CRAWFORD, TEXAS

"The gig in Crawford, frankly, is not very exciting.  No one is allowed anywhere NEAR the Bush Ranch, except for a lone pool camera crew, and only for a brief time.  The rest of us hang out at the designated media area at the school, waiting for the pool footage, shooting a stand-up from time to time, editing a piece, then feeding it on the satellite truck.   But, when it's 105 degrees in August, you're kinda glad it's not a run-and-gun shoot!"  

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This is what you see behind the live reporters.  It's MILES from the Bush Ranch, but heck, it's at least in Crawford! 

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It's actually a field next to the high school track, where the TV Campers set up!

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A gift shop proudly displays the unofficial "seal."

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Sat-Truck Row. Beaming up all the important news of the day around the world!

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The only restaurant in town welcomes the throng covering the visit of the Italian Prime Minister...

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...and they added Pizza, just in time!

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What do the area merchants think of all the sudden media attention?  Well, this free spread of homemade vittles might be an indication!

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It ain't exactly "shade", but at least the sun is diffused!
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