Kucinich Peace Train Iowa bound

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Peace Train
by Cat Stevens

Now I've been happy lately, thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be, something good has begun

Oh I've been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one
And I believe it could be, some day it's going to come

Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train
Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again

Now I've been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be, something good has begun

Oh peace train sounding louder
Glide on the peace train
Come on now peace train
Yes, peace train holy roller

Everyone jump upon the peace train
Come on now peace train

Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too
Cause it's getting nearer, it soon will be with you

Now come and join the living, it's not so far from you
And it's getting nearer, soon it will all be true

Now I've been crying lately, thinking about the world as it is
Why must we go on hating, why can't we live in bliss

Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train
Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again

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Everyone jump upon the peace train! January 7th

"Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too. Cause it's getting nearer, it soon will be with you."

Thanks to all of you who are taking the peace train in spirit, if not in body. Your contributions of cash, gloves, woolen socks, care packages, postcards, and wonderful words of support are greatly appreciated for our journey into the heartland. What an inspired bunch of peace people!

Here are some last minute details for those of you taking the journey with us as well as those who have offered to greet us as we come through your towns!

Rallies for departing/and arriving passengers:

If you are planning to rally at any of the train stations, please note departure times on the schedule and come a few minutes early. Perhaps you would be so kind as to mail letters and postcards we hand to you from the train? (Thank you, Elizabeth Whitney, for the lovely "Got Kucinich? postcards!) Music will abound at the longer stops!

Schedule from San Francisco Bay Area to Osceola, Iowa (California Zephyr)

Station
Arrival
Departure


Emeryville, CA

935A

Martinez, CA

1014A

Davis, CA

1056A

Sacramento, CA

1132A

Roseville, CA

1158A

Colfax, CA

1244P

Truckee, CA

300P

Reno, NV

412P

Sparks, NV
428A
438P

Winnemuka, NV

715P

Elko, NV

1000P

Salt Lake, UT
335A
406A

Provo, UT

511A

Helper, UT

715A

Green River, UT

836A

Grand Junction, CO

1105A

Glenwood Springs, CO

1252P

Granby, CO

400P

Fraser-Winter Park, CO

430P

Denver, CO
713P
738P

Ft. Morgon, CO

853P

McCook, NE

1217A

Holdrege, NE

122A

Hastings, NE

210A

Lincoln, NE
409A
415A

Omaha, NE
523A
543A

Creston, IA

731A

Osceola, IA

(Des Moines)
806A


Packing:

Important: We will not be checking bags, but only carrying them on. You may bring only two bags per person, weighing less than 50 pounds each. If you are going to stay with Kucinich supporters, bring your sleeping bag.

Think cold! Be prepared for the worst conditions. Like you're going skiing at Tahoe, minus the skis. Warm coats, sweaters, boots, wool socks, mittens, scarves, longies, and caps.

Wear your Kucinich T-shirts and bring Kucinich window signs to the stations, if you have them. We'll have extra Kucinich T-Shirts on the train for purchase.

Bring swimsuit for pool/sauna, thawing out being the primary objective here.

Bring photo ID/ drivers license, and camera.

For other tips, see: http://www.amtrak.com/plan/tips.html

Weather forecast for Sierras:

Wednesday. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Highs 40 to 50. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday night. Mostly cloudy. Lows 26 to 36. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Weather forecast for Denver:

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 50. West northwest wind between 3 and 8 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.



Weather forecast for Des Moines:

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

Friday Night: A slight chance for snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Saturday Night: A slight chance for snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low near 19.

Sunday: A slight chance for snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high around 32.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Monday: Partly cloudy, with a high around 20.



The schedule and how to get there:

Wednesday , January 7th:

For those departing from Emeryville and other major stations, please arrive about 45 minutes before departure. Emeryville Station: 5885 Landregan Street, Emeryville, Ca. Parking is free. Mapquest: http://tinyurl.com/ywk7k

Depart Emeryville (Oakland) at 9:35am; travel through California and Nevada on the California Zephyr Amtrak train, picking up passengers in Martinez, Davis, Colfax and Reno.

