Juan's Inaugural Blog

At the Southern Regional Ball

For someone who loves history, I experienced occassional waves of emotion.  This was one of them, conscious of the fact that this day and evening would be talked about and documented for centuries.  I reminded Diana that her great-great-great grandchildren would know about this event and would imagine what it was like.  Seeing our new President dancing with Michele was very touching.

 

Vice-President Biden

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.