Tempted to Go Back to the Big Tent
Okay, so it took me over two hours to get from the Big Tent into Invesco Field. Once I got in here, as I stated previously, they stated its 30 minutes on, 60 minutes off in the press box upstairs. Just one problem. There's no "blogger lounge" at Invesco Field like their was at the Pepsi Center. They told me to go to the unassigned filling center, but its completely full, every single Cat 5 drop is taken.
So, I snagged a seat in the "digital darkroom" which is a series of tables lining the hall of the lower level of the stadium. The seat I'm in was empty even though it says its reserved for the Chicago Tribune. I can't tell what's going on outside. There is the clattering of catering carts running behind me. All I know is that it's 20 more minutes before I can go back up to the press box. Around me, professional journalists swear at the conditions. I could go try and snag a seat outside, but there's no internet access out there (Jeff is in the same boat). I am SORELY tempted to go back to the Big Tent, where at least I know there's free food and drink (prices at concessions stands here at Invesco are at their normal levels, which is to say, flipping outrageous) and big TVs, even if its not really less crowded. I am thoroughly annoyed that the DNC online media staff want to hold a lottery to see Obama speak right at 7:30. Why not do it earlier and give those who don't win the chance to go back to the Big Tent.





Crummy situation