Posted on 12/01/2004 1:46:39 PM PST by Jim Robinson
Edited on 01/18/2005 11:18:17 AM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
He's doing all the work on that; I don't know the particulars so I don't want to say something that may be incorrect.
Keep an eye open for his announcement thread tomorrow...
Theme? Hmmm...
Looks like you'll be on your way in about 15 minutes.
Been reading the posts here for a while now, but wanted to finally get on the board and say hello. There's a group of us from the University of Arkansas planning on coming to the ball to support the Honoroable Governer Huckabee and Crew.
I was wondering if there'll be anyone else from Arkansas there, but also look forward to meeting all of you and having a great time Thursday night!
Wow! This is great!! Your post made me smile.
Welcome Home!
Tour Free Iraq and Afghanistan - Courtesy USA ARMED FORCES.
http://ateamtourandtravel.com/ It's underconstruction but will link to all you have accomplished.
See you at the Ball.
Metro will be your friend for the ball, as the Metropolitan Police have announced no-car zones that brush up against the ball venue.
Subject: Inaugural Street Closures DDOT List
The Metropolitan Police Department released the following list of street closures for the 55th Presidential Inauguration,
Bill Rice, 202/671-2004, 202/437-7787/cell, bill.rice@dc.gov
January 11, 2005 MEDIA ADVISORY
STREET CLOSURES AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR 55th PRESIDENTIAL
INAUGURATION
Beginning on Sunday, January 16th, 2005, through Friday, January 21st,
2005 several events will be occurring in the District of Columbia associated with the 55th Presidential Inauguration. In conjunction with these scheduled events, extensive street closures and Emergency No Parking Areas have been established in several areas of the city. These areas include the following:
Sunday, January 16th, 2005:
EMERGENCY NO PARKING AREAS
The following areas will be posted for Emergency No Parking in
Conjunction with the Inaugural Practice Parade from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 16th, 2005:
Ø Constitution Avenue from 1st Street N.E., to 6th Street NW
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street N.W., to 15th Street,
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street N.W., to 19th Street NW
Ø 15th Street from I Street south to Independence Avenue NW
STREET CLOSINGS
The following streets will be closed in conjunction with the Inaugural
Practice Parade from approximately 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 16th, 2005:
Ø Constitution Avenue from 1st Street N.E., to 6th Street NW
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street N.W., to 15th Street,
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street N.W., to 19th Street NW
Ø 15th Street from I Street south to Independence Avenue N.W.
INAUGURAL STREET CLOSURES
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2005:
EMERGENCY NO PARKING AREAS
The following areas will be posted for Emergency No Parking in
Conjunction with the Opening Ceremony for the 55th Presidential Inauguration from 6:00am on Wednesday, January 19th, 2005, to 4:00 am on Friday, January 21st, 2005:
Ø 15th Street from Pennsylvania Ave. to Constitution Ave. NW
Ø 17th Street from New York Avenue to Constitution Ave. NW
STREET CLOSINGS
The following streets will be closed in conjunction with the Opening
Ceremony for the 55th Presidential Inauguration from approximately 10:00am to 6:00 am on Wednesday, January 19th, 2005, to approximately 4:00 am on Friday, January 21st, 2005:
Ø Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street NW
Ø 15th Street from Pennsylvania Ave. to Constitution Ave NW
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street N.W., to 19th Street NW
Ø 17th Street from New York Avenue to Constitution Ave. NW
Thursday, January 20th, 2005:
On Thursday, January 20, 2005, the District of Columbia will host the
55th Inauguration of the President of the United States. In reference to the Inaugural Swearing-In and Parade Ceremonies, parking will be restricted and the following streets will be closed at approximately 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, until approximately 4:00 AM on Friday, January 21, 2005. Limited access will be available to residents and individuals entering these areas on official business.
STREET CLOSINGS AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Ø Constitution Avenue from 1st Street N.E., to 18th Street NW
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 1st Street N.E., to 18th Street NW
Ø 2nd Street N.W., from Constitution Avenue to C Street NW
Ø 3rd Street, from D Street N.W, to Independence Avenue SW
Ø 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., south to Independence
Avenue S.W.
Ø 6th Street from D Street N.W. south to Constitution Avenue
Ø 600 Block of Indiana Avenue
Ø 7th Street from D Street N.W., south to Independence Avenue S.W.
Ø 9th Street from E Street south to Constitution Avenue N.W.
