TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "24-STAR GENERAL" EDITION

Dedicated to the crew of Tea Party Express III.


JUST MONTHS before his death, General George S. Patton, Jr., was able to make a brief and final visit back home to the United States. Patton was ordered home to lead a nationwide War Bond Tour supporting the remaining war efforts in the Pacific Theater. A final push toward victory over Japan.

Patton's first stop on U.S. soil would be Boston, Massachusetts, where he'd have the opportunity to spend some time with his family, albeit a short amount. The Patton visit to Boston, and subsequent nationwide tour, had one major, overriding goal: rallying Americans here at home.

WEDNESDAY'S TEA PARTY EXPRESS tour stop in Boston shares the same goal: rallying Americans here at home. Patton's visit was geared toward victory over Japan; TPX III's is geared toward victory over Washington, D.C.

TIME MAGAZINE reported on Patton's historic Boston visit in its June 1945 issue. The article--HEROES: 24-STAR GENERAL--opened with this paragraph:

"New England had rarely seen anything like it. But, after all, the world has rarely seen anything like General George Smith Patton Jr. Last week, when he came home from the wars, 750,000 people jammed the 20-mile parade route into downtown Boston waiting to see and cheer the conquering hero. Georgie Patton did not disappoint them." --continue reading.

Needless to say, New England will rarely see anything like this Tea Party Express, either.

No one knows if TPX III will command the numbers Patton drew on that day in 1945, but with Sarah Palin as its featured speaker, it certainly has a shot. Either way, TPX III will not disappoint Bostonians, because it's already well on its way to defeating Washington, D.C. And when it does, history will be made, again, by none other than WE THE PEOPLE.

Two tours, same goal. 65 years apart. Patton's determination, hard-driving spirit and love for America is within each of us. And together we WILL defeat the evil that surrounds us today. History repeating itself? I think so.

"I don't want to get any messages saying, 'I am holding my position.' We are not holding a GD thing... We are advancing constantly and we are not interested in holding onto anything... Our basic plan of operation is to advance and to keep on advancing regardless of whether we have to go over, under, or through the enemy."

You betcha!

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TPX TOUR EMBED Andrea Shea King will be on the ground in Boston. She will be filing reports at her blogsite, THE RADIO PATRIOT. Check her site often for updates.

ONGOING TPX COVERAGE will continue to be found at Terresa Monroe-Hamilton's Noisyroom, John Ruberry's Marathon Pundit, and always take a peek over at Instapundit for Tea Party related news. Reminder: PJTV citizen reporters for Tax Day Tea Party reports. Melanie Morgan has ongoing TPX coverage as well.

TO VIEW the TPX III rally in Boston via your computer, go to TPX TV.

Good luck to all the TPX III crew members while in Boston. America is most proud of you and the sacrifices you've made during this gruelling 20 day tour.

Andrea pictured in The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY.

TEA PARTY III: "THE EMPIRE STATE" EDITION

LAST NIGHT, TPX tour embed Andrea Shea King hitched a ride with the entertainers on the Gold Bus to Albany. During the ride, Andrea interviewed Victoria Jackson and Jimmy Labriola on her radio show. It wasn't your normal TPX interview. Let's just say it was... entertaining. The Radio Patriot has the story and show archive link.

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DAY 18 takes the TPX III tour to rallies in Albany, NY--10 am; then to Concord, NH--4 pm.

Andrea has a great round up of DAY 17's Buffalo rally. As usual, great commentary and pics. Also, a nice piece from Lloyd Marcus, "Taking pride in a job well done."

RIGHTNETWORK brings you the Tea Party experience:



MARATHON PUNDIT is posting about today's Albany TPX rally, and the upcoming Boston rally with Sarah Palin. The Boston Globe is reporting on Palin's TPX rally as well.

NOISYROOM continues to update readers throughout the day with TPX rally reports and press releases. Just scroll to your heart's content.

GLENN REYNOLDS at Instapundit offers up TPX III and Tea Party links too. And don't forget about PJTV's call for citizen reporters to file reports from local Tax Day Tea Parties. It's your chance to make a difference.

**Important links** TPX III, TPX TV, Tour schedules, Contributions.

TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show will be broadcasting "live" from somewhere on the east coast at 9 pm et.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "NEW YORK, NEW YORK" EDITION

DAY 17 takes the Tea Party Express III to Buffalo, NY--11 am; and then on to Syracuse, NY--4 pm.

TOUR EMBED Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--reports on yesterday's rally in Detroit, Michigan. As you can see by the pictures, there's lots of folks gettin' active in the Motor City.

