We’ve been stuck in traffic for 45 minutes. It’s backed up for miles. We’re now about two miles from the gate. Received a call from Amy a few minutes ago. She was coming from the other direction. Said they closed the gate because they’re full. No more room for parking on the property. They say they already have twice the crowd they thought they’d have. Hundreds if not thousands are being turned away. Cars are parked on the shoulders on both sides of the highway for about three miles out and the people are walking in. If we can get to the gate or close to it, Chris will drop me off and I’ll ride in on my powerchair and Chris and Sheila can drive on to Searchlight for lunch and they can pick me up later. Looks like I’ve missed Sarah Palin, though.
Sorry about the traffic delay, Jim.
Hope the rest of the experience goes well. Wish I was on the Express like you.
Wonderful Jim! Thank you for being ‘there’ for FReepers. We stand behind you 1000%
It was a great speech Jim.
Anybody there with a chopper they can help out a fellow veteran with?
Aw, man....I am sorry. What a bummer! But, I hope Chris can get you up to the gate so you don't miss all of it.
Amy said they are going to try to get to the rally in Henderson since they missed this one. Ann is going to be there, from what I hear.
Say hello to Sheila and Chris for me and thanks for the update.