[Wolfstar]

The President leaving the WH for New Orleans today. He looked more rested and chipper than he did a couple of days ago.

[Wolfstar]

President Bush shares a laugh with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin upon his arrival at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans. I happened to see his arrival live on CNN. What was extremely interesting to me was this: A heavy-set, older man was standing with Nagin as the President deplaned AF1. The President ignored Nagin for several minutes while he spoke vigorously and at length with that man, who was not identified by the CNN reporter. (I havn't been able to find a photo that includes him.) Only after the President had completed his conversation with that man did he turn around and greet Nagin. It was almost like an afterthought. The following photos were taken as the two walked to Marine 1 for the flight to the Iwo Jima.

[Pippin]

Good evening!

[snugs]

I was pleased to see that the VP looked OK after seeing the photos of him yesterday looking very tired. I am certain Lynne has been a great source of comfort to him I noticed he touched the small of her back about 4 times when they there were walking to and from the White House which is unusual for him to show that amount of affection in public.