Back from Crawford again, Monday, ohhh man

[TexasLady]

I tell you what, folks are mad.
As ya'll have heard, Bush is havin a HO down on Friday, and wants us all gone on Thursday. Guess he doesnt want anyone cluttering the sides of the street. That pretty much sums it up.

I got about 75 photos, which I will upload soon. Camp Casey was really humid and hot, but eventually a big thunderstorm drove most away.

I swear, poor Cindy was looking absolutely exhausted. That phone never stopped ringing. About two o clock, reporter after reporter after reporter was there, cameras, mics, just on and on and on.

I met a wonderful mom and her soldier/son there this morning, and since she is from Killeen, we decided to car pool together tomorrow. She is a really smart woman, and is on the ball with this. I look forward to talking to her again, and invited her here to this site. Her son spent a year in Iraq already, and was there in his uniform.

We ate at the local cafe, and when we walked in, posterboard lifesize cutouts of allll the Bushes were there. Pics of Bush and the locals...ad nauseum. But Mason, our waiter, and Maria, our 'chef' were incredibly nice, and even the owner came in to say hi to us. I wonder what she thought to see Jim the activist in a tie die eating with a mom, her six yr old, a soldier, and his mom! hehe. She was cool though.

Finally, getting word that there will be trouble come Thursday isnt what anyone wanted to hear. I will let this speak for itself. Like it is that big of a surprise.

I will add more as it comes to me, it was a really long hot day.

[cal04]

1. Thank you TexasLady for being there for those

of us who can't. We are in spirit!
Thank you for the updates .

[Rainscents]

2. Great Post!!! I'm so glad you were with Cindy and other mothers!!!

I think what Cindy is doing the turning point for American! Lot of people are going to wake up and they are! Thank you!

[babylonsister]

3. Thanks, TexasLady, for your review and for going!

Do you know who told Cindy about the possible arrests on Thursday?

[TexasLady]

10. I heard it from Diane Wilson

apparently she heard it on her phone from someone or other, but word spread faster than a wildfire. Reporters were showing up about that time as well.

Im not stopping now, Im in it for the long haul. Im telling you, the more the better. Its what Cindy needs. That and some damn SLEEP!!!

[babylonsister]

12. It's spread all over DU as well; thank you! nt

[flakey_foont]

4. Thank You, TexasLady

for the update

[fooj]

5. Lady- thanks for giving us such detailed, personal updates.

For those of us who can't be there...it is a comfort. I worry about Cindy. She does look exhausted! It's great that she has such a devoted support network in place.

Kick for Cindy! Kick for Truth!

peace.:patriot:

[faithnotgreed]

6. thank you texas lady~ each of you give such an important positive face

to this movement
this call to stop the madness (that is bush et al)

thank you and to (y)our new friends: we thank you so much and were with you in spirit

[eleny]

7. Thanks so much for your personal update today

You're a treasure. Be careful and take care of yourself!

[Ripley]

8. Doesn't that Doorknob call it THE WESTERN WHITE HOUSE?

Well, hell, if United States citizens are allowed to peacefully protest in front of the real White House, why the fuck can't they do it in Texas????

Are you still five miles away from his royal lowness? Yall should STAY STAY STAY! Thanks for being there Texaslady!

[BlueWolff]

9. We will be sending you everything positive. I will see you on Wed.

I am in the process of getting a group together from Florida

[TexasLady]

13. See, that reminds me again!!

Check this out!!

Not only do flowers keep popping out for Cindy, but some kind soul made sure that the folks at Camp Casey can have free coffee in town, and someone also sent about forty subway sandwiches with a giant plastic container of veggies to go along with it! Im telling you, that touches the heart!

[Beaverhausen]

27. wonder if it's what was planned in this thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4285991

[BelgianMadCow]

29. sanwiches were from a DU-er I think

someone mentioned on one of the earlier "help Cindy" threads they were ordering a plate of sandwiches for all of you.

*goes looking*

[Jeanette in FL]

33. Where are you in Florida?

I would love to be able to go. If not, I would love to help with your expenses in some way. Let me know. I am in North Florida, Jeanette

[BlueWolff]

60. Thanks Jeanette

I am in Miami. I will be flying today from here. Thanks for the offer....I hope you will be able to go to. I was going to drive but changed my mind....I will bring Cindy all of our positive energy and love.

Let you know all about it when I get back


BlueWolff

[BlueWolff]

61. Hi

I am in Miami...Thanks for the offer, but I will be flying out today. I will let you know all about it when I return. I will bring Cindy all of our love and positive energy...


