Campaign Annouces "Christmas Vacation with Ron Paul"

Just applied for New Hampshire. Have nothing else going on during that time and wouldn't feel good about just staying home. Gotta get on the ground.

Any idea if it's too late? Do I have a chance of getting in? Answered pretty moderately on some of the issues questions, because I figured they don't want the most extreme people out there.
 
I'm just wondering, what is the likelihood of receiving a paid position with the campaign once you get there? On the application, they asked if you would be available for a full-time position. I clicked yes because I am out of school currently and don't have a job yet. That could change, but I'm pretty sure I would turn most jobs down for an opportunity to work with the campaign.
 
PaulConventionWV said:
I'm just wondering, what is the likelihood of receiving a paid position with the campaign once you get there? On the application, they asked if you would be available for a full-time position. I clicked yes because I am out of school currently and don't have a job yet. That could change, but I'm pretty sure I would turn most jobs down for an opportunity to work with the campaign.
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Chances are probably not at least there, simply because you won't be there very long. If you work hard, get noticed, and we are successful, then there is a chance they might need to hire people for other states.
 
parocks said:
overqualified?
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I don't think I'm any better than anyone else. I just want to help out and do whatever is needed.

"Overqualified" might have been a poor choice of words. I've stuffed envelopes with public policy org VPs. They certainly were not overqualified for it.
 
damiengwa said:
Yes, we should always have a 9-months pregnant supporter around DR. Paul at all times. Keep the probability of a photo op and poll bump high!
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I'll clear my schedule! :) We'll take the campaign strategy of kissing babies to the next level!
 
Ben Bernanke said:
I got a friend request on facebook from Ed King but still no acceptance email. VAT DOES THIS MEAN?!
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Perhaps, your profile privacy may be set to too private for outsiders like him to see anything about you...?

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Is there anyone who wouldn't mind helping me with winter clothes? I understand that there has to be a lot of layers, but of what? Long sleeve shirt + sweater + coat..? What material is best? Cotton, wool, etc? What about for pants? I read leggings, does this mean that it would only be leggings + jeans? A good example would really help me. Please and thank you.
 
ForLibertyFight said:
Good idea.

From
Los Angeles (LAX)
06:30am -Dec 27, Tue

Denver (DEN)
09:50am -Dec 27, Tue

Frontier Airlines
Flight 510

Layover time: 40 minutes

From
Denver (DEN)
10:30am -Dec 27, Tue

Des Moines (DSM)
01:05pm -Dec 27, Tue

Frontier Airlines
Flight 1164
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Let me know if anyone is flying into Des Moines from Denver with this flight.

Frontier Airlines
Flight 1164
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06:30 departure?? :eek: Oouugghhhhhhh....... I would never make it.... ugh...

Getting up and being at the airport at that hour of the morning is TRUE dedication!!
 
Man, I really want to go get into New Hampshire. Didn't realize I was gonna be able to go until yesterday, so couldn't apply until then. I really hope it's not too late, and that I hear back soon. Anyone know what I can do to increase my chances of getting in? Would sending an e-mail to someone help, or just irritate them?
 
IterTemporis said:
Is there anyone who wouldn't mind helping me with winter clothes? I understand that there has to be a lot of layers, but of what? Long sleeve shirt + sweater + coat..? What material is best? Cotton, wool, etc? What about for pants? I read leggings, does this mean that it would only be leggings + jeans? A good example would really help me. Please and thank you.
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What, for Iowa in wintertime?

How sensitive are you to the cold? It's really sort of relative to that.
 
pauliticalfan said:
Man, I really want to go get into New Hampshire. Didn't realize I was gonna be able to go until yesterday, so couldn't apply until then. I really hope it's not too late, and that I hear back soon. Anyone know what I can do to increase my chances of getting in? Would sending an e-mail to someone help, or just irritate them?
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I sent an e-mail to Edward King in order to expand a bit on my application. I think that that e-mail is what got me in, because the next day he replied, and then a few hours after that I was accepted.
 
KCIndy said:
What, for Iowa in wintertime?

How sensitive are you to the cold? It's really sort of relative to that.
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Yes for Iowa. It never gets freezing cold where I live. I believe that the lowest temperature I have experienced is in the 40s.

Hmm.. It is always my arms, hands, ears, and feet that are most cold. Even with mittens on my hands, they were still cold. Jeans were enough for me in 40 degree temperature, for upper body I would wear a shirt and a jacket. However, I was still cold, but it was tolerable.
 
IterTemporis said:
Yes for Iowa. It never gets freezing cold where I live. I believe that the lowest temperature I have experienced is in the 40s.

