Democratic Convention Party

[destinscuba]

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[rapunzel]

If you plan to join us, please make sure you reserve a spot on the list. Amore can only accommodate 120 people, plus we want to have enough beer on hand!

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/conventionwatchparty/44sj7

[30A Skunkape]

Let me translate for los cheopos out there such as myself.
$15 ALL YOU CAN EAT BEST PIZZA IN SOWAL AND ALL THE BEER YOU CAN THROW BACK!

[rapunzel]

Let me translate for los cheopos out there such as myself.
$15 ALL YOU CAN EAT BEST PIZZA IN SOWAL AND ALL THE BEER YOU CAN THROW BACK!

:roll:

[jensieblue]

wish I could be there...sounds great. I guess some day I need to open my place at the lake with my widescreen TV for a similar party. We could even ski, fish and swim after. Just got back from a brief walk on my lake road. It began raining so hard and I was by myself. except for my canine escort, I turned around. If ya'll are going to send all the rain you could at least send me some good seafood

[Miss Kitty]

Let me translate for los cheopos out there such as myself.
$15 ALL YOU CAN EAT BEST PIZZA IN SOWAL AND ALL THE BEER YOU CAN THROW BACK!

:lolabove:...you make such a great Democrat!

[30A Skunkape]

:lolabove:...you make such a great Democrat!
I know. It is almost as good a deal as a USDA cheese and butter giveaway. Almost.

[Miss Kitty]

I know. It is almost as good a deal as a USDA cheese and butter giveaway. Almost.

Don't forget "Free" Lunch! :biggrin:

[rapunzel]

Skunky, I understand that turning away from the dark side has been hard for you. I know being raised in the Country Club Estates, being enrolled in private schools since kindergarten, and basically never needing a safety net because your daddy gave you one himself, it's hard to really relate to people who have faced terrible obstacles. That's why I'm going to ignore your little free cheese comment, because I know your heart is in the right place. I am thankful for the time you spent working at Charity, and am glad you are spending your Sunday planning the pin the tail on the donkey activity for the party. I'm grateful you've seen the light.:wub:

[Miss Kitty]

Skunky, I understand that turning away from the dark side has been hard for you. I know being raised in the Country Club Estates, being enrolled in private schools since kindergarten, and basically never needing a safety net because your daddy gave you one himself, it's hard to really relate to people who have faced terrible obstacles. That's why I'm going to ignore your little free cheese comment, because I know your heart is in the right place. I am thankful for the time you spent working at Charity, and am glad you are spending your Sunday planning the pin the tail on the donkey activity for the party. I'm grateful you've seen the light.:wub:

:wub:...now that is true bleu love! Is your work done with Skunky, or will you continue your lessons with me? :biggrin: Dare ya'!

[30A Skunkape]

Skunky, I understand that turning away from the dark side has been hard for you. I know being raised in the Country Club Estates, being enrolled in private schools since kindergarten, and basically never needing a safety net because your daddy gave you one himself, it's hard to really relate to people who have faced terrible obstacles. That's why I'm going to ignore your little free cheese comment, because I know your heart is in the right place. I am thankful for the time you spent working at Charity, and am glad you are spending your Sunday planning the pin the tail on the donkey activity for the party. I'm grateful you've seen the light.:wub:

FYI 'lady of the people', my butt was always clothed in hand me downs and Sears Roebuck couture growing up. We lived in a state of modesty imposed by my mom, and that is why we could afford to live in a nice neighborhood. Dad (or 'daddy' as a father is apparently dubbed if he earns more than the minimum wage) drove a 1976 Malibu classic until 1992 and then drove a chevy S-10 pickup that was manual and had an AM radio. I have lived in way more modest digs than you since then and you can't deny it. Was I lucky growing up? You bet. But I still think the 'dark side' has a good point in encouraging adults to get off their rumps and weave their own safety nets rather than offering a guilded piece of crap devised by the government.
And one more thing-the only reason I went to private school was because, as you know, mom was old school Catholic (and Democrat until the day she died) so Catholic schools it was. Dad would have loved me going to the public school but he didn't want to endure lectures on my soul dwelling in Purgatory or worse if I didn't receive my education at Our Lady of whatever.
Now if you will excuse me, this ass has to go plan a donkey pinning.:roll:

[MissCritter]

Skunky, I understand that turning away from the dark side has been hard for you. I know being raised in the Country Club Estates, being enrolled in private schools since kindergarten, and basically never needing a safety net because your daddy gave you one himself, it's hard to really relate to people who have faced terrible obstacles. That's why I'm going to ignore your little free cheese comment, because I know your heart is in the right place. I am thankful for the time you spent working at Charity, and am glad you are spending your Sunday planning the pin the tail on the donkey activity for the party. I'm grateful you've seen the light.:wub:

FYI 'lady of the people', my butt was always clothed in hand me downs and Sears Roebuck couture growing up. We lived in a state of modesty imposed by my mom, and that is why we could afford to live in a nice neighborhood. Dad (or 'daddy' as a father is apparently dubbed if he earns more than the minimum wage) drove a 1976 Malibu classic until 1992 and then drove a chevy S-10 pickup that was manual and had an AM radio. I have lived in way more modest digs than you since then and you can't deny it. Was I lucky growing up? You bet. But I still think the 'dark side' has a good point in encouraging adults to get off their rumps and weave their own safety nets rather than offering a guilded piece of crap devised by the government.
And one more thing-the only reason I went to private school was because, as you know, mom was old school Catholic (and Democrat until the day she died) so Catholic schools it was. Dad would have loved me going to the public school but he didn't want to endure lectures on my soul dwelling in Purgatory or worse if I didn't receive my education at Our Lady of whatever.
Now if you will excuse me, this ass has to go plan a donkey pinning.:roll:

Do you two really live in the same house?? :blink::biggrin: I'm guessing two computers, though. :lol:

[MissCritter]

You two should have a show on 30A Radio. :clap: You're the Mary Matalin/James Carville of SoWal.

[rapunzel]

:wub:...now that is true bleu love! Is your work done with Skunky, or will you continue your lessons with me? :biggrin: Dare ya'!

My only bone to pick with is helping derail the Convention Watch Party thread, Miss Kitty.
I know Sarafunn is on the job, and has probably explained that contrary to R marketing campaigns, Democrats have supported work as the cornerstone of the social safety net since 1992, and have overseen the only declines in the federal deficit and welfare rolls despite Republican promises. Democrats today are focused on strengthening the middle class, which has grown drastically smaller and poorer over the last 8 years.

Free cheese is very vintage Republican rhetoric from 1990, back when Republicans stood for very different things....and Democrats, too, for that matter. Skunky was watching In Living Color last night and that Homey the Clown skit got stuck in his head, I guess.

[Miss Kitty]

FYI 'lady of the people', my butt was always clothed in hand me downs and Sears Roebuck couture growing up. We lived in a state of modesty imposed by my mom, and that is why we could afford to live in a nice neighborhood. Dad (or 'daddy' as a father is apparently dubbed if he earns more than the minimum wage) drove a 1976 Malibu classic until 1992 and then drove a chevy S-10 pickup that was manual and had an AM radio. I have lived in way more modest digs than you since then and you can't deny it. Was I lucky growing up? You bet. But I still think the 'dark side' has a good point in encouraging adults to get off their rumps and weave their own safety nets rather than offering a guilded piece of crap devised by the government.
And one more thing-the only reason I went to private school was because, as you know, mom was old school Catholic (and Democrat until the day she died) so Catholic schools it was. Dad would have loved me going to the public school but he didn't want to endure lectures on my soul dwelling in Purgatory or worse if I didn't receive my education at Our Lady of whatever.
Now if you will excuse me, this ass has to go plan a donkey pinning.:roll:

I love you both. I read this memoir of Skunky's and it made me remember how "safe and secure"we were growing up. (read that as we didn't have the TV and computer media squaking at us 24/7 telling us we are all screwed) I hope I was able to impart some of the same values in spite of providing a "private" (read what you want) school education to my kids. Sorry to continue to derail this thread, punz, but think how important this dialogue is to those of us on the picket (ouch) fence. :wave:

[rapunzel]

Well, it's a very tongue and cheek dialogue. I hope it came through that I was teasing Skunky about something he's very careful to not convey -- he grew up in a very comfortable setting. It's funny, all his brothers are the same way. To hear them talk, they grew up poor. His mom was a Depression baby, so I know she was frugal about some things. Still, the changes in the economy didn't effect his life fundamentally, and I do think that creates a different perspective.

