http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/11/going-rogue-in-columbus.html
At 8:30 the end of the wristbanded people had made it to Sarah. They told us she was going to need a 5 minute "personal break" and then would decide how many more could come in or if she was done. The manager said she was either gonna sign more, or she was going to come out and apologize for not being able to get to everyone and thank us for coming.Sorry you missed out!
THEN, all of a sudden, she walked out through the doors surrounded by security. The people in line went crazy, yelling her name and cheering. She waved for a second and then said, "Oh, what the heck come on in". The people rushed toward her and were stopped and put back in line by the Borders staff.
She stayed until about 9:20 PM and finished the 200-300 people left in the line.
Here's a little more from Henrietta:
Protesters arrive as Palin's appearance nears
Former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah
Palin has arrived for her book-signing at the Henrietta Borders on Hylan Drive.
Local organizer Bill Nojay said Palin arrived at the bookstore shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Palin is signing copies of her book, Going Rogue: An American Life, in the back of the store near the music and DVD section, with at least five armed sheriff's deputies close by.
Shortly after 6 p.m., Carly Cazer, a sophomore at Canandaigua Academy, and her father, Mark, both walked out of the store with autographed copies of Palin's book.
The Cazers had been No. 67 in line, they said, and began their long wait outside Borders at 8:15 p.m. Friday. The teen said the wait was "absolutely worth it."
"I believe in her so much more now," Carly said. "It's sort of unreal that she's here.
"It's amazing to see a woman with that kind of charisma and poise," she added. "She told me I have awesome glasses, which was awesome."
Mark Cazer said Palin was "extremely personable."
"I just wished her good luck," he said. "I've followed her since she was nominated. It's great to see a woman who has such great conservative values."
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About 5 p.m. Palin tweeted on Twitter: “In Rochester NY now; Piper & my Dad join us here, so more FUN arrives!Folks @ these events quote those 2 from the book more than me! Luv it!”
Her father, Chuck Heath, did indeed join his daughter in Rochester. He said he and Palin's mom, Sally, traveled all day from Anchorage. Two of Palin's children, Piper and Trig, are also in Rochester.
