A Day in the life of President Bush(photos) 01-20-09

White House and various other sources ^ | January 20, 2009

[Kaslin]

I got the idea in November after 0bama won the election to post this today.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

[freekitty]

I am glad this thread was here and hope it stays so we can keep up with President Bush.

[anotherdownundergwbfan]

Hi. Thanks for the insights into President Bush’s homecoming. Of course nothing of that is shown here.

Does anyone know what time they will reach the ranch?

[SuziQ]

Oh, I had to see what That One's wife was wearing in the viewing stand. Ack! I had the sound off, though, so I didn't have to listen. I did tune in to FoxNews once, though, when Bret Baier was talking about the tone of That One's Inaugural speech, and he said it sounded angry; so much for 'Hope and Change'.

By contrast, both of George W. Bush's Inaugural speeches were full of optimism, as was his return home speech in Midland today.

[SuziQ]

So where, in that enormous crowd, were you and Luv W? I cried during most of his speech, as he was recounting times with his troops, and the hard days of his Presidency, But I was also thinking about what we may have to endure at least for the next four years.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Thanks for the “ping”. I really needed to see these pictures again.

Thank you, President Bush. You met your mission and kept us safe.

I will not sleep well tonight knowing you are not at the helm.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

mrsO was wearing yellow sparkly brocade during the parade, right? sparkles at daytime. hm.

watched President Bush’s speech on welcomehomebush.com. Terrific. so relaxed and **at home**! there was a thread devoted to his home coming..did you see it?

[freekitty]

Wrote a little message already.

[I_be_tc]

Thank you for always including me in your pings. And I appreciate the chance to send GWB a note of gratitude also.

TC

[SuziQ]

Does anyone know what time they will reach the ranch?

I don't know, but don't you know he'll wake up tomorrow morning feeling so free! I was amused by his description of what his mornings will be like in the future. I can't remember it exactly, but if you can find a transcript of the speech check it out, it was hilarious.

[SuziQ]

I know I'm being catty, but as former Unofficial White House Fashion co-Consultant, I have to comment about her outfit. You couldn't see the dress for the frumpy, housecoat looking thing she was wearing over it. That's awful, because I know the woman has SOME style. The dress she was wearing when Laura had her to the White House was actually quite lovely, and she is a statuesque woman, so she can wear dresses quite nicely.

It's unfortunate that she chose so poorly for this special day.

[SuziQ]

I didn’t see the homecoming thread; I’ll have to look for it. I used the link that someone posted on the Dose yesterday.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

It’s my understanding that she doesn’t have a fashion coordinator type person. um. That’s fairly obvious, imho.

She *is* a statuesque woman who is pear shaped and doesn’t exactly possess a sense of feminine grace, shall we say. A clothing handler (and poise coach) would be of benefit. I’m assuming she’ll rethink her present situation.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

It’s my understanding that she doesn’t have a fashion coordinator type person. um. That’s fairly obvious, imho.

She *is* a statuesque woman who is pear shaped and doesn’t exactly possess a sense of feminine grace, shall we say. A clothing handler (and poise coach) would be of benefit. I’m assuming she’ll rethink her present situation.

[Kaslin]

I have watched the live speech from the link that DrDeb posted. I have turned my TV off after the 0 started to put the blame about the economy on President Bush instead of Congress, and it is still off

[siamesecats]

Thanks for the ping Kaslin!

[NordP]

You have a point, and many would not be able to carry off a Chartruese colored outfit....dat's if you want many to hang wit-chew, nome saying?

Hey....I'm sorry, but it's been all black references allllllll day---so I thought I'd join in.... Never-the-less, and I'm sick of it. WE ARE ALL THE SAME.

[anotherdownundergwbfan]

I hope he feels free and really really happy. I imagine that the change would be rather difficult to navigate. Someone once described the Presidency as like drinking from a fire hydrant and then suddenly it is turned off....

May he find great comfort in wonderful Laura and his faith and family.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

I just sent an email....It is soooo easy and I forwarded it to all my friends!

[Laura722]

Thank you Kaslin for this thread. I have loved these daily dose threads. I cried today when President Bush and Laura left in the chopper. I know I am only 24 but President Bush was the first President that I really admired. He was/still is such a role model to me. I only really have a good memory of Clinton years even though Reagen and George H.W. Bush were Presidents in my lifetime. It seemed like the Clinton years were forever. It was such a breath of fresh air when the Bush’s brought back class to the White House. I am glad you might do a weekly/monthly dose thread. I don’t know how I could live without “a visit to sanity island”. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to these threads!

[Just A Nobody]

I finally was able to connect to the link from DrDeb, but found no way to access a live feed. A FReeper had called and said to try it a few times. Later, the FReeper called back and said it was on FNC so I went there only to see/hear President Bush.

The TV was never turned on until after 6 and was turned off again when they cut him off.