Photoblogging Gathering of Eagles 3: Us and Them…plus bonus Rolling Thunder vs. Code Pink video…and more photos added
Update: Check out our video highlights of Them.
Update: Gee, which side do you think the protester charged with felony possession of an incendiary device was on…Us or Them? Via ABC News (hat tip - bpmonaco): “Thousands of anti-war protesters holding black and yellow signs saying “End the War” filled the park in front of the White House today demanding an end to U.S. occupation of Iraq. Police said they arrested 189 people, one of them on a felony charge of carrying an incendiary device.”
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I can’t tell you how proud and honored I was to meet so many Eagles out on the streets of D.C. today. We’re just beginning to wade through our photos and video, but the difference could not be starker between the Eagles and the ANSWER mob. Here’s a quick compare-and-contrast between us and them (I snapped all the “Us” photos unless otherwise noted; see photo credits for “Them” links).
Us:
Them (photo credit: Victory Caucus):
Us:
Them (Yahoo! News):
Us:
Them (photo credit: Charles Ryder):
Us:
Them (photo credit - Tom the Redhunter):
Us:
Them (photo credit - Charles Ryder):
Us (photo credit - the George Washington University College Republicans…and yep, that’s me in the middle):
Them (photo credit - Victory Caucus):
More to come…
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Bonus video. Last night at our hotel, we heard from members of Rolling Thunder who had gone to the DC Code Pink house. Code Pink posted video of some of the encounter. Another stark Us vs. Them moment:
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From the, yes, NYTimes:
The antiwar demonstration was held on the same day as a separate event sponsored by a group called Gathering of Eagles, a veterans group.
Before the antiwar marchers arrived, there was a brief physical altercation between some members of the antiwar group Code Pink and some of the demonstrators who said they were there to support the troops. The police moved in to break up the scuffle. As the antiwar demonstrators moved along Pennsylvania Avenue, the two sides continued to trade chants and sometimes heated messages, but lines of police officers intervened to keep the opposing sides apart.
“What troubles me, the thing that is so dismaying, is they don’t realize the big picture,” said John Aldins, 54, who came from Media, Pa., with his wife, Karen, and daughter, Rachel, to show their support for the troops. The Aldins have three other children serving in the military. Rachel Aldins will join the Army in the fall to serve as a nurse.
“It’s not just Iraq, it’s the whole Middle East,” Mr. Aldins said. “It’s not a red, blue or pink issue. It’s an all-of-us issue.”
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The Hill reports about 200 ANSWER-istas arrested. (Also note how ANSWER’s crowd estimate is featured high up in the article. We were right in the middle of the crowd at the Capitol and walked the length of the moonbat convergence. There were certainly more of them compared to the March protest, but there’s no way there were 100,000. Knock off a zero and you’re getting closer to reality.)
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God bless the Eagles.
My personal favorite moment was confronting the PLO-Hamas supporters on PA avenue. What a great group of heroes and patriots we had.
I am so glad I was there. We soared!
Michelle, thank you for being there and for all your support over the last 6 months. My health keeps me pretty close to home but I was with you in spirit.
Bill Faith
Proud Veteran-American
Hey PhillytoDC I reminded the kaifah freaks that their vaulted leader died of AIDs because he was gay……..oh that hit them real good, one young man thought about walking over to me and was reminded by his brethen that it might not be smart!!! My personal favorite moment was the Gold Star Moms and Dads sharing their memories of their children…I by the way have lost my voice tonight but it was loud and proud today USA USA USA…hoorah.
Great photos Michelle.
May God Bless you, the Eagles and the USA.
The Eagles make me proud to be an American.
Thanks to all of you Eagles. God bless you and keep you.
USA!!! USA!!! USA!!!
Hah! Me too. What a terrific day.
Couldn’t say it better!
Off to bed now. Physically exhausted, but my heart is filled with pride at having seen so many Eagles on hand to answer the ANSWER morons!
God Bless our Troops. Thank you Michelle, Bryan, all who are there with you.. and God Bless You TOO.
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From Colorado, all the passion in my heart for America is with you, stand strong for all of us.
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Wish we were there.
