Good Morning, DU:

[H2O Man]

I want to thank you for all the support. It means more to me than I can say.

Yesterday, I was in Albany, at the Capital Building. There was a rally, before meetings with elected officials. A couple of state Senators and Assemblemen/women addressed the crowd of about 750. Then I had the opportunity to. Josh Fox, who made "Gasland," spoke after me; I was so tired that I had to go sit down during his speech, and missed it.

Anyhow. As I tend to do, I spoke about our Constitutional democracy. About Amendment 1, and the right and the responsibility to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances." In that is the implicite responsibility of elected officials to be open to, and respond to, those citizens who seek to communicate.

I said that in my daughters' high school, students were writing LTTE and taking up a petition, telling Senator Libous that this situation wasn't what they were learning about in social studies classes. That it was instead an uncivil civics lesson in government. I said that I realized that Senator Libous had initially considered me a thorn in his heel, but that now it was becoming infected.

Later in the day, Senator Libous agreed to meet with me. After that, I met with two of his top staff people. Not perfect, but not bad. Not bad, at all.

I have doctors' appointments this morning and this afternoon. Then I'm hoping to have an opportunity to spend some time here.

Again, thank you so much for your support. I hope that I can repay the debt.

Peace,
Pat

[MichaelMcGuire]

1. K&R

[malaise]

2. Waterman - you have 100% support from me

[HipChick]

3. Another K&R!

Been following your story!...

[southernyankeebelle]

4. You had a productive day.

[hlthe2b]

5. How wonderful to see your post this AM

I am so proud to follow your efforts and dedication to this cause. I am just awe struck at your stand.

I'm also very relieved to see that you are checking in with your physician during this hunger strike. By now, I'd imagine that you aren't feeling the intense pangs of hunger anymore, given ketosis does kick in within a few days, but may well be feeling a bit weak. Please take care of yourself. Above all.

[limpyhobbler]

6. thank you so much for what you are doing.

[xchrom]

7. thank you for what you are doing. nt

[livetohike]

8. Thank you for the update and

please take care of yourself .

[babylonsister]

9. Great progress, H2O Man, and thanks for

keeping us updated. PLEASE take care of yourself!

[hootinholler]

10. Does this mean you will eat?

I'm so glad he has agreed to a meeting. Still I am concerned for your health.

Well done.

[NYC_SKP]

11. Thank you for all you do.

But also, please take care of yourself as we need you.

[lunatica]

12. Thank you. Now don't do that again OK?

[sellitman]

13. Thank you!

There are no words to say that everyone else here hasn't already said. You rock!

[City Lights]

14. You are an inspiration, H2O Man!

Congratulations!

[Laurian]

15. Thank You!

Please take good care of yourself. You are much admired and appreciated.

[LiberalEsto]

16. We are in YOUR debt

for your courageous action.

[bullwinkle428]

17. K&R. If this is not the ultimate example of positive political activism,

I really don't know what is.

[raouldukelives]

18. K&R

[rurallib]

19. you are a hero and an inspiration

[sonias]

20. Thank you!

You are amazing in your dedication and commitment. I am proud of you and your accomplishments.

[colorado_ufo]

21. The debt is to YOU, H2O Man!

You are an inspiration and an exceptional human being.

Thank you, for doing this for all of us.

[barbtries]

22. maintain your health H20 Man.

you are needed on this planet.

[Tatiana]

23. Bless you, Mr. H20Man. You are a treasure.

You are also a reminder that we can all make a difference. Stay safe and healthy. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Octafish]

24. ¡Palante!

Congratulations, H20 Man!

Now, listen to your doctor.

[Mira]

25. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You are a courageous and heroic man.

[G_j]

26. a good morning it is!

thank you!

[Bluerthanblue]

27. you

are an inspiration.

Thank YOU for putting yourself out there for everyone of us.

please take good care of yourself H20Man.

~peace

[Melissa G]

28. Blessings, Peace and Good Health surround you.

Thank you for all you do to uplift us. You are a deep inspiration in a land that has lately had a lot of shallow breathing.

[Raffi Ella]

29. Well Done H2O Man.

Thank YOU

[TheUnspeakable]

30. Thank You, H2O Man for walking the walk...

Please take care of yourself now-bless you..

[SalviaBlue]

31. Thanks H20 Man

[jannyk]

32. K&R!

[Hell Hath No Fury]

33. Well done, my friend

Thank you for all that you are doing for us and the planet!

