Posted on 08/09/2008 3:54:25 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
Today President Bush attended and practiced with the USA Women’s Volleyball Team.
He attended a practice of the USA Women’s Softball Team.
He attended a basketball game and cheered on the USA Women’s team during their Group B women's basketball match against the Czech Republic. Mrs. Bush, Barbara Bush and Marvin Bush also attended the game.
He then addressed the media about a serious issue, that of the escalation of violence in the province of Georgia and the Russia-Georgia conflict.
Mrs. Bush and Barbara Bush visited the Forbidden City.
President GHW Bush (#41) watched the gold medal match in the women's individual saber at the Fencing Hall of the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. The Americans secured all three medals.
You totally beat me to typing that. Hubby said the same thing too!!!!
:-)
Don’t you LOVE that suit of Laura’s? VERY nice and Country appropriate, too! Great color also.
President George W. Bush visits with the U.S. Women's Softball team Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at their Beijing practice field at Fengtai Complex. Calling the team the "Gold Medal Champs," the President said, "It's good for the world to have girls playing softball and these women are going to show girls how to win." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is the center of attention as he watches U.S. beach volleyball practice Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Chaoyang Park in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush sports a thank-you note on his visor, courtesy of the U.S. Beach Volleyball team as he watches practice Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Chaoyang Park in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush autographs softball during the U.S. Women’s Softball practice Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Fengtai Complex in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with the U.S. Women's Beach Volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor, left, and Kerri Walsh at the Chaoyang Park practice courts Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, before their matches at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. "What an honor," Walsh said. "He's just a great sports fan and he exudes optimism and pride in his country. I know he's proud of us." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush pauses with U.S. Men's Beach Volleyball's Todd Rogers, left, and Philip Dalhausser as he visited the practice session Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Beijing's Chaoyang Park prior to their first matches of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter Barbara arrive at the Forbidden City in Beijing Friday, Aug. 9, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush listens as Mrs. Sarah Randt, spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, leads a tour of the Forbidden City Friday, Aug. 9, 2008, in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Bush tour the Forbidden City Friday, Aug. 9, 2008, during their visit to Beijing. Leading the tour is Mr. Sun Jiazheng, Vice Chairman, China People’s Political Consultative Congress. Mrs. Sarah Randt, spouse of Sandy Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, is second from left in hat. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush finds relief from the Beijing heat in an ornamental fan during a visit Friday, Aug. 9, 2008, to the Forbidden City. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
A display of three dresses and some jewelry is seen at the Exhibition of Imperial Garments and Jewelry viewed by Mrs. Laura Bush during her tour Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, of the Forbidden City in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush closely examines a display at the Exhibition of Imperial Garments and Jewelry Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, during her tour of the Forbidden City in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Bush pause next to a Fu Dog during a visit Friday, Aug. 9, 2008, to the Forbidden City in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush addresses remarks Saturday, Aug.9, 2008 in Beijing, on the military conflict between Russia and Georgia. President Bush said he is concerned that the violence will endanger regional peace, and that the United States is working with European partners to lanuch international mediation. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
When we get the all clear, I'll re-post my fav pic.
President Bush jokes with beach volleyball player Misty May Traynor during a visit to the US team at Beijing’s Chaoyang Beach on August 9, 2008
President Bush gets a hug from six-foot-two Californa girl Kerry Walsh, who is paired with Misty May Trainor, August 9, 2008
President Bush convenes a summit with defending Olympic beach volleyball champions Kerry Walsh and Misty May Traynor during a visit to the venue on August 9, 2008
President Bush shows his skills during USA beach volleyball practice, August 9, 2008
If I remember correctly, when Hillary was first lady, the Chinese provided a toilet that was carried by peons behind her entourage. I can’t recall the reason for this, though.
THIS WHOLE POST IS COURTESY OF STARWISE WHO KINDLY SENT IT TO ME AND KASLIN EARLIER FOR POSTING.
President plays volleyball: ![](http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/blogs/olympics/0809bush-volleyball.jpg")
And super gallery shots (’W’s Big Day’. SO happy to see him smiling and having a great time, tho we know worries are never far from his mind today.
This one’s titled, ‘Pranking the President’
And this gallery entitled, ’Offering Some Presidential Advice.’
The gallery shots are REALLY SUPER! **** President Bush Enjoys Time With U.S. Athletes ~~~
The Opening Ceremonies were jaw dropping!! Amazing mass of humans, technology, color, logistics, acrobatics ... truly a feast for the eyes. I urge all who missed it to catch segments on youtube and other sites online. Really breathtaking extravaganza.
Here’s a good video of the ceremony highlights
My pleasure ..... ;)
FRmail ....
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I don't think Barbara Sr. is on this trip. Doro is with her Dad. I guess Barb Sr. would rather be in Maine. She has been back to China over a dozen times since they lived there.
Uh oh .. I think he fell on his mountain bike ride ..
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Here’s an article in Time about Pres. Bush at the Olympics
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1830634,00.html?xid=rss-world
Yes he was having fun but he had to switch gears and address the Georgia-Russia conflict. But glad he had a few hours of fun. He does love sports and I loved the softball team pranking him.
Thanks again for your help. I took another look at Marvin and he does look like Jeb. Maybe someday we will see Jeb at the Olympics representing the USA as President!
I do like Laura’s suit. It looks like a lace trim and the color is very good for her. Glad she and Barbara both wore sensible shoes.
Did you notice how quickly #41 gave the young lady his hankie when she started to tear up? It was just a spontaneous thing for him to do. Pure Class. (Hope she thought to keep the hankie as a souvenir)
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