I also think it's cute that he gives the impression I'm all cha-cha, when I'm the one from a modest background. My dad had a shoe store, my mom was a social worker. When the economy was bad we felt it. I saw the innocent children who didn't ask or deserve to be born into poverty that my mom was able to help via that safety net, and know that even though there are people who abuse any system, it's better for society to have programs that prevent the least among us from starving in the streets. I know that the answer isn't in pouring money into welfare, nor is it in defunding the programs and telling people to buck up. I know that simplifying the issue to that degree is the work of people that look at politics and elections as marketing campaigns. That's why I try to look at policies and plans. Both candidates have useful websites with their specific plans and policies.

I think if you look at Barack Obama's position, it would have been called ultra conservative back in 1988. He talks about responsibility and the role of the community in ending the cycle of poverty, and says many of the things Bill Cosby was attacked for saying a few years ago. That's why I'm all about policy over rhetoric.

Expand Access to Jobs

Help Americans Grab a Hold of and Climb the Job Ladder: Obama will invest $1 billion over five years in transitional jobs and career pathway programs that implement proven methods of helping low-income Americans succeed in the workforce.
Create a Green Jobs Corps: Obama will create a program to directly engage disadvantaged youth in energy efficiency opportunities to strengthen their communities, while also providing them with practical skills in this important high-growth career field.
Improve Transportation Access to Jobs: As president, Obama will work to ensure that low-income Americans have transportation access to jobs. Obama will double the federal Jobs Access and Reverse Commute program to ensure that additional federal public transportation dollars flow to the highest-need communities and that urban planning initiatives take this aspect of transportation policy into account.

Make Work Pay for All Americans

Create a Living Wage: Obama will raise the minimum wage and index it to inflation to make sure that full-time workers can earn a living wage that allows them to raise their families and pay for basic needs such as food, transportation, and housing.
Provide Tax Relief: Obama will provide all low and middle-income workers a $500 Making Work Pay tax credit to offset the payroll tax those workers pay in every paycheck. Obama will also eliminate taxes for seniors making under $50,000 per year.
Strengthen Families
Promote Responsible Fatherhood: Obama will sign into law his Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act to remove some of the government penalties on married families, crack down on men avoiding child support payments, and ensure that payments go to families instead of state bureaucracies.
Support Parents with Young Children: Obama will expand the highly-successful Nurse-Family Partnership to all 570,000 low-income, first-time mothers each year. The Nurse-Family Partnership provides home visits by trained registered nurses to low-income expectant mothers and their families.
Expand Paid Sick Days: Today, three-out-of-four low-wage workers have no paid sick days. Obama supports guaranteeing workers seven paid sick days per year.
Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing
Create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Obama will create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund to develop affordable housing in mixed-income neighborhoods.
Fully Fund the Community Development Block Grant: Obama will fully fund the Community Development Block Grant program and engage with urban leaders across the country to increase resources to the highest-need Americans.

Tackle Concentrated Poverty

Establish 20 Promise Neighborhoods: Obama will create 20 Promise Neighborhoods in areas that have high levels of poverty and crime and low levels of student academic achievement in cities across the nation. The Promise Neighborhoods will be modeled after the Harlem Children's Zone, which provides a full network of services, including early childhood education, youth violence prevention efforts and after-school activities, to an entire neighborhood from birth to college.
Ensure Community-Based Investment Resources in Every Urban Community: Obama will work with community and business leaders to identify and address the unique economic development barriers of every major metropolitan area. Obama will provide additional resources to the federal Community Development Financial Institution Fund, the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies, especially to their local branch offices, to address community needs.
Invest in Rural Areas: Obama will invest in rural small businesses and fight to expand high-speed Internet access. He will improve rural schools and attract more doctors to rural areas.