[Uncle Joe]

34. Thanks for the update, peace to you and take care of yourself, H2O Man.

[myrna minx]

35. Thank you for all that you do. All of my best to you and yours. K&R

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Thank you for the update, my dear H20 Man!

I'm so glad and relieved that you succeeded...

Now, please eat and rest, OK?

[AtomicKitten]

37. No, thank you!

[JTFrog]

38. k&DUrec n/t

[Liberal_Dog]

39. K & R

[highplainsdem]

40. Thank you! And bravo!

[wakemewhenitsover]

41. Way to go, H2O Man!

I saw the video posted on Rosesaylavee's thread, and thought you did an amazing job of staying focused and coherent, in spite of being famished: very inspirational! Let's hope the morons relent!

[byronius]

42. Inspirational. Honorable. Thank you.

[EFerrari]

43. Good job.

[dixiegrrrrl]

44. I am in awe of your spirit

your gumption, and your willingness to act for your principles.
We need millions more like you.

Pls. take care of yourself for a few days now, k?

[renate]

45. you are awesome

Thank you so much.

[immoderate]

46. The protector of H2O. Well done.

Glad that you're OK. It's great that you were able to mobilize high school kids to participate.

--imm

[T S Justly]

47. Thank YOU, H2O Man. K&R (nt)

[sabrina 1]

48. Awesome victory!

Thank you for doing this for all of us.

[horseshoecrab]

49. Thank you H2O Man...

for giving Senator Libous a lesson in how democracy is meant to work!

A man who walks the walk instead of just talking the talk is a treasure to his community, and that is YOU Pat.

Good luck with your docs visits today.


horseshoecrab

edit to correct spelling

[Cleita]

50. Thank goodness.

I was worried about your health. Kudos to you though for attaining your goal.

[countryjake]

51. Our water, air, and soil thank you!

Congratulations on finally being heard!

You were very brave to take such a stand! Defending the very elements which give us life is not an easy task these days, with the ruiners of the realm busy taking advantage of a failing economy. We need to unite No Fracking Way, worldwide, and put an immediate stop to all poisonous hydro-fracturing...build solidarity with every single locale that has found itself under attack by those greedy destructive bastards and demand that every voice be heard.

Your action has been an inspiration to us all.

Thank you and may your dedication spark and spread across our country, now, before it is too late!

[Liberal_in_LA]

52. k&r

[suffragette]

53. K&R

[Mnemosyne]

54. Brave and handsome, you old thorn you!

[Solly Mack]

55. :)

K&R

[roguevalley]

56. Honor follows you, H2O. Man. Honor becomes you. Thank you for all of us everywhere.

[scarletwoman]

57. A thousand thank yous.

May the long time sun shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light within you
Guide you all the way on.

[tpsbmam]

58. Debt? It was said before -- it's our debt to you.

You're an inspiration in a time when few are found. Your only debt is to your body now -- take care of you!

[ellisonz]

59. Eat something!!!

[leveymg]

60. Thank you, boxer with a heart of Gandhi, for what you have done. Not bad, not bad, at all.

You light the way, my friend. Proud of you, and hope to see more of you around here, soon. We need your help at DU - this place is a mess. Wars coming - we have to mobilize against them, now.

[Terra Alta]

61. God bless you.

and thanks for all that you do.

Please take care of yourself!!

[JitterbugPerfume]

62. thank you H20MAN

we love and appreciate you for your dedication

[riderinthestorm]

63. Bravo!! (furious clapping!) Well said!! Woot! Woot!

I am so deeply relieved this is over....


(rider slumps in teary grateful relief that H2O Man has succeeded without physical harm....)

(((HUGS!!!)))

[Mojorabbit]

64. Rest up. You Rock! nt

[grantcart]

65. I wish I had more time to follow the details of your struggle.

From a distance and only getting a brief chance to read the basics I have to say the fact that

you were so committed not to a position but to a dialogue, about communicating, about bridging across

positions and building on relations I was struck that it was very Obamaesque in its goals, very Ali in its courage, very

Ghandi in its methodology, and very Mandela in its tone.

I am guessing that you just saw it as very 'Waterman' but then I never knew your mentor.

When you are right then persist in dialogue without wavering and you will eventually be successful. Not in every detail but

you will have great influence.

[snappyturtle]

66. Thank you for writing to us! What a day you've had.

I think I can speak collectively here and say, "You make us proud!"

[pacalo]

67. Job well done, H2O Man.

Forgive me for this shallow comment, but I saw Rosesaylavee's video of you & you are quite a looker!