Hans will never wash his hand again!!

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So.

Hans got to shake PRESIDENT BUSH'S hand today.

Then he (Hans, not the Pres) went to Wendy's and got a taco salad.

Let it never be said that celebrity goes to Hans' head.

Comments

Hans said…
Too cool.

I'm trying to think of things that I wished I would have said when I shook his hand. The best that I have so far: Boy, you have a much firmer handshake than Bill Clinton!

Anyone else have any ideas?
June 28, 2007 at 8:19:00 PM GMT+2
DD4 said…
I think you should have shown him photos of Josiah and Annika. I know, you probably think that's silly. Seriously, what an honor. I'm thrilled for you. Was he there to give a speech?
June 28, 2007 at 8:37:00 PM GMT+2
Anonymous said…
Not sure I'd call the president "boy"...hey, congratulations...that's almost as impressive as marrying Rach!

Truly, that's a very cool thing!
June 28, 2007 at 8:59:00 PM GMT+2
Anonymous said…
Hans..........
When I heard that the Pres was coming to the War College, I figured that you of all people would get a chance to meet him. Regardless of politics that must have been a thrill!! Good things do come your way, don't they?
June 28, 2007 at 10:52:00 PM GMT+2
Peder said…
"How come I can't get no tang around here."
June 29, 2007 at 5:00:00 AM GMT+2
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