Today there was a little more action than yesterday. A number of well-heeled visitors, both male and female, were present to hear an announcement that the National Symphony Orchestra is to tour West Virginia next April. This was met by applause and flashing cameras, as was the second event, featuring the Governor signing a bill that would streamline voting procedures for our service people overseas.
Later the Gov. himself came over to chat with me. He assured me he was doing all he could–not specifically to stop MTR–but to deal with the problems of coal mining and coal usage. Talked briefly about a “land use” bill, requiring applications for permits before certain things could be done with the land. Also about developing carbon sequestration, about which he is considerably more enthusiastic than I.
I suggested that, as a gesture of good faith, he come to the Rock Creek area and help us find a place where we could hold a windmill meeting, and like a typical politician, he didn’t say he would and didn’t say he wouldn’t.
In retrospect, I don’t think he’s overly happy in having me sitting around where so many people–among whom are quite a few who can think for themselves–can see and read my sign.
We shall see………..
Roland
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