Should we send FLOWERS to the ** neighbor who is housing Camp Casey?

[benburch]

I think it would be a great gesture. What do you folks think?

Can we get the fellow's name and address?

[funkybutt]

1. I just heard that he's a cousin of the "dove hunter"

http://www.defiancezone.com/PeaceInPink.php

[benburch]

4. Not surprising

In rural areas one's close neighbors are often at least cousins.

[shaniqua6392]

7. That is so strange.

I thought that "Larry Loose Cannon" did not like Cindy, yet his own cousin lets the protesters on his land? Might make family gatherings a bit uncomfortable. Curious if this is true. Very happy for Cindy and the others to be safer. I do not trust the bushies at all whatsoever! I would be happy to contribute for good neighbor. Great idea!!

[KaryninMiami]

2. I was also thinking we could chip in for an ad in the local paper-

not sure how much that would be- but it would sure be a nice thing- maybe Crawford paper that is on our team (can't remember the name) would give us a good deal on a half page Thank you ad!

[benburch]

5. I'll help with that, too!

But lets do the flowers first.

[Midlodemocrat]

12. I'm in. Post the info.

[KarenInMA]

3. I'm in. who is he?

[understandinglife]

6. Yes. If you choose a local florist, please post the info and I will ...

... gladly call them and contribute to the flowers.

Thank you; good idea!


Peace.

[benburch]

9. I was thinking Proflowers.com

They can deliver with UPS.

[understandinglife]

14. Great. As soon as we have a name and address for the supportive ...

... property owner, I will call Proflowers and place an order.

Thank you!

Peace.

[Bumblebee]

19. I've used them too -- they are good.

They ship it the night before and have flowers and vases separately. But it may make more sense to use Crawford florists and give them business -- so that at least this part of the community is pleased with having Cindy et al there! :)

[Bumblebee]

8. This has just been posted on AP

I wonder if their move would affect that?

Some Seek Restrictions Near Bush Ranch


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 16, 2005

Filed at 12:06 p.m. ET

WACO, Texas (AP) -- Some of President Bush's neighbors asked county leaders Tuesday to prevent large gatherings near the Crawford ranch like the ongoing anti-war protest led by a mother of a soldier who died in Iraq.

Several residents have complained of blocked roads and traffic jams in the last week since dozens of people joined Cindy Sheehan's protest by pitching tents off the winding, two-lane road leading to Bush's ranch.

The petition with more than 60 signatures was submitted to the McLennan County commission, asking the board to expand a no-parking zone that now bans cars within a few hundred feet of the ranch. If the ordinance passes, demonstrators probably would have to stay in the city of Crawford, which is 7 miles away.

''All those of us that live in that area and in that community and our children also have civil rights, and we do feel that those are being seriously compromised at this time,'' John Laufenberg, a landowner who signed the petition, told commissioners.

The commission will publicize the petition and advertise a public hearing, to be held in about four weeks. Then, county commissioners will vote on the ordinance.

[ohio_liberal]

11. I'd like to see a copy of the petition

[benburch]

15. Well, I was just talking about the single neighbor who offered space. nt

[understandinglife]

17. "a public hearing, to be held in about four weeks." -- Well, unless ...

.... georgie boy extends his five week vacation, Cindy will be gone by the time of the hearing....


Peace.

[Bumblebee]

22. I think at this point they just want to make sure it does not happen again

[shaniqua6392]

18. Nothing will happen for about four weeks anyway...

by then, Cindy and Friends will be in Washington. So, whatever they want to do will not matter. Besides, they only got sixty signatures in a town with several hundred residents.

[Spazito]

20. Unless bush extends his 'vacation', this won't affect Cindy

"The commission will publicize the petition and advertise a public hearing, to be held in about four weeks. Then, county commissioners will vote on the ordinance."

It will be interesting to hear what the final disposition will be, though, as it is probable there will be others who may wish to 'help' focus bush during his 'vacations'.

