That must have been an amazing moment, Pat. You were part of history...........truly an AWESOME experience!
It was. I didn't want to take the time after the first inauguration to wait for the parade, but this time, I was blessed to have tickets so close to the viewing stand, plus I KNEW the history involved, so wanted to see it.
First election I went to the inauguration, then had to rush back to hotel to change clothes for a 4:00 afternoon ball (business attire) and then rush back to hotel to change clothes (evening attire) for the inaugural ball. Keep in mind that there's no such thing as a taxi during the day. This time I did the inaugration, parade and inaugural ball. Less hassle and one less time to change clothes. LOL It was THE MOST exciting time in my life both times, because I knew history was being made in more ways than one.
I feel so fortunate to be able to have gone, but as of this moment, I'm not sure I ever want to go again (unless Jeb gets elected). It is a total rat race almost. Securing tickets for everything is almost impossible and I don't think I want to have to go thru that again either, but there was something about this president that made me feel I just HAD to be there. It started with my flying to TX for election nite 2001. I knew something special and historical was happening and I wanted to be a part of it. I feel anything after President and Mrs. Bush will almost be a let down. Does that make sense?