As part of a weekend of nonviolent Resistance to the Occupation of Iraq, and for the 2nd anniversary of the November 04 US/UK massacre in Fallujah - up to 30 peace activists / non violent interventionists went to the Warring Nerve Center of Northwood HQ. (Please upload additional footage/pics if you have them).

From this place plans for the atrocious attacking and flattening of Fallujah were likely drawn up, then carried out by UK troops to their execution, this effected the loss of many Iraqi civilian lives.

Once we had arrived the Herts police wanted walkers to be penned in a particular green place by the side of the road opposite Northwood, so negotiations could continue. Some discussions followed about what ought to happen.

Meanwhile names of many people who had died were read out as a memorial and in reflection of the carnage that had occurred and continues to occur.

~One an ex serviceman called to the military to throw away their weapons.
~Another an Iraqi gentleman reflected on the fact that his being Iraqi did not make him a terrorist and that ordinary people in Iraq are similiar to ordinary people in most other countries. He went on to ask whether British and US military planning which occurs from Northwood was not actual terrormaking.
~Other reflections, memories and thoughts followed. It was a solemn and sad time.

Two Vine and Fig Planters (from the UK see:  http://ickevald.net/vineandfigtreeplanters/ ) decided now was the time to put up their Iraq Tarp and share coffees/snacks. The police showed interest and asked questions, videoed and took notes like good art students, later they assisted the folding of the tarp before the vine and fig tree planters left (sadly on this occasion no trees were planted).

Tarps are what are used by refugees all over the world following war and disasters - they are basic shelter.

This tarp was specially constructed to be a reminder that Iraq needs time now to flourish not more bloodshed spilt, it needs growth for its peoples - wholeness free of occupation by unneeded troops from either the UK or US. Upon the tarp were written phrases for the wellbeing of Iraq and messages of hope. It was held up with a 'pole of compassion', and other essential contents were 'poignant radicals' (sometimes known as pegs), and guide vines (guy lines).

As the double decker bus with the peace walkers / activists left amid waves the Iraq Tarp stayed another hour before the 2 Vine and Fig Planters went on to Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment where a new camp stands vigil this time over another set of bombmakers.

Camping at either of these places Northwood and Aldermaston looks like fun and is a real possibility for 'free spirit camping' in the days ahead. Dont you think they need a few poignant radicals and many poles of compassion?

Just remember, there is no such thing as bad weather its just poor choice of clothes.