[cp]

Don't forget "Free" Lunch! :biggrin:
and free breakfast.......pencils,paper,rulers,backbacks,wor kbooks and free summer school. And lets not forget the free meals during the summer for any child off the street between the age 5 and 18 resident or non resident of the school district.:roll:
All the above was provided during the Clinton admin. if your district meet the guidlines.

[cp]

Well, it's a very tongue and cheek dialogue. I hope it came through that I was teasing Skunky about something he's very careful to not convey -- he grew up in a very comfortable setting. It's funny, all his brothers are the same way. To hear them talk, they grew up poor. His mom was a Depression baby, so I know she was frugal about some things. Still, the changes in the economy didn't effect his life fundamentally, and I do think that creates a different perspective.

I also think it's cute that he gives the impression I'm all cha-cha, when I'm the one from a modest background. My dad had a shoe store, my mom was a social worker. When the economy was bad we felt it. I saw the innocent children who didn't ask or deserve to be born into poverty that my mom was able to help via that safety net, and know that even though there are people who abuse any system, it's better for society to have programs that prevent the least among us from starving in the streets. I know that the answer isn't in pouring money into welfare, nor is it in defunding the programs and telling people to buck up. I know that simplifying the issue to that degree is the work of people that look at politics and elections as marketing campaigns. That's why I try to look at policies and plans. Both candidates have useful websites with their specific plans and policies.

I think if you look at Barack Obama's position, it would have been called ultra conservative back in 1988. He talks about responsibility and the role of the community in ending the cycle of poverty, and says many of the things Bill Cosby was attacked for saying a few years ago. That's why I'm all about policy over rhetoric.
I like the way Bill Cosby thinks,I think.

I realize its not as simple as pouring money in to social programs. And I hope your man Obama feels the same Punzy.

[Miss Kitty]

and free breakfast.......pencils,paper,rulers,backbacks,wor kbooks and free summer school. And lets not forget the free meals during the summer for any child off the street between the age 5 and 18 resident or non resident of the school district.:roll:
All the above was provided during the Clinton admin. if your district meet the guidlines.

Wow, I missed that boat! When I taught school starting in 1976 ALL of those supplies and more came out of my $9,300 salary. Believe me when I tell you, I would have qualified for free lunch.

[Romeosmydog]

For some reason I can't give any more rep to you Rapunzel. Thanks for the tongue in cheek response to Skunky. I know that he didn't mean anything by it. I personally would Never underestimate the glory of government cheese. Grandma stood in line with the best of them to get our share of commodities. And the WIC foods, yummy! I ate everything but the freaky cereal that colored the toilet water neon. Once I even tried to buy a skor bar with food stamps at the DAYCO in Freeport. :blush:

[Tootsie]

For some reason I can't give any more rep to you Rapunzel. Thanks for the tongue in cheek response to Skunky. I know that he didn't mean anything by it. I personally would Never underestimate the glory of government cheese. Grandma stood in line with the best of them to get our share of commodities. And the WIC foods, yummy! I ate everything but the freaky cereal that colored the toilet water neon. Once I even tried to buy a skor bar with food stamps at the DAYCO in Freeport. :blush:

this post is so precious.

we all need a little help some time along the way.

punzy and skunky - you are both cracking me up. and skunky - I'm proud of you. may the force be with you.:wub::wave:

[Johnrudy]

Do you two really live in the same house?? :blink::biggrin: I'm guessing two computers, though. :lol:

I was just getting ready to say the same thing! :funn:

[rapunzel]

Oh, he loves it. And he loves Obama -- I have the sign to prove it.

9899

For a sneak preview of more of the signs, go to http://www.sowal.com/bb/album.php?albumid=284!

