We have the house/dog sitter lined up as we get ready this morning to drive up to Richmond for the 11th Annual Equality Virginia "Commonwealth Dinner" this evening. The event is Equality Virginia's largest fund raiser and has become quite a political event given the number of elected officials - sadly, almost all Democrats - who attend. I suspect once again, we will have U.S. Senators, members of Congress and a host of other members of the General Assembly and down the line in attendance. It is always a fun event and it is one time each year when activists and allies from across the state get to interact. The corporate sponsors are quite impressive and Republicans would do well to check them out here (scroll down) so that they know who their anti-gay policies may be alienating.
This year is a special treat - last November at the Legends Gala, the boyfriend was the high bidder on a silent auction package for tonight's event provided by Tysinger Motors that included 2 tickets to the dinner, a hotel room for the night, and use of a 2014 Mercedes E350. We picked up the car yesterday, and it is amazing:
Sadly, we will not be buying one any time soon! If any reader are at the event, I hope you will say "hello" if you see us!
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