[GOP-Pat]

Rintense, thank you for tonight's Dose. Laura looks beautiful in red. This dress is a beautiful color.

She was drop dead gorgeous. I met her tonight. She gave me a hug and I told her how much we loved and appreciated her and the president and that we were all praying for them. She was soooo nice and thanked me. She has the warmest smile and is more beautiful in person that on TV. I had a pic made with her but since it was taken at a photo op, I won't get it for 2 or 3 weeks.

One of the guys was going to use my camcorder and record my time with her, but just as it was my time to have the pic made, they took the camcorder away. In fact, they took EVERYTHING from my hands--even my name tag. They made us put our purses and coats on a table and as soon as we did that, some guy picked them up and moved them across the room; then we had to search thru stacks of purses and coats to find our things.

I do hope that everyone gets a chance to meet this lovely lady one day. If she or the President comes within driving distance of you, please take the day off and go see them. You definitely won't regret it.

[chnsmok]

I am glad security is extra extra tight for Laura. I don't think her husband would let her do these campaign trips without it. I think it so telling how important this election is to GW by Laura doing something she doesn't like to do. I wish the Democrats could care half as much for their country as GW does.

[kayak]

We'll be looking forward to seeing the picture! We really appreciate your report .... and your expressing our love, prayers, and support to her!

God bless President Bush and his lovely Laura!

[olliemb]

I agree with you--Laura Bush is more beautiful in person and she exudes such warmth and friendliness. She is someone I wish I had as a friend b/c she not only seems neat to hang around with but has many qualities that I need to make me a better person. Oh, well, maybe I will bump into her here in Texas when they retire.

I am especially working hard now in the party to get a leg in for the presidential activities in 2004. I so do want to go to the inauguration balls.

I am happy for you and your experience with the first lady.

[rintense]

A great story GOP-Pat- other than the camcorder/coat thingy. I'm sure it was just a security measure. Anyhow, I'm so glad you got to meet her!

[McLynnan]

Thanks for your post about Laura. Congratulations on meeting her! When you get that picture, please ping me when you post it. I would love to see it.