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Re: Nautikos

Well, I'm sure you are aware that it is just a take off on the Ogden Nash Purple Cow poem.  It definitely is not original.  LOL

posted by TAPS. on September 14, 2009 at 8:07 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

I especially like your poem at the end...

posted by Nautikos on September 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM | link to this | reply

Never

I wish to meet president Obama and his wife I want to meet clinton as well

posted by REFLECTIONOFME_223_30 on September 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

 I covered VP Humphrey’s press conference a couple feet frm me. He winked at a girl when someone pointed out he missed her. I missed Bill Clinton in my own town love. BC-A, Bill’s RJJst

posted by BC-A on September 14, 2009 at 6:32 PM | link to this | reply

I saw Reagan...well his elbow sticking out of the car window.

but I've never seen a purple cow. ... you know. 

posted by Whacky on September 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM | link to this | reply

I've seen Clinton in person. He threw out the first pitch at an Oriole game.

I would rather not be a president either.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on September 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM | link to this | reply

Taps - LOL, that was a good response. Never shook hands with a president though.

posted by shobana on September 14, 2009 at 4:03 PM | link to this | reply

Neato, TAPS

An old friend of mine shook GW's hand and fell instantly in love.  It'samazing how different public figures are in person.  I've never shakenone's hand, but I did meet Elie Wiesel and got his autograph (waybetter than any president), and I've seen Queen Elizabeth in aprocession down the Champs Elysees.

Life is strange.

posted by myrrhage_ on September 14, 2009 at 12:17 PM | link to this | reply

Like the verse at the end! my brother went round the White House once, but that's as far as he got. And I've never seen a British prime Minister.

posted by Rockingrector_retd on September 14, 2009 at 11:57 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Ciel

HAHAHA, I love Lindon Johnson trodding on the food of your mother-in-law.  LOL

posted by TAPS. on September 14, 2009 at 11:48 AM | link to this | reply

Al Gore, on the campaign trail...

Not President as it turned out...

My husband's mother whom I never met got her food trod on by Johnson at his innaugural ball...  My husband's father worked for Truman as part of his PR team in his campaign, and later as Assistant Post Master General.  He used to say he retired with the rank of General.  I never met him, either.

posted by Ciel on September 14, 2009 at 10:58 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks, Taps

She was particularly adorable the bright sunny day (and had just come from a ballet recital). 

posted by Troosha on September 14, 2009 at 9:33 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Troosha

LOL at your response.  Speaking of which (responses), I don't remember telling you what a beautiful little doll is your granddaughter.  I don't remember commenting on that one after I saw her and read your beautiful words.  I think I got sidetracked.

posted by TAPS. on September 14, 2009 at 8:06 AM | link to this | reply

I loved reading this. Your sisters seem so fun!

posted by MandaLee on September 14, 2009 at 8:06 AM | link to this | reply

Taps.... in keeping with your response.....

And though I’ll never see one
nor likely shake their hand
it’s fun to watch the fan fare
from this northern border land

posted by Troosha on September 14, 2009 at 8:03 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Re: Re: Corbin_Dallas

I'd like to read that.

posted by TAPS. on September 14, 2009 at 5:41 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Re: Corbin_Dallas

I quit  actually working in politics, after Reagan left office......tired of always having to look over my shoulder, if you catch my drift.    I started my own business because I wanted to travel.... I am still addicted to it...but on my own personal level.

Some time I think I'll do a post about the first time I met  Nixon in a cemetery outside of Louisville when I was 17.  It was a few years after he made the famous "You don't have Dick Nixon to kick around anymore" speech.

posted by Corbin_Dallas on September 14, 2009 at 5:34 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Corbin_Dallas

I'm surprised that you haven't met more of them since Reagan.  You seem to me to be a person right in the middle of anything going on. 

posted by TAPS. on September 14, 2009 at 5:23 AM | link to this | reply

I have been able to meet 3,  Nixon 4 times, Ford once and Reagan twice......  Reagan was the only genuine person of the lot.

posted by Corbin_Dallas on September 14, 2009 at 4:57 AM | link to this | reply

Well, being Canadian, I never saw a president because we don't have any!LOL We have Premier! And I saw one once at the Bakery where I worked years ago...

posted by auslander on September 14, 2009 at 4:54 AM | link to this | reply

Rightly said......uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.

posted by shamasehar on September 14, 2009 at 4:43 AM | link to this | reply

Good blog, Taps! I love your sisters.

As for meeting a president, I once got a Christmas card from Bill and Hillary because I donated a couple dollars to their campaign. And there was that time Mr. Lincoln came to town and I served him a cup of coffee...  heh heh heh...

posted by Pat_B on September 14, 2009 at 4:11 AM | link to this | reply

Agreed Taps, being President must be one of the most trying occupations under the sun!

posted by elinjo on September 14, 2009 at 1:33 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

That was quite telling: "I would rather see than be one".

posted by abanerjee on September 13, 2009 at 9:59 PM | link to this | reply

I havent been even near one but they did use the Naval Base near us to transport Regan's body

posted by lustorlove on September 13, 2009 at 9:22 PM | link to this | reply