Inauguration

17 years ago

I just had to share my excitement with you!

My son just called me from Washington, DC.

He is standing about 500 feet away from the podium.

The music and laughter in the background was just infectious.

He was so excited to be there. He said that everyone is just

so happy and friendly.

Made my day!

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (15)

marlingardener
17 years ago
Even those of us who are watching the festivities from home can feel the excitement, and the sense of hope. You aren't the only one excited!
cheerful1_gw
17 years ago
One of my co-workers actually brought in her TV set, hooked it up to a PC, and we're all going to watch the inauguration together.
Related Discussions
Inaugural Luncheon Flowers
Q
Comments (4)
Thanks Diane. I saved the picture. I loved the table centres and I was really trying to take in as much as possible when watching the luncheon room on TV. I could be wrong but as beautiful as they were, I thought they were a little tall, and may have blocked people's vision, but they may have only appeared that way. In comparison, I did think the scale looked good on the large round tables and they made grand statement. I too am glad that they actually mentioned the names of the roses that were used. Thanks again. Pauline
...See More
Informal Tablefor Inauguration---first attempt
Q
Comments (1)
Okay, don't know what is wrong, I thought I had pics where they would appear in post. Also, sorry for the double post. I thought I didn't hit the final post after preview.
...See More
Inauguration Luncheon Recipes
Q
Comments (1)
That gov link didn't work. Trying again: Official gov site for Inaugural recipes
...See More
Inauguration
Q
Comments (264)
The egotist in chief said tonight at a dinner the reason he lost the popular vote by three million was there were all illegals voting. Morning Joe said his first days could not have gone worse. He actually went to the CIA and stood before their board honoring their dead and complained about the reporting of the size of his crowd. He even brought people to stand in the hall and clap at his speech. Seasoned CIA people were appalled. This guy has zero class and is certifiably NUTS. Besides he needs to have spell check. He tweeted honer today meaning honor.
...See More
sjerin
17 years ago
I'm right with you! I know I'll be crying like a baby which is the reason I didn't seek out someone else to watch it with.
petaloid
17 years ago
I am envious of your son, and I'm feeling very emotional just watching the TV coverage of the events taking place today.
bigfoot_liz
17 years ago
very cool! i am slightly envious except for the weather, wayyy to cold for my sissy FL butt lol. i did get very close to barack, bill clinton & jimmy smitts in sept at a rally they had in kissimmee. my GF and i were w/in 200' and got awesome pics. it was a once in a lifetime experience i will never forget, we were just teary-eyed remembering it this a.m. here at work lol. i'll be watching online at work ~ liz
susanjf_gw
17 years ago
if i had seats like your son's i'd been there in a heartbeat, but i'm quite content to see it from the heated home office, lol...

what do you think of michelle's outfit? or mrs bidens? think mrs bush's is my fave...
maddielee
17 years ago
How exciting for him and you.

It's a wonderful day!

ML (watching from home)
Mystical Manns
17 years ago
My company has actually set up a streaming video of all the festivities, so we can watch from our PCs. How cool is that?

I have to say, I get huge goosebumps every time they show a scene of the huge crowds. This is just phenomenal.

I am so very proud of our country. Even when people disagree on the politics of it, that we can have such a wonderful transition of power from one person to another is just amazing.
Mystical Manns
17 years ago
dang, declansmom ... I forgot to say ...

I bet your son is on CLOUD NINE! What a fantastic thing, to be so close that he can really see something, and to feel all the energy and excitement of the crowds around him.

This is certainly history in the making, and something to be thrilled about attending in person. How early did he have to get there, to be in such a terrific spot for viewing?
lyndy_pa
17 years ago
OMg I would love to be there. I am watching this on tv, it is wonderful. What a historical event this is. I just love our new president.
declansmom
Original Author
17 years ago
stoneybaloney (love your name!)....My son stayed with a friend who lives in walking distance to the Capitol. He got there at 7 AM and had to wait two hours in line. He had tickets to a specific area, and he called me once he got there!
Just hearing the crowds and the music over the phone was
so exciting!
JoanMN
17 years ago
What a wonderful day! And how wonderful for him.
JoanMN/FL
linda_in_iowa
17 years ago
I am so proud today. I wrote a paper for a class about 35 years ago and I said I thought we would have a black President in my lifetime.
During the campaign I got to meet both Obamas and both Bidens. I have pictures of myself with Barack, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton.
wildchild
17 years ago
Well Linda now you know I wasn't kidding when I said I don't "do" fame. Leave it to me to ask you who the nice looking gentleman was on facebook with you. LOL I though Joe might be a new guy in your life.:-)

I could be sitting right next to President Obama himself and I would probably say, "hi there,what's your name?" LOL
socks
17 years ago
It was wonderful! How sweet of your son to think of you and call. I was thinking of all those people in the bands, the military men standing at attention, the choir, etc. There were moms all over the country thrilled to see their sons and daughters as part of this change of command.

Yoyo Ma and the group were fabulous, as was the poem, and Aretha. I just loved it all.