tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post4246220809022426935..comments2023-10-11T03:49:53.934-04:00Comments on The Gold Puppy: Duck and Cover!Reya Mellickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-87696572841710308772009-01-11T21:46:00.000-05:002009-01-11T21:46:00.000-05:00Fun blog to read. I am finding OODLES of blogs out...Fun blog to read. I am finding OODLES of blogs out there by our Over 50 Crowd. H-mmm. Usually wine is involved- lol.<BR/>Good luck on the 20th-- just hunker down!Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894610654542537259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-48134243166089903052009-01-10T12:22:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:22:00.000-05:00Like your photos! Articles are very interesting.Like your photos! Articles are very interesting.uought2b.a.doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213644057053282044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-73966748804575211512009-01-06T17:47:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:47:00.000-05:00I know others, my daughter included, who live in t...I know others, my daughter included, who live in the DC area and are bracing for the onslaught! Enjoy and take pictures to share with us!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989657639921973211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-86687473480649635752009-01-06T17:09:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:09:00.000-05:00I had to laugh because I can relate on a very much...I had to laugh because I can relate on a very much smaller scale and it drives me <I>crazy!</I> I live right in the middle of my town's annual Azalea Trail - very big deal, brings in tons of tourists and their $$, but Lordy, Lordy. Just try backing out of your driveway when there are busloads of tourists (and by that I mean just a few - not 7000! I <I>cannot</I> imagine 7000!), not to mention all the people in their cars, driving 10 mph, just looking at all the beautiful flowers! And the events! My block gets taped off (no ability to enter or leave) to make way for marathons & races of all kinds. I just have to mentally prepare for it. And it's so <I>little</I> compared to what you're fixin' to experience! Wow! I suggest a phone call to your dr for Valium! LOL!<BR/><BR/>But it will be so cool in years to come to be able to talk about this. Keep that as your mantra!<BR/><BR/>:) Debid smith kaich joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450581639610967780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-73894424682364127822009-01-06T12:02:00.000-05:002009-01-06T12:02:00.000-05:00I've been conflicted about whether or not to come ...I've been conflicted about whether or not to come down there. The old man in me is saying that the couch and tv might be a better alternative.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12276057072155833094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-69012481860239184982009-01-05T19:59:00.000-05:002009-01-05T19:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for your inside insight! I'd never thought ...Thanks for your inside insight! <BR/><BR/>I'd never thought of all the implications, problems, and amount of thought,foresight, and planning that had to go into planning the Presidential Inauguration. <BR/>I'd say go for 2 cases of wine....Just in case!Flip Flops and Summertimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454760111758765678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-43943736173944006562009-01-05T17:06:00.000-05:002009-01-05T17:06:00.000-05:00nice! the history will be amazing...i can't say i ...nice! the history will be amazing...i can't say i know anyone that's going to be there. but everyone in know was (and is!!) so excited that Barack Obama won...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01126495293276102287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-69480038266714720882009-01-05T09:06:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:06:00.000-05:00I, for one, will be playing urban commando in the ...I, for one, will be playing urban commando in the middle of it all with still & video cameras, and notebook. Why not? It's our little Mardi Gras of biblical proportions. The universe be 'splode around here! <BR/><BR/>So assuming survival, I should be able to cook up a wealth of imagery and street-level reportage. We're not as close to the action as you, but with comfy shoes it's still walkable from Intangible HQ.IntangibleArtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277140324522000385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-38400800675636874602009-01-05T08:36:00.000-05:002009-01-05T08:36:00.000-05:00Definitely two cases of wine, perhaps even three! ...Definitely two cases of wine, perhaps even three! But you know how I feel about wine. (: )<BR/><BR/>Jeff and I still haven't decided whether to stay or not. The lure of history-in-the-making probably will win in the end, but there's part of me that wants to get away. Although, I suppose the worst thing for me will be that I probably will refuse to move my car and thus won't be able to take the dogs for their usual twice-daily off-leash romps. That's not a bad trade-off, all things considered.A Concerned Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775285447324189098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-37720293123424604702009-01-05T08:24:00.000-05:002009-01-05T08:24:00.000-05:00Even Obama has said, repeatedly, that he can never...Even Obama has said, repeatedly, that he can never accomplish everything we hope he will. Don't think Hillary could have either.<BR/><BR/>Lettuce - so glad you're home! Happy new year!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-7579672794973203462009-01-05T08:03:00.000-05:002009-01-05T08:03:00.000-05:00I've enjoyed reading through your last week or so ...I've enjoyed reading through your last week or so of input - re: the economy and resolutions and being blog-notable. Funnily enough, I remember seeing mention of you at Willow's - the advice about eating more cake stuck in my mind as I am a devoted cake-eater!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad to have found you: I now count on you for a personal link to the upcoming inaugural hysteria/mania/excitment/upheaval.<BR/>It's good that you are well-stocked with wine!