When we got a phone call that Vice President Joe Biden wanted ice cream on his trip back to Washington, I thought it was a prank call. It took me some time to believe it was for real. We had about 5 days notice, which was way too long to think about it. With each passing day, I got more nervous. The kids at the shop were over the moon at the thought that they were preparing a Party in a Box for none other than the Vice President of the United States. On the day of delivery, we made our way down to Air Force II not realizing that we would in fact get to meet the VP. To our surprise, we were escorted out to the tarmac to wait for the motorcade. As helicopters flew over head and hoards of police cars, limos and black SUV's started to round the bend towards us, I got weak in the knees. I thought, okay now you are in over your head. Within seconds of VP Biden emerging from his limo, we were put at ease. He could not have been more gracious and kind. He really is a down to earth kind of guy and seemed genuinely interested in our business and ice cream. After a thrilling 10 minute visit, he was off into the sunset with Capannari Ice Cream on board. Word has it, he loved the ice cream. He had the Vanilla, Chocolate and our signature Black Raspberry Chip. This was one of those moments that took about a week to sink in....We actually served our ice cream to the Vice President of the United States on Air Force II. Man, I love my job!
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