Another update from Rael...

"George W. Bush's helicopter circled the National Mall before departing
for Andrews Air Force Base, and as I watched news footage of his
departure, I asked myself, "Could I make it?"

As luck (and geography) would have it, the rooftop deck of my
apartment has views of both with National Mall and the the general
area around Andrews, details I learned after donning a coat and
hauling it faster than I've ever hauled it to the 17th story rooftop
deck.

How very "Apocalypse Now" the helicopters appeared (let's not forget
security escort) flying over the river. But there they were, heading
towards me.

So I did what any good red blooded American would do.

I waved.

Then I did what any North Idaho kid influenced by aging hippies and a
love of yoga would do.

I flashed the peace sign and sang, "Na na na na, hey hey, good bye"
(thanks for the tip, Casey :-) as the winter winds whipped my hair and
numbed my fingers.

I chuckled because commercial planes were landing at Reagan National
Airport as the choppers approached from the distance. Could you
imagine eating the peanuts and reading the Sky Mall catalogue and you
have no idea that thing in the distance is transporting George and
Laura to a life as private citizens?"

QUESTION:  If you were leaving the White House, what do you think your first act as a new private citizen would be?

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