Reply #10: I was there!

[indigo32]

I came with a large group from MN, we rented a couple large vans. It was one of my first opportunities to really get to know some of the supporters.... including a woman who is basically working full time (but is not staff). It was a pretty wide ranging group as far as age and occupation went. The rally was great. I was up quite close, and Dean has a great smile :) We then slogged through the mud walking to the Steak Fry. It was funny because Joe Trippi walked too... almost right beside me LOL. I too chose to just listen to the candidates via loudspeaker as I waited in line for food. Couple things I noticed. An excited group of Graham supporters huddling as I walked in. I think he was giving them a rally on site like Dean did off site. I was pleasantly surprised to see that. TONS of Kerry signs. I was also approached by a draft Wesley Clark worker while waiting in line. He told us that he was announcing Wed. Should be an interesting ride.

I would very much have liked to shake Dean and Carol Mosely Brauns hand. I missed her on the way out... and am not sure if I ever could have gotten close enough to Dean.

Clinton rocked the house...of course. I loved the line about 'falling in love, then falling in line" :) Will do.

Anyway despite the endless mud and wet... it was WELL WORTH THE TRIP. I had a great day.