WARNING: Inauguration Advisories
OK, people for the record, it is supposed to be COLD in Washington, D.C. on the day of the inauguration. REAL COLD!
If you didn't know, now you know.
I'm not a fan. Mild winters are a perk of living in the South. But you do what you've got to do for history's sake.
But seriously, I'm praying that God will smile on me and give me unseasonably warm weather like the folks at Grant Park had during President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech.
I can hope can't I? Just in case, I'll be layered like a Pilsbury biscuit. I'm talking thick socks, long underwear. You name it. I'm wearing it. Just think of that episode of Friends when Joey put on all of Chandler's clothes to get back at him. Yep, that's me.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has taken to issuing advisories each week for those planning to make the trip. So here are a few of those tips boiled down. Heed them, or suffer the consequences.
1) If you're on time, you're late. The swearing-in is shortly after noon, and the formal program begins at 11:30 a.m. Security checkpoints open at 8 a.m. Lateness will get you nosebleed seats.
2) These boots are made for walking, and that's just what you'll do. Use public transportation to get close to the U.S. Capitol and walk from there. Wear something comfortable and water proof -- you could be walking in snow.
3) Baby, it's COLD! January in D.C. is usually really cold, and has been known to be rainy and snowy. Be prepared to stand in that weather (with no umbrella in the case of rain) for up to six (yep, you read it right) hours.
In addition to not being allowed an umbrella in case of rain, packages, backpacks, large Duffel bags, suitcases, Thermoses, coolers, strollers, Laser pointers, signs and posters are all prohibited in the ticketed areas.
4) Leave your infant child at home. OK, so that's my recommendation, but it's a good one. The JCCIC says that strollers, baby carriages, backpacks and other large bags are prohibited. That means you have to carry your baby for at least six hours. Also, please note that any child who is old enough to walk must have a ticket to get into ticketed events. Strollers will be allowed in non-ticketed areas of the National Mall.
Stay toasty!
If you didn't know, now you know.
I'm not a fan. Mild winters are a perk of living in the South. But you do what you've got to do for history's sake.
But seriously, I'm praying that God will smile on me and give me unseasonably warm weather like the folks at Grant Park had during President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech.
I can hope can't I? Just in case, I'll be layered like a Pilsbury biscuit. I'm talking thick socks, long underwear. You name it. I'm wearing it. Just think of that episode of Friends when Joey put on all of Chandler's clothes to get back at him. Yep, that's me.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has taken to issuing advisories each week for those planning to make the trip. So here are a few of those tips boiled down. Heed them, or suffer the consequences.
1) If you're on time, you're late. The swearing-in is shortly after noon, and the formal program begins at 11:30 a.m. Security checkpoints open at 8 a.m. Lateness will get you nosebleed seats.
2) These boots are made for walking, and that's just what you'll do. Use public transportation to get close to the U.S. Capitol and walk from there. Wear something comfortable and water proof -- you could be walking in snow.
3) Baby, it's COLD! January in D.C. is usually really cold, and has been known to be rainy and snowy. Be prepared to stand in that weather (with no umbrella in the case of rain) for up to six (yep, you read it right) hours.
In addition to not being allowed an umbrella in case of rain, packages, backpacks, large Duffel bags, suitcases, Thermoses, coolers, strollers, Laser pointers, signs and posters are all prohibited in the ticketed areas.
4) Leave your infant child at home. OK, so that's my recommendation, but it's a good one. The JCCIC says that strollers, baby carriages, backpacks and other large bags are prohibited. That means you have to carry your baby for at least six hours. Also, please note that any child who is old enough to walk must have a ticket to get into ticketed events. Strollers will be allowed in non-ticketed areas of the National Mall.
Stay toasty!
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