HOORAY!!!

Election night was highly exciting. Even though we'd already voted through the mail, Griffin and I walked down to the local polling station to watch the voters do their thing. We watched little old ladies and scantily clad teenagers (eighteen and a half) go into the church and cast their ballots. We talked to the nice NO on Prop 8 lady across the street. Basically, we just took it all in and took a break from CNN.

Jake was on his way into to town (he was sent up to Mendo to vote) and Joell came over with a bottle of Patron and a dozen limes. Griffin decided to stay up late until after the polls closed and sure enough, at 8:01, CNN calls the election for Obama! At that exact moment, Jake pulled up in the driveway and all the neighbors began hooting and whistling. Oakland was very festive. Despite a strong desire to celebrate with the community, Griffin needed a bath. Alas.