Blimey, what next - Gordon Brown at a Fugs reunion? ;0)

On Oct 21, 2:12 pm, Jurgenhaim <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hey I'm over in New York for a conference this week and had my first
> authentic dead experience last night at the Bob weir and ratdog show.
> The President also attended!
> As I understand it he was there to say thanks to Bob for all his
> support in getting traditional non voters to register during the
> election.
> There was of course no sight of him and he left before the end of the
> first set.
> I've never experieinced so much security at a concert
> before...scanners, everyone searched, NYPD warning the deadheads to
> get rid of their "contraband" (somehow some still amnaged to get some
> in) and the place crawling with secret service.
>
> The show was fantastic and Bob along with Mark Karman (I think it was
> him) playing really hot guitar.
> I'm not over familiar with Ratdog/dead songs but their was a great mix
> of both...excellent!
>
> I've also found out that Obama's Education Secrtary (?) is presenting
> a key note speaach at the conference just before I do my
> presentation...talk about pressure (I'm nearly sick with nerves).
> Ther will be 180 delegates at the conference with an additional 500
> there for the secretary's (Arnie Duncan) speech. I will have the
> additional pressure of watching 500 people leaving the hall as I begin
> to talk...I'll probably empty the place in five minutes!!
>
> So any if any of you guys know anything about Arnie (I justy know he's
> from Chicago and was a NBA pro at one time) I'd appreciate the headz
> up. I'll be more then happy to pass on your gripes (or praise) about
> the education system..haha!
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