anyone coming out tonight for this? http://otavern.com/?p=354
They've had the other candidates out over the past few weeks, but Opal is the one i've been most looking forward to.
It's basically an open forum at an awesome bar. I can't wait! I'll bring my video camera to document the fun.
In related news, here's the city paper's video with Opal:
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Amusement Parks cut crime and drugs. How simple a solution, but it's eluded us all this time.
Toledo will look better with smiles. Great idea. They don't cost anything.
"Curse is not having the right mayor."
She's been here 32 years and hasn't served in any public office? We voters are so wrong. That is one untapped resource.
Doesn’t that poor woman have anybody in her life to tell her to stop this madness? Sad really if you think about it.
i don't see it as sad as much as awesome and funny. but I see where you're coming from. :)
great video!
posted by kmcgilvery on Aug 26, 2009 at 03:39:43 pm #
I was wondering about the approx time for this event, but I finally noticed it.
August 26, 2009: Political Party: Opal Covey for Mayor (6:00 pm).
May have to try a "Dr. Reed" or one of its cousins like "Old Man McReed."
The Dr. Reeds are amazing. We're going to have the drink's namesake out from Chicago on Oct 17 for a Dr. Reed party! http://otavern.com/?p=336
Anybody besides me ever buy any houseplants from Opal?
Dancin' on the tables after a few beers I would suspect. She is her own amusement park.
Aw, shucks. Should have skipped dinner at Sakura. This would have been a hell of a lot more amusing.
Someone has to tell us about the evening or even post some video. I wish I could have made it.
it was super fun, and I was really glad to meet JR in person! I'll be uploading video in a day or so... she spoke for over a 1/2 over so it'll take a bit to get the video online. :)
When I arrived at 6:50 p.m., Opal wasn't at the Ottawa Tavern, so I thought I missed her. But since I was there, I sat at one corner of the bar and ordered a Dr. Reed, a cheeseburger, and fries. All good stuff.
At 7:00 p.m., Opal arrived and sat down beside me. She ordered a 7-Up. She handed out her political information and bumper stickers to everyone present. Her flashy red and gold bumper sticker says, "Want a Pot of Gold? Vote Opal Covey for Mayor. A Miracle Worker."
Sitting at the bar, Opal and I had a long, enjoyable chat. She's pleasant to speak to. We talked about the Erie Street Farmers Market, political campaigning, the media, and Toledo. I learned that her campaign car is named "Betsy."
At 7:45 p.m., she went up front and took the mic and spoke for 30 minutes while I guarded her umbrella. She talked about how Carty ruined her businesses. She still wants to build an amusement park downtown. She mentioned an idea she got from someone about converting the old steam plant into an indoor water park. The smokestacks would be used for "rock climbing." That would be cool, although I'm guessing the liability insurance would be expensive.
The courteous crowd of at least 50 people applauded at times. After Opal finished speaking, she mingled. I think she left the Ottawa Tavern between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m. I'm not sure. I know she hung around for quite a while. I handed Opal her umbrella as she left.
It was good to meet upso. He and I figured out a way to fund a Groundhog's Day parade in downtown Toledo. We decided Toledo needs more outdoor winter activities. I left the Ottawa Tavern about 11:00 p.m. Good time at a good place in downtown T-town.
posted by jr on Aug 27, 2009 at 04:03:55 pm # 1 person liked this
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