BlueWolff

[spuddonna]

11. Thank you for the update!!

Stay safe! We are all praying for you guys down there. You are speaking for so many people around the world! Peace!! :)

[acmejack]

14. Was that you that gave the good interview to the Iconoclast?

Great job if it was! We'll be there soon!

[TexasLady]

26. Gosh I dont know, I was interviewed by Nathan

but had no idea it was out there to be read. Do you have a link I can read? I jokingly interviewed HIM back, hehe, and he told me that it was a very exciting and important time in his life.

[Synnical]

53. Approriate link, I think

http://www.iconoclast-texas.com/News/2005/31-40/32news11.htm

2:20 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8

Associate Editor Nathan Diebenow interviews visitors to "Camp Casey."

Interview With Supporters From Belton, Texas

PRAIRIE CHAPEL — Cathy and Jerry Donica of Belton, Texas, were visiting with supporters of Cindy Sheehan Sunday afternoon at what has now been deemed Camp Casey, the campground named after Sheehan’s late son where the mother has set up residence for the month of August. The Donica’s, owners of a computer business in Belton where they have lived for about seven years, spoke with The Iconoclast’s Nathan Diebenow briefly about the reasons why they were there, the information soldiers are giving them about Iraq, and the attitude of the local townspeople and farmers.
.........
ICONOCLAST: You guys are from Belton, so why are you hear?
CATHY DONICA: To support Cindy, to support the Peace House, and anybody that’s against George Bush (laughs).
ICONOCLAST: How did you guys come to hear about Cindy and her push to meet Bush?
CATHY DONICA: The DemocraticUnderground.com is where I hear it from.
JERRY DONICA: My wife (laughs).
CATHY DONICA: (laughs) I’ve always been very liberal at heart anyway. My nephews came back from Iraq as well, and I don’t want to see them go back again.
ICONOCLAST: Where were they at?
CATHY DONICA: You know, I don’t remember the name of the town, but I remember it started with the letter A. They went out with the National Guard out of Waco, I do believe, and they live in Fairfield now, but they were over there for the whole year, and they said they were shot at and everything else. I don’t want them going back. The chances are that they will, and I don’t want to see them go back.
ICONOCLAST: How old are they?
CATHY DONICA: 20 and 22.
ICONOCLAST: What are their names?
CATHY DONICA: Jason and Steven Rossiaky. They were stationed over there with their father, Steven Rossiaky.
ICONOCLAST: What position is the father?
CATHY DONICA: I want to say staff sergeant, but I’m not sure.
ICONOCLAST: What position are the boys?
CATHY DONICA: They’re just brand new in the National Guard, so I’m not sure.
ICONOCLAST: So you have a connection to the conflict in Iraq.
CATHY DONICA: Yes, and assorted friends, too, that are coming back. Friends of different soldiers out of Fort Hood.
ICONOCLAST: They’re coming back, but what are they saying?
CATHY DONICA: Unfortunately, I can’t get a whole lot of people to tell me very much. There was one guy that came back, and he and I talked a little bit about it. He was very closed up about it. He was very much — Here’s what I’ve noticed about everybody that’s coming back: it’s not about whether or not they support why they’re going over there. It’s that they support each other. Their job has to be done. The biggest message I hear from soldier is regardless of what their political leanings are — a lot of them here want to go back because they want to be supportive of the other soldiers. That’s the biggest message. That’s why they don’t want some coming back — it’s either they all go over there or they call come back.
ICONOCLAST: Have they talked about the vaccinations they received before or during their deployment or the equipment that they have gotten? Have they described any sicknesses that they have since coming back to the States?
CATHY DONICA: There was a girl soldier that I talked to. She was in the first Gulf War, and she had the anthrax vaccination done. I remember her complaining to me that she felt so aggressive coming back and she knew it was from the shot. She knew that it was from the shot. She knew for a fact in her mind that it was from the shot. She was saying that it made her mroe angry, aggressive and sicker. She felt sick all the time. I don’t remember her name.
ICONOCLAST: How many years ago did you meet with her?
CATHY DONICA: Three or four years ago.
ICONOCLAST: Was she in her mid-30s or something?
CATHY DONICA: Yeah, she sure was.
ICONOCLAST: So she would be about 40 right now?
CATHY DONICA: She probably would be.
ICONOCLAST: What about your nephews? Have their behavior’s changed since coming back? Can you notice a difference from then and now?
CATHY DONICA: My son would be a better person to ask. I don’t really talk to them. One of them got married. The other one, he just keeps to himself. The only thing he told my son was that he got shot at when he was over there. He was trained to drive a tank, but wound up being an MP instead.
ICONOCLAST: So was he out of the base area?
CATHY DONICA: He stayed on the base mostly. I don’t think he was dealing with a lot of combat or anything.
ICONOCLAST: What about the other one?
CATHY DONICA: The other one was right there with his dad. The three of them were stationed in the same area.
ICONOCLAST: So they didn’t go outside the base.
CATHY DONICA: Not often. They were actually safer than a lot of the other soldiers were. They didn’t see a lot of conflict. They got shot at, mostly sniper fire, I guess.
ICONOCLAST: Have there been anyone from the Crawford area that have come out here and said anything to you?
CATHY DONICA: Other than that man that was just here. He was nice. He’s always very nice.
JERRY DONICA: She (Diane Wilson, co-founder of CodePink) said that some teenagers were out there doing donuts (in their truck).

