Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Barack the Beach!

Do we have the coolest polling place or what??

In the warmer months you get the added perk of beefy, sexy lifeguards.

It wasn't warm enough for the men in red today. It didn't matter...I only had eyes for one man....

President Barack Obama.


So the pups wouldn't feel left out, we shared a soda when we came home...


Did anyone else tear up while casting their vote?

I swear I almost yelled,"God Bless America!!!" when I was finished. I guess that wouldn't have been the strangest thing to ever happen in Venice.

Happy election day!
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  1. I Love Purple More Than YouNovember 4, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    I LOVE YOU JULIE!!!! (even if you voted for Obama)

    I'll echo your sentiment... God Bless America!!! :)

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  2. rebekahNovember 4, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    I did not tear up, which is surprising really. I guess I was too busy making sure Quinn picked the right guy. I mean... pointed to the right guy, and then I made the mark.

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  3. los cazadoresNovember 4, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    I almost teared up. Craig and I high-fived on the way out of our voting place to the parking lot.
    I'm sitting here at work and can't think of anything else...they should make election day a national holiday, darn it all...

    Cindy

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  4. veggiemomNovember 4, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Wasn't it awesome! The lady in front of us thought I was kind of wierd when I asked her to take our picture in line. Oh well. I can't wait to get home tonight to watch the returns.

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  5. InventingLizNovember 4, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    I've been tearing up for the last few days every time I think about voting and what the likely (hope-hope-hope) results will be - not sure I'll have any tears left for when I finish voting later today, but you never know!

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  6. filoliNovember 4, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    Yes! I teared up, embarrasingly, teared up, and have the ballot receipt under the glass of my desk...and I took pictures at the polling station this morning as well.

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  7. EvelynNovember 4, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    It was very emotional! I can't wait until the results come out.... aaarhhh! Patience is not my forte :)

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  8. knNovember 4, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    I didn't tear up. Odd. Maybe too early in the day?

    You do have the coolest polling place!

    I'm so happy that there are so many people taking photos! Yay!

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  9. Adoption CubedNovember 4, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I have been all over the map emotionally today! It is definitely a historic day and I am honored to be able to participate in it!

    I early voted next to the pharmacy in a grocery store. You win the cool voting venue!
    Rebecca

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  10. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    I'm a Canadian who has been keenly interested in your election...I hope that Obama WINS!!! And wins big...

    Could you help me understand something though? Is it true that even though Obama could win the "popular vote" this does not mean that he has won the election. The vote then goes to the House of Representatives to cast an "electoral vote". Isn't this what happened to Al Gore? He won the popular vote but did not win the electoral vote.

    To me, this is kind of scary! Sounds kind of like the "good 'ol boys" club. Isn't this how old Georgie Bush got elected? As an American, does this worry you? I'm curious.

    Thanks,
    Christine

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  11. mslNovember 4, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Hands down coolest voting place!
    I took N & T's picture outside my polling location (not nearly as cool). Wanted to document T's first presidential election and mark such a historic day! And you got it sister....
    God Bless America!

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  12. Ms. FricknfrackNovember 4, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Yes, I indeed teared up! It was that whole stinging eye thing trying to blink it back for fear it would turn into the ugly cry that you can't stop.

    Awesome.

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  13. Blog ShmogNovember 4, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Love the Obama Jones Soda!

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  14. PressthePeopleNovember 4, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    I cried when I saw the long lines while driving to work this morning. I am a basket case today, and I am not even American, for Petes sake. My kids are though. The tears are for my kids and for all of you guys.

    Charlotte

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  15. Kat & StacyNovember 4, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Yay! The lifeguard tower polling place picture I wanted! Baywatch for Barack! We voted in the Korean church around the corner...I love walking to vote...seems so grassroots. xoxo-Kat

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  16. Waiting for Zufan!November 4, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    I had no idea anyone else would do that! Yes, I was all teary when I voted. Tonight we will see how racist American is or isn't. I'm excited, but so nervous, too. I've been a mess all day. Checking the news, checking anything, when really there is just nothing to check yet!!! I love that new picture of you guys.

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  17. filoliNovember 4, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Check out Indiana! Some numbers are coming in...

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  18. JulieNovember 4, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Christine in Canada,

    Yes, it is scary. Very. Here is more on the electoral college (and more on Gore's debacle)...
    http://people.howstuffworks.com/question472.htm

    Get ready for a mass influx of Americans if things don't go well.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    Hard to get teary-eyed when I vote by mail, but I do get all patriotic and weepy inside when I fill it out.

    Going to the polling place is definitely more exciting.

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  20. LeahNovember 4, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Happy election day! I'm engulfed in a sea of patriotism tonight and lov'in it.

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  21. JocelynNovember 4, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Yep, almost cried:-) I am so EXCITED!!!!

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  22. Danni and TommyNovember 4, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    Yes, very teary indeed. It's just such an emotional and historic moment. I can't take it :)

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  23. rebekahNovember 4, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    OH FOR PETE"S SAKE WILL THEY JUST CALL IT!!!????!!???

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  24. Farm-RaisedNovember 4, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    And we have ourselves a leader with a capital "L"....and for that I shed tears of joy!!

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