Security, Terror and John Kerry info
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

Of note, there's a new terror warning for Boston during the DNC.

Also, here's a bit of info on the security measures being taken in advance of the convention.

New Yorker article on John Kerry that's worth a read before the convention.

Boots of the fallen
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

Close-up of 1 pair of boots for one of the soldiers killed in Iraq.

Boots of the fallen
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

Anti-war display at Government Center of combat boots - 1 pair for every US soldier killed in Iraq.

Fleet Center prep
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

Construction of temp. offices in front of the Fleet.

Yer intrepid reporter

Walking around Boston.

Fox News set-up
Topic: Pre-Con Prep


The Fox News tent at Fanieul Hall getting wired in prep for convention coverage. Down the mall a bit, they had a NASCAR display, with lots of Fox promotions.

Fanieul Hall
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

Sam Adams-patriot, brewer. Fanieul Hall and the Customs House in the background.

Pre-DNC set-up
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

Work being done @ Government Center for the opening night concert featuring the O-Jays and the Boston Pops.

Freedom Trail
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

My feet getting started on the Freedom Trail in Boston. Fresh red paint on the trail, just in time for the DNC. Tons of sprucing up being done around town. Maybe they'll fill in some of those potholes on Comm. Ave. ;-)

Boston Public Gardens
Topic: Pre-Con Prep

A couple swans & a swanboat in the Public Gardens.