway. However, to our dismay, the host of the dining room suggested we look elsewhere!!! LIke where elsewhere? We were in a wooded setting. No other restaurants nearby. Another couple heard us and directed us to a Chinese fast food area down a hallway ( not given in the hotel directory). Said they had to ask also. It was a good meal. Just not what we were looking for.
Bus left Sunday at 8AM for the trip home. Still much conversation. Everyone in great mood. Laptop photos downloaded, photos exchanged, connections shared. Not being a techie!! I was impressed. One farm family sat on their farm wagon along the road cheering the buses, waving flags as we passed by. Good meal and service at a Cracker Barrel for a mid afternoon meal.
Arrived back at 8PM. Group photo next to the bus. Future meetings announced. This is only the beginning.
WHAT DID I LEARN??
I estimated the average person spent $350 to make a statement. IF 1 million people marched on Washington DC that is 1 of 300 Americans participating. If you add the other gatherings around the country, then 1 of 150 participated.
4/2007 Chantilly. VA Radio Personality Alex Jones-- Builderburg Group Tri Lateral Commission CFR
The Federal Reserve is a PRIVATE BANKING CARTEL
The timing of the 20 & 25 year old people exposing ACORN
The timing of Joe Wilson speaking out on the House Floor.
Again, it's the beginning of saving the future of our BEAUTIFUL FREE America.
Do you know where there is a group you can support?? I will be attending the Springfield Meeting tonight.
Thank You for reading and God Bless America.
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