Ø 10th Street from E Street N.W. south to Constitution Avenue N.W.
Ø 11th Street N.W. from E Street south to Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Ø 12th Street N.W., from F Street N.W. south to D Street S.W.
Ø 13th Street from I Street south to Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Ø 14th Street from I Street N.W., south to Independence Avenue
S.W.
Ø 15th Street from I Street south to Independence Avenue N.W.
INAUGURAL STREET CLOSURES
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Ø Vermont Avenue from H to I Street NW
Ø 16th Street from I Street south to H Street N.W
Ø Connecticut Avenue from 17th Street to H Street NW
Ø 17th Street from K Street to Independence Ave SW
Ø C Street N.W. from 3rd Street to 5th Street and from 17th Street
to 23rd Street.
Ø D Street N.W. from 6th Street to 8th Street and from 17th Street
to 23rd Street
Ø E Street N.W. from 12th Street to 18th Street NW
Ø F Street N.W. from 9th Street to 18th Street NW
Ø G Street N.W. from 13th Street to 18th, Street NW
Ø 1300-1800 block of New York Avenue
Ø H Street N.W. from 14th Street to 18th Street
In addition, Independence Avenue SW from 2nd Street NE to 14th Street
SW, will be restricted to parking from 12:01 am to approximately 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 20th, 2005. Also, Independence Avenue from 7th Street SW, to 2nd Street NE will be closed to all traffic from approximately 9:00 am to approximately 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 20th, 2005.
In addition, the following streets have been posted for RESTRICTED
PARKING in reference to this event. The restricted parking on these streets will be in force from 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, until approximately 4:00 AM on Friday, January 21, 2001. Only off-street parking will be available to residences and businesses located within these areas:
Ø 100 block of Maryland Avenue NE.
Ø Louisiana Avenue from Columbus Circle, south to Constitution
Avenue
Ø Delaware Avenue from Columbus Circle, south to Constitution
Avenue
Ø South Capitol Street from Independence Avenue, south to D
Street.
Ø New Jersey Avenue from Independence Avenue SE, south to D Street
SE.
Ø Constitution Avenue from 2nd Street NE, west to 15th Street NW
Float Staging Area
The following Streets will be posted for Emergency no Parking and Closed on Thursday, January 20th, 2005, from 12:01 am until approximately 7:00 pm.
Ø D Street S.W., from 2nd to 4th Street.
Ø C Street S.W., from 2nd to 6th Street SW
Ø 4th Street, from Independence Avenue SW to School Street SW
Disbanding Area
The following Streets will be posted for Emergency no Parking and Closed on Thursday, January 20th, 2005, from 7:00 am until approximately 7:00 pm.
Ø 18th Street from K Street to Constitution Avenue N.W.
Ø 19th Street from K Street to Constitution Avenue N.W.
INAUGURAL STREET CLOSURES
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Ø 20th Street from K Street to Constitution Avenue N.W.
Ø 21st Street from K Street to Constitution Avenue N.W.
Ø 22nd Street from K Street to Constitution Avenue N.W.
Ø Virginia Avenue from 23rd Street to Constitution Avenue
Ø C Street N.W. from 18th Street to 23rd Street.
Ø D Street N.W. from 18th Street to 23rd Street.
Ø E Street N.W. from 18th Street to 23rd Street. Including E
Street Expressway
Ø F Street N.W. from 18th Street to 23rd Street
Ø G Street N.W. from 18th Street to 23rd Street
Ø H Street N.W. from 18th Street to 23rd Street
Ø Pennsylvania Avenue from 18th Street to Washington Circle (23rd
Street)
Ø I (Eye) Street from Pennsylvania to 23rd Street NW
POSTED EMERGENCY NO PARKING AREA FOR BALL SITES
In conjunction with the Presidential Inauguration, several balls will be hosted at various venues throughout the city. The following streets will be posted for Emergency No Parking from 10:00 am on Thursday, January 20, 2005, until 3:00 am on Friday, January 21, 2005.
THE CAPITOL HILTON
Ø L Street from Vermont Avenue to 17th Street, N.W.
Ø I Street from Vermont Avenue to 17th Street, N.W.
Ø 15th Street from I Street (800 block) to M Street NW
Ø 16th Street from I Street (800 block) to M Street, N.W.
Ø 17th Street from I Street (800 block) to M Street, N.W.
