Big Blue Bash 2

I had to cut out early, but I can only say "wow".

we were there for Dread and I can only say "wow". the concert was great, and the turn out was over the top. so neat to be out enjoying music, sitting on a blanket, watching the kids play and dance, and sharing our dream for a new tomorrow with many friends.

a great day. I saw some incredible signs too!:wub:

It was a truly amazing day, beautiful in all ways, including the weather. What a wonderful turnout & incredible event!

We had to cut out early, too, as little man was losing his mind. We omly get to see about 15 min. of Dread Clampitt.

I now have a daughter who wants to become a tattoo artist.:blink: BTW, all donations to the mini-tattoo artists went to the campaign!

"Wow" doesn't quite describe it. What an amazing day. I think everyone was confident that the Bash would be a success, but I think it surpassed everyone's expectations in a really big way! The amphitheater at Seaside was filled with people enjoying the great music, beautiful weather, and the positive messages. So many Democrats with huge smiles on their faces!:clap:

Some highlights were fantastic MCing by Kevin Boyle of the Seaside Rep, watching Mango and Goofer bidding on art signs, listening to Steeling1 rock it with Alice Bergeron and Marc Harris, speeches by several Veterans for Obama (I don't have their names right here), a rousing speech by Matthew Christ (future POTUS, and we can say we knew him when), great banners hanging off Sundog's, Bud & Alley's, and Raw & Juicy (Punz can paint a mean donkey), and seeing SO many friends, aquaintances, old and young people, tourists- WHAT A DAY!!!

I am not good at estimating crowds- but the 2 pm estimate was around 500, and peak was possibly double that.

I have ton of pictures to upload, and lots of people took pictures so I am sure we will be seeing lots soon!

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I completely missed out on this event! Didn't know what it was until now. Saw some signs out and about but didn't connect the dots...

I guess that is what I get spending way too much time in the Politics forum and not enough here in the Lounge-

Special request-

Is it possible to double post Obama events and happenings (Lounge and Politics)???

So bummed I missed this!

G

It was a truly amazing day, beautiful in all ways, including the weather. What a wonderful turnout & incredible event!

We had to cut out early, too, as little man was losing his mind. We omly get to see about 15 min. of Dread Clampitt.

I now have a daughter who wants to become a tattoo artist.:blink: BTW, all donations to the mini-tattoo artists went to the campaign!

Little man was losing it cuz ya took the skateboard away from him.:angry:

It's today!

You rocked it!!:clap:

Didn't it make you feel wonderful to see such a happy, positive, and diverse group of people in this area? I know sometimes I feel like our events are pretty homogenous. It was also wonderful to see so many people from NoWal down here for a political cause...

I 😀 this event. Hats off to John R. We should do these every year!

Oh, and the t-shirts sold out around noon....but they are ordering more. Let DemoLady know you want one!

Everyone who attended the Bash are participants in great history in the making. I don't mean to be corny or hyperbolic but that is how I personally feel. No matter how small our involvement, we are eyewitnesses to history. Today was uplifting and made me so proud to be an American.

What a great event! I was there from 10am to 7:30pm as one of the volunteers. It was a priviledge for me to mix the sound for a bunch of killer artists and guest speakers. And Kevin, great job at the MC mic! I enjoyed it immensely. What a positive sensation to experience.

The event organizers did a wonderful job. All of you deserve a huge pat on the back for your efforts. I wanted to meet all of you, but my presence was required at the mixing console all day. Perhaps another day.

My personal thanks go to John R. (sorry if the sound was a little loud at times...old R&R guy at heart), Fritz, and Joey. There were only a few problems with some broken wires, but calmer heads prevailed and all ended well. Let's do it again some time.

I got there towards the end...just in time to help out!
Dread was playing....:wub:
Punzy and Jdarg were working their patooties off! Great job!
LOTS of wonderful friends and supporters! :clap:

My personal thanks go to John R. (sorry if the sound was a little loud at times...old R&R guy at heart), Fritz, and Joey. There were only a few problems with some broken wires, but calmer heads prevailed and all ended well. Let's do it again some time.

Thanks Analogman, Couldn't have done it without you.

Thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make this event memorable. Like Goofer said, this was history in the making and I was happy to be in such good company while witnessing it.

Some pictures.............

Miss Kitty gets her alien from Goofer 😀








Loved this! 😀




Amazing artwork everywhere! :clap:

Great pics Mango!
I can tell you, A LOT of hard work and planning went into this event! It was a SMASH BASH HIT! :clap:

Great pics Mango!
I can tell you, A LOT of hard work and planning went into this event! It was a SMASH BASH HIT! :clap:

Thank you for showing up at the silent auction "pay and grab" time. It's always one of the nuttiest parts of an event, but we had a great team! You have excellent timing!

I need to upload my pictures! No pinatas, so no pinata pictures.:lol:

We have some additional art campaign signs that will be available for purchase at the SoWal Democratic campaign headquarters on 98.

Congrats to all who worked so hard for this event! This Granma was too beat from two days of Butterfly Wings to make it...but I was there in spirit!:clap:

Congrats to all who worked so hard for this event! This Granma was too beat from two days of Butterfly Wings to make it...but I was there in spirit!:clap:

We missed you!:wave: (Now that I know who you are!)

I concur with all of the above! What struck me was that if you didn't know there was a campaign going on, you would have thought it was just a great event for Americans to come together and be hopeful about the future. Kudos to the committee...y'all knocked this one out of the park! :clap:

Mango...perfect pics!

I heart Goofer. I stunned Goofer with my high finance abilities. :floor: The aliens have landed at the Kitty Kondo. Goofer...you are the best! :wub:

This is precious

This made me smile so big and reflects the feel of the event. Check out the dance moves. This child was precious. :wub:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaz0...owal.com/bb/private.php?do=showpm&pmid=227566

I got some video of Alice and Jennifer singing. I need someone to teach me how to use You Tube.

I hope someone got a recording of Chris and MaMuse doing the Obama song.