Hmm.. It is always my arms, hands, ears, and feet that are most cold. Even with mittens on my hands, they were still cold. Jeans were enough for me in 40 degree temperature, for upper body I would wear a shirt and a jacket. However, I was still cold, but it was tolerable.
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LOL! (Sorry - I shouldn't laugh) Oh, wow. In terms of average temperatures, the daily *high* in Iowa gets up to around freezing. Check out the chart at this link:
http://countrystudies.us/united-states/weather/iowa/des-moines.htm

My suggestion is to make sure you have a hat that covers your ears, and a decent pair of insulated gloves. Iowa can be kinda/sorta gusty in midwinter, and wind chills are a real bitch. It's not unreasonable to worry about frostbite if the temp is well below freezing and the wind picks up. Be sure to have a couple pair of heavy socks to help keep your feet insulated. As far as coats or jackets, I would recommend "layering" with a T-shirt/undershirt with a heavier shirt (or better, a sweater or sweatshirt) and a good insulated windbreaker over that.

Just make sure you have at least one coat or jacket that is impermeable to wind. As weird as this sounds, you'll be a lot colder at 32 degrees and a fifteen mph wind than if the temperature is 15 degrees and the air is dead calm.

If you can't find cold weather stuff (Thinsulate gloves, etc) where you live, you might consider ordering over the internet. (There are a zillion good sites; campmor.com, cabellas.com, basspro.com, carhartt.com and rei.com just to name a few) Better still, if you know you'll have some sort of access to transportation when you get to Iowa, there are plenty of stores there that will have hats, insulated gloves, etc.

But I'm making it sound scarier than it is. I doubt the campaign is going to keep anyone outside on a door knocking death march. And there are a lot of good folks in Iowa. I wouldn't be surprised of you get some offers of coffee or hot chocolate! :)
 
KCIndy said:
LOL! (Sorry - I shouldn't laugh) Oh, wow. In terms of average temperatures, the daily *high* in Iowa gets up to around freezing. Check out the chart at this link:
http://countrystudies.us/united-states/weather/iowa/des-moines.htm

My suggestion is to make sure you have a hat that covers your ears, and a decent pair of insulated gloves. Iowa can be kinda/sorta gusty in midwinter, and wind chills are a real bitch. It's not unreasonable to worry about frostbite if the temp is well below freezing and the wind picks up. Be sure to have a couple pair of heavy socks to help keep your feet insulated. As far as coats or jackets, I would recommend "layering" with a T-shirt/undershirt with a heavier shirt (or better, a sweater or sweatshirt) and a good insulated windbreaker over that.

Just make sure you have at least one coat or jacket that is impermeable to wind. As weird as this sounds, you'll be a lot colder at 32 degrees and a fifteen mph wind than if the temperature is 15 degrees and the air is dead calm.

If you can't find cold weather stuff (Thinsulate gloves, etc) where you live, you might consider ordering over the internet. (There are a zillion good sites; campmor.com, cabellas.com, basspro.com, carhartt.com and rei.com just to name a few) Better still, if you know you'll have some sort of access to transportation when you get to Iowa, there are plenty of stores there that will have hats, insulated gloves, etc.

But I'm making it sound scarier than it is. I doubt the campaign is going to keep anyone outside on a door knocking death march. And there are a lot of good folks in Iowa. I wouldn't be surprised of you get some offers of coffee or hot chocolate! :)
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I do not mind if you laugh (:. It is very hot here in Florida.. Oh, I also forgot about the wind chill. The lowest I have felt with wind chill was in the 30s/upper 20s.

But thank you very much for all of your help.

Oh, I have a few questions.. Is this jacket impermeable to wind, or is it any good? It is the one I have.

Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Womans-...=US_CSA_WC_Outerwear&var=&hash=item721849f676

And what about for the legs? Would I need to wear anything under jeans, or are there any pants that I should look at?
 
IterTemporis said:
Yes for Iowa. It never gets freezing cold where I live. I believe that the lowest temperature I have experienced is in the 40s.

Hmm.. It is always my arms, hands, ears, and feet that are most cold. Even with mittens on my hands, they were still cold. Jeans were enough for me in 40 degree temperature, for upper body I would wear a shirt and a jacket. However, I was still cold, but it was tolerable.
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Do yourself a favor and purchase "Toasti Toes" and "Hot Hands" by HeatMax. Seriously. I use them when we go ice fishing and deep sea fishing in the winter... and used them during sign waves in 07-08. When everyone else is complaining about freezing fingers and numb toes, you'll be nice and toasty.

This hat is awesome too if cold ears tend to bother you: http://www.amazon.com/HeatMax-Heate...LZGE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1322383455&sr=8-9 You slip Hot Hands into little pockets that cover your ears. Ear muffs annoy me, and hats never keep my ears warm... but this thing does!

They're cheaper online than in stores, and if you can afford a case and have extras to share, you'll be the most popular person there. lol
 
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