Sheesh. One of us yelled out, “How many more Jews have to die!?” Their reply: “ALL OF THEM!” So much for our “peace activists.”
I too have lost my voice. The rally this morning was incredibly special. God bless our serving men and women AND their families!
Let’s see. Some common-sense descriptions are in order:
RIGHT: respectful; well-dressed; well-mannered; clean, crisp graphics
LEFT: Obnoxious; cynical; dirty and poorly dressed; grade school graphics.
Hero to the media? The Left. The villian? The Right. What’s wromg with this picture?
“It’s not just Iraq, it’s the whole Middle East,” Mr. Aldins said. “It’s not a red, blue or pink issue. It’s an all-of-us issue.”
I think you may be misreading the quote. I believe Mr. Aldins is simply pointing out that we are not just at war in Iraq. We are at war with jihadists everywhere. Only some of Us seem to get that. A hell of a lot of Them don’t.
Thanks Michelle,
Good point. Also, it struck me that you must never sleep, aside from a few z’s at your keyboard.
Nice photos. I admire your dedication and the quality of your two websites.
The participants from ANSWER and Code Pink are definitive proof that we are losing the war - the war on drugs…
Michelle and Eagles who Gathered, we are all so very proud of you!
Wish I had been there, too!
All my prayers and blessings to you all - LIFETIME BLESSINGS FOR ALL OF YOU! A thousand times over!
God bless you and keep you - SHALOM BLESSINGS - “nothing missing, nothing broken, abundant oversupply!”
Love to you all,
Rose
You can’t make that stuff up. “Them” = “A mess.” Wow.
Michelle, as a Marine vet, it was a great, great honor to meet true patriots like you and Brian today, you guys really do us proud and keep up the good work! As I said at the G.O.E. rally, you are indeed a hero. Many, many thanks for YOUR service! I hope you enjoy the CD and I am looking forward to playing our music for our troops and their families at Walter Reed on October 27th (yes, a shameless plug).
It was also great to meet and hang out with so many other true patriots including a bunch of active duty young Marines who give me hope for the great country. And, I must say that my right elbow looks great in one of your photos, and the back of my head looks pretty hairy in another. LOL.
Semper Fidelis!
Tom the Red Hunter,
Thanks for the early morning chuckle. (sweetheart girl) take home to meet Mom, lol! None of these freaks would be allowed on my lawn.
You see, the antiwar left has made a very big mistake this time around … They have awaken the sleeping giant civilian army here at home … and we ain’t gonna let them over run our troops and President again!
Great job, all you who were able to go … and thanks for being our voices for those of us who couldn’t!
Thanks for those of you who where able to show-up for this important event and face down the children of ANSWER, Code Pinko, and the rest of the vast left wing Communist/Socialist front. This retired USAF Senior Master Sergeant salutes you all and it makes my 25 years of service to include the dangers of aerial refueling, basic flight operations, exposure to toxic substances, risk of life and limb in hostile environments, and long separations from family and friends all worthwhile. I know the troops appreciate your actions because I still am privileged to work next to this generation of American heroes.
Thank you Michelle for the time you and your staff put in. Your reports are a great morale booster and it is good to see these events from both side of the argument. Of course the US side has much more class then the THEM side. Also thank you for the important links to other bloggers working to get the word out on the Net.
Once again thank you Eagles!!! I along with you will not surrender and not submit!
The contrast is so obvious even a blind man could see it, but it’ll never make the papers because the papers want America (and by extension the world) to see only the anti-war crowd at its best and most impressive. To show that it’s a popular view to take, donchaknow?
Our side will be mentioned, but only barely, inaccurately, and as a concession to “impartiality.”
Thank you Michelle for appearing on our Blog Talk Radio live show from the Rally!
You rock!!
I think you’re right, drillanwr, but I believe the more correct term wouldn’t be anti-war , but rather anti-America.
To be more precise, since their party does not disavow them, “anti-America Democrats”.
Since they are all for Israel to wiped off the face of the earth they can hardly be called “anti-war”. They want thier wars as long as the wars help to bring down America.
Good Morning, all!
Just sipping my coffee - going through what I missed overnight.
