Monday, July 4, 2011

Busy, Busy and More Busy!

The last 2 days have been very tiring. Yesterday started with campaigning for Len Paillilo. Our caucus was canceled as we needed to be in the hall seated to hear the Vice President. I was told that the first bus was at 7:30. It was at 7 but, no problem. I waited for 2 1/2 hours in line to go through secruity. The agent checking bags in my line wight have been twelve. Anyway Junior emptied my camera case and looked for a false bottom. He was also making everyone drink from their water bottles.(no one clutched thier throat, fell to the ground and gasped for air.
One seated, we waited another hour and the mmod was pretty festive for the most part. Biden finally spoke around 10:45. He was very good. He talked of repecting teachers and letting them make decisions in their jobs. Once he left we resumed business as usual.
Voting was over at 3:30. Len lost by a lot. I can't figure it out. I counted states that had endorsed him and he should have won. It certainly made a very somber mood in the delegation. People in the delegation worked very hard.
Last night was dinner with Cambridge at the Chicago Chop House. Another filet, lovely atmosphere, Cambridge paid. Yahoo!!! Thank you Cambridge.
Today was another busy day. The delegates passed the policy statement on teacher evaluation. It follows the MTA plan quite closely. The delegates also voted to endorse President Obama for a second term and voted to assess members an additional $10 for a ballot initiative fund to help fight ballot questions in states across the country. Busy today.
Tonight I fore went (I think that is a word)supper and went to the White Sox game. It was a terrific game and a very nice stadium. The  rest of the evening I just relaxed. The city is mobbed and it was time to go in.
Last day tomorrow. Looking forward to going home.

Waiting for Joe!

Dancing while waiting for Joe!

A couple of Malden Delegates showing their enthusiasm.

President van Roekel introducing Vive President Biden

The VP delievering his speech

Out!

Cellular Field

Night view out my window. Fabulous!
Good Night!!

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