anti-ICE demonstration this afternoon

[redbird]

We went to the Boston anti-ICE demonstration today, one of many throughout the United States. Cattitude and I got there slightly after the nominal starting time, and managed about an hour before the cold got to me. Yes, it was above freezing and not windy, but standing still on a large open plaza is chillier than moving around. Adrian came to the demo with some of her comrades from Havurat Shalom, and arrived before we did. The crowd was large enough that we didn't try to find her until we were all preparing to leave.

It was a good-sized crowd, but the acoustics and sound system were abysmal; I could only make out a few scraps of what the speakers were saying.

I wore a winter coat, wool socks, and light-weight long underwear, which was too warm while we were on the trolley.

Comments

[otter]

Thank you for adding your presence

[kaffy_r]

I'm glad you were able to go, and I hope you were able to get home and warm up/cool off, as necessary.

[redbird]

We got home with little trouble: we walked down two flights of stairs rather than wander around the station looking for the elevator while there were strobe lights in multiple directions, which was not great for my knees. The train was crowded, but I grabbed a seat, and gave it to Adrian: I have a lot of practice standing on crowded subway trains, and my balance is OK at the moment.

[radiantfracture]

Thanks for going.

[cmcmck]

Glad you were able to go- this needs dealing with!

[sabotabby]

Thank you for going.

[ofearthandstars]

Thank you for going. <3

[minoanmiss]

*cheers and hands you a warming star*