Are you ready for an Inaugural Ball?

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[Jim Robinson]

Yup, Senator Edwards speaks. SoreLoserman II begins tonight, but I'm not waiting!

Congratulations President Bush!!

It's all over but the crying for the SoreLosermen!!

And now it's time for us to start planning the Free Republic George W. Bush Inaugural Ball II!

I've had Kristinn checking venues and prices and we're in the process of getting a proposal from the Wyndham City Center Hotel in Washington, DC (the other Wyndham that we used last time is already booked).

The costs have more than doubled from our first ball, so we're estimating the price per person will have to be in the neighborhood of $175 per person. We'll also have to move fast on this. We'll need to make a quick decision as soon after the elections results are official as we possibly can and then we'll need to quickly raise the funds to put up the required deposit.

So, here's the question: Are you ready for an Inaugural Ball?

If so, please post here if you plan to attend and how many will be in your party.

Thank you all very much and hope to see you in DC on January 20th!!


By the way, everyone told us last time that the Free Republic Ball was the best one in town and it was half the price or less than all the others. I suspect that this Ball will also be the best in town and at $175 will still be priced less than any other!

[BufordP]

...All requests after post 785 are void!!!

You're probably right.

[JimWforBush]

Thanks for the update, I'll be ready.

[JimWforBush]

Hey, I am looking too. It certaintly isn't easy finding a early to mid 30's conservative women in Rhode Island. LOL.

[mentor2k]

My wife and I worked hard in our precinct for W's re-election. We'd like two.

I recieved an invitation to th the Inauguration of Ronald Reagan during the Eighties. I have it proudly displayed in my office. Does anyone know how to request an invitation to W's Inauguration?

[RoseD]

Call your Senators and Representatives......Automatic if you're a big donor. I think the tickets are $10,000

[KC_Conspirator]

Thank you for the heads up.

[kristinn]

Thanks. You have freepmail.

[kristinn]

Big donors get special considerations for the Inaugural events. However, tickets to the swearing in ceremony are free to the general public and are available through your senators and representatives. Further away from the Capitol, the Mall should be open to anyone without a ticket.

[FourtySeven]

Thanks for the update and all your hard work.

[kristinn]

It's being considered, but we'll look into a WiFi broadcast further down the road in our planning.

[kristinn]

We'll be going over that at the Christmas party this Friday.

[Hoodlum91]

Maybe we should have a thread of single dateless FReepers! Or at least organize a meeting place at the Ball so we can all commiserate!

[LisaFab]

Thanks. Just ordered a dress for the ball and can't wait!

[chicagolady]

Can we all wear Pajamas?? My slippers are so much easier to dance in.

[TruthNtegrity]

What Christmas party this Friday? Is the DC Chapter having a party?

Just wondering.

[kristinn]

Over here.

[Libertina]

Hey Jim, For those in Washington State who cannot afford or take the time to go to DC, we will be having our Inaugural Ball on Thursday January 20, in Lakewood. BUMP for Balls! :)

[Libertina]

LOL Now that I read the thread further down, I see you have advertised for us! ;) BALLS ACROSS AMERICA BUMP! Jim, I you are getting FReepmail with a link to the venue. It's AWESOME!