Ø K Street, from Vermont to 17th Street NW
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM-PENSION BUILDING
Ø 3rd Street from E Street to H Street NW
Ø 4th Street from E Street to H Street NW
Ø 5th Street from E Street to H Street NW
Ø 6th Street from E Street to H Street NW
Ø E Street, from 3rd to 6th Street NW
Ø F Street, from 3rd to 6th Street NW
Ø G Street, from 3rd to 6th Street NW
INAUGURAL STREET CLOSURES
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WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
Ø K Street, NW between 6th - 10th Street, NW
Ø New York Avenue, NW between 6th - 9th Street, NW
Ø L Street, NW between 6th - 10th Street, NW
Ø M Street, NW between 6th - 10th Street, NW
Ø N Street, NW between 6th -10th Street, N.W.
Ø O Street, NW between 6th - 10th Street, N.W.
Ø Massachusetts Avenue from 6th Street to 10th Street NW
Ø Mt. Vernon Place from 7th to 9th Street NW
Ø 7th Street from New York Avenue to O Street NW
Ø 8th Street from O Street to N Street NW
Ø 9th Street from New York Avenue to O Street NW
Ø Blagden Alley from L Street to n Street NW
Ø Naylor Court from 9th to 10th Street NW
UNION STATION
Ø Massachusetts Avenue from 2nd Street NE to 2nd Street, N.W.
Ø 2nd Street & D Street, N.E. to 1st Street, N.W.
Ø 100 block Columbus Circle to 2nd Street, N.E.
Ø Unit Block of G Street, N.E. (Southside) to 1st Street, N.E.
Ø 100 block E Street, N.E.
Ø 100 block F Street, N.E.
Ø 2nd Street, N.E. from D Street, N.E. to F Street, N.E.
Ø 1st Street, N.E. from D Street, N.E. to Columbus Circle NE
Ø Delaware Avenue, N.E. from D Street, N.E. to Columbus Circle NE
(Unit block Columbus Circle, N.E.)
Ø Louisiana Avenue, N.E. from D Street, N.E. to Massachusetts Avenue,
N.E.
Ø 1st Street, N.E. from Massachusetts Avenue to G Street NE
Ø North Capitol Street, N.E. from E Street, N.E. to G Street, N.E.
THE WASHINGTON HILTON
Ø Connecticut Avenue, N.W. from Florida Avenue, and California Street
NW
Ø 20th Street, from 21st Street, N.W. (Columbia Road) to 2200 block
20th Street, N.W.
Ø Columbia Road, N.W. from Connecticut Avenue, N.W. to California
Street N.W.
Ø 19th Street, from 1800 blk (Swann Street, N.W.) to Wyoming Avenue,
N.W. (2100 block)
Ø 20th Street, N.W. from 1800 block to Florida Avenue, N.W.
Ø 18th Street, from Florida Ave. N.W. (2000 blk) to Wyoming Ave. N.W.
(2100 blk)
Ø 2000 block Leroy Place, N.W.
Ø 2000 block California Street, N.W.
INAUGURAL STREET CLOSURES
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Ø 2100 block Bancroft Place N.W.
Ø 1800 block California Street, N.W.
Ø 1800 block Vernon Street, N.W.
Ø 1800 block Florida Avenue, N.W. to Florida Avenue & 20th Street,
N.W.
Ø T Street from Connecticut Avenue to Florida Avenue NW
ROAD CLOSURE FOR BALL SITES
In conjunction with the Presidential Inauguration, several balls will be hosted at various venues throughout the city. The following streets will be CLOSED to traffic at approximately 12:00 pm (Noon) on Thursday, January 20, 2005, until approximately 3:00 am on Friday, January 21, 2005.
THE CAPITOL HILTON
Ø L Street from 15th Street to 17th Street, N.W.
Ø 15th Street from I Street to M Street NW
Ø 16th Street from I Street (800 block) to M Street, N.W.
Ø North curb and access roadway on K Street, from Vermont to 17th
Street NW
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM-PENSION BUILDING
Ø 4th Street from E Street to H Street NW
Ø 5th Street from E Street to H Street NW
Ø F Street, from 3rd to 6th Street NW
Ø G Street, from 3rd to 6th Street NW
WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
Ø Massachusetts Ave. from 9th Street to 10th Street NW
Ø Mt. Vernon Place from 7th to 9th Street NW
Ø New York Avenue, NW between 6th to 7th Street NW
Ø L Street, NW between 6th - 10th Street, NW
Ø M Street, NW between 6th - 10th Street, NW
Ø N Street, NW between 6th -10th Street, N.W.
Ø 7th Street from New York Avenue to O Street NW
Ø 8th Street from O Street to N Street NW
Ø 9th Street from New York Avenue to O Street NW
Ø Blagden Alley from L Street to n Street NW
Ø Naylor Court from 9th to 10th Street NW
INAUGURAL STREET CLOSURES
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UNION STATION
Ø Massachusetts Avenue from North Capitol Street to 2nd Street NE
Ø 100 block of F Street NE
Ø Unit block of G Street NE
Ø E Street from North Capitol to 2nd Street NE
Ø 1st Street, N.E. from K Street, N.E. to Mass Ave, NE
Ø Delaware Avenue, N.E. from D Street, N.E. to Columbus Circle NE
Ø Louisiana Avenue, N.E. from D Street, N.E. to Massachusetts Avenue,
N.E.
Ø 1st Street, N.E. from D Street to Massachusetts Avenue
THE WASHINGTON HILTON
Ø T Street from Connecticut Avenue to Florida Avenue NW
Ø 19th Street, N.W. from Florida Avenue, to Wyoming Avenue, N.W.
Ø Columbia Road, N.W. from Connecticut Avenue, N.W. to Wyoming
Avenue NW
Ø 1800 block California Street, N.W.
Ø 1800 block Vernon Street, N.W.
In addition, the Pentagon parking lots will be even more busy than usual from the 15th through the 20th (don't go there). On the 20th, Rt. 27 and Rt. 110 will be closed around the Pentagon as will Boundary Channel Drive.
Metro WILL be your friend...
Thank you and the DC Chapter for all that each of you do, slugging it out with the lefist goons in the trenches of our nation's capitol day in and day out.
Made it as far as Karshi-Khanabad Airfield; Karshi, Uzbekistan (it's a start)
A taliban wounded was transported on the military a/c I traveled on today. There were at least 4 medical staffers caring for this vermin. A major, two captains and one (unidentified rank) medical crew member. 2 military policemen escorted the PUC (prisoner under control). This tied up six of our best... I am told this is routine protocol. At least 2 of the aircraft loadmasters/aircrew also assisted the medical team as needed. Add in the ambulance driver/s and that makes about 9 or 10 military members devoting some of their duty day to this oxygen stealing dirtbag (under their care).
All I could do on the flight was think of the filthy rotten main steam media and how they are droning on and on about the alleged prisoner abuses in Iraq, all the while unwilling to report the kind of care given to the enemy, which is the same kind of care we give to our own wounded.
This particular PUC vomited at least twice during the flight; our medical team cleaned the person up without hesitation and promptly I might add.
Venting is now complete!
Looking forward to meeting each and every one of you at the Freeper's Ball, at the Inauguration, or at the Inaugural Parade.
PS FWIW- We are sticking around to march in the March for Life the following Monday, 24 Jan., 05.
Howdy do Mama Bear ! Darned if I don't recognize your name from those great freeping posts that you and Jim and Sheila and that whole bunch in California were involved in, supporting our troops.
It will be an honor and a privilege to meet you and the family of freepers, poised to gather ( or strike) in DC shortly.
Your post made me smile from ear to ear.
A hearty bump from Karshi-Khanabad Airfield... Karshi, Uzbekistan !
You will know me (in the crowds in DC) by the Afghan hat that I will be sporting, and a full face of grizzled hair grown especially for the occasion. Please approach with enthusiasm and introduce yourselves, one and all...
I expect to spend about 3 days here in Karshi, anxiously awaiting the day of departure of my flight from Tashkent to Frankfurt, which will, thankfully, initiate deployment (from theater) to the good ole USA.
Bumpity bump bump bump
Thank you for the heads up- re: DC parking. Duly noted and printed out for safe keeping.
The honor and privilege is mine. You and your fellow servicemen and women are my heroes and I look forward to meeting you and thanking you in person for your service.
Have a safe trip home. I am smiling from ear to ear too!
One teeney weeney correction about my current day job status- working as a civilian contractor in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (prior service though)
Bless your little pea picking heart just the same Mama_Bear !
Prior service, current service....it's all the same to me. ;-)
Hurry Hurry Hurry Get your Freeper's Ball tickets right here (bump)
Bless you Mama_Bear (and) bless the troops bump...
"Christmas in Cambodia"
One week from tonight, we'll be having a ball...
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