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Another Great Volunteer Night
Our campaign had yet again another great day of calling!
As the election grows closer, more and more people are supporting Jennifer's run for Congress!
Concord Gun Show
Bill and I went to the Gun Show up in Concord on Saturday - they had a great crowd, thanks to the finally warming weather!
We ran into former State Rep. Richard "Stretch" Kennedy while we were there - Stretch is always good for some colorful conversation. He took me on a tour of some the vendors and introduced me around to his friends.
I visited every booth and saw some fascinating things, including some firearms that were actually used in the Civil War. One of the vendors specialized in antique firearms...he knew the story behind every piece in his case -looking at his wares was like taking a walk through American history.
Another vendor had a number of very small guns, intended for women to carry in their purses. One, a .22 caliber, was beautiful- a gorgeous wood burl handle with detailed engraving on a metal plate attached to the handle. It really was like a work of art.
All the vendors were pleased with their sales for the day, telling me that business was unusually good. One suggested that it was because of fear that a Democrat might take the White House - he said gun owners are concerned that the Second Amendment may be under attack. All the more important, I say, that we send folks to Congress who respect the Constitution and are willing to fight for the rights of the individual.
Speaking with Concord GOP activist Paul Halvorsen
Talking to a friend I met at the Amherst Republican Meeting
Sharing my views to protect the Constitution and the rights of gun owners with Stretch Kennedy.
Dinner at the Red Blazer with Franklin Mayors!
We had dinner last night at the Red Blazer in Concord with Ken Merrifield (current Franklin mayor) and Tony Giunta (former Franklin mayor). Great company and an excellent meal!
The best part, however, was our tour of the new boiler system at the Red Blazer. Tony is the CEO of AMENICO (American Energy Independence Company) - his company oversaw the installation and implementation of the new system, which has led the Red Blazer to an 80 percent energy independence!
They are burning recycled vegetable oil(a waste product from their own kitchen)in a specially fitted boiler. The system takes the used oil directly from their fryolaters to a holding tank. Here it waits to be fired up in a Buderus boiler. The system is efficient and produces no waste products. The restaurant now is able to heat all the hot water needed to run their operation and heat the building.
Soon, once they add the generator to the system, they will be 100 percent off the grid!
This is exciting for so many reasons - energy independence is about so much more than just not burning fuel. Sustainable energy independence is a security, economic and environmental issue and it is long past time that we get serious about achieving this important goal.
I think the system at the Red Blazer is exciting because it is so accessible - it is affordable, will pay for itself in less than 18 months and is easily applicable in many other circumstances. According Tony, we are not far away from being able to implement similar systems in our homes and offices. All of this progress has been achieved through the open market of ideas and business, without government subsidy or mandate.
Watching how excited Tony and the folks at the Red Blazer were about their energy independence made me realize that most people would be willing to convert to alternative fuel systems once they are affordable and easily implementable. That's why developing them through the free market is so important.
Mayor Giunta shows me the state-of-the-art boiler system at the Red Blazer
Discussing energy independence with Mayor Merrifield and Mayor Giunta
Fabulous Capone House Party!
We hosted a House Party for Jennifer this past Friday night. It was our first time doing something like this and while it seemed a little daunting at first – it really ended up being fairly easy and a lot of fun!
While Jennifer was addressing our friends, it was very refreshing to hear her message of getting back to electing people who really have the best interest of their neighbors at heart. There were many questions on a variety of topics after she was done speaking. She has a way of making people feel really comfortable expressing their opinions to her and addressing questions she is asked.
It was a great evening and we are excited to have helped Jennifer raise money for her campaign!
