Cindy Sheehan at the opening of 'Camp Casey' today - pics

[Kadie]

Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan meets with reporters in Crawford, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, during the opening of 'Camp Casey' on Sheehan's new property near President Bush's ranch. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan greets a supporter at the opening of 'Camp Casey' in Crawford, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006. 'Camp Casey' is being held on Sheehan's new property near President Bush's ranch. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan (R) speaks to the press from inside a tent on her new property dubbed 'Camp Casey III' in Crawford, Texas August 6, 2006. Sheehan, whose military son Casey was killed in Iraq in 2004, began her summer peace vigil Sunday near President Bush's ranch, at a third location near the ranch since her first protest a year ago. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan hugs a supporter on her new property dubbed 'Camp Casey III' in Crawford, Texas August 6, 2006. Sheehan, whose military son Casey was killed in Iraq in 2004, began her summer peace vigil Sunday near U.S. President George W. Bush's ranch, at a third location since her first protest near the ranch a year ago. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan wipes a tear during a religious service to dedicate her new property dubbed 'Camp Casey III' in Crawford, Texas August 6, 2006. Sheehan, whose military son Casey was killed in Iraq in 2004, began her summer peace vigil Sunday near President Bush's ranch, at a third location since her first protest a year ago. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan comforts a supporter during an interfaith service, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006 in Crawford, Tex. The service was held on Sheehan's new property near President Bush's ranch. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan waves to a supporter after arriving at 'Camp Casey' in Crawford, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006. 'Camp Casey' is the site of a month long anti-war protest held on Sheehan's new property near President Bush's ranch. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan wipes her face during an interfaith service in Crawford, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006. The service was held on Sheehan's new property near President Bush's ranch. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

[MuseRider]

1. Where is her property?

I am not going to make it this summer :cry: but was wondering exactly where it is. I thought it was close to the Peace House?

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. They say it is right down the road from the Peace House

I saw a map the other day. Looks like north of Peace House. Not as close as CCII to el pretzeldente's ranch.

I was wondering if it is close to that state park?

[MuseRider]

6. It really does not matter

she will be doing her good work just as effectively no matter where she is.

Thanks. You are going back? I wish with all my heart I could go back.

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. Yes I am going

first of next week. I am hoping to hit the road on Sunday and will stop in Marion to see a friend. Then drive down there Monday.

Wish you were coming too!!

Hey did you see the pics of the sign we painted for Nancy Boyda? In the KS forum.

[MuseRider]

11. Yes!

I am wondering if I am going to have to buy a new truck. This is ridiculous! I am trapped here until at least tomorrow evening.

[proud2BlibKansan]

14. You should have called me

I would have come and picked you up.

[MuseRider]

17. Thanks,

I was at the farm and that is actually closer to Rex's than my house by about 15 miles I think.

I really wanted to be there. I would not have stayed long though, as hot as it is I am keeping a close watch on the old man at the farm. He is 30 or older and the heat is hard on him so I bring him in once he looks to be getting weary, hose him off and stand him in front of a fan. LOL, I thought I was done being a mom! Actually, I need to get back out there so see ya later. Thanks again, it looks like I missed a great time.

[BrightKnight]

21. Two State Parks are reasonably close

Mother Neff State Park: 1680 Texas 236 Hwy. Moody, TX 76557-3317

[phone]

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mother_neff/

Directions: To reach the park from Interstate 35, take exit 315 to State Highway 107 west to Moody; continue 6 miles west on FM 107, then take State Highway 236 for 2 miles to the park (16 miles from Interstate 35.)

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Lake Whitney State Park: P.O. Box 1175, Whitney, TX 76692

[phone]

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_whitney/

Directions: To reach the park from Interstate 35, take the Hillsboro exit. In Hillsboro take State Highway 22 west to Whitney; then follow the signs to Lake Whitney State Park. The park is located 3 miles west of Whitney on FM 1244 on the shore of Lake Whitney

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Lake Whitney SP would be my suggestion. I have been there many times. I believe that it is a bit closer to Crawford. It is on a beautiful Corps of Engineers lake. The coastline is almost all natural. There is another nice Corps of Engineers campground on the lake in addition to the state park.

Mother Neff SP is to the south near Temple. It appears to be a bit further and I do not know anything about it.

[proud2BlibKansan]

22. Those aren't the one I was thinking of

it has a 'falls' in its name.

[uppityperson]

23. Is that the one with the pond?

[proud2BlibKansan]

24. I found it! Tonkawa Falls

[uppityperson]

25. Splash!

[midnight]

2. Cindy looks good.

We have our bring them home sign up in your honor Cindy.

[Hissyspit]

9. She's lost weight!

Which makes sense! Not that it matters in the scheme of things, but it might help her deal with the Texas heat. Everyone stay hydrated!

[Vexatious Ape]

3. Did she buy some property near the Coward of Crawfords?

ranch/ estate?

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. yes 6 acres

[me b zola]

7. Is that another gold star family member with Cindy?

I'm glad that the press is there, but I wish that they would also mention that Cindy isn't in this alone. Many other gold star families have joined in Cindy's protest. It just seems that by neglecting to mention the others it is a way for the media to minimize Cindy and the cause.

In any case, Cindy looks great. Working for peace and justice agrees with her. :loveya:

[IndyOp]

12. I am not sure that focusing only on Cindy and excluding other families

minimizes the cause. You definitely do have a point - that not covering the other Gold Star families means that the whole community of peace activitists is not covered and that is bad. Still, the national attention span is so short that perhaps the focus on just one person helps break through the clutter on the news and she gets remembered because she appears often.

It is sort of like focusing on just one element of election problems to get people to focus on the topic -- too much and they go into overload and can't hear.

Just a thought.

In any case - I am really excited to see Cindy back in Texas.

:applause:

[cal04]

10. Thank you Cindy

Very happy to be the 5th to R!
:kick:

[uppityperson]

13. Trees! Shade! Thanks for the pictures

I cannot make it back this yr, unless something changes, have gotten financially tapped out. There in spirit though. Thanks for the pictures.

[bvar22]

15. This is a GREAT Portrait of Cindy.

I've added it to my digital scrapbook!

[Quantess]

16. what, no criticisms of Cindy Sheehan yet?

how refreshing.:popcorn:

[Gabi Hayes]

18. what do you want to bet that the M$M ignores her this time out?

all they want to talk about is Israel/terra, with just a touch of anti-immigrant xeno for spice, as the pugs prescribe

[DesertRat]

19. Why is Cindy back from Jordan already?

Cindy was on Randi Rhodes last week. She and a group from Code Pink were heading to Jordan to meet with members of the Iraqi Parliment. Does anyone know the outcome of that trip?

edited...Nevermind,I found a link to Cindy's blog: http://www.troopshomefast.org/article.php?id=1157

[helderheid]

20. to the top

:kick: