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Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:13 PM

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Ok, this is pretty exciting news. I'd call it a BFD on a personal level.

I wanted to share it here in the BOG -- A place where I know it might be appreciated. (not gonna post it in thebig forums, because it really is a little personal --)

I have been invited by the White House to listen to the President giving remarks on the economy. I got a DM via twitter thanking me for sharing #40dollars stories. I was asked to follow up with them about a WH event.

I did. As a result, I was invited! Tomorrow morning I will be on my way to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to hear President Obama speak!

Went and got a nice haircut today, and helped the economy out by purchasing a new outfit.

I am nervous, excited and SO HAPPY! This is one of those once in a lifetime things for me!

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Reply Ok, this is pretty exciting news. I'd call it a BFD on a personal level. (Original post)
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:15 PM

1. Well congrats!

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(VERY jealous, here)

Get bunches pictures and post 'em here!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:17 PM

2. Yay-how exciting!!! Lucky you; I hope you can bring a camera.

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I'll be looking for your follow-up!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:17 PM

3. Oooh, Congrats!

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Take a camera too!

Damn, but how cool. I envy you bunches!

Very much a BFD!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:17 PM

4. Well that's really cool. Have fun!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:18 PM

5. how exciting.....

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have a great time....
Be sure to check back with all the details.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:18 PM

6. Good for you! Enjoy.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:19 PM

7. Wow! Congrats! How exciting!

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Please post afterwards, let us know what it was like?

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:20 PM

8. that is a BFD!!!

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I am so excited for you... so awesome... please! post when you get back and let us know all about it...

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:20 PM

9. If you get the chance,

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tell him hello and good luck from DU.
Very exciting. Take a few pics if you can.
You're gonna have an awesome day!!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:21 PM

10. That's major!

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Congratulations!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:24 PM

11. Get there plenty early so you can roll through security!

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Don't bring a lot of clunky metal!

Congratulations--enjoy the day! What a wonderful opportunity for you! Can you snap a pic or a snip of video, do you know?

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:25 PM

12. Congrats!

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That is totally awesome. Enjoy the moment.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:29 PM

14. Your excitement.....

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is palpable........

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:33 PM

15. i would be thrilled.

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have a great time, and take pictures!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:41 PM

16. Congratulations

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This is clearly a BFD.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:51 PM

17. Congratulations!

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Thanks for sharing such incredibly good news - and have yourself a GREAT time!!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 06:55 PM

18. I can't bring a camera or gifts -- but being there is enough for me!

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I am so happy to be there to see a president I am so proud of -- one who I worked to help get elected and am doing so for his re-election.

Yes, I will report back. I am hoping that maybe this will be live streamed at WH.gov -- I feel so very honored to have this very special privilege!

I will carry the spirit of all my fellow President Obama supporters -- both here and around my circle of friends!!

OBAMA 2012!!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #18)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 07:04 PM

19. if

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you need someone to buy you a coffee afterwards just PM me...

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 08:05 PM

20. Very exciting. Please report back. n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 08:44 PM

21. How exciting.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 11:22 PM

22. take it easy on the Dr Pepper

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:50 AM

24. Got a 'plus one'? nt

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:26 AM

25. Well done!

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Congratulations! Have a wonderful time. It is a once in a lifetime experience and I'm so happy that you're going to have the chance to experience it. Enjoy!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:35 AM

26. OMG, it IS a BFD!! thrilling!!

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i can see why you would feel "nervous, excited," Raine1967. and wow, "SO HAPPY!"!!

thank you so very much for sharing this amazing Event with US!!

have FUN!!!



(singing "a PBOGger is going to see the President ... a PBOGger is going ... " )

Joy


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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 06:32 AM

27. How Exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tell us all about it!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 09:33 AM

28. It is getting ready to start - how will we recognize you?

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I know you can't answer right now because you don't have your phone.

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Response to Pirate Smile (Reply #28)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:15 PM

39. I posted a picture below! n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 11:14 AM

29. That is just too cool!

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Shake Mr. Obama's hand for me!


I am officially jealous!

On Edit:

OK, now this is just a little creepy, I just saw the President's Marine Helicopter fly overhead!

I am picking up a load of candy at Murry's, which is located just north of the runway and directly under the glide path for Andrews AFB.

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Response to Ikonoklast (Reply #29)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:13 PM

38. I live over the river in Del Ray, Alexandria. I NEVER get used to seeing Marine One(s) fly nearby

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Do you live near Andrews? I would LOVE to see AF1 take off from there!

Today totally makes up for me missing POTUS when he came to my neighborhood back in December...

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #38)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 03:25 PM

45. I was in Upper Marlboro picking up a load to take back to Ohio.

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I read your account of today's events, that was awesome!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 11:29 AM

30. OMG! How Awesome!!

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Can't wait to read all about it afterward! Tell the President I said "Hi!".

Julie

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 12:10 PM

31. Congratulations

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 12:46 PM

32. Wow! Can't wait to hear the details

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Way to go

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 12:59 PM

33. Wow!

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That is so cool! Please post the details when you get back.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 01:14 PM

34. Hello again!

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So -- I have to tell you I did have the most amazing morning.

As I mentioned in the OP, they reached out to me on Twitter. I talked with a few people and another woman said she was asked to attend for her comments of the White House Facebook page.

So yes, the White house DOES read what people say.

But it got a little more amazing when I got there. You see, I thought I was going to be seated in the audience to listen to PResident Obama. When I got to the check in sheet, I was asked to go see the communications person. It was at this point when I had that sinking feeling that something was about to go awry.

Well, I was wrong. She informed me that I was among those selected to stand behind the President as he gave his remarks!!! We were asked to wait in the green room as they decided who would stand where, etc... and then we were told that President Obama would be coming in to greet us all personally along with ---

Vice President Biden!!!

This blew me away!

How I was chosen to stand on the podium beyond me. I think there were maybe 18-20 of us. I was asked to stand in the front row. I was in the green sweater second in from the right (I am the "plump" lady... LOL)



A little while later he walked in and said, "Hey everyone, what's Going on?" It was pretty funny!

He then proceeded to greet us all as we introduced ourselves and shake our hands. President Obama didn't quite get my name at first, and asked me to repeat it, I said Raine. He said that I had a beautiful name. (yeah, he really said that!!) It was followed by a greeting from Mr. Biden -- who made me laugh when he said to me, "it's hard to follow that guy, but it's nice to meet you." Joe Biden is REALLy a funny guy.

Both had great handshakes and a wonderful real and honest energy about them. A chance of a lifetime. *sigh*

Unbelievable. Amazing. President Obama is indeed the real deal. Here is a link to the C-Span video!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:02 PM

37. Thanks for all the great details! I loved your account of what happened.

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If you think of anything else you'd like to share, feel free....I'm sure I'm not the only one who's interested. By the way, love your new outfit!

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Response to senseandsensibility (Reply #37)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:16 PM

40. Thanks! I got a fancy haircut too...

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I figured it was time, my hair was so long I looked like a member of the doobie brothers!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #40)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:04 PM

53. You look great! Congratulations!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:31 PM

42. How exciting for you! Woo! Hoo!

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I like how you described meeting those two wonderful men. I'm really glad you have this day as a treasured memory. It's hard to top that!

You looked nice. I really like your sweater. It looked good on you.

I'm jealous.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:31 PM

43. awesome!

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thanks so much for the report - it was great fun to read. yip yip!
I'm watching the vid on cspan now

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:48 PM

44. How exciting!!!!!!! Congratulations!

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You look great--and much more relaxed than I would be. (Like someone else said, I really like your sweater. Love that curved edge. And your hair is gorgeous!)

It's so exciting to get a first-hand account of this. How cute of Joe... and what a thrill to have the President compliment you on your name! (He's right--it's beautiful.)

Congratulations x a million!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 03:45 PM

46. Congratulations!

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I saw a clip on TV earlier today and at the time I thought "I wonder if our DUer is standing up there behind President Obama"
and now we know that you were! Very cool



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Response to Tx4obama (Reply #46)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 07:44 PM

70. You have an admirer, Raine!

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On another thread someone commented on how cute you are:

She's a cutie
Do you know if she's single?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1017&pid=13125


You do look very nice. Sharp outfit, lovely hair. You look great.