[BeTheChange]

15. Thanks for being there...

Your interview also made the Iconoclast :)

Does Cindy need/want a free secretary? Ive got free long distance :)

[deadparrot]

16. Thanks for the update!

Poor Cindy. I hope she takes care of herself in that heat.

[OneTwentyoNine]

17. Oh damn....get those pics POSTED ASAP!!!! Thanks n't

[TexasLady]

21. Im sorry, waiting on DH

because he has the software on HIS dad gum computer, so waiting on him.

He'll be here within the hour though.

[BabboonBush]

18. Boy

do I WISH I could be there. That Cindy is a brave woman.

This is putting Bush where he belongs - on the spot, and between a rock and a hard place. If he agrees to answer her questions, he'll look like a baffoon and will dig himself into a hole. If he doesn't meet with her, he looks evasive and uncaring towards our servicemen and their families. Ha!

[ncrainbowgrrl]

52. Welcome to DU, BabboonBush!

:hi:

[TexasLady]

19. Also to add

Most everyone is speculating that the 'showdown' is mostly becuase Rice and I think Cheney? Well, Rice and one of the other potato heads is coming on Thursday. Cant have riffraff in the streets now can we?

Also, I live near Ft Hood, and I swear the amount of helicopters we saw over head, reminded me of when they have exercises on base. I think I counted about eight today.

All of them went to the Ranch, and left again.

[Booster]

44. Yep, Cindy's a nuisance to Bush, and that's about all he thinks of

a woman who lost her son because of his lies. A nuisance. How sad.

[Pirate Smile]

46. I think it is Rummy that is showing up on Thursday with Condi.

[BabboonBush]

20. BTW

what's the "SURPRISE" for Thursday? What's this I hear about ARRESTS??

Ooh, I'd just like them to even TRY to arrest 'em. It would look very, very bad for this administraton!!

[TexasLady]

23. Before I left Cindy said

theyd have to drag her out. She aint BUDGING!

[KyndCulture]

24. That's what I wanted to hear!

they are posturing... the local law enforcement was on Ed's show, he said you aren't breaking any laws and he's not going to arrest anybody who isn't breaking the law.

Stay strong!

[lonestarnot]

28. Cindy you are courageous lady who has us all stunned with admiration!

[KyndCulture]

22. (((((HUGS)))))) Texaslady! Thank you!

You get some rest too, you sound exhausted!

[rodeodance]

25. thanks for the post and for being there.

[GoldenOldie]

36. Why isn't the WhiteHouse transporting Rice & Rumsfeld in the

helipcopters to the Pig Ranch? Why do they need use of the public roads.......can't have these chickenhawks wasting valuable taxpayers money and time driving around the vast, hot roads of Texas?

There seems to be a whole lot more going on with these thugs than meet the smell test.

[TexasLady]

38. exactly

as many of the damned things as we saw, ''Who knows' to quote a certain chickenhawk.

[G_j]

30. TexasLady. a question

Could you clarify something? (in light of another thread here telling ppl not to go to Crawford)

Does Cindy hope that everyone who can, will join her in Crawford? I know that she asked for people to come on Saturday. Are they hoping for more people to come in support as the week goes on?

from Codepink:
http://www.codepink4peace.org/article.php?id=450

[TexasLady]

35. In a word? ok two words..

HELL YES!!!!!
:hi:

[G_j]

39. two more: THANK YOU !!

