On my way to DC

[idahoblue]

for the inauguration tomorrow morning. At least it will be a little warmer than here in Idaho. I have a ticket to the Sexy Liberal Show, plan to go to the Native American PowWow, check out the Day of Service venue, do a little sight seeing. Still hoping to find a meet up with DUer's who are attending.

[Drunken Irishman]

1. Hey, come 300 miles south or so and pick me up in SLC! ;)

[FLyellowdog]

2. Wave at me if you see me...be there Saturday-Wednesday.

[stultusporcos]

3. FYI - No Bathrooms or public places to go except on the street or on tress around the mall

Oh yeah food and water will be in short supply around the mall and parade route too.

Just keeping it real for those who don't go to DC regularly during large events.

Frankly having been to a number of events in DC, you see way more of the event on TV, also the riff-raff, yes you are riff-raff will be kept well away from the main activities, lots of fences, barriers and bullet proof glass.

Just be prepared for long days, long lines and lots of people.

[hopemountain]

5. party pooper.

[stultusporcos]

6. Most who are not from the area think plenty of stuff is around the mall and are unprepared

for reality they may have kids or medical needs or other reasons that require access to things like food, water and bathrooms.

Oh yeah, don't even think of bringing a car in to DC either, take Metro and get a day pass.


Metro Tip - during large events many times Metro turns off the escalators so be prepared to walk up and down them and Metro has very long escalators.

[hopemountain]

7. don't you think the inaugural event planners will be providing enough toilets

for 1/2 million people? they are required to also provide washing stations and handicap access facilities.

[stultusporcos]

9. Having been to a few inaugrations and other events, the answer is no, yes some stuff is available

but very limited and not easy to get to.

[hopemountain]

4. have a great time

dance a round at the inter tribal for us.

[PotatoChip]

8. No fair! *sniff* I wanna go!

Nah, just kidding. Sort-of.

Have a wonderful time and please let us know how it went. Maybe a few pics too?

[In_The_Wind]

10. Have a great time, idahoblue.

I wish I could be there too.

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[babylonsister]

11. Smithsonian opens (bathroom) doors for inauguration watchers

Have great fun and pls. take pix!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/post/smithsonian-opens-bathroom-doors-for-inauguration-watchers/2013/01/09/4e7bafde-5a87-11e2-88d0-c4cf65c3ad15_blog.html


http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2009/01/07/bring-toilet-paper.html
Tips/Inauguration

[HughBeaumont]

12. I'll be coming down this evening.

Hopefully, these idiots won't bring duffel bags, backpacks and coolers and the security entries are numerous instead of four per street for thousands upon thousands of people. Made the last inauguration a living nightmare . . . well that, and it was 10 degrees (should be 39 on Sunday . .. in Cleveland, we call that "April&quot .

[idahoblue]

13. I thought 2009 was a blast

It was cold, but hey, I live in Idaho, so what do I care. There were adequate pottys. Watching on TeeVee is ok but you miss the energy. The jumbotrons gave a great view and the sound system was good.

There was a panoramic gigaphoto posted on the Internet and we could see ourselves! That was pretty cool.

I love visiting DC at anytime.