Boston Travel Show - Sea Port 2008 - photos and audio

[klaasend]

MONKEYS HAVE ARRIVED IN BOSTON ... MONKEYS HAVE ARRIVED IN BOSTON  ... MONKEYS HAVE ARRIVED IN BOSTON

It would appear that the Monkeys have braved the harsh winter snow storms in New England (http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/02/as_intense_snow.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2) and have made it to the Boston Travel Show.

A blinding storm has shrouded Massachusetts in a white blanket of snow, slowing traffic to a crawl and causing spinouts across the state.

What began this morning as a dusting has roiled into a near blizzard that is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow. Despite the intensity of the squalls, however, few major accidents or traffic jams have been reported.

Traffic is “definitely lighter today being a school vacation week,” said Lieutenant Eric Anderson of the State Police. “I think people also realized the storm was coming. The state and businesses let people go home early. I think that really helped.”

We have our first report from them from Boston. Stay tune for more comments, pics and videos from our brave weather Monkeys keeping Natalee's memory alive in Boston and helping to provide Justice for Natalee.

Listen here:

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308.mp3

[klaasend]

I just got off the phone with our Boycott - Justice for Natalee Monkeys.

Sounds like we need to give them major kudos for weathering the cold and snow conditions in Boston. Temp is about 30 with windchill.

They have some great stories, pics and videos that they will be sharing really soon.

Sounds like the Boston PD was none to happy with them and they stood their ground for Natalee like the true Monkeys they are.

GREAT JOB

[CJ1]

Hello Monkeys.  Marlee is nursing her back and my arthritic hips are starting to feel better now that we are out of the cold.  We met some people with missing family members that may be contacting Scared Monkeys.  I made a sign that said "Don't Let This Happen To You" with pictures of Beth from Peter de Vries show.  Everyone noticed and read it as they went by from the sidewalk and driving down the street.  Many people had seen Dateline last night and many more said they would never go to Aruba.  One man said his loved one was there now and I said get her back alive and he yelled yes.  I only had one negative comment.  The woman was reading the sign.  I asked if she knew about Natalee Holloway.  She said "yes".  "There is nothing wrong with Aruba.  She (NAH) went to the wrong place."  And then she walked off.  We all know the wrong place is Aruba.

[klaasend]

Hi Guys,

Still in Boston but wanted to give you a quick update. Day went well as we handed out all the literature,pens and most of the tote bags. Marlee,Hotshot and Gabriel all showed up today and it was nice to meet them. Heard much the same as last year from people as they will never go to Aruba,disgusted what the Aruban Govt has done and prayers for natalee that she is found. Not quite the same as last year with the weather as it affected the turnout but it is quite clear the middle class Bostonians care very much for natalee and her Family and some actually thanked us for coming out and supporting them. Looks like we will make it for day two as we are realize the importance of being a voice for Natalee at this event.

When we first arrived me and Hotshot did go to the Aruba booth and low and behold Mr.Rob Smith was there. I Introduced myself and told him my name and that I was from scaredmonkeys. He knew all about us of course,it is on video as I am sure it will prolly be posted. Just a short chat and visted a nice lady that Manages one of the resorts in Aruba as we chatted with her last year. We were constantly harrased today by security and police and I was personally warned at least 6 times about the rules. We handed out quite a bunch of literature so they kept accusing us of handing it inside as well as other harrassments about the signs and so on. Didnt faze us one bit as obviously the Arubans were concerned about us,as they should be with the Amount of money they paid for the Booth and being a major sponsor. All in all I am glad I made it and like I said last year it was worth every second of my time. We made a difference,the signs were great and hopefully the weather and day is better tommorow.

No Justice for natalee No Tourism for Aruba  

[Marlee]

Hello Monkeys.  Marlee is nursing her back and my arthritic hips are starting to feel better now that we are out of the cold.  We met some people with missing family members that may be contacting Scared Monkeys.  I made a sign that said "Don't Let This Happen To You" with pictures of Beth from Peter de Vries show.  Everyone noticed and read it as they went by from the sidewalk and driving down the street.  Many people had seen Dateline last night and many more said they would never go to Aruba.  One man said his loved one was there now and I said get her back alive and he yelled yes.  I only had one negative comment.  The woman was reading the sign.  I asked if she knew about Natalee Holloway.  She said "yes".  "There is nothing wrong with Aruba.  She (NAH) went to the wrong place."  And then she walked off.  We all know the wrong place is Aruba.

Here is the great sign that CJ made. It did draw a lot of attention.

