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July 26, 2004

FROM THE HOMEFRONT

Wonder what they're doing now?
As I sit here today reading our blog, my memories travel back to that day in May at the 6th District Convention when I met Aaron. I asked him if he'd mind taking pictures as I wrote. Glad to help, Aaron kept shooting his camera as I grabbed Delegates to get their opinions.

How fondly I remember that first night at the State Convention in Roanoke as Aaron and I made our way from one crowded party to another. I talked with candidates, delegates, friends, and other partygoers, putting to memory what I saw and heard. Aaron kept his camera going at a ferocious speed. One party was so crowded that I couldn't find a way out. Aaron yelled to me, "This way," and pointed to a door--- a door to slatted metal stairs. "Oh no," I thought, "Not in these heels, I'm not." However, there was no turning back, so down we journeyed.

As we went down, we ran into Jeanne and John Fishwick and chatted briefly. It seems Aaron and I spent a great deal of time squeezed in elevators. As midnight came near, Aaron and I sat back on the leather sofas in the hotel's lobby. We were both exhausted and exhilarated. I imagine that's what all my friends at the National Convention are feeling right now.

I laugh as I think back to the 6th District convention in May. I was scurrying around to get comments from our newly elected Delegates to Boston for our 6th District Website. This is what our delegates had to say then: Jeanne Fishwick of Roanoke stated, "It has been a lifelong dream of mine to go to the National Convention. I'm eager to start the movement to defeat George Bush." Warren Campbell, also from Roanoke, is "committed to putting Kerry in the White House. John Kerry will do the right things both for the United States and for the world. He'll bring back respect for the US." Dorothy Blackwell, of Lexington, said she was a believer in Senator Kerry from the beginning of his campaign. When he was down in the polls, she went to work for his campaign. She stated, "I want to go to Boston to cast a vote for our next President, John Kerry." Tim Gibson, of Troutville, who worked on John Edwards campaign, has four young daughters and worries about the present state of affairs, said, "Under the Clinton Administration, we had a $236 billion surplus. Under this administration we have a debt that as of February was $478 billion, and just keeps climbing." Gibson was in the Service and is concerned about the war "and friends in the service. This election is personal."

Over the weekend, our Elector, Ron Telsch, wrote about his trip to Hawaii where he'll be attending a Convention meetup. "Wow," I thought, "What a great opportunity to hear about THAT meetup!"

In June at the State Convention, I talked more with these Delegates about their desires in going to Boston. As Laura and I talked of the upcoming Convention, Aaron kept taking pictures. When I paused to talk with Ruth Anne and Wally, Aaron took pictures. Even as we joined David Layman for a bite to eat, (and I looked the worse for wear), Aaron kept taking pictures. And at subsequent meetings while I spoke with Lindsey, Rick Coplan, and dozens of others, Aaron kept taking pictures, as he does now.

I'm anxious to hear what each of these Delegates and others have to say about their experiences in Boston. Was it what they expected? What didn't they expect? What was most enjoyable? What was least? Are they glad they went? Would they do it again? Check out the 6th District Website next month and find out.
In the meantime, GO TEAM!

Marlana Lewis

Chair, Waynesboro DC
Director of Communications, 6th District
Secretary, VADC

Posted by marlana at July 26, 2004 12:07 PM

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