I'm heading out to Crawford in the morning. My 17 y/o daughter may be

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

coming with me.

It looks pretty positive, we're reorganizing her school registration
(senior yr. HS).

I can't believe I'm doing this and yet I can't stay away.

Cindy is inspirational in her conviction and I need to be there, to help in any way I can.

And I am so thrilled beyond belief that my daughter wants to be there. And this makes me feel even more outraged at Cindy's loss.

It's a two day drive. I'll check in tomorrow night, from my mid way destination.

MKJ

[yellowdogintexas]

1. you are awesome. be careful, don't let yourself get too tired. nt

[Wetzelbill]

2. awesome!

Good luck and fight hard!:patriot:

[tk2kewl]

3. bring lots of water

:thumbsup: :patriot:

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

12. My husband, who can't go because of work, is really pushing staying

hydrated.

He thinks we should go to Costco :hi: and pick up bulk water.

Anyway, we have sunscreen, umbrellas and hopefully adequate water.

MKJ

[Imagevision]

15. pick up some styrofoam coolers for ice!!

[lonestarnot]

4. Wooohooo! Good for you!

[achtung_circus]

5. Godspeed, and the thoughts of many who can't go

will follow you.

DR

[steve2470]

6. great for you, stay safe ! nt

[Catherine Vincent]

7. Good for you!

Make sure you and your daughter be careful out there. :hi:

[faithnotgreed]

8. fantastic~ what a field trip for your daughter

keep us posted

[SeattleGirl]

44. "What I Did On My Summer Vacation"

Now that would be a hell of a story to share with the class, huh? You two be careful and take your husband's advice -- get lots of water! And good on you and your daughter for going!

:yourock: :woohoo:

[MaggieSwanson]

9. Thank you for going

I wish I could go too.

Be safe, and our thoughts will be with you as well!

[karlrschneider]

10. Thank you! If you need some help with gas money, let me know

[e-mail]

[Carolab]

11. Here's to you.

:patriot:

[Tuesday_Morning]

13. That's great!

In 10 days I'll be able to get away too!

[eleny]

14. "Build It and they will come"

They won't know why. They'll just get in their cars and drive to Texas.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

18. Lars 39 provided a great reference..I was building mashed potatoes

into models of the road to Crawford.

Over and over, scaring the sh** out of my family.

I must go. MKJ

[eleny]

26. Just leave the shrubbery alone!

Be safe and take my heart with you. I'm in Lakewood and can't go. :(

[PuraVidaDreamin]

16. Get to bed, get some sleep

Take good care of yourselves!

[texanwitch]

17. If you can bring a good straw hat, it will help keep you cool.

Baseball type hats just trap you body heat.

[mrbill]

53. straw hats good unless the wind is blowing

there's a proper way to wear a "baseball" cap. maybe even worth a book on the the subject.

[BamaLefty]

19. 17 y/o daughter?

She interested in a 17 y/o guy? I'm on DU-- so I'm sure we'd get along just fine lol.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

47. Good morning, BamaLefty...LOL,

I don't do matchmaking(it's against the Mom rules), but I'll show her your post! :hi: MKJ

[BamaLefty]

60. Against Mom Rules?

Nah...

You just do that! ;)

[unrepuke]

20. an 'A' in senior Civics Class !

Will make a good report.:thumbsup:

[Postman]

21. Bring lots of water for you and lots of pretzels for Texas George

You're a patriot but I don't think GWB will leave the Crawford Green Zone.

[theHandpuppet]

22. I'll be coming from West Virginia

Leaving Thurs or Friday. It will be quite a drive, but I can make it in two days. Hope to see you there!

[tk2kewl]

28. you rock!

:thumbsup: :patriot:

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

48. Me too! n/t

MKJ

[Tsiyu]

23. Bon Voyage!

Stay in touch.

And thanks. :)

[Solly Mack]

24. Take care! Stand strong!

Take pictures! :o)

[AnotherMother4Peace]

25. Where are you driving from? I'm starting to make plans to drive from CA

That'll be Thursday - & I'm hoping to get my hubby to go with me.

I know what you mean when you say you can't stay away. With so many people dying in this unholy war, driving to Crawford in my air conditioned car seems such a little sacrifice. BHP, maybe I'll see you there.

[faithnotgreed]

27. profile

says colorado

we hope you can join them as well if you feel led to do so

[Horse with no Name]

41. Take the southern route (I-10)

It's uglier, but shorter,lol.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

50. I'm doing the KS, OK, to TX route...interstate all the way.

Maybe not the most scenic route, but the easiest for a wimpy road warrior like me. MKJ

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

45. That's so true. My drive out there is small compared to what

Cindy and other families have been through.

I hope to see you there, too. MKJ

[acmavm]

29. This is how a movement starts. May God bless you and keep everyone

safe.

[katinmn]

30. Wonderful!

:patriot:

[AuntiBush]

31. I'll Be With you in Spirit ~ I Commend you, BleedingHeartPatriot!

:patriot: I salute you... you make this Dem proud!

[EC]

32. If you can handle it, bring a weed wacker and

some boards (or something) for those ditches, they are forcing them to.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

34. & cortisone cream - for red ant stings

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

52. Yikes, thanks for the advice. I'm planning on a stop at the drugstore

on the way out. Just added to the list. Thanks. MKJ

[deadparrot]

33. For those who are going...fairly cheap (under $100 each way) flights!

If you're hesitant to spend insane amounts on gas, Southwest has some cheap flights that might be worth it, especially if traveling alone or from far away. You can save on food, gas, and any lodging that you might require during the trip down there.