[sowalgayboi]

Hey skunky how's that medicare/medicaid billing going? :biggrin::wave:

Also this guy drove around in an old beat up pick up truck too.
http://www.medaloffreedom.com/SamWalton_GeorgeHWBush.jpg

[Miss Kitty]

Hey skunky how's that medicare/medicaid billing going? :biggrin::wave:

Also this guy drove around in an old beat up pick up truck too.
http://www.medaloffreedom.com/SamWalton_GeorgeHWBush.jpg

Another one of my doctors bit the medicare dust. I signed the form yesterday to prove it.

[jdarg]

Oh, he loves it. And he loves Obama -- I have the sign to prove it.

9899

For a sneak preview of more of the signs, go to http://www.sowal.com/bb/album.php?albumid=284!


The signs turned out fantastic- we are looking forward to Thursday's convention party!

[DD]

Oh, he loves it. And he loves Obama -- I have the sign to prove it.

9899

For a sneak preview of more of the signs, go to http://www.sowal.com/bb/album.php?albumid=284!

Love the signs!!! :clap:

[BeachSiO2]

Oh, he loves it. And he loves Obama -- I have the sign to prove it.

9899

For a sneak preview of more of the signs, go to http://www.sowal.com/bb/album.php?albumid=284!

Or was he saying that the only people that think Obama will win also believe that aliens will visit him in the big house ;-) :idontno:

[rapunzel]

Or was he saying that the only people that think Obama will win also believe that aliens will visit him in the big house ;-) :idontno:

I think the title of that work is, ''''Leadership We Can Believe In."

[BeachSiO2]

I think the title of that work is, ''''Leadership We Can Believe In."

I think Skunky may be having a little too much fun comparing believing in Obama with believing in aliens. You better watch him closely at the party!!!

[rapunzel]

I think Skunky may be having a little too much fun comparing believing in Obama with believing in aliens. You better watch him closely at the party!!!

Oh, you're wrong. His other sign is a WHO DAT with the Obama logo O in who. Around the edges it says, "Who Dat Say they gone beat Obama? Who Dat?! over and over.

He's also heading up the pin the tail on the donkey all night Thursday, and there's a rumor he'll dress up like a donkey. :wub: He may not be a die hard Dem yet, but he is an Obama guy.

[BeachSiO2]

Oh, you're wrong. His other sign is a WHO DAT with the Obama logo O in who. Around the edges it says, "Who Dat Say they gone beat Obama? Who Dat?! over and over.

He's also heading up the pin the tail on the donkey all night Thursday, and there's a rumor he'll dress up like a donkey. :wub: He may not be a die hard Dem yet, but he is an Obama guy.

Ok, I was just making sure you don't have a confederate in your mists. :biggrin:

Him with a donkey suit...hmmm...very interesting :scratch:

[rapunzel]

Ok, I was just making sure you don't have a confederate in your mists. :biggrin:

Him with a donkey suit...hmmm...very interesting :scratch:

Funny you should mention Confederates. There's a certain SoWaller friend who's not an Obama fan, but she does like the Confederate flag.

I don't know if you've seen it, but there's a website where you can put in your own image in the upper half of the Obama O, and put in your own group slogan. Like "Kayakers for Obama" and silly stuff like that.

Well, I had a dream that this one SoWaller showed up for the Thusday party wearing a Confederates for Obama with Dixie incorporated in to the O logo. It was so funny, I was disappointed to wake up and realize it was a dream.

[jdarg]

Check it out- The Democrats are alive and well in Walton County, and ready for a successful campaign season!! This was a great meeting- so many smiling, happy, and hopeful faces.

My favorite quote "Who knew there were so many Democrats in Walton County?"

See y'all Thursday night at the convention party!!:wave:

http://www.waltonsun.com/news/obama_2111___article.html/campaign_sending.html

[cp]

Funny you should mention Confederates. There's a certain SoWaller friend who's not an Obama fan, but she does like the Confederate flag.

I don't know if you've seen it, but there's a website where you can put in your own image in the upper half of the Obama O, and put in your own group slogan. Like "Kayakers for Obama" and silly stuff like that.

