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By ♥ Not.This.Time.Not.This.Year. ♥ Joyce from Canada ♥ ♥ - Jul 15th, 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

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I've been off the blog for the weekend. I've been helping a friend who was a vendor at one of Caribbean festivals here around Vancouver (18000 attendees) yesterday.
Needless to say I was not too excited about being there from 10 am to 10 pm, but she's my BFF and needed my help.
What I didn't expect is that I would be cheering and clapping for most of the day and it's not because of the music which was excellent by the way.
Actually, I was in the middle of a sales pitch when I heard the emcee say "let's give it up to Obama" and the crowd started shouting "Obama" and cheering.
OMG I couldn't believe my ears!
I knew Canada is Obamaland but I never dreamed of seeing the crowds cheering for BO alive.

I quickly excused myself to the lady and started shouting "Obama" and clapping with everybody. It was great!

Things didn't stop there. One in three singers would praise Obama between 2 songs and ask if there are any supporters and the crowds would roar with passion.
When I was able to take a couple of breaks, I would see people of all hues wearing Hope and Obama 08 shirts. In the parking lot, I saw half of dozen of cars and bikes with Obama 08 stickers.
Guys, this is Canada. I didn't expect this much passion!

Now I can really feel what you feel when you rally and cheer for Barack. I was elated. I loved every bit of the day.
I told my friend if she can guarantee me BO supporters at the events she's doing, I'll be there to help her but most importantly to cheer for BO and share my support with Obama fans.

BTW I have no voice today from the shouting and cheering but I feel so energized!

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