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25. I'm surprised I didn't bump into you there!

Fri Sep 5, 2014, 07:12 PM

Sep 2014

Actually I believe I was there in '64 and it was with a school trip to the Isle of Wight. But yeah, the car park was little more than a wide spot in the road, and there was no one else there. You just stopped, got out and wandered around the rocks. Absolutely amazing place.

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Barack Obama makes surprise visit to Stonehenge after NATO summit - and bumps into gobsmacked family [View all] flamingdem Sep 2014 OP

visited stonehenge in 1963. no fences, guides or tour busses. 3 of us were the only ones there nt msongs Sep 2014 #1

I'm surprised I didn't bump into you there! MindPilot Sep 2014 #25

I had a similar experience homegirl Sep 2014 #49

I think it's great he got to do that! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #2

Yes, and by doing so he charmed many Brits flamingdem Sep 2014 #8

IMPEACH!!!! zappaman Sep 2014 #3

.. when he's not golfing flamingdem Sep 2014 #7

I am so confused. nt littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #15

. littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #16

all work and no play... ShadesOff Sep 2014 #55

yes indeed and welcome to DU flamingdem Sep 2014 #58

thanks ShadesOff Sep 2014 #69

Except they never really work, either. Jamaal510 Sep 2014 #62

exactly ShadesOff Sep 2014 #63

you have to see it in person to really appreciate it. roguevalley Sep 2014 #4

"Take a last look a one of man's most curious creations" progressoid Sep 2014 #5

Oops! flamingdem Sep 2014 #6

hey that's my babysitter! unblock Sep 2014 #10

. littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #17

hey, i was like seven at the time lol! unblock Sep 2014 #26

Even his "down time" is work. I'm glad he got to do this. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #9

But it was obligatory flamingdem Sep 2014 #12

!!! Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #14

Oh yeah? littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #18

That's right!! Real Christians would never go near those devil-worship Nay Sep 2014 #35

Aloha Tarheel~ I just added some pics of Cha Sep 2014 #30

UK weather Jeneral2885 Sep 2014 #11

Well they did say it was a grey day flamingdem Sep 2014 #13

But littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #21

Yes I believe it was! flamingdem Sep 2014 #24

I believe it too. littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #36

How true! He's a teacher for sure flamingdem Sep 2014 #41

Thanks, flamingdem. littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #19

Kick. Thank you. nt littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #20

Re: The picture PSPS Sep 2014 #22

You reminded me that I went to Stonehenge when as a child flamingdem Sep 2014 #44

Oh my, corporate media start your trashing 3..2..1 Iliyah Sep 2014 #23

boom. Dana Perino... Rose Siding Sep 2014 #33

That's how Pagans worship! flamingdem Sep 2014 #46

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #27

Hey Uncle Joe.. I just added some pics of Stonehedge if you're interested.. and Cha Sep 2014 #29

I'm so glad you're doing this story, flamingdem.. pics of the President at Stonehedge.. Cha Sep 2014 #28

Thanks for the pics Cha, I love history and Stonehenge is a most remarkable site. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #31

You're Welcome, Uncle Joe.. pretty historical! Cha Sep 2014 #32

I wish he got to do more of this. He's lost weight, and he often looks tired. I worry about him. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #37

Prez does need to fatten up a wee bit but I think he was looking Cha Sep 2014 #40

Here's a video - woo hoo! flamingdem Sep 2014 #42

Mahalo, flamingdem! "Welcome to England.." the President.. "It's not just any part Cha Sep 2014 #50

He's always been a bit on the thin side davidpdx Sep 2014 #60

Really nice. Thanks Cha. nt littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #48

You're Welcome, Lmsp! Cha Sep 2014 #51

I've been there its amazing.... Historic NY Sep 2014 #56

Lucky you, Historic, NY! And, I use to live Cha Sep 2014 #57

Love all these pics, plus the school children saying hello in the Welsh school. freshwest Sep 2014 #61

I like seeing when he's just being himself Quayblue Sep 2014 #68

This man makes me Proud madokie Sep 2014 #34

These will be our memories flamingdem Sep 2014 #43

Yes madokie Sep 2014 #47

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2014 #67

That reminds me of my fav Stonehenge song :-) seaglass Sep 2014 #38

My favorite Stonehenge song is in Spinal Tap! BillZBubb Sep 2014 #45

Thanks...Nice Post. K&R KoKo Sep 2014 #39

Pres Obama stands straight and tall--just like the stones... riversedge Sep 2014 #52

Good observation flamingdem Sep 2014 #59

Thank you flamingdem, great OP! sheshe2 Sep 2014 #53

this photo heaven05 Sep 2014 #65

Teajahists: "I told you he's a PAGAN!11! MADem Sep 2014 #54

that's cool - but I'm sure Fox and Friends will have some spin as to why this is bad for the country Douglas Carpenter Sep 2014 #64

Fox News has got there already muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #66