Comments on: Monday Musings – Attending the Inauguration

By: Joy Gross

Joy Gross — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:50:18 +0000

OHHHHHH if I could be there I would be there.. I would love love love it.. I do not like crowds or cold.. lol but I would love to be there.

By: Sandy McAllister

Sandy McAllister — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:44:17 +0000

Holy Cow! Wow! And I thought the crowds were bad on July 4th, when we braved getting out to see the fireworks. But it was Awesome! Even if you are not going it’s still exciting knowing it is so close to you. I will be watching from the warmth of my living room by the fireplace. (It’s cold here in the South too) I am so grateful to live in the United States. I am so our new administration. Thanks for sharing your pictures Tabitha, they were really good!

By: Trey Baird

Trey Baird — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:59:29 +0000

If I lived nearby, I’d probably make it a point to be there. I highly doubt that the event would be anything except for safe. I have a feeling that the police are going to be on high alert.

That sucks though that the bridges will be shut down. Washington is going to be pure chaos!

By: admin

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:46:07 +0000

Domestic Fringe – I know, those are some serious porta-potties!

Everyone have fun watching the events tomorrow – should be exciting!!

By: the domestic fringe

the domestic fringe — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:18:25 +0000

I’ll be watching in my pj’s, cuddled with a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa.

I don’t blame you for staying far away. That’s some row of porta-potty’s!

-FringeGirl

By: MommyAmy

MommyAmy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:18:24 +0000

Great ‘before’ pictures! Really interesting to see all the preparation that goes into it!

I for one wouldn’t be caught dead at such an event. Sounds like it’ll be a major headache for anyone to get there, be there, stay warm, etc etc.

Much better to watch it on TV at home!

By: erin

erin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:08:57 +0000

I was just thinking about this very same thing this morning and I’m with you. I would love to be there because it really is a historic event, and it would be awesome to attend ANY president’s inauguration, not just the first black president’s. I’ve never been to one and I would love to. But I just would never in a million years want to be part of that chaos, that huge crush of humanity, all the traffic and confusion and noise and people blocking the view. As far as I am concerned, television (and the internet, as I will be at work) is the best thing ever invented when it comes to this kind of thing.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:11:17 +0000

Love the before photos.

Our trip to Rome fell a bit after Pope John Paul died. If they had taken a week longer to choose the new Pope, we would have ended up being there for the ceremony. And I really didn’t want that. Watch it on TV. Sure. Actually have to deal with the crowds and frustrations and pick pockets. No Thanks.

I feel the same about the inauguration. Even more so now that two kids are thrown into the equation.

By: Mindee

Mindee — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:50:50 +0000

Thanks for the first hand view.

I avoid crowds at all costs so I would be at home too. But . . . I don’t know, I think I would like to see at least one. Just to feel the excitement and say I was there.

I do so hate port-a-potties though. Blech

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:08:09 +0000

I think I would stay away. I was in NYC one year, for the 4th of July, and we decided to go down to the East River to watch the fireworks. I’m glad I did, as it was a once in a lifetime experience, but never again. It was pure chaos.