Even though we’d been up a total of 8 hours already when we landed in Denver, the flights were super quick. I passed the time next to Wade watching HBO’s Recount on my laptop, and Gabby passed the time by passing out (or at least trying to).

Of course, as soon as we entered the airport, the political celebrities were everywhere.  First, Gabby noticed that Craig Robinson – Michelle Robinson Obama’s brother! – rode right next to us on the baggage tram.  We were both too shy to ask for a photo or even say hi, but we decided very quickly not to make that mistake again.

Luckily, just minutes later, we ran into former Representative Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN) at the baggage claim.  He was very good looking in person and a very nice guy.  I’m glad he was too, because Gabby walked right up and told him, “I watch you on Fox News all the time, and I don’t agree with anything you say!”  Oh, Gabby!

Then, as we were waiting for our checked luggage, who came walking through the concourse but the Reverend Al Sharpton and his eight person entourage.  Al didn’t seem like he had a lot of time to spend chatting with us, but he did pose for a picture with Gabby, Dominique, and me.  Al’s lost some weight!

After getting pictures with two big-shots almost right away, we were anxious for our next celebrity sighting.  Driving to our hotel in downtown Denver, we watched Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) get out of a taxi, and we saw Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) walking down the 16th Street Mall.

 

 

 

BTW, The Curtis took some time to get our room ready, but it’s a very nice hotel.  We’re on the 16th Floor and we’ve got a pretty nice view of some of downtown Denver.

 

Later tonight, we’re heading out to Red Rocks in the mountains for a free concert (featuring Sheryl Crow and Dave Matthews Band!) to welcome all of the delegates.  As you might imagine, we’re very happy delegates right now.  See you back here soon!