Meanwhile

In my part of the world:

About 1:30 pm. the ferryboat, MV Coho, arrived from Victoria, BC just a couple of blocks from where we stood.  RVs and other vehicles poured off the boat and up the street towards us.  Then came six adults carrying rolls of heavy paper in their arms.  They parked their wheeled suitcases near our corner, unrolled their signs, and stepped forward with outreached hands for a handshake and introduction.  We couldn't believe it!!!  These folks had come all the way from Victoria, BC. with their homemade signs to "stand with us".  What a feeling of inspiration and support they gave us.
Their signs said:  "Canada loves Obama", "Victori-us for Obama",  "Canucks 4 Obama".  One lady said "We need America to once again lead by example".  My reply was "And we need Canada".