I Met My Hero Yesterday!!!

BDBopper · 11-17-2008, 08:09 AM

As some of you know I really got excited middle of last week. This was after learning that my hero, Governor Mike Huckabee was coming to town. He was in the nearby suburb of Duluth, GA to be a part of a FairTax rally (if you want to know more just follow the link - I won't talk about it unless asked). Despite working long and hard to try to get Governor Huckabee elected, I had never enjoyed the pleasure of many of my fellow volunteers around the country of meeting him and hearing him speak in person. Finally I thought my time had come! BOY DID IT EVER!!

The day yesterday did not start well in this department. My ride was late and I was not sure if I was going to be able to get in through the crowd. Fortunately there were no problems. Eventually I was able to get up to the roped off area to the right of the stage where all the dignitaries were going to come through and waited patiently.

Through the same friends who got him to surprise me on my Birthday, he knew I was coming and to make sure he saw me he was told what I was going to be wearing. After running a bit late himself a huge roar went up in the crowd and Mike made a beeline to the stage. I didn't see it but was told the altered his direction a wee bit and hot footed it to me. My moment had arrived!

A handshake immediately became a bear hug and Mike said that it was great that I was able to make it out to see him. He thanked me again for all my hard work. He told me he appreciated and cared for me even though I am a fan of the Georgia Bullldogs. After letting him shake a few more hands I motioned back to him and I told him "Just for you Governor, Whooo Pig Sooee!" He gave me two thumbs up. After that he turned toward the stage to take his seat. My friend told me later that he'll never forget how caring and sincere his look was towards me as he looked me straight in the eye. My friend had met a lot of politicians and had seen no other politician act that way towards people.

Right behind Governor Huckabee was his handler. and he made a beeline towards me next. I had no idea what he was doing. Maybe a security check to make sure I was okay? He took my hand and said "Hello Brian. Please come with me. We're going up on stage. Hold tight to me as we go up the stairs." My friend told me later that his handler was explicitly instructed to find me and make sure I was on stage with the dignitaries.

I felt like a true VIP and when I crossed the stage Governor Huckabee embraced me again and told me "Brian I am so glad you're here!" I stood for a little while on stage and something hit me. I was running on adrenaline. Because I had run late I hadn't eaten anything since 9 AM. I might stand on stage for an hour. Not that I felt I was going to do so but the last thing I wanted to do was to bring attention to anything other than the cause we were all representing on stage by passing out. Fortunately there was an empty chair on the far left side of the stage and I spent the rest of the rally seated with the dignitaries.

It was an incredible day and one I won't ever forget! I am so glad I got to meet Governor Huckabee. I will be out of town for Thanksgiving on the weekend he comes through again on his book tour (I can't wait to get my copy this week to read the Political Cinderella Story I was a part of). While I have reached the top of the mountain I have a feeling that this will only be the tip of the iceberg. I made a lot of contacts yesterday who were impressed with what I did. It truly was amazing.

Merry Christmas! My present came early!! Anything I get a month from now is only gravy!!

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-17-2008, 08:25 AM

Awesome, Brian! You totally earned it.

It's wonderful that the man himself and his supporters appreciate you so well.

~MS~ · 11-17-2008, 08:29 AM

Congrats! What an awesome memory to cherish.

Motorboat Cruiser · 11-17-2008, 08:41 AM

That's a wonderful story and I'm very happy for you.

wolfy999 · 11-17-2008, 08:46 AM

Wow....great for you Brian! Dreams really do come true!

innerSpaceman · 11-17-2008, 08:49 AM

Sorry, bad timing for me. I accidentally caught Hucabee's Fox News show yesterday (I had no idea he had stooped to such a thing), and I'm completely disgusted with him.

Don't mean to rain on your parade, but your taste in heros is so unbelievably questionable.

Kevy Baby · 11-17-2008, 08:55 AM

Totally cool for you Brian! What a great story.

(And just ignore Steve.)

Snowflake · 11-17-2008, 09:08 AM

Brian, so few people get to meet their personal heros, you're so fortunate and you totally earned it. Congrats on what I am sure is a totally unforgettable experience for you!

BDBopper · 11-17-2008, 09:15 AM

It's okay. Steve has a right to say what he just did. I expected to take some heat for that. So please feel free to fire away. I'm a good sport.

For the record the only thing I disagree with Mike is the issue in question. I mean no disrespect but while it really impacts you the issue doesn't impact me at all either way like the economy, foreign policy, health care, etc does. No hero is perfect.

Gemini Cricket · 11-17-2008, 10:28 AM

I'm glad that you finally got to meet Gov Huckabee!
Congrats!