Love the ‘Code Pink’ video for a morning laugh… it truly seems as though they were uncomfortable with having our side there at ‘their’ place.
Hmmmm - Funny how the coin’s flipped..
I was having a look at the photos, one of them was a young woman, with an obscenity on her t-shirt. It looks like, she had to take time out from piercing her face shut. This is who I am going to take “seriously” about US foreign policy. I keep bringing up the short yellow bus for a reason, what were these peoples mode of transportation, nothing adding to their carbon footprint I hope.
I am sure this “Felt” right to them. Look at some of those folks, they came out of the 60s hippie movement whose mottos include “If it feels good do it” “Make love not War” someone open a time capsule? The year is, Our Lord 2007, and the hippys are still taking up our oxygen and not contributing much else, then noise pollution.
The rest of the anti war protesters appear to be the “Gimmie Generation”
I bet the pro-troops side smelled better.
To everyone who attended, nice job. You have to remember that the Commies/red diaper doper babies/misfits who show up at these things belong to a well-funded, organized, professional protester class. This is what they do. Many of them don’t have jobs and if they do, they’re “flexible” jobs that allow them to pursue this lifestyle. They know how to play the media and it doesn’t hurt that many journalists to some degree sympathize with them. They take advantage of the fact the rest of us have jobs, responsibilities, different financial situations, etc. that don’t permit the “Silent Majority” to take to the streets all of the time. We don’t have a George Soros sugar daddy to pay for these things. We certainly don’t have the romance of ’60s rebellion that the media seems to love. I remember when I lived in the D.C. area the warm, fuzzy stories in the Post and on the local news about the “anti-globalization” protesters, which is what the anti-war protesters were before Iraq.
But you gotta do what you gotta do. Keep it up!
Great pictures! The college Republicans compare quite nicely to the rabble of the nihilists. The Code Pink lady has that maddeningly condenscending voice with a complete lack of affect. I believe that libs use it either because they suffer from depression, or their brains cannot think up words fast enough to say with conviction.
Frustration sets in sometimes,there are some people left that are worth FIGHTING FOR.
You can’t fix stupid.
Is that the official assessment of the Parks Service?
Nice shot of the young college Republicans. Who’s the “old lady” in the center front? Just kidding MM. You are still the best looking one of the bunch!
Viewing the last “Them” photo on a small display, I could have sworn that was Jimmy Carter in the blue hat.
Then I realized it was an old hippie lady.
Wait…
Those college Republicans look young and healthy. I wonder when they ship out to Iraq.
Oh, wait, my bad….
It is funny that Michelle Malkin has associated herself with the Gathering of Eagles, many of whom are Hell’s Angels.
Just as a reminder for Michelle their crimes include rioting with the River Run Riot where they stabbed and shot to death each other. In January in New York they beat close to death Roberta Shalaby. Also they have been found guilty of gang rape, murder, extortion, drug dealing and the list goes on and on. Is this really the type of people you want to align yourself with?
Perseus, where do you get your 411? I think you should link your acusations and it would be nice if it was something other than huff po, kos or du or any other number of leftwing, hate America sites.
As for Leagalize, I was a member of the College Republicans after having been there in 1990-1991. Also, so wasn’t hubby and he just got back in Feb. When will you be shipping out? Oh, my bad, you’re probably one of those smelly anti-war folks who want everyone to go but them. C-ya stinky!
Terrig, classy post. Your level of response rises to ‘C-ya stinky!’. Not too much education I would hazard a guess, what is exactly ‘acusations’. Can you spell G.E.D?
Perseus, you know, I’m typing from a hospital but speaking of class, you have none. Funny though, you didn’t answer my question about your sources. Speaking of spelling you incorrectly spelled hazard- it’s spelled HAZZARD. No, I have an ED S & a MA History & Education. Sometimes people make mistakes and I could deal with the fact that perhaps we all make them in a rush to type. However, since you show yourself for spoiled individual you are, you deserve no such respect in that perhaps you were rushing. Can you say “high school drop out”?
Forgot to add, have a nice evening and I hope that one day you will present your sources. I doubt that your accusations were serious, just nasty showing yourself for the classless clown that you truly are.
