*Mon Jun 16* Today is a big day because of the Denver Rally. We took the vehicles to a parking lot near the Mercury Café where we will have dinner after the Rally. The parking lot wanted over $100 so Sarah asked Bob, a Denver support person, to find an alternative. He shuttled some of the staff back to the March and returned at 12:30 with no alternative. We were shuttled back to the park where the Marchers plan to meet to begin the March to the Capitol steps for the Rally. We marched 3.5 miles and arrived at the Capitol at 4:30. While I was waiting for the Rally to begin a ‘stranger’ said “Hello” to me. It took me a moment to realize that it was Dianne Greenwald. I was thrilled to see her. We talked about the March and she indicated that she and Salvatore plan to join us through part of NE. When the presentations were over, Dianne made a contribution to the March and indicated that she had to leave. The crowd left the capitol steps and headed to the café where the EPA was scheduled to make a presentation. On my way out Jim and Oliveann Slotta showed up. It took me a minute again, to recognize them and call them by name. We walked and talked for at least a mile to the EPA presentation. When the presentation was over they went home. I went to the Mercury Café for dinner. There were approximately 110 people participating in the dinner. After dinner we had presentations and discussion groups. The discussion groups each met for 10 minutes and then reported the 3 issues their group chose as important. The presentation that inspired me was Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). I think we should make sure there is a CCL in Carson City. When the reporting concluded, a DVD on Climate Action was shown, which concluded the evening at 10 PM. I located Duane and Jean Gall, my home-stay hosts, got my belongings, and went with them to their house. Luke was also staying with them, but he wanted to stay and listen to and play music for another hour. We arranged to have him brought home by someone else. When we got to their house we found the amplifier that Mark Welch is loaning me. I learned that Jean was originally from Iowa. They offered me a beer and asked many questions about my background and the March. We were still up at 11:15 when Luke arrived. Jean proposed breakfast at 9 AM, which sounded good to us. -- Peace, David