Well, I had a dream that this one SoWaller showed up for the Thusday party wearing a Confederates for Obama with Dixie incorporated in to the O logo. It was so funny, I was disappointed to wake up and realize it was a dream.
Hmmmmmmmmmm,I think I know your confederate friend:funn:

[NoHall]

This thread would be the best thing I've read in a long time if I didn't have to skim through the DNC crapola! :lol:

I love you sweet little Dems...bless your hearts! ;-)

[destinscuba]

here are some more of the "Artist for Obama" signs
http://www.sowaldemocrats.org/Photos.htm

[jdarg]

This thread would be the best thing I've read in a long time if I didn't have to skim through the DNC crapola! :lol:

I love you sweet little Dems...bless your hearts! ;-)

Well, we don't see it as crapola.;-)

[Tootsie]

here are some more of the "Artist for Obama" signs
http://www.sowaldemocrats.org/Photos.htm

these are incredible. thanks for sharing scuby.:wave:

[rapunzel]

If anyone who can't make the party is dying for one of these signs, they will be auctioned! You guys are welcome to submit a bid!

I think our very own hnooe2000 and jdarg may find they've started a bidding war.

As for the Beachsand Haiku collaborations, I want to see some offers!! These and the Wenches sign are SoWal classics!

[Chickpea]

I cannot join you all tomorrow!!! I am so upset - I really wanted to join in - Jdarg or Punzy: i am going to have to call you to get details and see how I can help!!

[rapunzel]

I cannot join you all tomorrow!!! I am so upset - I really wanted to join in - Jdarg or Punzy: i am going to have to call you to get details and see how I can help!!

No!!! I'm so upset! We're going to miss you!

[InletBchDweller]

The signs look very nice. I hope that ya'll have a good turnout tomm. night. :wave:

[jdarg]

I cannot join you all tomorrow!!! I am so upset - I really wanted to join in - Jdarg or Punzy: i am going to have to call you to get details and see how I can help!!

No!!! I'm so upset! We're going to miss you!

Don't worry- your amazing brain and energy will be brought on board soon I am sure!;-)

[BeachArkie]

What time does this party start? 6:30 or 7?

I can't wait to see those signs! :wave:

[Tootsie]

What time does this party start? 6:30 or 7?

I can't wait to see those signs! :wave:

7pm:wave:

[jdarg]

What a fantastic evening- according to the gate count, we had 93 attendees at the convention party! Amore was loud and proud and very blue!

Thanks to everyone, Democrat and Republican, that came to the SoWal Democrats first big event. Despite the heat, everyone had fun eating pizza, visiting with old and new friends, watching the speeches and bidding on the hand painted signs. We raised a lot of money that will be put to good use in strengthening the momentum of the Democratic party in Walton County.

Special thanks to Rapunzel who had the vision for this party and made it happen. She has such a passion for this election and it is inspiring. Steeling1 and JohnR made the silent auction for the signs a complete success - they are so capable and talented and every event that they touch is a success. Sowalgayboi and Destinscuba provided the big screen so we could watch the speeches on the patio- you guys are so great. Of course Amory and the Amore staff kept the pizzas and cold beer coming!

Meigsart (Chris Meigs) donated 2 beautiful signs- true works of art. Thanks so much for your generosity, Chris. Two people went home with some special signs!

And thanks to all who bought a sign, contributed money to the campaign, and came and cheered on Obama! Watching his speech with a group of supporters was a very special moment for my family!:clap:

Oh! One more thing- I met so many great people last night- this area has so many wonderful folks. (and I hope the nice couple from Lexington KY that stumbled upon the party will come on SoWal.com!)

[Miss Kitty]

:clap:...thanks for the report of the SoWal Dems! I thought about y'all all night and especially when Mr. Obama said those words you have all been waiting for! He was inspiring! Keep up the faith and spread the word. :wave:

P.S. just tell me who got the alien sign, please!

[DD]

I had no doubt your party would be a huge success! :clap:Obama's speech was great! :clap:

[Ocean Lover]

:clap:...thanks for the report of the SoWal Dems! I thought about y'all all night and especially when Mr. Obama said those words you have all been waiting for! He was inspiring! Keep up the faith and spread the word. :wave:

P.S. just tell me who got the alien sign, please!

