Inauguration: If you plan to go… PLAN TO GO!
Ok… it is a medical fact… holding your urine too long can damage your bladder. So If you are planning to head to DC for the Historic Obama Swearing in Ceremony and Parade… please have a potty plan… especially if you are bringing the kids. You know it’s going to be a long day. And based on the crowds they’re expecting, if you’re smart you will get there early… say 6 a.m. (if you want a good spot and you don’t have a ticket). So let’s say you get there at 6 a.m., the swearing in ceremony will begin around noon, the parade should begin at around 1 or 2 p.m. and end later that afternoon. So most spectators will be out there for about 8-10 hours if you make it a full day. Now there will be port-a-potties out there. Officials are estimating about 1 for every 5,000 people. Some museums will be open along the mall, but you know other businesses such as hotels will be very strict with their public restrooms. My advice…. Try to identify Museums and other locations that will be open that day (and be prepared to pay an entry fee for Museums), also locate port-a-potties near where you plan to stand or sit. Also the night and morning before you head out… limit your liquids and don’t eat anything that moves you…. If you know what I mean. And fellas… please… no urinating outside… please (disgusting). If we ladies have to hold it… I’m sure you can too.
This is hilarious! But so true! Having lived in the Metro area for 10 years, and having attended Mall events, the porta potties will be in big demand! As you say, the restaurants and hotels really discourage random bathroom visitors, so I would buy some food there and then go! Also, if you know someone who works downtown, call ‘em up and go pay them a visit. You can go there, too!
Hi Jacque,
Just heard you on Al Sharpton’s show. You said to go to your web site and select an inauguration dress that you will wear. I can not locate them. It would have been niece if you spelled out your web site eg: Jackie Reid, Jackie Reed, Jacque Reed, Jacque Reid. I found this one from a Jackie Reid article at Jackie Reid.
Grace Studifin
1. Having to stand at least 7 hours in 30 degree weather.
2. Not being able to have anything for breakfast to prevent having to go to the bathroom later.
3. The bulk of people will have to watch a giant monitor.
4. The nightmare of everyone trying to leave the area quickly after it’s all over; 1+4 = Zero fun for anyone regardless of how “historical” this event would be. I’ll have a nice breakfast and watch it up close in my warm living room.