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-1528878102549656552009-01-05T08:01:00.000-05:002009-01-05T08:01:00.000-05:00i can honestly say that i dont envy you at all! I ...i can honestly say that i dont envy you at all! I mean, it's going to be an amazing thing to witness for you but also a major nightmare. in many ways, i'm glad i'm here in the UK and can watch from afar though i'm sure there will be something kicking off here to celebrate the new President finally taking his place. Fingers crossed it's not as bad as you think it could be.anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327714126701582638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-60508769711607837452009-01-05T07:38:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:38:00.000-05:00ur blog is interesting .love it....god blessur blog is interesting .love it....god blesssurekha tangrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474926687109969595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-59971742199013811892009-01-05T05:05:00.000-05:002009-01-05T05:05:00.000-05:00I'm so addicted to eye on the inaguation day in DC...I'm so addicted to eye on the inaguation day in DC after reading your words. Thanks for your sharing. I'm quite a newer here and was caught in my first sight of "the gold puppy". I'm quite familiar with people congestion problem and just experienced a very similar situation in the midnight of Jan 1,2009 in the people square in Shanghai, China while welcoming the newyear countdown time. BTW, I'm a Chinese, an ESL. I guess I've already found it out:) Look forward to your new insights to Washinton DC.Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03518979566347346684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-62183125100203496252009-01-05T03:18:00.000-05:002009-01-05T03:18:00.000-05:00great shot of jake, reya - he looks somewhat dazed...great shot of jake, reya - he looks somewhat dazed<BR/><BR/>i think i'd want the comfort of my own home without strangers, at such a timelettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-91170643319202249202009-01-05T01:24:00.000-05:002009-01-05T01:24:00.000-05:00it will be funny if Obama failes to deliver expeca...it will be funny if Obama failes to deliver expecatations...atleast i can say "i voted for Hillary"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-1150961258666473922009-01-04T20:47:00.000-05:002009-01-04T20:47:00.000-05:00Reya, I just found your blog and find your writing...Reya, I just found your blog and find your writing style a great read. And it must be amazing to be living in Washington DC..especially at this time! I was attracted to your site because of your wonderful dog Jake. I too have a blog about my dog Mistaya. I would be thrilled if you would stop by sometime for a read. http://lifeofapoundpuppy.blogspot.com.<BR/>And have fun with all that traffic and people coming your way real soon!! I will be back to continue to read your future posts.mistaya's M.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17891259886562501125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-62901971474543576252009-01-04T19:48:00.000-05:002009-01-04T19:48:00.000-05:00I don't think it's a waste of money to celebrate t...I don't think it's a waste of money to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, no way.<BR/><BR/>And in spite of all my whining and complaining, the truth is, I'm thrilled to be here for this.<BR/><BR/>Though ... it will be daunting.<BR/><BR/>A paradox, like everything else in life, eh?Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-18795676754958979952009-01-04T19:07:00.000-05:002009-01-04T19:07:00.000-05:00I worry what will happen to our nation in the comi...I worry what will happen to our nation in the coming years with the economy the way it is and think that money should be saved and not squandered in any city on events such as this.A quiet ceremony would be more economic.<BR/> I also feel for those of you who have no choice but to be over run by the crowds. I do not like crowds and feel more comfortable in the comfort and safety of my own home at times such as these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-91453059911619265472009-01-04T17:36:00.000-05:002009-01-04T17:36:00.000-05:00It's not something I would look forward to. I thin...It's not something I would look forward to. I think I'll just enjoy my farm and country living in Rural Virginia. Will two cases be enough? Perhaps you should subsidize with some Vodka. Enjoy it and most of all stay safe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047069677589559317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-78127257466508017212009-01-04T17:34:00.000-05:002009-01-04T17:34:00.000-05:00From DC Traveler * In 1965, the inauguration of...From <A HREF="http://www.thedctraveler.com/new-poll-predict-the-number-of-attendees-at-the-inauguration/" REL="nofollow">DC Traveler</A> <BR/><BR/> * In 1965, the inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson, drew the largest inaugural crowd, estimated at 1.2 million.<BR/> * In 2005, for the inauguration of President George W. Bush’s second term, crowds were estimated at 400,000, a hundred thousand more than his first inauguration in 2001.<BR/><BR/> * Approximately 250,000 gathered at the U.S. Capitol for Bill Clinton’s second term inauguration, a significantly smaller number than his first term about 800,000 people attended in 1993.<BR/> * George H. Bush Sr.’s inauguration in 1989 drew about 300,000.<BR/> * John Kennedy’s inauguration, a day snow fell in DC, drew an estimated 1 million in 1961.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-66168839224315395092009-01-04T17:33:00.000-05:002009-01-04T17:33:00.000-05:00Yes, make sure to stock up on plenty of toasting s...Yes, make sure to stock up on plenty of toasting supplies! <BR/><BR/>Wonderful pic of your puppy.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-20034734717992094352009-01-04T16:47:00.000-05:002009-01-04T16:47:00.000-05:00Get more wine, much more, and sell it on the sidew...Get more wine, much more, and sell it on the sidewalk to thirsty visitors. But, yes, sensible to keep your house (and your toilet) to yourself. Enjoy! Wow. And congrats on all your well deserved accolades. Work that spotlight!tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112433561328525664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-77541661137411336072009-01-04T15:25:00.000-05:002009-01-04T15:25:00.000-05:00I, too, am so excited for this inaugural fest. Alt...I, too, am so excited for this inaugural fest. Although Washington may be crowded, I wish I could be there. You will living in history just because you are there.<BR/><BR/>Read more of my thoughts on President-elect Obama at:<BR/><BR/>http://raverantrage.blogspot.com/2008/11/post-election-emotions.htmlThe bloggahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772670478157398353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-45065984621660040232009-01-04T15:21:00.000-05:002009-01-04T15:21:00.000-05:00Your photography is amazing. I love all of the ref...Your photography is amazing. I love all of the reflection pictures. Very, very cool. My husband and I lived in Alexandria, VA until recently and I miss the city. Thanks for posting all of your great pictures.Bill and Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845332229596964379noreply@blogger.com