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AllaN01Bear

(29,799 posts)
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 01:53 PM Aug 2025

breakin news .

i just learned that my middle sis ( im the baby , gotta like me) is goinngg to be in a protest on labor day my sis , (name redacted ) will be in a protest,,
On Labor Day, I am being seen, intentionally. I’m going to a protest/rally that will be a line of people (in place, not marching) along El Camino Real (on the sidewalk on the south side of the street, not blocking driveways or pedestrians) from San Mateo to Santa Clara for a couple of hours around noon. 17 miles long and this time aiming for 17,000+ protestors. This time I’m bringing a camp chair instead of standing the entire time. most eggscllent.

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erronis

(24,521 posts)
2. Good for you! I used to drive that road at least twice every work day.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 04:11 PM
Aug 2025

Lived in the east bay but worked in San Jose, Sunnyvale and up (before the 1990s).

kimbutgar

(27,555 posts)
3. Great, I myself would have loved to line El Camino but we're leaving that day for our son's birthday vacation.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 04:28 PM
Aug 2025

I’ve been to the one at the Tesla dealership. Good idea bringing a chair!

LeftInTX

(34,852 posts)
4. Last protest I brought one of the cheap camping stools. Fold it up and carry it on my back when walking.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 04:36 PM
Aug 2025

It's about the size of umbrella when it's folded. Walmart has them for $10, but so does Bass, Academy and Dick's.

It sure beats standing when listening to speakers!

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