A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT BUSH...fabulous PHOTOS...01/10/09

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[daisyscarlett]

President George W. Bush and his family traveled to Norfolk VA today to participate in the commissioning ceremony of the George H.W. Bush (CVN 7) in Norfolk, Va. Vice President Cheney and Mrs. Cheney also attended this event.

TRANSCRIPT OF THE SPEECH THE PRESIDENT GAVE. PLEASE READ. IT IS AWESOME.

SNIFF SNIFF… This was the President’s last scheduled flight on Air Force One as the sitting president

The President delivered his weekly radio address. In Focus: Defense.

[radiohead]

Thanks for all the great pictures. I am going to miss this family.

[Churchillspirit]

Have to wonder about the timing.

Did the navy perhaps speed up the preparations so that this ceremony could take place before President Bush left office?

Kudos to the navy if they did.

[Churchillspirit]

Sure going to miss this dose of sanity for the next four years (maybe less if Barry's COLB is found)

Tomorrow I will be mailing a "Thank You" card to President Bush - one of many, no doubt.

God speed, Mr President!

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SUNDAY DOSE PING

PLEASE DO NOT POST OR REPOST PHOTOS TILL THE "ALL CLEAR"

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MORE PHOTOS FROM SAT.

President George W. Bush stands with his sister, Doro Bush Koch, and their father, former President George H. W. Bush at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with his father, former President George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush during the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with Mrs. Laura Bush during the playing of the national anthem at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., in honor of his father, former President George H. W. Bush, seen at right. White House photo by Eric Draper

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U.S. Navy Sailors stand at attention Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies for the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

A World War II Avenger Torpedo bomber similar to the plane flown by former President George H.W. Bush does a flyby Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

U.S. Navy Sailors line the deck of the the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier as a World War II Avenger Torpedo bomber similar to the plane flown by former President George H.W. Bush does a flyby Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Former President George H.W. Bush presents a long glass to the First Officer of the Deck to set the first watch Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies for the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

Mrs. Doro Bush Koch addresses her remarks and "brings the ship to life," prompting sailors to come aboard, during the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., named in honor of her father, former President George H. W. Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush watches as the crew comes aboard at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., named in honor of President Bush's father, former President George H. W. Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper

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The crew of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier ceremonially run aboard as the ship "comes alive" Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks in honor of his father, former President George H. W. Bush, at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks in honor of his father, former President George H. W. Bush, at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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President George W. Bush shakes hands with his father, former President George H.W. Bush following President Bush's remarks in honor of his father at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush embraces his father, former President George H. W. Bush, following his remarks honoring his father during the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

Former President George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush prepare to leave the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., following the commissioning ceremony for the ship named in his honor. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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SUNDAY PHOTOS

The Motorcade of U.S. President George W. Bush is parked on H street across from the White House where he is attending a service with First Lady Laura Bush after what could be his last service as US President at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square on January 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. Behind the Motorcade is the Hay Adams Hotel (center) where President elect Barack Obama is currently staying.

[luvie]

Great! More pictures! Yay!

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First Lady Laura Bush exits with Reverend Dr. Luis Leon after a service she attend with U.S. President George W. Bush.

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U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush leave after what could be his last service as US President at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square on January 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. Behind them is Reverend Dr. Luis Leon who did the service. Saint John's Church is located across the White House and faces the Hay Adams where President-elect Barack Obama is currently staying.

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The Presidential Motorcade on its way to Fort Belvoir where President George W. Bush is going to do a bike ride on January 11, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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"ALL CLEAR"

President Bush and his father were on Fox News Sunday today. I will post the link to the transript later as well as a link to VP Cheney's interview on CNN This Week.

I posted an early, sorta incomplete dose, today because I need to go and watch MyChargers try to win another game on their march to the Super Bowl!

[daisyscarlett]

Toaster winner....yeah.....

[Kaslin]

Great photos again. I saved the photo of the President embracing his father

[Miss Marple]

I notice that the credits of all 3 White House photographers show up on these pictures. How nicei that they all got to ride on Air Force One down to Virginia! A kindness by both President Bush and Eric Draper, the head photographer.

[gramho12]

Thanks so mush for posting. I haven't been able to check the Dose for a while, and I'm getting all mushy now that the time is coming that President Bush will be Dubya again.

There is such a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes as I write, since we will all miss this wonderful, classy family.

God Speed, GW and Laura. We won't soon see the likes of your humble and gracious presence.

[siamesecats]

Thank you so much for these wonderful pictures & commentary.
I saw a video of the commissioning of the ship yesterday, it was a wonderful ceremony.
I fear for our country without this man as President.
I fear there will be a huge hole in our National Security.
And if there is, I hope the entire Bush family is far enough away from it that they are not harmed in any way.
God Bless both President’s Bush and the entire Bush family.
And thank you, daisyscarlett, for your wonderful work putting this thread together this weekend.