**THE PRESS is talkin' about Andrea. Here's what they're printing.

***THIS JUST IN: Andrea's report from Buffalo now posted.

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IMPORTANT LINKS: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour Schedules, Contributions.

For continuing coverage of TPX III--MARATHON PUNDIT and NOISYROOM keep their readers up-to-date.

INSTAPUNDIT is posting Tea Party news, including this important item from PJTV asking for CITIZEN JOURNALISTS to file reports on the Tax Day Tea Party events in their area. Sign up now.

MELANIE MORGAN has more news about her new PAC, and Dennis Miller, Sean Hannity Show appearances.

**TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show--9 pm et--broadcasting from "somewhere" on the road in New York state.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "MOTOR CITY" EDITION

JON VOIGHT reads a special message to America on last night's Huckabee. Text of letter at Noisyroom.



DAY 16 will seem easy compared to yesterday's 6 stops. TPX III is scheduled to arrive in 3 cities today, beginning in Detroit, MI--10 am; Cleveland, OH--3 pm; Erie, PA--7 pm.

**THIS JUST IN: Detroit's Rally**

Tour Embed Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--has a full report on Day 15's Michigan tour stops. Again, lots of photos and commentary. At this point, Andrea's running on pure adrenaline.

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TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN blogger--Soldier for Liberty--was on hand as TPX III arrived in her hometown. Her report includes many photos, including info on a small group showing its support for the president. We don't see that too often.

ONGOING COVERAGE can always be found at Terresa Monroe-Hamilton's Noisyroom--hit her site and just scroll away. John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit files daily reports from the Greater Chicagoland area. Yesterday, Ruberry dedicated his 9000th post to Tea Party Express III. Of course, it was tailored with a Michigan theme. Thank you, John.

INSTAPUNDIT is another site for Tea Party links, including this one about next week's Tea Party in St. Louis. Also, Glenn asks: "Is this hope, or change?"

**TAKING BACK AMERICA: Melanie Morgan has announced some important news that will make progressives toss-and-turn throughout the night. Fighting for America just comes natural for Melanie, and Cat Moy, so get over to Mel's site and support their efforts.

DON'T FORGET these important links: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour schedules.

THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW will resume programming on Sunday evening at 9 pm et. I will be hosting, Andrea will be reporting in from "somewhere" near Erie, PA. If we have time, we'll take a few calls: 646-478-4604.

CONTRIBUTIONS for TPX III

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "POST STUPAK" EDITION

DAY 15 will test the organizational skills of TPX III. With six Michigan tour rallies staring them in the face, it will no doubt be an exhausting affair. However, with two recent, high profile successes under their belt--endorsing Rep. Michele Bachmann and Bart Stupak's forced retirement--this crew's not only up for the challenge, but looking forward to it. You see, these patriots don't dig foxholes. Don't even know how to. They're headed in one direction and one direction only: down range.

TODAY'S MICHIGAN TOUR SCHEDULE: Cheboygan--8 am; Petoskey--10 am--Traverse City--11:30 am; Big Rapids--3 pm; Grand Rapids--4:15 pm; Lansing--7:15 pm. All times EDT.

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TPX tour embed Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--reports on yesterday's big news: Stupak's forced retirement, and she includes many photos from the Escanaba rally. Reporting alongside Andrea, Fox News' Griff Jenkins.

Last night, the TPX crew was treated to a night out for a good meal. TPX TV set up live-streaming equipment table side and sent out invites so TPX supporters could attend the dinner via computer. During the dinner, viewers enjoyed watching many of the crew members being interviewed. They even had a chat room feature so viewers could interact with the crew. A huge success for TPX TV's Wm and Selena Owens.

President of America's Mighty Warriors, Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee, attended the dinner and took a few moments to talk about her son, Marc Alan Lee. Marc was the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq while defending our freedoms back here at home.


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MORE TPX COVERAGE can be found at Marathon Pundit, Noisyroom, and Instapundit. The TPX crew greatly appreciates everyone's tour coverage. Everyone's. It's made a real difference. Less than a week remains, so let's finish strong. **Stupak saves TPX 200 Grand**

IMPORTANT LINKS: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour Schedules.

Make a CONTRIBUTION to TPX III. Taking back America requires lots of money. Give generously.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "DINNER SHOW" EDITION

Hello Tea Party Express TV viewers!

The Tea Party Express team will be dining out together this evening, and you're invited to join us -- virtually speaking. We'll be live streaming on TeaPartyExpress.TV beginning at approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT from Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. The discussion board will be up for you to comment and ask the team questions about the tour.

