Well, not really. But Neil and I did meet a currently famous person. I'm not totally sure on the logistics of how, but Neil was invited to be a greeter for Senator McCain yesterday. Mom asked me to do the honor of escorting him, and the secret service actually let me in the door! We were part of a small group waiting for him and Cindy when they got off the "Straight-Talk Express". (Yes, I was on the clock and gone forever - Ron, I will use vacation :)I think most of the people I know would agree that it was an honor to meet him, regardless of who you're voting for this November. (And yes, he looks just like he does on TV) He made his expected cordial introductions to everyone, and then came back after he had gone down the line to tell Neil "It is an honor that you came out to see me today, my friend." Indeed.
After the meet-n-greet, McCain and his entourage booked it to the University of New Mexico campus (not a good choice of venue, in my opinion - college campuses are notoriously liberal and the parking is rediculous). They must have beat us by a good 15 minutes, because by the time we arrived at the door, having successfully dodged the protestors, he had begun speaking and they wouldn't let us in. It helps that they had a police escort and closed down the freeway for a few minutes, I'm sure, but that was little consolation to Neil who was pretty disappointed. I think seeing his name and photo in the newspaper this morning may have lifted his spirits a bit though!
At any rate, I hope he wins, for reasons including my being able to say that I've met the President :)
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