From Peter Robinson at National Review Online:

Yes, there is real excitement. We arrived at noon outside Russ’s BBQ on The Alley in Aiken, SC. There were close to 200 people… standing outside the restaurant. Approximately 100 managed to squeeze indoors. The crowd outside was very jovial awaiting Fred’s arrival. The local and state police blocked off both ends of the street with lights flashing. About fifteen minutes later, the “Clear Conservative Choice” bus arrived… but down the end of back alley. Quite “by accident”, the crowd shifted. We could tell the good Senator was making a back door entrance. It reminded me like something out of a rock concert, adoring fans trying to catch a glimpse. Within minutes we swarmed this side of the delivery box truck to see Fred make his entrance. He was gracious, taking a few pictures and then stepping out from the front of the truck to wave hello to all before entering Russ’s BBQ.

Sounds like the ground is starting to swell for Thompson in South Carolina.  We have five days left until the primary.  He will have to finish either first or a very close second to stay in the game.

Today, with signs in hand and Fred08 stickers on just about every shirt you saw, this was an event worthy of the next president.