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Jan. 20th, 2009 09:18 amI heard on the radio this morning that there are an estimated 3 Million people in DC for the inauguration, about 75% of them are under the age of 35. City officials are estimating that by 10AM this morning, traffic will be at a standstill for 50 miles surrounding the city.
Personally, I know about 20 people who packed up and drove to DC, a few for work, but mostly just to go.
Friends, for your sake, if you went to DC today, I really hope you packed an empty mason jar (ladies) or a soda bottle (gents) or something, because it sounds like running to the Port-A-Potty might not be such a simple option.
Yes, a new president, especially after the last Yahoo we had, is very exciting. The first (half) black president is ever more exciting. If you want to drive 5+ hours to an already over-packed city that can't handle the sheer amount of bodies, just so you can say you were there, that's fine by me. I'm just saying, have realistic expectations. President Obama is only getting sworn in today. You need to give him at least... oh, I dunno, like 5 to 10 days to completely turn it around and navigate these fine United States out of the virtual cesspool.
Also, take care of your bladders and extremities while you're standing outside for the next 12 hours with 4 million other people. President Obama does not want you to fall victim to a UTI or frostbite, just so you can watch him say "I Do" on the Jumbo-Tron. Personally, I will be watching the swearing live on the Internets, with my heat and my running water close by. I totally want to see him fly in on the magical Unicorn, throwing handfuls of pixie dust to the crowd! At least, that's what people seem to think is going to happen.
Happy inauguration day!
Personally, I know about 20 people who packed up and drove to DC, a few for work, but mostly just to go.
Friends, for your sake, if you went to DC today, I really hope you packed an empty mason jar (ladies) or a soda bottle (gents) or something, because it sounds like running to the Port-A-Potty might not be such a simple option.
Yes, a new president, especially after the last Yahoo we had, is very exciting. The first (half) black president is ever more exciting. If you want to drive 5+ hours to an already over-packed city that can't handle the sheer amount of bodies, just so you can say you were there, that's fine by me. I'm just saying, have realistic expectations. President Obama is only getting sworn in today. You need to give him at least... oh, I dunno, like 5 to 10 days to completely turn it around and navigate these fine United States out of the virtual cesspool.
Also, take care of your bladders and extremities while you're standing outside for the next 12 hours with 4 million other people. President Obama does not want you to fall victim to a UTI or frostbite, just so you can watch him say "I Do" on the Jumbo-Tron. Personally, I will be watching the swearing live on the Internets, with my heat and my running water close by. I totally want to see him fly in on the magical Unicorn, throwing handfuls of pixie dust to the crowd! At least, that's what people seem to think is going to happen.
Happy inauguration day!
