Thanks for your report.
I had an easier walk and very excellent time!
Did you really like to hear from the woman who changed parties and was very caustic? Our area had several people shouting “give her the hook”. I too have no patience for people who will just change back the first time McCain does something they do not like. I wished for trueblackman to be there and show that crowd a real “speaker”.
I had checked all the maps and decided to try to park on University Dr. and walk in. It worked well. Coming from Loudon County I could not imagine crossing the roads near the event to reach the bus sites. It was almost a 1 1/2 hour drive to that area. 12.2 miles!
I did not know about the handicapped section and just slowly made my way to an area where I could lean on the pipe railings near the press stand. ( For those who do not know, I limp and wear a surgical boot when on uneven ground)
I could not always see since Secret Service and press moved in front of me as they did their jobs, but the sound was perfect. Did you feel the vibration when the event ended and the loud music began?
It was a great day!
I didn’t appreciate many of the comments from the former Hillary supporter, a little too “I am woman hear me roar” for me, but she her point was good. She asked the Democratic Party for a dialogue and was told to take a hike, McCain met with her and her friends and won their support. You have to win these “converts” bit by bit, and by giving this woman a place to vent, it showed tolerance that the left does not provide. I don’t know if this lady will switch back to Obama, but something has got her thinking and once they are on that path - they are usually “ours.”