Juan's Inaugural Blog

Late? Not a chance.

We made it to the DC Armory parking 7 blocks away. Word is The President will be here at 1:30pm.

Get us to the Ball on Time

On the way stuck in traffic but the First Couple is now dancing at the Military Ball. Oh man they are done as I write this but they are headed for the Youth Ball so we should have enough time. A motorcade of parade floats held us up. I guess we got to see the parade after all. The Youth Ball is a hot ticket tonight.

The cue to go

It seems ridiculous but we are using the Obama's as the cue of when to dress for the evening. They just left the parade to do the same. I all goes well we should see them tonight.

Our tickets to the Inauguration - Thanks to Congressman Ciro Rodgriguez

Frustration but not mine - Media Links

Washington Post

"Many Express Outrage Over Ticket Problem"

It was touch and go for about 45 minutes this morning and we almost became one of these victims.  But Diana's dogged persistence paid off and we barreled our way to our designated spot. 

Coverage of last night's Black Tie & Boots Ball in AP and the Houston Chronicle.

 

Inaugural Ball Tonight

I was there. +38° 53' 19.45", -77° 0' 48.89" (Exactly right there...GPS)

REST!

We gave up trying to get our seats at the parade not realizing it is just getting started.  But on 5 hours sleep in the last two days, we needed to rest so we're watching on TV and I get to type on a real keyboard instead of my iPhone.  We took some formal pictures at the balls in the last two days but they have not been made available yet.  Tonight is the big one though.

So much for parade tickets.

There were no provisions for the 5000 ticketed people and we ended up among the throngs. We'll probably head for the hotel and rest before we go dance with the President and First Lady tonight. Actually, no one really dances with them of course.  Truth be told, there is little glamour at Inaugural Balls but they sure are fun.  Tonight I go to the Bytes & Books Ball courtesy of Apple and the Southern Regional Ball where the President is promised to attend.  A truly spectacular weekend.  It's a new day in America.

Jan 20, 2009 Parade?

Trying to find our bleacher seats but unlikely.