;*) Soooo...I am now a Rummy groupie hey?
I walked sideways to get right up next to him, put out my hand, which he took with a firm shake. I told him "thank you for all you do - give 'em hel!." At that he looked me straight in the eye, gave his full tooth grin, and said, "Oh, we will!" I replied, "God bless you" and moved along.
I must say, that experience, second only to the massive turnout, was the highlight of my day. (sorry Clint)
You and the hundreds of others pummelling the poor man. :-)