[bleachedblack]

Thanks for the update Marlee. You all stay safe and warm...and strong!

[hotping]

I put All of You at the Travel Show right up there with the Heros on the Persistence and Tim Miller And TES....You Are All Awesome! Thank You for Your Unselfish Acts and For Bringing Justice for Natalee One Step Closer! Sincerely PC

[msmarple]

Heartfelt kudos, blessings, thanks to each of you for not only making the time and effort, but braving such bad weather ... yes, this is heroic effort!

And thanks to those behind the scenes who worked to put it together.

[CJ1]

Thanks hotping.  You just gave us the motivation to get up and do it again tomorrow.

[CJ1]

 msmarple and hotping, you are WAY too kind.  Marlee and I are having a chuckle over it.

[Magnolia]

Thank you all so very much.

[casa]

I am totally amazed at all of y'alls determination! To love a teenage girl and her family not even knowing them before this happened is amazing!!!!!   Y'all are the BEST!  Stay warm and come home safely! 

[hotping]

Thanks hotping.  You just gave us the motivation to get up and do it again tomorrow.

You are Very Welcome! Stay Safe and Warm! Let Us know How Things are Going! 

[hotping]

Hi Guys,

Still in Boston but wanted to give you a quick update. Day went well as we handed out all the literature,pens and most of the tote bags. Marlee,Hotshot and Gabriel all showed up today and it was nice to meet them. Heard much the same as last year from people as they will never go to Aruba,disgusted what the Aruban Govt has done and prayers for natalee that she is found. Not quite the same as last year with the weather as it affected the turnout but it is quite clear the middle class Bostonians care very much for natalee and her Family and some actually thanked us for coming out and supporting them. Looks like we will make it for day two as we are realize the importance of being a voice for Natalee at this event.

When we first arrived me and Hotshot did go to the Aruba booth and low and behold Mr.Rob Smith was there. I Introduced myself and told him my name and that I was from scaredmonkeys. He knew all about us of course,it is on video as I am sure it will prolly be posted. Just a short chat and visted a nice lady that Manages one of the resorts in Aruba as we chatted with her last year. We were constantly harrased today by security and police and I was personally warned at least 6 times about the rules. We handed out quite a bunch of literature so they kept accusing us of handing it inside as well as other harrassments about the signs and so on. Didnt faze us one bit as obviously the Arubans were concerned about us,as they should be with the Amount of money they paid for the Booth and being a major sponsor. All in all I am glad I made it and like I said last year it was worth every second of my time. We made a difference,the signs were great and hopefully the weather and day is better tommorow.

No Justice for natalee No Tourism for Aruba  

You Monkeys are Amazing....Stay Safe and Warm and Keep In Touch and God Bless You All! 

[Lala'sMom]

All of you stay safe and warm. You are doing a superb job!! No more noble cause is there than standing with the girl...Natalee is watching over all of you. 

[sirensong]

To all the Boston Travel Show Monkeys:   

What an inspiration you are!!  Thank you so much for making me proud to be an American.  You, along with Tim Miller and his search teams, the crew of  Persistance,  the whole Scared Monkey crew, as well as  Peter  DeVries and Patrick have shown the world how good and kind people act.   And look at what Aruba has done for the past  3 years!  And the "good" people of  Aruba  whine about how they  didn't  have anything to  do  with it.   Well,  they haven't done anything about it either, have they?   How can their government, police force and judiciary live with themselves?   Thank you for proving yet again, love will always conquer evil.  In God we trust. 

[klaasend]

Hotshot just sent these GREAT photos from the Boston Travel Show!

[Dugga]

We have some additional reports that arrived earlier today:

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308b.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308c.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308d.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308e.mp3

[Destiny]

We have some additional reports that arrived earlier today:

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308b.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308c.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308d.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308e.mp3

Thank You Dugga...and You Awsome Monkeys!!!!!

[for natalie]

We have some additional reports that arrived earlier today:

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308b.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308c.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308d.mp3

http://scaredmonkeys.com/files/BostonTravelShow022308e.mp3

The pictures of the Boston Show and audio with our monkeys is heart warming even if it is so cold in Boston...God Bless you all.......Is there any way we can get media tv newspaper....radio personality/there to show what we are doing....especially when the security  continue to want to review the permit...is their a local station that someone could call to alert them that we are there?   Please let me know if there are any travel shows coming to Clearwater, or Tampa Florida   I would love to be there For Natalee....  Also great to "hear" monkeys....