Mid-Sept. Buffettfest for US Troops in Baghdad

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 29, 2005 12:56 pm

Four Play wrote:Out of curiosity I did a google search on Liberty Pool in Iraq.
This is what I found;

Of course my first thought was - we could do a jet ski show in that

Do you know what the fire code is there??

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 29, 2005 12:59 pm

Four Play wrote:Out of curiosity I did a google search on Liberty Pool in Iraq.
This is what I found;

I didn't know it was literally a green zone!

shakerofsalt · Post by **shakerofsalt** » August 29, 2005 1:04 pm

Tiki Bar wrote:
Four Play wrote:Out of curiosity I did a google search on Liberty Pool in Iraq.
This is what I found;

I didn't know it was literally a green zone!

I didn't realize there was an actual pool.

crash_davis7 · Post by **crash_davis7** » August 29, 2005 1:06 pm

The picture is nothing but Iraqi propoganda. What he found was a fabrication. I'm in the desert. Camel spiders attacking me all the time. We have no dining facility and live off "Fear Factor" leftovers.

I told ya I was going to deny it!

Key Lime Lee · Post by **Key Lime Lee** » August 29, 2005 1:09 pm

crash_davis7 wrote:The picture is nothing but Iraqi propoganda. What he found was a fabrication. I'm in the desert. Camel spiders attacking me all the time. We have no dining facility and live off "Fear Factor" leftovers.

I told ya I was going to deny it!

So what time does room service bring you your chicken cordon bleu?

I have no doubts that Iraq qould be a really cool travel destination once the bombs stop going off. There's so much history in that part of the world.

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » August 29, 2005 1:52 pm

crash_davis7 wrote:A video version of Jake's "Star Spangled Banner" 1?!?!?!?!

I already put that in the system once...but let me try another "connection" and see if we can make something happen on that....

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » August 29, 2005 4:14 pm

Just thinking out loud - I see Gulfbreeze posted a picture of the poster for Buffett Fest in another thread. Any chance that the people here stateside who helped out could get the equivalent of a BN nametag with that logo on it? I have no computer graphics talents but if it can be done I'll volunteer to pay for supplies and postage.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 29, 2005 4:18 pm

LIPH wrote:Just thinking out loud - I see Gulfbreeze posted a picture of the poster for Buffett Fest in another thread. Any chance that the people here stateside who helped out could get the equivalent of a BN nametag with that logo on it? I have no computer graphics talents but if it can be done I'll volunteer to pay for supplies and postage.

Crash doesn't want the logo used for anything other than the event itself in Iraq - at least for the time being.
He may be open to discussion once the event is over...

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » August 29, 2005 4:20 pm

OK, I can understand that. Like I said, just thinking out loud.

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 29, 2005 4:21 pm

Four Play wrote:
LIPH wrote:Just thinking out loud - I see Gulfbreeze posted a picture of the poster for Buffett Fest in another thread. Any chance that the people here stateside who helped out could get the equivalent of a BN nametag with that logo on it? I have no computer graphics talents but if it can be done I'll volunteer to pay for supplies and postage.
Crash doesn't want the logo used for anything other than the event itself in Iraq - at least for the time being.
He may be open to discussion once the event is over...

I'd like a hat....a t-shirt...and a keychain

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 29, 2005 11:36 pm

crash_davis7 · Post by **crash_davis7** » August 29, 2005 11:59 pm

Dang it - accidentally posted this in another thread. Anyway - Brown Eyed Girl . . . your stuff arrived safely in Baghdad and the letter was great. Thanks.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » August 30, 2005 12:45 am

crash_davis7 wrote:Dang it - accidentally posted this in another thread. Anyway - Brown Eyed Girl . . . your stuff arrived safely in Baghdad and the letter was great. Thanks.

Whew...I was getting worried...thanks for letting me know!

And Breeze...

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 30, 2005 11:37 am

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » August 30, 2005 1:05 pm

I mailed the 2nd box yesterday (already notified the authorities

) but I have a question... how will we know when the box is delivered? Just curious. The first one should be there by now I would think.

crash_davis7 · Post by **crash_davis7** » August 30, 2005 1:14 pm

I always try and let people know when I get them.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » August 30, 2005 1:37 pm

crash_davis7 wrote:I always try and let people know when I get them.

I thought I may have missed it... but no worries.... there is plenty of time! Thanks Crash!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » August 30, 2005 4:51 pm

I hope a couple of Virginia natives enjoy my special "Virginia" treat!

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » August 30, 2005 10:51 pm

Hey Breeze...what's going out on the mailboat???

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 31, 2005 8:38 am

Quiet and Shy wrote:Hey Breeze...what's going out on the mailboat???

I'll know more tonight.

This was a well written article I thought that phjim posted in the News thread....

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a ... /508310464

PHINdy to Iraq, with fun

Local Parrotheads will party tonight when their hero, Jimmy Buffett, performs in concert, but they also have helped organize what's surely the first-of-its-kind Baghdad Buffettfest, set for next month in Iraq.

It all started when PHINdy Parrot Head Club member John Jackson asked local Buffett buffs for help. A civilian contractor in Iraq since July, Jackson works for Kellogg, Brown and Root, a division of Halliburton. His job involves "maintaining and creating entertainment for the soldiers serving here in Baghdad," according to his recent e-mail.

Jackson, Indianapolis, has been thinking about organizing a Buffett bash since he landed overseas. Local club members, including founder and President Tamara Harrington and board member Sue Rearick, helped spread the word to the vast network of Buffett fans across the country. They responded, as did Buffett's restaurants, Jackson reports.

Beads, decorations, music, door prizes and even a 6-by-10-foot, 200-gallon swimming pool were sent to Baghdad to add to the Margaritaville atmosphere planned for Sept. 16 and 17.

Jackson is already thinking about an Indianapolis 500-themed soiree for next May. You can learn more about the Indianapolis club at www.phindyphc.com.

Oh...I also noticed this:

birthdays of note
Lawrence S. "Bo" Connor, former managing editor of The Indianapolis Star, turns 80 today. Marion County Sheriff Frank Anderson will turn 66 Thursday. Happy Birthday Bo and Frank