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67. Epilogue: POTUS went to the local YMCA this morning and worked out (must read!!)

Fri Aug 23, 2013, 12:44 PM

Aug 2013

Last edited Fri Aug 23, 2013, 03:35 PM - Edit history (1)

A good friend and coworker of mine happened to be at the Y also working out. POTUS jumped on the treadmill next to my friend and they worked out together for a bit.

My friend said that, at one point, President Obama pointed up at the TV's in front of them and said "don't listen to that guy. He doesn't know what he's talking about." My friend looked up and saw that it was President Obama HIMSELF being interviewed on the TV! This is a true story!!!!!!!!

Here's a pic of my friend (on the right) running with Obama:

Link to the article from which the picture came:

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/auburn_ymcas_workout_room_get_a_surprise_visitor.html#incart_river_default

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liveblog from the Obama appearance in Auburn New York [View all] Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 OP

it's getting dark I hope to get good pictures Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #1

Good luck Cooley burnodo Aug 2013 #2

I think he's just crashing here tonight no speeches Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #4

Anywhere near the Genesee beer sign? MgtPA Aug 2013 #5

that's a little further uptown he staying at the Holiday Inn on North Street Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #6

What's he doing in Auburn? (my old hometown) MgtPA Aug 2013 #7

Heya Auburnian! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #18

Hey, right back atcha! MgtPA Aug 2013 #40

I'm a Mercy Baby too (1965)! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #45

We weren't far from the lake, we could see Galpin Hill from our backyard. MgtPA Aug 2013 #53

One constant of that area is the Springside - still there! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #55

Springside! Wasn't that a stop on the Underground Railroad? Seems to me I heard that. MgtPA Aug 2013 #56

I believe it was! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #57

"The" Holiday Inn? babylonsister Aug 2013 #8

hottest spot in town!!! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #9

How so? Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #14

I was being sarcastic because he may NOT be the perfect POTUS... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #16

I just can't imagine how tired he gets Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #21

He's had a long day... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #34

I was hoping you didn't mean it was without AC Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #46

I think he's enjoying AC... and a beer, now. Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #50

I know.. read he was staying in the .. wait for it.. Cha Aug 2013 #10

There's a nicer place, but it's a wooden structure... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #19

Bless his heart~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #27

I know.. Cha Aug 2013 #28

Snort! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #37

lol! Casual Obama.. earlier in the day at Magnolia's in Rochester, NY~ Cha Aug 2013 #43

I love the little boy rolling around on the floor! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #47

I'm imagining at the time of the pic.. Cha Aug 2013 #58

The tuna melt sounds great! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #59

Oh yeah... I watched that back in 2009.. thought Cha Aug 2013 #60

The little fellow's doing his Curly Howard impression Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #48

Who's the chick on the left, laughing and talking to the empty chair? Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #61

LOL, Rhiannon.. good Cha Aug 2013 #62

I thought it was kind of hard to miss, LOL! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #63

It's actually a pretty good one. Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #30

LOL~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #33

I like that! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #38

Which elementary school was that? MgtPA Aug 2013 #42

Central Elem - it was Central High until 1970... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #49

Lots of changes since we left Auburn (urban renewal, the Arterial, etc.). MgtPA Aug 2013 #51

Mount Carmel's still here - but's it's Elem now Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #52

We had dinner & drinks at Curley's during our recent visit! MgtPA Aug 2013 #54

They have the Best French Onion Soup! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #64

Thanks for the tip! MgtPA Aug 2013 #66

Oh wow, that is historic! Cha Aug 2013 #44

no sign of POTUS yet Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #3

He must be enjoying barbecue Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #11

things are getting lively here I think the POTUS is approaching Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #12

POTUS just showed up they pushed us about a quarter mile away so I couldn't really see him Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #13

Recap: Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #15

"A" for effort, Cooley! babylonsister Aug 2013 #17

How fucking DARE Faux News drive down MY street!!!!! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #20

They're just hoping he'll fall down or someone will shout insults Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #22

They were probably waiting for his real Kenyan family to show up... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #24

No doubt, anything embarrassing Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #25

Neither do I, blocked it long ago. Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #36

Aaaah regained your strength, did you not Cooley? sheshe2 Aug 2013 #29

As beat as I was, I just could allow myself to sit out the arrival of President Obama Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #31

Pics - not very good, but it gives you a sense of the mood: Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #23

Video too (as good as the pics, I guess): Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #26

I loved the video! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #32

A little slice of history. I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #35

O-Bam-a! thanks Cooley. Cha Aug 2013 #39

Yep! One of my bosses had a better seat - he's supposed to upload it to YT... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #41

Good morning Mr President! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #65

Epilogue: POTUS went to the local YMCA this morning and worked out (must read!!) Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #67

Tell your friend... Wait Wut Aug 2013 #68

Me too! He said President Obama was very funny and nice. Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #69

Exactly. Cha Aug 2013 #73

WOW! What an epilogue.. thank you so Cha Aug 2013 #70

My friend is walking on air today. It was TOTALLY unexpected! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #71

They'd have to pick me up off Cha Aug 2013 #72

He's a dude Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #74

Sorry, I looked at the pic and thought Cha Aug 2013 #76

He's also very bald. Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #77

Your OP keeps getting better and better! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #75

Yet another Fun fact: in that very same spot where they're on the treadmills... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #78

Told ya, you and the Prez have a history~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #79

The Space Invaders background music - It still rings in my head! Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #80

cool story! bigtree Aug 2013 #81