as paul said that rainy day fund. there is funds here in west virginia they can get the money. >> paul, you're still i think the third lowest paid teachers in the country perhaps. you might move up a little bit. but this was about keeping teachers in the state. this was about future generations. >> absolutely. >> about a lot of things more than just 5% more money in the paycheck. >> yes, i'm a third generation teacher in the state. i could have very easily left after graduating college. i decided not to. i wanted to raise my kids here which i've done. don't want to leave, never do want to leave. this is best opportunity to show my support for not only my fellow teachers but all the public employees of west virginia. those who couldn't come out and picket because of fear of losing their jobs possibly. not just teachers but everyone. >> you had a lot of public support. you had the superintendant -- >> absolutely. >> there were some parents i have believe who were wondering how much longer can we go with this. bottom line is, back to school tomorrow? >> we had a lot of parental