6th November.2016
WHAT A DAY!
Actually, as I write this, it is what a yesterday. I had almost finished my daily post and must have inadvertently deleted it so am writing again on Monday morning.
The day started off early as we went to wave the two blonde bombshells off on their brand new red Mustang , what a loud throaty noise it made as they pulled off the driveway to begin their days exploring in St Augustine. They left at 7 and were back at 8 ish, having had a great day doing what tourists do, some beautiful pictures were taken too.
Debbie and myself have a lazy breakfast before being picked up by Maria to make our way to The Heritage Stadium where Mr Barack Obama was to lead a political rally to support Hillary Clinton!s bid for the Presidency.
The traffic was busy and as we got near it crawled to almost a standstill, no obvious signs of any police controlling the flow. In the end we parked the car at the 711 garage and walked/hobbled the mile to the stadium with fingers crossed we would not be towed away before our return. Once we reached the park there were crowds of people in line waiting to enter through the gates. Debbie brilliantly asked if there was another entrance for disabled people, yes, for me as I was using the crutches provided by Maria. Luckily we were directed to another line that weaved i s way to the security entrance. This still took about an hour but there was entertainment in the form of a Hispanic
parade...cars, motorcycles, horses, trucks, all dancing and 🎤.
We also met Mr Patrick Murphy, a charismatic gentleman who is standing as a senator for Florida. Even posed for a picture with him.... I did manage to ask him to come visit GKTW and he said 'sure'.
As we passed through the scanner we were directed to a lift which took us up to the top area of the arena where we found 4 seats together. Maria's friend, Colleen, an lady who hailed from Manchester some 30 plus years ago joined us, she has been door knocking, canvassing for Hillary for months.
The atmosphere was electric, we stood for the Star Spangled Banner and then sat back down to be entertained by none other that Mr Stevie Wonder! Brilliant, he stirred up the crowd with lots of Hillary, Hillary , Hillary finishing off with a great rendition of one of his chart topper hits... Superstition.
We watched as Air Force 1 passed overhead to bring Mr Obama to land at close by Kissimmee airport from where he was transported in a limo along with a few of his friends. Bet the road was kept clear for him though. When Barack began his speech the audience went mad, he is such a charismatic man, really inspiring too. I would vote for him if he was going to do a third term for sure!
About 4pm we made the walk back to the car, which was still there thank goodness. The traffic on the road to join the 92 was motionless but the 92 was empty, what was going on we wondered...yes, the Presidential motorcade was passing, lots of them. As soon as they had passed we quickly got on the road and made our way to Bonefish Grill for a lovely meal.
It was an amazing day and we saw history being made:-
We saw the 1st Black President supporting the hopefully, first Female President .
In the words of Max Boyce " and we were there'!!
WHAT A DAY!
Actually, as I write this, it is what a yesterday. I had almost finished my daily post and must have inadvertently deleted it so am writing again on Monday morning.
The day started off early as we went to wave the two blonde bombshells off on their brand new red Mustang , what a loud throaty noise it made as they pulled off the driveway to begin their days exploring in St Augustine. They left at 7 and were back at 8 ish, having had a great day doing what tourists do, some beautiful pictures were taken too.
Debbie and myself have a lazy breakfast before being picked up by Maria to make our way to The Heritage Stadium where Mr Barack Obama was to lead a political rally to support Hillary Clinton!s bid for the Presidency.
The traffic was busy and as we got near it crawled to almost a standstill, no obvious signs of any police controlling the flow. In the end we parked the car at the 711 garage and walked/hobbled the mile to the stadium with fingers crossed we would not be towed away before our return. Once we reached the park there were crowds of people in line waiting to enter through the gates. Debbie brilliantly asked if there was another entrance for disabled people, yes, for me as I was using the crutches provided by Maria. Luckily we were directed to another line that weaved i s way to the security entrance. This still took about an hour but there was entertainment in the form of a Hispanic
parade...cars, motorcycles, horses, trucks, all dancing and 🎤.
We also met Mr Patrick Murphy, a charismatic gentleman who is standing as a senator for Florida. Even posed for a picture with him.... I did manage to ask him to come visit GKTW and he said 'sure'.
As we passed through the scanner we were directed to a lift which took us up to the top area of the arena where we found 4 seats together. Maria's friend, Colleen, an lady who hailed from Manchester some 30 plus years ago joined us, she has been door knocking, canvassing for Hillary for months.
The atmosphere was electric, we stood for the Star Spangled Banner and then sat back down to be entertained by none other that Mr Stevie Wonder! Brilliant, he stirred up the crowd with lots of Hillary, Hillary , Hillary finishing off with a great rendition of one of his chart topper hits... Superstition.
We watched as Air Force 1 passed overhead to bring Mr Obama to land at close by Kissimmee airport from where he was transported in a limo along with a few of his friends. Bet the road was kept clear for him though. When Barack began his speech the audience went mad, he is such a charismatic man, really inspiring too. I would vote for him if he was going to do a third term for sure!
About 4pm we made the walk back to the car, which was still there thank goodness. The traffic on the road to join the 92 was motionless but the 92 was empty, what was going on we wondered...yes, the Presidential motorcade was passing, lots of them. As soon as they had passed we quickly got on the road and made our way to Bonefish Grill for a lovely meal.
It was an amazing day and we saw history being made:-
We saw the 1st Black President supporting the hopefully, first Female President .
In the words of Max Boyce " and we were there'!!
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