Are they moving up the deadline for when people have to be in line to get through? The deadline to be in line was announced at 3:00, and it's only 10:30 in California now. With 3 hour freeway waits, then 10 hour parking lot waits, then a 2 hour wait at the library itself, they may not get to the back of the 3:00 line. They've already extended the viewing time by several hours, but they have to stay on schedule for Washington or risk cutting the time short there. I sincerely hope that everyone out there can go through, but I am also glad that the lines are this overwhelming. What a message from the American people (including the stereotypically liberal denizens of parts of California) are sending--messages about his legacy and messages of love, comfort, and gratitude for the family.
No word on any further extensions. I expect (or am hopeful) that the family may allow more time after the trip to Washington. Bottom line, if you aren't in line right now, you probably aren't going to get in. If Lurch shows up and demands special treatment, he may be lynched.
oh, I forgot... re: "stereotypically liberal denizens of parts of California"... that appears to be abating of late. They may be louder, but we're growing. And Ventura County has always been a republican stronghold.
This is just wonderful to see. They predicted 10000 visitors. Then they bumped it to 25000. They may hit 100,000 before the end of the day. Helicopters all over the place. Cars lined up for as far as the eye can see in any direction. The line, I can't even describe the line. Last night at 12:30AM they were doing the wave because the buses showed up. They are 4/5 abreast and it starts at the security point, snakes past administrative, science, arts buildings back and forth like Disneyland. Then down into the grass and into the back parking lot back and forth down into the bungelows. You get tired just walking to the back of the line. For an area whose people are pretty use to lines with Disneyland, Hollywood Oscars, etc., this is WAY beyond anything I've ever seen.