Friday, January 23, 2009

Please... Take Your Seat~ January 23, 2009

In a sea of onlookers, we were fortunate to be seated fairly close to the podium...

But that darn teleprompter kept getting in our way~ along with the gentleman that stood through most of Obama's speech!




So... we watched much of the ceremony on the jumbo tron.


I promised another avid Obama supporter a special gift from the weekend.

I choose a poster that, close-up looks like hundreds of front page newspapers from around the world showing Barack Obama the day after he was elected. From a distance, it reveals an image of our new President. The artist was there on the street as we were walking to lunch. He signed the poster for me and I think my friend will be happy with his gift.

You can check it out here~





13 comments:

  1. Way cool, to be there and so close (and ah hah I knew there had to be teleprompters somewhere!!) Thanks for commenting on my blog - I do not know of any Maine sketch journaling classes - I am taking "Love this Journal" on line class now - check it out! and where in Maine are you? Dh is from Bethel and Winna (winna's world) is in Bar harbor Region - there are others in Maine too.

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  2. Hi Sandy~ So happy that you stopped in!
    Please send me your email address.
    It's snowing once again...
    Deb

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  3. Neat that you got to be so close! I love the poster.

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  4. L~ Yes, the poster is very cool!
    You would have made a much better photographer for this event...
    D~

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  5. Deb- The poster is so neat! I like that all great photo shots can make one big photo. I'm sure the receipent is going to treasure this gift.
    WOW- you were so close! Very nice! I'm glad you were able to go. This will be a day of wonderful memories. xoxo

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  6. JOYCE~ I thought maybe you'd taken off down the Yellow Brick Road or someplace warm and sunny! So nice to hear from you~
    It was a great trip- full of dance, cheer and and all sorts of 'amusement'.
    Happy weekend~
    Deb

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  7. My son's HS marching band from Morton Illinois was right behind the Coast Guard Band...your view must have been fantastic. What a thrill!!!
    I stayed home and watched his children while he and the wife froze, but basked in the moment!
    Yes We Can!
    Linda

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  8. And what a thrill for you to have your son's band marching!
    I was cold- but luckily we were somewhat prepared with warm clothing and lots of toe and handwarmers.
    So glad you stopped in for a visit- please come back!
    Debra

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  9. Wow, that was pretty close but I am sure it was annoying that the guy stood the whole time...weird. Thank you for the lovely comment today!

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  10. Anne~ Your Grandpa is some fine guy! Love it that he goes to the gym each day- a lesson for all of us!

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  11. You were really close! How marvelous to have these memories for your very own. Wonderful day.

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  12. Pamela~ It was all wonderful- but as I click my heels... "there's no place like home"...
    Thank you for visiting!
    Debra

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  13. Thanks for making me feel as if I were in your pocket.
    What a special piece of history you have shared and how thoughtful of you to think of your friend with that signed poster!

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