You know what I would like to know: what is the crime rate in DC (excluding the nutjob protesters, of course) when the nutjob protesters are there, since they take so many police away from their normal duties.
How many burglaries, rapes, and murders could have been avoided if the police and emergency services weren’t otherwise engaged with “peace” activists causing problems, violence, and mayhem?
Perseus…
Either cite your sources or shut up.
I ride with the Patriot Guard and a whole bunch of them are part of the Gathering of the Eagles. We are, for the most part, military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and other patriotic Americans.
Please don’t malign these great Americans unless you are prepared to back up your claims with facts.
terrig… You are the epitomy of class. Thank you.
William…
DC has a high crime rate but there are many different police agencies responsible for specific areas. For instance, protests on federal property are handled by federal agencies like the U.S. Park Police, the US Capitol Police, Secret Service, etc.
The MPD handles everything in DC proper which would include public streets. Usually, protest operations are worked under a joint command structure involving all of the affected agencies. Resources are coordinated and personnel assignments are made based on availability for each jurisdiction.
I am confident that all routine MPD sectors were fully staffed. Depending on the anticipated size of the protest, they have in the past cancelled leave and required off duty officers to work. They also have mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions for special operations such as aviation or marine assets.
They’re pretty good at planning and working these things.
Thanks for the 411, trinitytim, that is good to know.
Terrig, they do say when you are in a hole, stop digging. Maybe in your alternate university it is spelled your way but here on planet Earth it is spelled hazard, see:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hazard
The only way is spelled HAZZARD is for the Dukes of Hazzard, you really are embarrassing yourself, very low class.
Yes, you clearly are a high school drop out, you have continued to make that clear, I feel sorry for you, I will pray for you tonight.
On September 16th, 2007 at 4:42 pm, St. Legalize said:
Those college Republicans look young and healthy. I wonder when they ship out to Iraq.
Oh, wait, my bad….
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Since I’m not a regular to this message board I am, assuming by your snide post above, that you thought that was a wise comment on your leftist part …
I happen to know MANY military members who have/are serving in Iraq and A-stan, and most on second and third tours … And ALL of them are … ~gasp!~ … Republicans!!!! … young ones at that!!!!! …. Go frakkin’ figure, huh?
Now, here is where you change your tune and call them “baby killers” and “chickenhawks” … and worse …
Go on. Prove me right … er, correct.
Looks AWESOME! Thank you for doing this on all of our behalf’s MM. I’m glad there are people like yourself who make this country great.
I would have been there, but homecoming and all was awesome! We had a flyby of 2 F-15’s that was so low they nearly took out the scoreboard! I love the military. Low loud and FAST! I wish I could see that every day! Unfortunately we were playing against Army so while I didn’t want them to lose, my team needed a win too.
Our Senator Burr was there too. I apologized to him on behalf of all the MM and Hot Air bloggers for harassing him about the immigration cloture vote. He said he didn’t mind and thought it was wonderful that there were so many people who cared so deeply about their country. Burr is a really good Senator.
Man I love this country. I REALLY love our military. I wish I wasn’t so ornery and I’d love to be a part of the military. But I bristle at the thought of someone telling me what to do. It’s that whole ‘freedom’ thing that is a character flaw of mine.
Thanks for the GOE! YAY America!
Wow, a totally unresponsive anecdote (possibly formulated by the voices in your head)! Who would have thunk it. Well, here’s one from me: I know one more individual serving in the military than you, and they are all -gasp- not Republicans!
But back to the point you conveniently ignored: I wonder why those young, healthy College Republicans aren’t serving in Iraq. What on earth could be the answer for that? Bad knees? Other priorities? Repressed homosexuality?
The world may never know!
Apparently you never hear the Constitutional idea of civilian control of the military, or it being all volunteer. We all do what we do best. For a liberal, I guess that would be denigrating the USA. Well, not really guess.
St. Legalize..
You are bad.
We all saw a few thousand idiots yesterday who also looked healthy enough to join the military. You didn’t ask them to serve.
Oh wait, after reading your Huff Po article I now think I understand your position. Were you looking in the mirror when you talked about bad knees, or repressed homosexuality?