I also noticed your charmingly excited expressions at the beginning of the video--your facial expressions were a perfect embodiment of the excitement I also would have felt if I'd had such an experience.

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Response to tblue37 (Reply #70)

Thu Feb 23, 2012, 10:23 AM

95. Oh dear.. Blushing! n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 03:58 PM

49. You look wonderful and I love your outfit. What a day!...n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 03:58 PM

50. How wonderful and exciting! What an exquisite picture! You look wonderful.

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to you!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:15 PM

54. Wow. Now I'm all excited too! What a great day for you!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:25 PM

55. congratulations!!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:29 PM

56. i just watched the whole video.

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how exciting! i'm happy for you!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 05:09 PM

58. OH FUCKING BULLSHIT!

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You don't look plump.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 05:10 PM

59. FANTASTIC!! You look happy and wonderful

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Thank you so much for chronicling your HUGE day with us. I hope that you have tons of pics and video to regale everyone who knows you with.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 05:29 PM

60. You DID mention DU, didn't you?

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rocktivity

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Response to rocktivity (Reply #60)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 05:35 PM

103. now wouldn't that be great if the President came to the BOG to say Hi.

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he sure wouldn't need any secret service, he'd be safe here!

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Response to Whisp (Reply #103)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 05:49 PM

104. I just emailed the WH to ask them that.

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hey, no harm in trying.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 05:59 PM

62. Great haircut, perfect outfit, beautiful smile!

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You represented us well! Thank you for writing your story to the White House and for reporting to us here on your truly exciting day. What an honor! I hope you never forget it.

(Honest, your hair looks beautiful.)

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 06:12 PM

63. Raine, you look beautiful...

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I was in DC today and I was hoping you would take me up on my offer of coffee so I could get a personal report

I met Michelle Obama and Bo last Thursday and I was hoping we could compare

Congratulations and you did great!!!!

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Response to handmade34 (Reply #63)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 02:13 PM

88. Some DUers have all the luck! WE were just in DC also and saw

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ah, er, nobody important.

(We did go back to the FDR Memorial (after the MLK Memorial) where years ago I got to meet President and Mrs Clinton back when the Memorial was dedicated)

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 06:39 PM

64. You looked FANTASTIC, Raine!

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I just watched the C-Span video. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'm so envious!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 06:49 PM

65. what I love best about your report

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a wonderful real and honest energy about them...President Obama is indeed the real deal.


THis is wonderful! I love it!

You look great, too! Any chance to meet and talk to the other invitees?

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 06:59 PM

66. That is so cool!

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Congrats!

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Response to Skinner (Reply #66)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 08:42 PM

92. Thanks Skinner!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 07:28 PM

68. Wow, that is awesome!

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I would LOVE to meet President Obama and I am a Canadian!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 07:43 PM

69. You look great!

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What a moment, I hope you were able to "live in the now".
Amazing story, thanks for sharing!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 09:12 PM

71. Why do I want to hold hands with you

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& jump up & down, screaming like a little kid? How utterly exciting! And C-Span footage!! Now it's forever! The annals of time!

Bravo pretty lady, bravo! Very happy for you!

Julie--who thinks green is a good color for you

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 10:44 PM

72. You look BEAUTIFUL!

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What a great day for you. May you keep this day in your memory banks forever. So, so happy for you.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 11:17 PM

75. How wonderful! A memory to cherish and hand down to future generations. n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 03:13 AM

77. Good on you! And thanks for what you do!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 03:50 AM

78. OMG, THANK YOU!!!

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you look beautiful, Raine!!!

what a time!! details, thank you!!

wow, wow, wow .....

WOW

thank you so very much for taking us with you on that DREAM!!!



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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 06:07 AM

80. I couldn't help but smile & smile

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as I read your post detailing your experience at the White House and meeting the President & Vice President.

I'm so proud of you!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 08:35 AM

82. Great picture. Any chance there's an official White House photograph of it?...

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would make a great souvenir.

Cool stuff

Sid

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Response to SidDithers (Reply #82)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 08:40 PM

91. Actaully -- there is.

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I am wating to get a copy of it. PResident Obama and VP Biden Posed to take a picture of all of us in the green room before we went on stage.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 09:10 AM

83. Awesome! I'm so happy for you!

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Thanks for the details and the great pciture!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 11:49 AM

87. NOW HOLD ON A MINUTE ...

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You're not a white, rich, middle aged male. How did YOU get on the podium???