If you haven't registered yet to view the livestream, go to http://teapartyexpress.tv/ and sign up.

Join us! We'll be looking for you!

The Tea Party Express Team

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The Radio Patriot reports from today's rally: "We are advancing constantly. Stupak retires."

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "STUCK ON STUPAK" EDITION

***FOX: Bart Stupak retiring after 18 yrs. (congrats TPX III... Bart knew you were comin' to town. FNC's Major Garrett mentioned the TPX tour stops scheduled for this w/e.) Breitbart News has the Stupak resignation video.

Day 14: TPX III enters Stupak Country with its first rally in Escanaba, MI--12 noon, and Sault Sainte Marie, MI--6:00 pm. All times EDT. With only two rally stops today, the TPX crew will be able to get some much needed rest. But not too much, since the enemy never sleeps.

Yesterday's rally in Minneapolis with Rep. Michele Bachmann was a big success, and a major boost for not only the movement, but the crew as well. Tour embed Andrea Shea King has all the details from the Bachmann press conference and rally. Also, this news hit the stands yesterday as well.

Andrea also reports on TPX TV. Did you know the whole system crashed yesterday? Here's why.

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One thing I truly believe about the TPX tour and the Tea Party movement in general: it wouldn't be as successful as it is without the talent and dedication of one Lloyd Marcus. He's a gift to all freedom-loving Americans. And I think I'd be remiss if I didn't thank his lovely wife Mary for making this all possible. Someone very big, very powerful, sent Lloyd and Mary our way, and for that I am thankful.

According to Andrea, Lloyd captured the mood of this TPX tour in a recent piece he wrote. Oh, btw, in addition to his many talents, Lloyd can now add AUTHOR to the list. As in BOOK:

Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at Noisyroom posts so much information about the tour, I won't--can't--link them all, so just go to her site and scroll. Another gift to the tour, John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit. He's there for us each day. John emailed this last night--Troglopundit coverage. And John's on the Stupak retirement too.

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Instapundit. What can I say?

Glenn comments: STUPAK RETIRES. "Hmm. Somebody watch what he does next for signs of a payoff. . . ."

UPDATE: Michael Graham emails: “The Tea Party is the most pro-family org. ever! Everywhere they go, Dems decide to ’spend more time with family.’” It is funny that he announced his decision in the face of a visit from the Tea Party Express.

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IMPORTANT LINKAGE: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour schedule.

TPX III CONTRIBUTIONS

**ASK SHOW cancelled. Returning on Sunday--9 pm et.** Tonight--The Andrea Shea King Show will be broadcasting "live" from Stupak Country--9 pm et. Bart can call in at 646-478-4604. I'll keep a line open for ya!

And now I'll leave you with Lloyd Marcus and Rep. Michele Bachmann:

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "MICHELE BACHMANN" EDITION--***BREAKING***TPX III TO ENDORSE BACHMANN THIS MORNING

***Breaking news via GLENN REYNOLDS AT INSTAPUNDIT***

Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann will be the featured speaker today at the 9:30 am Minneapolis TPX rally. Prior to the rally, Andrea Shea King will be attending a 9:00 am Bachmann press conference. Watch for coverage of both events at her site--The Radio Patriot--throughout the day--(first pics up now)

Later today, TPX III will have rallies at Duluth, MN--2:30 pm, and Ironwood, MI--6:30 pm. All times CDT. From the Star Tribune:

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MELANIE MORGAN is right where she belongs: the front seat of the TPX Blue Bus. Melanie was a featured speaker at the kickoff of this TPX tour at Searchlight, Nevada, generously assisting Harry Reid plan for his upcoming retirement. All along the tour, Melanie has been keeping her readers up-to-date on TPX tour rallies, and we can't thank her enough for the coverage.

Co-author of the book, American Mourning, Melanie is an important part of what this tour is all about, because when she sinks her teeth into a political movement, she leaves a mark. Just ask former California Governor Gray Davis.

Andrea has amazing coverage of the yesterday's TPX rally held in Eau Claire, WI, as well as a report on the IRS' assessment of the Tea Party. Seems we're not a threat, after all.

Marathon Pundit is reporting on today's tour stops, and Noisyroom has coverage throughout the day. Pat Hickey has this gem too.

**IMPORTANT LINKS--For "LIVE" coverage of Rep. Bachmann at the Minneapolis rally, tune to TPX TV. Check their schedule for other rally coverage. Also, TPX III news, tour rally schedules.

TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show will be broadcasting "live" from somewhere in Michigan. Join us at 9 pm et. Call the show at: 646-478-4604.