Thank you Michelle - and thank you to the many people who countered these enemy-loving Communists and terrorist-aiding nitwit-traitors by being there in-person to do so.
No amount of spin can contrast the 200 of them being arrested - versus that of the Eagles - which I would guess at zero. THAT alone tells me which group possessed the highest intelligence quotient.
Oh ho. You’re one of those. I had a lady pull that question on me at the rally. I’m 24, young, healthy, able-bodied. My dad served in Vietnam, but I never signed up. I don’t plan to. I’ve been working the past 5 years educating and tutoring innercity children in Allentown and Philadelphia. I’ve spent the better part of my live working with mentally disabled adults. I’m proud of my work, and I shouldn’t have to defend it. I serve my country in the capacity that I have been called.
As a citizen, I have the CHOICE to serve in the military. Everyone who chooses that path is a hero in my eyes and the best among us. To listen to you and others like you try to shut people up through some guilt trip is ridiculous.
I support our troops and our mission. I showed up in DC to stand with them, shoulder to shoulder. They always stand a bit taller. I don’t have to be in Iraq to know what is at stake. I would be a poor citizen if I hadn’t marched against the anti-American and anti-troop vitriol spewed by thousands at yesterday’s rally. With flags upside down and Petraeus being called a chicken “sh*t”… you are sneering at the wrong crowd buddy.
To simply throw it all back to you, what have you done to back up your ideals? I bet you want action in Darfur. Have you been there? Have you served those people physically? If not, do you think you have a right as a citizen to voice your opinion on our policy? Do you have a right to call for action?! Think about it.
St. Legalize:
What piffle. And if you’re going to use hate speech, go to another site.
Your statement implies that homosexuals are less courageous than straight people. That makes you a raving bigot in my book.
Besides, how long did you spend in jail yesterday after being arrested at the rally? Did you even go to the anti-war demonstration? Put you money where your mouth is and fight for peace if that is what you want - rather than sitting hunched over a computer keyboard in your mama’s basement.
It’s easy to sit back and let others try to end the war while you sneer at your betters for their supposed lack of commitment. What about your commitment? What are you willing do to for peace?
Before you can cast a stone in this debate, come back and tell me you’ve spent a night in jail or caught a whiff of tear gas.
Otherwise, shut the f**k up.
Well we won’t have Perseus to kick around anymore.
He’s banned for insulting comments toward other posters.
Questioning someone’s intelligence is going to far.
Add St. Legalize to the banned list.
Where did these people come from all of a sudden?
#53 Rick,
Thanks, IMHO, Good call.
I dont know, leftovers from the rally of the brain dead?
PhillytoDC…
Thank you for standing for our troops yesterday. You should be proud of your calling. I have a great deal of respect for you and I loved your post. You should count yourself as a great American.
PA is a beautiful part of our country. I made my first solo flight to ABE.
RickMoran…
Great catch on your homosexuality point. Your post was great too.
trinitytim:
Thank you for your kind words. I just couldn’t allow a fellow patriot to be cut down by some fool.
One of the questions I had for a number of the protesters was: > >
No Reply.
Whoops… what happened there^
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One of the questions I had for a number of the protesters was: “Where’s the march against Islamic fascism?” “Why not protest the war they wage against all decent humans every day?”
No Reply.
Philly,
They just hate America and want failure at any cost, nothing but a bunch of head in sand losers.
I have found if we pay no attention to the trolls and believe me I saw them yesterday they are indeed trolls they cry and go away……..No one need defend their choice in life period and everyone need defend the choice of the American Military…a father yesterday said it was his son’s choice and stands by that choice and we thank him and all the other rock stars who make the ultimate choice to protect the rest of us, God bless them.
Jaded…
Your point is well taken but all those years of restraint that I exercised when I was a cop have now bubbled to the surface in retirment.
Besides, these idiots are dangerous. If they win the political battles, their willingness to surrender to the real terrorists might very well cause injury to my family and that I will not tolerate.
We must win the battle of political discourse.
You must be like 15 yrs old. Those of us who came through the Vietnam era learned the hard way - ignore these clods to your own destruction. Just because they then go QUIETLY about their own business DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE HARMLESS.