:-)

[lonestarnot]

31. Any idea how many people are currently there?

[TexasLady]

40. Its hard to say

Because its either the bushes(no pun,..wait ok pun intended)to PEE in, or drive a good five miles back into town, folks are constantly coming and going. But probably a total of fifty or so people were there, off and on.

When the big storm came, everyone took off in thier cars for cover, as lightening and tall trees in a big field dont mix. but there are a few permanent folks there, almost all the time. There are three tents so far, mostly Code Pink and one or two Veterans for Peace guys.

[lonestarnot]

43. Damn, I was hoping there would be many more. Maybe tomorrow

for people who are driving from all over the country.

[elare]

48. Anyone out there ...

who could donate a porta-potty or two?

[Horse with no Name]

50. When I talked to Coca Cola this afternoon about taking water to them

They asked how many people?
I will talk to them again tomorrow--what can they plan for (if they decide to do this)?

[Generic Other]

32. Thank you so much for being our eyes and ears

And give Cindy our best wishes. Let her know we are all behind her 100%.

[understandinglife]

34. Thank you.

Peace.

[katinmn]

37. Thanks for the update!

:hug:

[libnnc]

41. TexasLady, you're awesome!

Thanks so much for keeping us informed.

Damn, I wish I could be there.

Tell Cindy we love her. I'm keeping a candle lit for her here in Winston-Salem, NC and a post card is on the way.

:kick:

[etherealtruth]

45. I second that!!!!! n/t

[TheCentepedeShoes]

42. OH, jeeze I wish I could be there.

Gotta work, no vac time avail. Make sure Cindy drinks plenty of water and wears a hat when she's out in the sun. (Jeeze, I sound like I'm her mom) Must be god awful hot and sticky down there. Now if our Fearless Leader only lived up here in the Panhandle where it's hot but dry,...OTOH, we've got enough reposing manure (lying sacks of shit) here already.
Just you all please take care and GO CINDY!

Edit: Think I posted basically the same msg in two places. What happens when your mouse finger gets all excited.

[AuntPatsy]

47. Please keep us informed, it is wonderful reading accounts of those

from the front lines.

[nofurylike]

49. thank you for all you do! please thank cindy!! heroes all over the place!

:kick:


peace!

[NoSheep]

51. Thanks for the report!

[Catherine Vincent]

54. Thanks for being there, Miss Lady! :-)

I wish I could take the rest of the week off and drive over there. I know it wouldn't be that bad of a drive (co-worker has a lake house in Belton and they drive over every weekend).

Can't wait to see your pics!

:hi:

[TexasLady]

55. I posted them a little while ago

on another thread here on GD

[Straight Shooter]

56. Thanks, TexasLady, you are doing one helluva fine job.

I hope you can keep your spirits up, because the "aroma" from the Imperial Pig Farm is going to turn into a real stench very soon.

:patriot:

[TexasLady]

57. link to todays photos.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4289924&mesg_id=4289924">Camp Casey Pics, Monday

[tblue37]

59. Link doesn't work. (eom)

[TexasLady]

62. ahh thank you

forgot to rid the http...

Pics

[kimpossible]

58. TexasLady, even though I can't be there myself,

I'm thinking about you and Cindy and all.

Last night I heard that one of the needs at Camp Casey is for an adapter to power electronics from a car's cigarette lighter. I'm sending a power inverter to Cindy, c/o the Peace House. It should arrive tomorrow (Wednesday). PM me if you want more information or if there's any problem.

And thanks for all the great pictures!

:toast:

[txindy]

64. Okay, now that just rocks

:applause: A well-grounded idea (pun intended!)!

[kimpossible]

68. lol

<groan>

[FreedomAngel82]

63. Thanks for the updates!

It's nice to read what's going on. I saw the solider guy on a local news show in a link. :) Cindy is really brave and courageous!

[Solly Mack]

65. Thank you!!!!!!

[SammyWinstonJack]

66. You know, I've been thinking.

It's hard enough when a parent loses a child. And as they say, "Time heals all wounds." This is something that a parent would think of every single day for the rest of their lives. No doubt about that. But this mother can't escape the tragedy of her son's death, the events surrounding his death. She is forced everyday to confront his death, the circumstances of his death. She gets no peace at all. And what sucks about it all, she is trying to make sure another mother doesn't have to got through what she is going through, and getting slammed for it, by uncaring idiots. Just some random thoughts and I am not the most articulate person. I hope what I am trying to express, someone gets?

[SammyWinstonJack]

67. Your pics are awesome!

Thank you!