DENVER - EVENING ONE

All's quiet on the western front, til tomorrow, when delegates slowly start trickling in. Everyone with a badge, and almost everyone has a badge of some sort, is walking around purposefully, making you wonder what you're missing. No major, or minor, celeb spottings as yet or else I just haven't recognized them.

Lonnee, my roommate and fellow blogger - barackoblogger.com - and I went to check out the blogging 'tent', sponsored by Daily Kos along with a variety of corporate sponsors. Hey, what are corporations for except to vilify and then take their corporate bucks?

The place was in somewhat of a shambles as they were only 3/4 of the way through getting everything up and running, and will probably work thru the night, but it looks like it's going to be the place 'to be' if you want to rub elbows with the virtual world, and even some real live pundits. MSNBC is just down the block and has invited everyone to watch their live telecasts. It's hard to watch Chris Matthews on the little screen, nevermind a giant, outdoor tv with Matthews head 10 stories tall. Some people, however, can't wait to see the oh, so smart, Rachel Maddow up there.

I must say, Denver has gone all out to make things convenient and easy. There are volunteers on practically every corner, ready in their bright yellow shirts, to give you directions, advice, but no money. The rapid transit system is one we, in L.A., can only conjure in a wet dream...trains zipping every which way, on schedule and often, clean and cool, and some even for FREE. Imagine. Actually, I can't...it'll never happen in L.A.

Ok, then, time for some rest, and get ready for the hoards to descend mañana. Should be fab!

DENVER - DAY ONE

I'm here in Denver, and from the moment I got off the plane, you knew you were at the Dem convention. Obama and/or Dem logos are plastered on everybody and everything...t-shirts, signage welcoming delegates and conventioneers, the welcome committee and helpful volunteers wearing convention ID's, everybody all set for the big deal. Airport security is tight with killer dogs, and cops, ready for anything. I doubt if there is Republican left in this city. If they had to stay, they're probably covered in hives.

Haven't hit downtown yet, but will keep you posted on important stuff like celeb and politico sightings, and general goings-on. I feel like we're starting out on our best behavior, smiling, and thumbs-upping perfect strangers cause now we're all on the same page...or most of us, anyway. The Hillbrats are probably walking around with intense, glum sourpusses etched on their battle-weary faces, itching for a fight, ready to explode in a hissy-fit majoris. They'll be easily identified as the only people not wearing Obama gear.

Ok, I've gotta go...leaving for downtown to check things out...see ya later then!