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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);font-family:Arial">THU Jul 24</span><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">There was a
late breakfast—7am—because the Rally at the NE Capital steps in Lincoln was scheduled for
5pm. We planned to meet at the Bourbon Theatre on O St at 4pm. </span><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);font-family:Arial"> The plan
was to March as a group 4 blocks over to the Capitol and arrive shortly before
5. I walked over to the gear truck and got my musical equipment and went over
to the Capitol steps to set up. We were scheduled to play before the Rally
started. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Bob
Fritzmeier, a friend from Sioux City, arrived. We had a chance to catch up with
each other before the Climate Justice Gypsy Band began to play. We played for
about 5 minutes and then the speakers were introduced. There were a substantial
number of Nebraskans at the Rally. Anna introduced the March and then
introduced Ed. Ed made a brief overview of the March and turned the mike over
to a Nebraskan who explained what Nebraskans are doing about Climate Change, and how the March helps emphasize what they’re
doing. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><font color="#1a1a1a" face="Arial">She
explained that we are taking a petition, signed by numerous people, and the
Marchers to the Governor’s Mansion. Bob and I took my insturments over to his
car and joined the March to the Mansion. The gates to the yard were
all locked. Then a fellow read the proclamation to the Governor. When he finished
the proclamation he must have pushed a button on the entrance because an officer
came out of the Mansion and over to the gate. He was handed the
petition with all its signatures then returned to the Mansion. The Governor
didn’t appear. </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">We Marched
back to the steps of the Capitol where a pastor described what was required of
us, what we were doing, and gave her blessing. We then headed over to the
school where there was sweet corn and dinner for those who wanted it. On the
way over I discovered why Bob was so familiar with Lincoln: he had attended
University in Lincoln. As we moved along I took the opportunity to introduce
Bob to the Marchers. He was pleased to meet them, find out where they were
from, and get their perspective on the March. I introduced him to Miriam, who
has been elected as the Mayor of the March. When Bob told her he was from Sioux
City, she informed him that was where she was born. He also made a financial
contribution to the March, which was much appreciated. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">
<span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26)">Since the next day was a stay-day I was introduced to the man who was the taxi to my host’s
residence. He took Bob and me back to Bob’s car to get the bass
and amp, then went to the </span><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);font-family:Arial">gear truck where I packed the music equipment and got
my overnight equipment. Bob had to be back in Sioux City at his work on Friday
morn, so we said “Goodbye” and departed.</span><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);font-family:Arial">
Our host was Trish. She was working at the checkout counter at HyVee
until 10:30, so JJ and I settled in and waited for Trish to get home. She
arrived and we had some conversation before bedtime.</span></p></div></div></div></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888">-- <br><div dir="ltr">Peace, David</div>
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