I couldn't believe it! I was getting ready to pull out of Paws & Claws when what to my wondering eyes should appear but the Straight Talk Express. It turned on Third Street and I figured it was headed to Elephant Butte. When I passed Hodges Corner Restaurant, I saw a group of people anticipating something. I had to stop and get gas, because the red light was on. By the time I finished the big bus was parked in front of Hodges. I parked in the storage lot and walked across the street with my camera. A gentleman introduced himself to me as Frank. Jared Bartoo was standing next to me and he said that Frank was one of John McCain's prisoner buddies. After Mr. Frank left, Jared looked at me and said, "Hi, Dolly Loftus!" That's what happens when your students grow up, and I do mean UP. He's well over six feet tall. "If I'd known you were a Republican, I would have behaved better in your class," he said with a smerky smile. I think he's practicing to be a politician. At that point Clyde Woods came over and gave me a hug. Then I spotted Josh Ashbaugh. He wanted to know if I was going to come inside the restaurant and hear what the entourage had to say. I declined since I was quite cruddy from working at the thrift store all day. I could kick myself now. I took some pictures of Kathy Vickers, Cindi Senn, and Tom Stroup and hurried home with my unexpected treasures. Now I know why I very seldom part with my camera.
