[Abn1508]

I don't know if this was done purely for the photo-op but note who is holding the umbrellas. Now think back. Have you ever seen Clinton or Gore hold an umbrella? (Much less drive a truck.)

[kayak]

I'm certain it was not photo-op phoniness. I have seen many pictures of President Bush holding an umbrella for someone, carrying some else's luggage, assisting an older person (such as Nelson Mandella this week), bending down to a child or a person in a wheelchair, etc. He is simply a well-bred gentleman ..... one who is not so self-centered that he thinks the world is here to wait on him but instead thinks that he is to help others.