CNN'S SHANNON TRAVIS REPORTS "LIVE" FROM THE TEA PARTY EXPRESS

Shannon Travis, a CNN political producer tagged along with the Tea Party Express III tour to see what all the fuss was about. After reading the article a few times, I'm not overly impressed with the effort, especially the part where he retells the story from a Washington DC rally where black congressmen say they were called the "N" word or spat upon.

The incident NEVER happened, yet this CNN reporter repeats it as if it did, and does so in the opening paragraphs. Love to see him do a follow-up admitting that it never took place, but I doubt CNN has neither the time nor inclination to do so.

My grade for this coverage: D. (he did spell CNN correctly)

You decide.

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TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "WISCONSIN CHEESE" EDITION

DAY 11: TPX III tour embed Andrea Shea King reports on Tuesday's rallies--three states, one report. Yesterday's rallies--Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin--had some very special moments for Andrea--witnessing the Patriot Guard Riders escorting the caravan of tour buses, and meeting Marathon Pundit at the Rockford rally. She documents the rallies with an extensive collection of photos. "Good morning, Cheeseheads!"

***From the front of the Blue Bus, it's Marathon Pundit. John Ruberry traveled to the Rockford Rally, met Andrea, the TPX crew and was treated to a VIP tour. See John's photos of the Rockford rally--he'll have a full Rockford report later in the day. (Report up now) John is one of our most dedicated TPX supporters--he makes a difference each and every day.

DAY 12: The Tea Party Express will make its swing through Wisconsin, stopping for rallies in Milwaukee--9:30 am; Green Bay--2:00 pm; Eau Claire--7:30 pm. All times CDT.

TPX COVERAGE: Tea Party Express, Tea Party Express TV and TPX tour schedules are your best links for tour news and information. And you can attend rallies via your computer by hitting the TV link. Wm and Selena Owens do a great job of producing all TPX TV coverage.

AND SPEAKING of coverage, dedication and all-around TPX spirit, Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at Noisyroom fills her blog throughout the day with updates. Trying to keep up with her is a full-time job. Tour officials are most thankful for the work she does in support of TPX III. And in between TPX updates, she finds time to include other important items as well. How about this video of LTC Allen West, who's running for Florida's 22nd congressional district. Great leader.

**TONIGHT--The Andrea Shea King Show broadcasts "live" from somewhere in the Wisconsin area. Tune in at 9 pm et. Call us at 646-478-4604.

The TPX III nationwide tour is all about the next generation, and Andrea captures two members of that generation in this photo--Davenport, Iowa.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "REAGAN COUNTRY" EDITION

*Please take a moment to say a prayer for the entire mining community in West Virgina, especially for those who've lost loved ones.

TPX III tour embed, Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--reports on Day 10's stops at Evansville, IN, St. Louis, MO, Springfield, IL, all in one post. Great commentary with lots of photos! Santa Claus stopped by too... guess what everyone wants for Christmas this year?

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Terresa Monroe-Hamilton of Noisyroom sits up front in the Blue Bus as she provides readers with a complete round up of TPX links, including the latest TPX press release. She's driving the bus with this comprehensive report.

DAY 11--Tuesday--brings TPX III to rallies at Davenport, IA--10:00 AM; **Rockford, IL**--2:00 PM; Madison, WI--6:30 PM. All times CDT.

**Rockford**--John Ruberry of Marathon Pundit will be attending the Rockford rally. Ruberry has been of great assistance to the tour as it swings through the Big Ten States. Stupak, we're headed your way.

IMPORTANT links: TPX III, TPX TV, and TPX tour schedules. Check for upcoming rallies, and continue to file those reports. So far, you're making the MSM media crazy trying to keep up with you. Their "narrative" is falling apart a little more each day. Don't stop now!

*BREAKING NEWS* for the New York Times--TPX III goes hip-hop. Yes, one of their entertainers is a rapper--POLATIK performing in Little Rock. How racist can you be? And he's a HUGE hit to boot! Yo Yo!! Polatik on "Freedom." Check Polatik's site.


TONIGHT at 9 pm et, The Andrea Shea King Show broadcasts "live" from Madison, WI. Call in at 646-478-4604.

HARRY REID'S BUS TOUR JUST LEFT THE STATION

Not a joke. Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is going on a three-day bus tour across Nevada to drum up support for his upcoming retirement. THE OTHER McCAIN has the full story. I guess this bus tour thing is catching on.

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POLL: TEA PARTY 48%, OBAMA 44%

This is why establishment Washington is pulling out all the stops against the Tea Party movement. Instapundit has poll linkage, and this from PJTV.

