Posted on 01/17/2005 8:36:14 AM PST by kristinn
Edited on 01/18/2005 11:25:53 AM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
We're counting the days now until President Bush's second Inaugural this Thursday. Tickets are still available for the hottest Inaugural Ball in D.C. Come join us for the Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball featuring Gov. Huckabee and his rock and roll band, Capitol Offense.
In addition to saluting President Bush and Vice President Cheney, the ball will pay tribute to the men and women serving in our armed forces.
Price of admission is $200 per person, $250 at the door.
Included in the admission price is a full course dinner, served buffet style with seating, open bar from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., free coat check and reduced parking charge at the hotel.
Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. The ball starts at 7 p.m. The program begins at 8 p.m.
A rough outline of the program:
Presentation of the colors by the St. John's College High School JROTC.
Pledge of Allegiance, Star Spangled Banner, invocation.
Toasts to the President and the service branches.
Free Republic video presentation by Sauropod.
Free Republic Eagle Awards ceremony.
Brief speeches by some of our honored guests.
Entertainment by impressionist Billy Finch.
Rock and roll dance music 'til midnight by Capitol Offense.
Author Richard Poe will be at the ball signing copies of his book, Hillary's Secret War, which features a foreward written by Jim Robinson.
Our own Seeking the Truth's 0Cents.com will be selling ball souvenirs and FReep stuff.
Web Simulcast by RIGHTALK.com
Your Host: Doug From Upland
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This is an evening you will not want to miss. Many of our friends in the conservative community will be attending the ball, as will many of your fellow FReepers. Hope to see you there!
Yeah.......real scarry.............ROFL!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to see Mama_Bear's posters at the Ball. Thanks for all your efforts. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Freepmail me an address if you want a tiny favor sent to you!
Sorry, I will miss seeing you.
My dress has such a long slit that it better not be "UP" too!!
LOL
We can't be there in person, but will be with you in spirit! I'm jealous of everybody who is going; thanks for the invite!
You bet...also for the kids room.
My grandson 8, will be there too.
Girl or boy?
You, too?????????
Actually I haven't decided what I'm wearing.......will be making the decision tomorrow..........but both choiceas have those "slits"
Darn...will miss you...what is the cost of the badges??? They look great!!
Freepmail if you do not want to post ...OK?
I'll look for you at the BALL!!
fine! Stanz, ? man? child?
need info..OK?
Please freepmail an address so I can send a tiny favor.
SUPER BUMP back at you!!
Ok I'll be there. A trifle late but by 7:30 for sure!!
LOL! I hope you have a great time!
BUMP before I go meet my pillow........
I need all my beauty sleep before Thursday night!!!!!!!!
See you soon BUMP!
Bumping for favors for Jen and spouse.
LOL!
Do I need to make and bring a sign for the parade, or will y'all have some 'loaner' signs for out-of-towners?
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