Thursday , January 8th: Strategizing, letter/postcard writing and relaxing on the train. Pick up passengers in Utah and Colorado.

Friday , January 9th: Travel through Nebraska (picking up a passenger) and Iowa, arriving in Osceola at 8:06am. Transportation to Victory Base Camp in Des Moines 40 minutes away where we'll spend 3 nights in downtown Des Moines. Hotel information: For those staying in the hotel with us, you may get contact info here:

http://www.jqhhotels.com/dsmdn_entry.cfm Get our feet wet (no, not literally!) on the polical scene in Iowa.

Saturday , January 10th: Roll up your sleeves (but keep your mittens on) and team up with other DJK supporters from around the country to help the Iowa campaign in canvassing, talking to voters, helping in the DJK offices.

Sunday , January 11th. Assist our hosts as needed for Dennis' appearance at the Brown and Black Forum, "The Nation's Oldest Minority Presidential Forum". Polk County Convention Center, 7pm. We will host a Candlelight Vigil for Peace outside the Forum. National press coverage for the Forum will help others across the country "see the light" and hear the message of Peace and Hope that Dennis offers in his candidacy. Happy Birthday, Mom!

Monday, January 12 through Monday , January 19th: Launch into independent schedules for support of Iowans for Kucinich. Home stays are available on a limited basis. Some Peace Train riders will take the train or fly out from Des Moines on Monday or Tuesday to return to work or school.

Monday , January 19th: Iowa Caucus for 2004 Presidential Election. Participate by getting voters to caucus locations and catch a glimpse of the process in action.


To find the station nearest you, see the Amtrak train timetables for California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, and Iowa:

http://www.amtrak.com/trains/timetable/p5.pdf

Checking your reservations

Confirm and or make last-minute changes by contacting Amtrak at www.amtrak.com. Or you can call them at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) .


Last minute questions?

Please email us at [e-mail] or call toll free 866-388-2004. Also contact Susan on her cell phone at 650-255-5560

"Oh I've been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one. And I believe it could be, some day it's going to come...

Peace train, take this country. Come take me home again. "

Sincerely,

The Peace Train Team

[revcarol]

1. Love it: PEACE TRAIN.

so optimistic and so in tune with what America needs.
GO DK SUPPORTERS!!

[diamondsoul]

2. Ok, now I wish I still lived in SoCal!

Anyone who gets in on this trip will most assuredly have a blast! I rode an Amtrak from Ca to Illinois a few years ago, and I swear that was the closest thing to a luxury vacation I'll ever see. LOL It was FANTASTIC! I asked a couple of times to have breakfast brought to my sleeper cabin because I was traveling with a newborn infant, and the train crew accomodated me every chance they got. They were just plain incredibly hospitable, kind, thoughtful, all around some of the best people I've ever had the pleasure to meet.

A stop in Albequerque gave myself and my oldest a chance to meet some Native Americans, and yes, we did cave in and buy a few pieces of jewelery. Basically, we just loved that trip and still recall it fondly. Have fun, folks! BTW, the food is just superb!

[LWolf]

3. I live in So Cal

and I so wanted to go on this trip. In good conscience, I just can't leave my classroom to a substitute while I go gallivanting off around the country. But I'd rather be there! I'm sending my best wishes and thoughts along with the peace train, and am staying home to write letters and make phone calls. Which I can do after hours without any lost classroom hours.

I'll be humming to myself all day.

[Zomby Woof]

4. ZombyKick

[goodhue]

5. did the peace train

make it to Des Moines already?

[LWolf]

6. They should be there.

I'll have to pop over to the site and see if there is any news. I missed the peace train due to work constraints; I sure would love to be there. I hope I can make it north to welcome the peace walkers to CA when they get here!