Parked about a 1/4 mile away at the mall to avoid traffic. I then ran up to the arena and got in at the back of the line here at about 3:28.
Line moved along quickly and before long I was half way there. Doors open at 4pm.
At 4:24, I'm almost to the door...about 20 feet from the entrance. Go Bears!.
At 4:38 I just went through the metal detector and I'm now in the arena.
I make my way down to the floor and 5 minutes later this is my view...
Good thing I didn't get there at 8 AM. And I also avoided all the rain.
Now getting full with just over 2 hours to go.
At 6:10, the arena is pretty much full. By the time it starts, completely full. Reportedly around 10,000 people inside. And more outside.
My first view of Trump.
The best part wasn't the speech itself. It was the music right before Trump entered....You're Simply The Best by Tina Turner and Keep on Rocking in The Free World (Neil Young wouldn't approve). It really got me pumped. And the reaction when Trump first appeared.
My new favorite song: Tina Turner: You're Simply the Best!
Trump in fighting mode after the speech.
Trump waving goodbye.
These guys/gals were up in the rafters.
Sighting on the way out.
CNN Sucks Represent!
PS Video of crowd reaction when Trump first appeared:
I'm ready for the next rally.