I'm in Mile High stadium, got here early to try and get a spot in the blogger lounge (UPDATED PICS)

[Elad]

...turns out that the spots will be rotating due to limited access, so I will only be able to post updates every once in awhile. The rest of the time, I guess I will wander around taking pictures or something. :)

The stadium looks great, although it has been kind of a pain in the ass getting here. Streets were shut down due to massive pedestrian traffic and the shuttle buses got diverted and didn't know what they were doing. Probably should have walked, but oh well.

There are already a lot of people in the stands, and the blogger lounge is in the press box, near the 50 yard line. Not sure where I'll actually watch the speech from, though.

Also, the weather is GREAT today. It's sunny, warm but not hot, and a little hazy. All the right-wing prayers have apparently failed to produce rain. Ironically, however, the Republican convention is looking like it will be happening during a hurricane.

More updates to come!

Here are some pics...

Line for the shuttle bus to get from Pepsi Center to Invesco...



A couple shots of the stage





I've never seen so many satellites in my life...

[WeDidIt]

1. We want to see the stage!

Pictures of the stage!

[grantcart]

2. tks see you next time around!

[Symarip]

3. If you see an extra pony

Grab it for me. I never got mine.

[gateley]

4. Thanks for letting us 'be there' vicariously through you! nt

[SeaLyons]

5. Thanks Elad,,,

can't wait to see pics. Wish I was there.

[eshfemme]

6. That sucks that the blogging will be limited but it's probably understandable since demand is high

with limited space.

[Cleita]

7. We will look forward to your posts and pictures! n/t

[underpants]

8. Did they move the goalposts?

:shrug:

[ClassWarrior]

9. Enjoy being in the middle of history-in-the-making, my friend.

And...

Never Give Up.

[BrklynLiberal]

10. Looking forward to NOTES FROM THE Democratic UNDERGROUND

[mod mom]

11. Ed Schultz was reporting that * might have to miss the convention because he thought

he should be near the hurricane. Big Eddie said Focus on the Family should be praying for the folks in the pathway of the storm (if they were good Christians) instead of telling their followers to pray for rain on Obama. He was hoping that * got to speak to the RNC Convention.

[Gato Moteado]

12. i want your job!

you lucky @#$%^*&^%

[CottonBear]

13. Awesome! You are so fortunate to be there for history in the making!

Does the stage set look like the White House?
I'll be watching with fellow local Democrats! MAybe we'll see you on the TV!
:hi:

[Oceansaway]

14. stay safe...n/t...thanks !

[TexasObserver]

15. I'm already getting chills, just thinking about this momentous occasion.

Thanks for your reports and photos.

There is virtually a news blackout on anything going on outside the convention hall except the PUMA thing, which seems to have fallen away now, too.

[DeepBlueC]

16. thanks for bringing us there

looking forward to your updates

[Rosie1223]

17. Really enjoying all the updates!

Keep up the great work!

[mvd]

18. Again, thanks for your updates

Looking forward to hearing your observations tonight! :hi:

[Peregrine Took]

19. Very nice - thanks for filling us in! Keep up the good work. n/t

[caseycoon]

20. Elad, thanks for all the updates & pix.

Next best thing to being there for this incredible convention.
:toast:

[hootinholler]

21. Um you still haven't seen any satellites

:P

Those are uplink trucks, the satellites, they are in space.

-Hoot