Oh yeah, now I remember. We've got a Democrat in office.

Seriously though, I hate you.

No, not really, I'm just jealous.

Did I tell you I hate you?

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 09:37 AM

101. Are you still pinching yourself to make sure it really did happen?

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Thanks for the update and for having the experience and letting us know what we all felt anyway, that our President and VP are as genuine as we thought they were.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #34)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 11:55 AM

102. Wow, wow, wow! You are one lucky lady! I'm so happy for you! nt

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 01:32 PM

35. yippie!

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You do us proud!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 01:55 PM

36. Wow, you were invited to go to the White House, and you were made a Dungeon Master on Twitter!

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How fun!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 02:22 PM

41. hot doggedty! how did I miss this post.

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what great news! so jealous!
(now reads rest of thread to see if there is a report)

jealous!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 03:54 PM

47. Congratulations

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I bet it was exciting and you looked very nice.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 03:55 PM

48. reading this post and just feeling your excitement from your posts made my day!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 04:01 PM

52. WONDERFUL NEWS!

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Good weather, too! 60+- tomorrow.
Where'd you get the new outfit?

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 05:07 PM

57. CONGRATULATIONS!! Wow, what an amazing opportunity

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I'm sure you'll do great. Just know that you have the well wishes (and probably undying jealousy) of everyone in the BOG!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 05:37 PM

61. That is SO nice! I love it! You must be so excited! I would be a nervous wreck but I'm

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Calamity Jane about everything!

I am so happy for you!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 07:19 PM

67. What a great story

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 10:56 PM

74. Wow

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This is great and your details of the event is awesome, for when I finally do get to
meet the president, I'm gonna say to him, yo! whatsup it's yo boi hutzpa, you know,
the one that breaks the republicans bollocks.



lol

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 01:14 AM

76. Oh, Raine, this is so cool! I'm SO happy for you and thank you for sharing

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it with us! I can only imagine!

PS -- Did Biden ask about me?

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 05:54 AM

79. $40 Dollar Story.

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What was yours?

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Response to 12AngryBorneoWildmen (Reply #79)

Thu Feb 23, 2012, 10:22 AM

94. I only had 2.

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#40Dollars means monthly bills can still be paid

#40dollars means people can still drive to work for the week.

That was it. Why I was chosen over the thousands upon thousands of people, I will never know. These 2 things in particular were of deep concern for my sisters. I literally wrote this with them in mind.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 07:00 AM

81. Raine1967, I just saw this and wanted to say congrats!!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 10:00 AM

84. my coworker's cousin was on stage there, too

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 10:01 AM

85. Love the picture.

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Thank you for sharing. Looking good.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 10:57 AM

86. Thank you for sharing

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your experience from the beginning. Read your post yesterday so was anxious to see the results today.

Wow! What an experience. You are lovely and so composed in the video. I'd be shaking in my boots.

What was your tweet? It must have caught someone's eye to land you 'onstage.

Again thank you for giving us a peek at the inside.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 06:32 PM

89. Who is the Sikh dude?

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I was not aware that a Sikh was in Obama's cabinet.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 08:35 PM

90. Wow! I see this pic made DU's Front page!!!

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I am VERY humbled!

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #90)

Wed Feb 22, 2012, 08:44 PM

93. This is a big deal for us, too!

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Very cool that one of our own met the president.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 03:38 AM

96. Love it!

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You're looking good and making us proud supporting the right candidate!

Nothing could be better than that! Thank you!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 05:40 AM

97. Congratulations!

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That must have been a really wonderful experience. I think I saw your pic on the home page!

Good job!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 11:11 AM

98. What an awesome journey tweeting about

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what $40 means to you, Raine! I love that you're so fortunate to meet President Obama and VP Biden and share it with us. I guess this makes up for not being around when he was in your neighborhood. Excitement Reigns!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 04:49 AM

99. That Is So Cool!

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Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Raine1967!

By the way, you look beautiful!!!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 04:51 AM

100. Oh, I wanted to add....

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... That IS a BFD!!!!

Good for You!!!!

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