Back from Vegas

Cavalry trip to Nevada

It’s 1:00AM and I just got dropped off from my trip to Clark County Nevada, to assist the McCain campaign in Nevada.
My friend and neighbor Diane agreed to give me a ride and we left at 4:30 AM Saturday morning to Torrance. She picked me up with her dog Lola ( a Chihuahua dressed in her own little fur coat), and dropped me off in Torrance. I and 25 other volunteers boarded a bus and went to Burbank. We picked up another 30 McCaniacs there and proceeded to Las Vegas. We made calls on our cell phones to get out the vote on the way, and when we arrived at McCain HQ in Henderson we were greeted by Dennis Miller! He thanked us for our efforts, and after a BBQ we were dispatched in vans to different neighborhoods with booklets containing maps and addresses. My assigned partner and I, Gerri walked 120 doors that day. We were picked up in the afternoon and taken back to HQ and the Hilton.
The next morning we were taken to Boulder City, and we walked another 80.
I have to say the most redeeming part of this whole exercise was when people we inquired on would shake my hand, look me in the eye and personally thank me for my efforts.
This election is far from over!
My second most redeeming moment was when my friend Heidi called and offered me a ride home on Sunday. My feet were tired and it was hot, but I felt I needed to continue in my efforts. When I lamented to Gerri that I had just turned down a four hour drive with one of my favoritest people on the planet, she replied “Your reward will be in heaven”.
I responded: “ I know Heidi will be there, I just hope I make the cut”!
We ended up knocking 10,000 doors on Saturday (collectively) and doubling it Sunday.
I’m going back next weekend. They are sending 4 buses from Cali and I know I am accomplishing much more than my 1 vote in California ever could!

God Bless America!