Austin, TX (from what I understand, the closest airport to Crawford)
$99 one-way, to/from Albuquerque, NM
$69 one-way, to/from Amarillo, TX
$84 one-way, to/from Chicago Midway, IL
$99 one-way, to/from Columbus, OH
$34 one-way, to/from Corpus Christi, TX
$99 one-way, to/from Detroit, MI
$69 one-way, to/from El Paso, TX
$79 one-way, to/from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL
$34 one-way, to/from Harlingen/South Padre Island, TX
$79 one-way, to/from Jackson, MS
$99 one-way, to/from Kansas City, MO
$69 one-way, to/from Little Rock, AR
$99 one-way, to/from Los Angeles, CA
$39 one-way, to/from Lubbock, TX
$39 one-way, to/from Midland/Odessa, TX
$99 one-way, to/from Nashville, TN
$99 one-way, to/from New Orleans, LA
$69 one-way, to/from Oklahoma City, OK
$99 one-way, to/from Ontario, CA
$99 one-way, to/from Philadelphia, PA
$99 one-way, to/from Phoenix, AZ
$99 one-way, to/from Portland, OR
$99 one-way, to/from Reno/Tahoe, NV
$99 one-way, to/from Sacramento, CA
$99 one-way, to/from Salt Lake City, UT
$99 one-way, to/from San Diego, CA
$99 one-way, to/from St. Louis, MO
$99 one-way, to/from Tucson, AZ
$69 one-way, to/from Tulsa, OK

Dallas Love Field, TX
$68 one-way, to/from Corpus Christi, TX
$69 one-way, to/from El Paso, TX
$69 one-way, to/from Harlingen/South Padre Island, TX
$89 one-way, to/from Jackson, MS
$34 one-way, to/from Tulsa, OK

http://southwest.com/hotfares/hotfares_air.html

[AuntieM1957]

39. The nearest airport is in WACO

but SW doesn't fly there. But most of the major carriers can get you into Waco - Continental lands there. It's about an hour or less from Waco to Crawford.

Also, probably Dallas Love Field is a bit closer than Austin.

Anyone who plans to come should bring lightweight clothing - it is very hot in Texas in August. You'll need to stay hydrated to avoid heat stroke.

Don't want to discourage anyone at all - just wanted to make sure you're clear that it SO flipping hot here. Come prepared.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

54. I know, CO gets pretty hot, but a 105 degree day breaks all kinds of

records and freaks people out.

The two days in row we were over one hundred degrees,last month, were topics of discussion everywhere.

Something tells me that's a mild day in that part of TX.

We'll take your advice seriously. MKj

[Donailin]

35. Do it, you will never regret it.

You are an activist, that's why you're here. You want things to change. By going, you are part of a mobilizing force.

This is your calling.

Godspeed! and all of our best to Cindy from those of us not in Texas.

[ClayZ]

36. Take these words with you! Julia Ward Howe (1870)

"Arise all women who have hearts, say firmly: Our sons shall not be taken
from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity,
mercy and patience. We women of one country will be too tender of those of
another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs. In the
name of womanhood and of humanity; take counsel with each other as the means
whereby the great human family can live in peace..." ~ Julia Ward Howe*
(1870)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

56. Beautiful, thanks you n/t

MKJ

[Dylan Garcia]

37. See you there Wednesday night

I wish I could leave right now.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

57. I look forward to meeting you.

MKJ

on edit...your Kurt Vonnegut quote tipped the scales for me. Thanks so much. MKJ

[blue neen]

38. Bless you BleedingHeartPatriot.

You are participating in a brave and noble cause. You are being an inspiration to your daughter.

Have a safe trip.

[ninkasi]

40. I admire you so much...

Stay safe, and let us know how things go. I'm excited for you. Please tell Cindy we are all with her.

[burrowowl]

42. BRAVO to all going to Crawford!

You warm my soul!
An old VN protester who wish she could go.

:toast: :yourock:

Godspeed and stay safe! If you get arrested, I think you will have made history! Get lots of water and coolers and ice and big straw hats!
LOVE to everybody going!

[puerco-bellies]

43. God's Speed BHP

Thank you for carring the banner for us.
P-B

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

46. Good morning all. I hit the hay early last night, and am putting the

last items together for our trip.

It'll be a long (for me) drive today. I'll check in as soon as I can this evening.

Thanks for all the good wishes and I will convey them all to Cindy if I can speak with her. It's sort of the great unknown regarding what events will be unfolding when I arrive.

I will keep all of you updated whenever possible, and I'm taking our digital camera with us, so, I might be able to send to pics. At least I have my tech support person with me.

Again, I so appreciate all your good thoughts. It's very inspirational and reassuring to me, since I'm a very ordinary person who rarely does anything like this spontaneously.

But, when one has the opportunity to help someone like Cindy, who the right person, doing the right thing, for the right reason, at the right place and at the right time to effect a huge change for all of us...well, I guess that just cinched it for me.

(Plus, I had just taken the week off work to do some around the house odds and ends, so didn't have to worry about my job and my car's in pretty decent shape)

Thanks again all. I'll be checking back soon. MKJ :hi:

[salin]

49. Travel safely

And regardless of what anyone says to try to provoke you - hold your onto your dignity, and know that you are supported by many.

Peace be with you, Cindy, and all others who join in this effort.

[Karenina]

51. All good things to you, BHP!

Have a fantastic trip! :hi:

[faithnotgreed]

58. for someone who wouldnt normally do this sort of thing you sure are

doing it

thank you so much

God bless you and your journey

[Mutley]

55. Congrats!

You are a hero for joining her. I wish I could do the same.

[Goldmund]

59. Good for you

Although, as you may have seen in that other thread I started yesterday, I don't think that a bunch of people in Crawford with Cindy is productive -- you're putting your money where your mouth is, and I can't but respect that.

Stay safe and good luck.

[lildreamer316]

61. GO lady GO.

Sending all my energy with ya. Kick their asses for me.