11-17-2008, 08:09 AM	#1
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	I Met Mike Huckabee Yesterday!!! As some of you know I really got excited middle of last week. This was after learning that my hero, Governor Mike Huckabee was coming to town. He was in the nearby suburb of Duluth, GA to be a part of a FairTax rally (if you want to know more just follow the link - I won't talk about it unless asked). Despite working long and hard to try to get Governor Huckabee elected, I had never enjoyed the pleasure of many of my fellow volunteers around the country of meeting him and hearing him speak in person. Finally I thought my time had come! BOY DID IT EVER!! The day yesterday did not start well in this department. My ride was late and I was not sure if I was going to be able to get in through the crowd. Fortunately there were no problems. Eventually I was able to get up to the roped off area to the right of the stage where all the dignitaries were going to come through and waited patiently. Through the same friends who got him to surprise me on my Birthday, he knew I was coming and to make sure he saw me he was told what I was going to be wearing. After running a bit late himself a huge roar went up in the crowd and Mike made a beeline to the stage. I didn't see it but was told the altered his direction a wee bit and hot footed it to me. My moment had arrived! A handshake immediately became a bear hug and Mike said that it was great that I was able to make it out to see him. He thanked me again for all my hard work. He told me he appreciated and cared for me even though I am a fan of the Georgia Bullldogs. After letting him shake a few more hands I motioned back to him and I told him "Just for you Governor, Whooo Pig Sooee!" He gave me two thumbs up. After that he turned toward the stage to take his seat. My friend told me later that he'll never forget how caring and sincere his look was towards me as he looked me straight in the eye. My friend had met a lot of politicians and had seen no other politician act that way towards people. Right behind Governor Huckabee was his handler. and he made a beeline towards me next. I had no idea what he was doing. Maybe a security check to make sure I was okay? He took my hand and said "Hello Brian. Please come with me. We're going up on stage. Hold tight to me as we go up the stairs." My friend told me later that his handler was explicitly instructed to find me and make sure I was on stage with the dignitaries. I felt like a true VIP and when I crossed the stage Governor Huckabee embraced me again and told me "Brian I am so glad you're here!" I stood for a little while on stage and something hit me. I was running on adrenaline. Because I had run late I hadn't eaten anything since 9 AM. I might stand on stage for an hour. Not that I felt I was going to do so but the last thing I wanted to do was to bring attention to anything other than the cause we were all representing on stage by passing out. Fortunately there was an empty chair on the far left side of the stage and I spent the rest of the rally seated with the dignitaries. It was an incredible day and one I won't ever forget! I am so glad I got to meet Governor Huckabee. I will be out of town for Thanksgiving on the weekend he comes through again on his book tour (I can't wait to get my copy this week to read the Political Cinderella Story I was a part of). While I have reached the top of the mountain I have a feeling that this will only be the tip of the iceberg. I made a lot of contacts yesterday who were impressed with what I did. It truly was amazing. Merry Christmas! My present came early!! Anything I get a month from now is only gravy!! Last edited by BDBopper : 11-17-2008 at 08:27 AM.
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11-17-2008, 08:25 AM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Awesome, Brian! You totally earned it. It's wonderful that the man himself and his supporters appreciate you so well. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-17-2008, 08:29 AM	#3
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Congrats! What an awesome memory to cherish. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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11-17-2008, 08:41 AM	#4
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	That's a wonderful story and I'm very happy for you.
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11-17-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Wow....great for you Brian! Dreams really do come true! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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11-17-2008, 08:49 AM	#6
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Sorry, bad timing for me. I accidentally caught Hucabee's Fox News show yesterday (I had no idea he had stooped to such a thing), and I'm completely disgusted with him. Don't mean to rain on your parade, but your taste in heros is so unbelievably questionable.
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11-17-2008, 08:55 AM	#7
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Totally cool for you Brian! What a great story. (And just ignore Steve.) __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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11-17-2008, 09:08 AM	#8
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Brian, so few people get to meet their personal heros, you're so fortunate and you totally earned it. Congrats on what I am sure is a totally unforgettable experience for you! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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11-17-2008, 09:15 AM	#9
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	It's okay. Steve has a right to say what he just did. I expected to take some heat for that. So please feel free to fire away. I'm a good sport. For the record the only thing I disagree with Mike is the issue in question. I mean no disrespect but while it really impacts you the issue doesn't impact me at all either way like the economy, foreign policy, health care, etc does. No hero is perfect.
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11-17-2008, 10:28 AM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'm glad that you finally got to meet Gov Huckabee! Congrats!
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