My favorite:biggrin:oh, other than the Sowal Wenches one.;-)

[goodwitch58]

What a fantastic evening- according to the gate count, we had 93 attendees at the convention party! Amore was loud and proud and very blue!

Thanks to everyone, Democrat and Republican, that came to the SoWal Democrats first big event. Despite the heat, everyone had fun eating pizza, visiting with old and new friends, watching the speeches and bidding on the hand painted signs. We raised a lot of money that will be put to good use in strengthening the momentum of the Democratic party in Walton County.

Special thanks to Rapunzel who had the vision for this party and made it happen. She has such a passion for this election and it is inspiring. Steeling1 and JohnR made the silent auction for the signs a complete success - they are so capable and talented and every event that they touch is a success. Sowalgayboi and Destinscuba provided the big screen so we could watch the speeches on the patio- you guys are so great. Of course Amory and the Amore staff kept the pizzas and cold beer coming!

Meigsart (Chris Meigs) donated 2 beautiful signs- true works of art. Thanks so much for your generosity, Chris. Two people went home with some special signs!

And thanks to all who bought a sign, contributed money to the campaign, and came and cheered on Obama! Watching his speech with a group of supporters was a very special moment for my family!:clap:

Oh! One more thing- I met so many great people last night- this area has so many wonderful folks. (and I hope the nice couple from Lexington KY that stumbled upon the party will come on SoWal.com!)

Congratulations to all of you! Are there any signs left to purchase? My HOA won't allow the signs outside, but I would love to have one. I was unable to attend last night, but am working a phone bank on Saturday. It is great to see a revitalization of the Democrats in Walton County!

[jdarg]

Congratulations to all of you! Are there any signs left to purchase? My HOA won't allow the signs outside, but I would love to have one. I was unable to attend last night, but am working a phone bank on Saturday. It is great to see a revitalization of the Democrats in Walton County!

Contact Rapunzel- I think she has a few left!

I was looking so forward to meeting you last night- maybe at the phone bank!

[BeachSiO2]

Contact Rapunzel- I think she has a few left!

Hopefully none from the Beachsand series. ;-)

[InletBchDweller]

I got word from a reliable source that the party was a hit. I, like Kitty, knew that ya'll woud be happy and on cloud nine from his speech.

Congrats! :clap:

[Tootsie]

My favorite:biggrin:oh, other than the Sowal Wenches one.;-)

I got the wench sign. we took pix last night of wenches and the wench sign. someone has them and will post at some point, no doubt.

oh it was truly a special night filled with friends, wine, food and a speech to end all speeches. we knew we were watching a very important moment in the history of our country. it was great to share that moment with fellow friends who truly believe in and embrace the vision that Obama articulates so well.

thank you punzy for making this party happen.

[Miss Kitty]

I spoke with Punzy when I was on the road...there may still be a sign for me! :biggrin:

[Tootsie]

I really hate admitting this but we were having so much fun I left my signs at amore' last night. went to pick them up today and they were not there. I asked everyone. not a sign of my signs. I am posting this sad story in case anyone else has seen them. these are the signs:

1. Who Dat? (skunky's precious saint's/obama creation)

2. Wenches for Obama (scooterbug's masterpiece)

:(

[Miss Kitty]

I really hate admitting this but we were having so much fun I left my signs at amore' last night. went to pick them up today and they were not there. I asked everyone. not a sign of my signs. I am posting this sad story in case anyone else has seen them. these are the signs:

1. Who Dat? (skunky's precious saint's/obama creation)

2. Wenches for Obama (scooterbug's masterpiece)

:(

They will just have to recreate them for you. Skunky might have to take a day off. ;-)

[sowalgayboi]

What a wonderful night.

I think my favorite part was the biker guy in a do rag cheering in the front. Never thought I'd see that.

Tootsie I swear I saw you leaving with your signs. I don't remember seeing them after you left either. I hope they turn up.

Next up the big blue bus!