Hobnobbing At Blogfest 2014
This photo by Don Sausser represents what blogfest -- and, hopefully, this blog -- is all about. Two men with different political views -- former state Rep. Gary Ingram, the father of the Open Meeting Law, and former County Clerk Dan English hobnobbing at Steve Widmyer's Fort Ground Grill over a good meal provided by Bent (pulled pork), Steve (mac-and-cheese, baked beans, cookies & venue) & Herb (potato salad). I've been to every blogfest. Of course. I'd rate this one as the. Best. One. Ever. In terms of turnout, camaraderie among a broad spectrum of individuals, and overall vibe. BTW, Dan later bought County Clerk Jim Brannon a beer in a let-bygones-be-bygones move.
Former County Clerk Dan English comments: "I very much enjoyed it. I spent quite a bit of time at a table with Gary Ingram talking about everything from potential candidates to hearing aids. I enjoyed seeing other old friends and people who post here and yes, did get to buy that beer for Jim Brannon before I left which he graciously accepted. Now, that's not to say we won't be on a different page on philosophy and voting but yes, it's nice to have a fun and civil interchange. The annual blogfest does that for sure. I can't think of many, if any, other community events that gets this full of a cross section of folks from all points of the political and community compass."
Thoughts?