[pacalo]

10. You catch more flies with honey.

Besides, the guy seems like an opportunist (NBC pays him for using his land as a backdrop).

I noticed the guy had a beer carton on the back of his truck -- think maybe he'd prefer some beer?

[Sapphire Blue]

29. You might be thinking of the other guy... the 'dove season' guy.

This is about the welcoming neighbor who offered to host Camp Casey.

[pacalo]

32. I didn't know about that!

If you have a link, I'd appreciate it. If not, I'll just do a search.

Thanks, Sapphire.

[pacalo]

34. Found the link! Will post for others who may not know about it...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4364621

This is wonderful news.

[Sapphire Blue]

35. Here's one...

Cindy just said on AAR that Camp Casey will be moving

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=4364621

(I heard it this AM, too... Cindy was on Morning Sedition)

[SemperEadem]

13. Or maybe contribute to a charity of his choice

that would be just as nice and the effects would last far longer.

[Imagevision]

16. Sending a Thank You post-card from your state is a statement

what do ya'll think?

[anarchy1999]

21. There is a meeting happening in town in which these matters are

being debated with the City Council, commission, townspeople and Crawford Peace House.

I would suggest everyone hang tight for a couple of hours until we hear more on the outcome from the meeting.

[Bumblebee]

23. Which matters -- the move?

[anarchy1999]

27. traffic on Prairie Chapel Road and closing Camp Casey, making them

move and apparently other related matters. I've talked twice with the Peace House and leaders are not back yet, last call was around 15-30mins ago.

[Bumblebee]

37. Please keep us posted. I suspected the last night incident

would actually be turned against them even though they were victims of it.

[anarchy1999]

39. the footage from CNN showed the meeting and a concerned parent

of Crawford speaking out. School is starting soon and they are concerned about the safety of their kids with all these unknown out of towners coming in, what kind of people they might be and all.

[quiet.american]

24. No. I don't think we should send flowers. Like the charity idea better.

It's difficult to put into words what I mean, but I'd say let the good deed stand on its own. The man may be more outraged at the action of the crosses being flattened, than in support of "the cause." Sending him flowers ironically may not be in our best interests -- let's not forget it's a small town where a delivery of flowers or an ad in the newspaper is sure to attract even more attention to him, attention that perhaps he'd prefer not to have -- although realistically, he's got it now, whether he wants it or not.

On the other hand, contributing to the charity of his choice is a nice, objective gesture -- but what if he wants us to write a check out to the Young Republicans! :)

[ultraist]

25. Maybe someone should check with Peace House before we do anything

This guy may not want a lot of public acknowledgment. He also may not want his personal info posted all over the net for freeper's view.

I'm sure they are working with him and could tell us the best way to show our thanks to him.

Just a suggestion.

[benburch]

26. Good idea!

Can I delegate you to do the checking?

[ultraist]

40. I'd be glad to make some calls! I have free long distance. ;)

Anarchy1999 seems to be already in contact with them. Please let me know if we should wait until she has more info rather than duplicating.

Great idea, Ben!

[anarchy1999]

28. Please see Post 21 and 27 above.

n/t

[Sapphire Blue]

33. Very good suggestion.

Let's let Cindy & the Peace House lead the way on this.

[Pobeka]

30. Find out what would be meaningful to the neighbor first.

Could be that the neighbor would much rather have a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Or maybe pay someone to fix a fence, or mow the lawn for the rest of the year, whatever.

[Syncronaut Seven]

38. Bingo!

Whenever I've had to ask for help from strangers on the road, offering to chop wood and mend fences are truly meaningfull acts. Show folks your not afraid to roll up your sleeves, pitch in and break a sweat & your in like Flynn.

[Generic Other]

31. Great idea Ben!

I'll kick in.

[emdee]

36. Could thank-you notes be sent via the Crawford Peace House?

So that this person is not overwhelmed and his/her privacy invaded?
emdee