George & I went to Barack Obama's rally at Seattle Center's Key Arena this morning.  We car-pooled with his coworkers Mira and Zane, and Mira's partner Mark.

Mark, me and Mira

We were too late to get inside the Arena.  One of Zane's friends called him from inside and told him that the line had been around Key Arena 3 and a half times by 10:30 with the doors opening at 11am.  It worked out okay for us as Obama came over to where we were to address the crowd before he went into the arena.  George took the photos by holding his digital camera at full-length above his head.



This guy was climbing the wall to get a better look when Obama told him "Get down from there, young man, before you hurt yourself."  The guy got down immediately.


While waiting, I worked on the booties I'm making for George's co-worker's coming baby.

I finally had to stop because my hands were freezing.

Overall it was a great experience.  The arena was completely filled and there were about 3000 of us standing outside in front and back of the arena.