Where do you think these whackos came from?
Would You Trust Code Pink & Company to Protect Your Family?
To see and hear Code Pink and its ilk, and to imagine relying on this flowery mentality and idealistic philosophy to protect my family from brutal zealots who only respect the law of the jungle?
America, if you you think it’s appalling that (the relatively few) brave Americans who’ve sworn to be our shields are being hurt or killed in the line of duty, wait till your kids are blown-up, irradiated, infected, and otherwise massacred in your own cities by an enemy who at best wants us to convert to their faith then they might spare you. You will find the hard measures being taken in Iraq and Afghanistan are a bargain compared to the price we’ll pay here.
Code Pink & Co. protect my loved ones?
Sorry, I’ll pass.
James Greenidge
Queens NY
Is that person talking in the video a guy or a girl??
Either way the pink shirt sure looked cute.
That’s it. This is what it’s all about.
And the MSM is American Public Enemy #1.
Why not serving in Iraq.
I’m currently in Iraq, and frankly, I think the most important fight is back home. There is no way we can loose here in Iraq, we only loose when Senators in an American Congress are reading the same talking points Al Qaeda in Iraq reads.
Matt Sanchez
Anbar, Iraq
Hello again Matt! Can you believe these idiots? All they want to know is why isn’t everyone who supports the troops in Iraq. Not everyone can serve in the military, but there is another battle here on the homefront, and Michelle has been to the trenches this weekend. She rocks, no?
Don’t worry, we here have got your back! We will not let the idiot brigades win this one. Their arguments are so weak, it’s pretty easy to shoot them down. You just do what you gotta do over there, and keep up the great videos! Look forward to the next one. Gotta run off to work, so stay safe and God Bless America!
Mattsanchez…
This old soldier thanks you for your service from the bottom of my heart. Stay safe and come home soon.
God bless you and everyone else serving our country.
TrinityTim,thank you for your kind words. I was sitting in MC’s room and looking at the red bag that said “hazzardous materials” on it. I noticed that he never came back with his sources. I hope Rick is correct and that he’s off. Additionally, thank you for being part of the Patriot Riders and for having the most difficult job (being a cop because 99% of the time people aren’t happy to see you in their rear view mirror). The day we returned to the mainland was 4/16 & a young man from the Augusta area was the second one killed in the VT rampage. The Roper family was supposed to be in the area for the funeral but the Patriot Riders came and they didn’t show. We weren’t really sure why the Ropers were going to come but I know the family mentioned many times how greatful they were that the Patriot Riders came.
Matt, I agree 1000% as does my hubby. He was talking to his Grandmother last evening and he said that while he was glad to be with his family, his job was in Iraq and he was anxious to get back. Stay safe over there!
St. Legalize: “But back to the point you conveniently ignored: I wonder why those young, healthy College Republicans aren’t serving in Iraq. What on earth could be the answer for that?”
Probably because the set of college Republicans is greater than the number of volunteers the military needs. So you’re demanding a physical impossibility. So that’s one way your argument is fallacious. Let’s explore some other ways.
Let’s say we accept your argument that all college Republicans are hypocrites. Does the character of the source affect the truth of the message? Arguing it does, as you seem to, is the argumentum ad hominem, another logical fallacy. It’s something like saying honesty is the best policy when recommended by a preacher but not when recommended by a criminal. You’re confusing the message with the messenger.
Now lets apply your demagoguery to your own life. If you oppose crime, how come you’re not a policeman? If you are against cancer, why aren’t you a doctor? If you are for education, why aren’t you a teacher?
If you would like me to beat you over the head with your own fallacious logic please come back. I can do this all day.
Tantor…
Awesome!!!
terrig…
You’re welcome. The only source he has is that stupid Huff Po article that links through his name. It’s a joke.
Once these guys are challenged they slide back down into their holes. In any liberal/conservative debate, the libs will lose every time.
God bless America. I’m trying to start a Gathering of Eagle chapter in SC. I live about 45 miles up I-20 from Aiken but I get to Aiken once a month for business. Also my daugther worked as the manager of the Publix in Evans GA. for about a year.
take care Terrig