Also, for your reading pleasure, Marathon Pundit. Stupak is what Stupak does!

We're always taking ground--always. The enemy never sleeps...

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TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "THREE STATE SOLUTION" EDITION

*ANDREA SHEA KING--The Radio Patriot--files this report from DAY 9's Huntsville, Alabama TPX III rally. Huntsville is not only a huge military town, but a NASA town as well. And the Huntsville rally included a personal aspect for Andrea as well. Wonderful photos and commentary.

*Day 9's second rally was Nashville, Tennesee, and what a rally it was. Andrea has a full round up with another great batch of photos.

*Below, as The Blue Bus travels from Huntsville to the Nashville rally, Andrea captures this scene from the front seat of the bus as it cruises down the highway. As you can see, they're staying abreast of what's being reported on the internet--INSTAPUNDIT.COM!

DAY 10 will have the Tea Party Express stopping in three states in one day. Evansville, Indiana--10 am rally; St. Louis, Missouri--2 pm rally; Springfield, Illinois--6 pm rally. All times are CDT.

It will be a grueling day for the crew, so do your best to support them by attending a rally. If you can't be there, attend a rally via your computer at Tea Party Express TV. Call or email your family and friends and tell them about the upcoming rallies too.

Remember, the enemy never sleeps, and we can't afford to take a day off either. CONTRIBUTIONS to TPX III can be made and are most appreciated.

SUPPORT ON THE INTERNET is growing, and as a new week begins we expect it to get even bigger, better and more influential. Taking control of the narrative is our goal. This week we will do just that, especially as we make our way to the north central states and beyond. Stupak country!

MANY THANKS to some of the bloggers entering the battlefield with us, pushing out the message TPX III is presenting to all freedom-loving Americans across this country:

Bookworm Room lays it out on a personal level; Terresa Monroe Hamilton at Noisyroom is pouring it on; John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit has his foot on the gas pedal, and he has a must see Lloyd Marcus Show video--"I was blessed with a dad"--tissue alert! Also, Marathon Pundit will be attending the Rockford, Illinois rally on Day 11.

INSTAPUNDIT'S coverage is making it possible for all of us to truly become AN ARMY OF DAVIDS. Turning spectators into participants--we ARE making history here!

DON'T FORGET--Tea Party Express III, Tea Party Express TV, and check the tour schedule for upcoming rally locations and dates.

**TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show "live" from the Tea Party Express III in Illinois--9 pm et.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: HUNTSVILLE, NASHVILLE EDITION

*TONIGHT: From Nashville--THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW--9pm et.

Below--Andrea (r) with fellow BTR host "Joe Dirt"--Tupelo.

Day 9 of the TEA PARTY EXPRESS III tour has our traveling patriots in Huntsville, Alabama, for a 2:00 pm rally, and at 6:00 pm in Nashville, TN. (Time is CST)

***The Nashville Question: Will Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) be attending today's rally?

Remember, each Tea Party rally can be viewed via your computer, so tell friends, family, neighbors or strangers in the street about TEA PARTY EXPRESS TV--brought to you by tour embeds, Wm and Selena Owens. Btw, they also produce that beautiful TPX III Commemorative Journal pictured below.

***Day 8 in Tupelo is covered by tour embed ANDREA SHEA KING--great report and pictures--"SWEET AS TUPELO HONEY"

With Easter Sunday thoughts, Marathon Pundit from the Greater Chicagoland area, covers TPX III.

And we'd like to thank those bloggers--big and small--who are helping get the word out about the tour. Yesterday there seemed to be a rise in interest as well as coverage, and we thank all of you for jumping on board. The TPX III crew noticed and were very excited. Each day we're under attack in the MSM, so we can use all the help we can get. *Special thanks to Instapundit.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN" EDITION

**Welcome Instapundit Readers.

TONIGHT: "Live" from Tupelo, THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW at 9 pm et.

At the back of the bus, Andrea Shea King.

Day 8 of the Tea Party Express III brings the crew to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a 10:00 am rally, then later in the day, Tupelo, Mississippi, at 4:00 pm. All times are local (cst).

John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit won't be at the rally in Tupelo, but he's been there before. Today, John writes about the TPX III as well as one of his visits to Elvis' birthplace. John, however, will be attending the rally in Rockford, Illinois.

If you can't attend in person, do it via the internet at TPX TV.

Obama has given us a mountain to climb, and we will climb it. Elvis, I'm sure, would be right there with us supporting TPX III:



* Photos by Andrea Shea King at the TPX III rally in Little Rock, Arkansas: