September 8, 2001 - D

Well, it was certainly a nice day, warm and sunny when we met about 10, and proceeded to set up, with me staying with Keith, across the street from the Org.

Lots of people on the street, and flyers are being handed out regular, as more than a few turn around to come back and get a flyer when they realise that we are protesting AGAINST Scientology.

After lunch, (during which an ambulance, Fire Truck and Police pulled up next to the Org, Scientology types decided that they should see what was gong on across the street, and the conversation went like this:

sci - Do you <uh> work for this <uh> guy named ...

me -- (turn away slowly, ignoring him)

sci - I guess you don't speak English ...

(During this "conversation" I was silent, ignoring the scientology person completely)

** 5 minutes later ***

sci - Do you work for <uh> this guy named Henson?

sci - where did your friend go?

sci - you won't mind then if i take your picture ...

Later on, with the scientology type following me about, I think he finally got my photo just as we were closing up, but not sure. I figured that by ignoring him I was at least not leaving myself open to further misinterpretation of anything I might say by the "spin-doctors" in the Org.

An enjoyable time, with good people, and I managed to pass out a few flyers, so I suppose that there will be more days and other chances to get out the word.

D