Lincoln Memorial, January 18

[U2Fanatic4ever]

The WHOLE BAND is going to be there??

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS THEY ARE!!!

 

[kellyahern]

so i'm hearing rumors that everyone only gets one song (here's money being placed on "Pride") but that there will be space for people to do duets and stuff (here's more money being placed on the MJB version of "One" which i seem to be the only person on Interference who loves that version).

also rumors of 500,000 people on the mall.

we're still going to go.

I like that version too

eta: Chance of "light snow" on Sunday. Are sneakers okay for "light snow" or do I have to go out and get different shoes?

I'm from Florida.

 

[chels82]

I like that version too

eta: Chance of "light snow" on Sunday. Are sneakers okay for "light snow" or do I have to go out and get different shoes?

I'm from Florida.

Hey, I'm from California and I'm going to be frozen. I'm wearing snow boots just in case. They are really warm and waterproof. You can find them at Target or one of those stores on sale right now, probably!

 

[redhotswami]

I think you should be fine with sneakers. DC freaks out when it comes to snow. The Fed Gov't shuts down at the sight of just a few inches of it. Wusses.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

I think you should be fine with sneakers. DC freaks out when it comes to snow. The Fed Gov't shuts down at the sight of just a few inches of it. Wusses.

yup u got that right.. pussys, crybabies..

 

[kellyahern]

Well, it's supposed to be 32F Friday morning in Tampa, so at least I'll get a taste of it before I leave

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

^hahaha.. a taste...

 

[ACHTUNGTREE91]

since im going i was wondering what you guys thought the chances are that people might be lining up overnight to get good spots. and to triple check, the event is completely and utterly free right?

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

since im going i was wondering what you guys thought the chances are that people might be lining up overnight to get good spots. and to triple check, the event is completely and utterly free right?

no way.. i am pretty sure they don't allow overnight camping especially at the Lincoln Memorial or any other location like that. Gates/doors don't open to the event until 8am. See kelly's post a page or two ago.

 

[dazzledbylight]

I think you should be fine with sneakers. DC freaks out when it comes to snow. The Fed Gov't shuts down at the sight of just a few inches of it. Wusses.

I know!!!

I was visitng there to go to see the first Christmas at thr WH for RThe Clintons------and it snowed!

while I was heading towards the WH.... all these fed employeies were let out of work early ? 3 PM-- against the tide I was!



my & my sis will be out on the side of the mall so we can hear the swearing in....

....but may have a problem

you can't get on the Amtrak w/o a passport or a State ID 9non-drivers or reg-- and I can't FIND mine!
my sis booked the seats the day before the election!

i went down to the DMV for a new one , but it might noit arreive in the mail on time!


send GOOD LUCK to me please!!!!

 

[lauramullen]

Ok. I can go. got someone to work for me and I got train reservations. My train leaves Philly at 4:55 am and gets to DC at 7am. My return leaves at 7:20 pm. Do you think that is ok or too early.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

here's a hbo link to the event, thought i would post it here..

HBO: We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial


and you can watch it online too..

 

[ntalwar]

2 bridges are closed for the concert to all types of traffic (including walking). They're really going overboard with these closures.

And half a million people will stretch a looong way - past the monument probably.

Smithsonian or GW look like the best metro stops - they have a lot of the mall fenced off from Constitution Ave. around 19-23rd st.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

my hubby doesn't believe or think that 500,000 are gonna be there on sunday. Boy is he in for a surprise. I gave up trying to convince him..lol

 

[redhotswami]

2 bridges are closed for the concert to all types of traffic (including walking). They're really going overboard with these closures.

And half a million people will stretch a looong way - past the monument probably.

Smithsonian or GW look like the best metro stops - they have a lot of the mall fenced off from Constitution Ave. around 19-23rd st.

Damn. I was totally thinking Fed Tri. Booooooooo.

 

[ntalwar]

Damn. I was totally thinking Fed Tri. Booooooooo.

That might work - they keep changing closures etc.
Here's a good site:
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for Sunday, January 18th Welcoming Ceremony - Traffic Advisories - District Department of Transportation

 

[redhotswami]

ooh thanks for that! that link is gonna come in handy. i'll check it on the reg.
i haven't seen you in forever, and we didn't get to rock out last time. this'll be fun

 

[bonoz]

Ugh and Ugh. Pride is fine, but I'm not really a fan of it live.

I was hoping for some new album previews.

When Pride kicked in at U23D, I think my heart literally skipped a beat.

 

[bonoz]

I like that version too

eta: Chance of "light snow" on Sunday. Are sneakers okay for "light snow" or do I have to go out and get different shoes?

I'm from Florida.

Just don't wear heels.

 

[bonoz]

So will there be some sort of a meet-up or not?

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

^ I am trying to figure that out.. I already mentioned it but no one has spoken up yet..

 

[kellyahern]

2 bridges are closed for the concert to all types of traffic (including walking). They're really going overboard with these closures.

And half a million people will stretch a looong way - past the monument probably.

Smithsonian or GW look like the best metro stops - they have a lot of the mall fenced off from Constitution Ave. around 19-23rd st.

So we shouldn't use the Foggy Bottom stop now?

It might be hard to meet up in the middle of 500,000 people

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

i know but damn it I wanna see you guys!

 

[cydewaze]

When Pride kicked in at U23D, I think my heart literally skipped a beat.

Mine did for Streets on U23D.

So will there be some sort of a meet-up or not?

There had better be a meet up. Seeing U2 from 3.2 miles away over 500,000 heads I can take or leave, but seeing you guys is definitely worth the hassle.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Mine did for Streets on U23D.




There had better be a meet up. Seeing U2 from 3.2 miles away over 500,000 heads I can take or leave, but seeing you guys is definitely worth the hassle.

i agree on both parts here...

 

[kellyahern]

I'd like to meet up too, but I have no idea where would be a good place where we could all find each other

What would the native D.C. area people suggest? Trying to meet at the same metro station, then walk to the Lincoln memorial together?

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

I'd like to meet up too, but I have no idea where would be a good place where we could all find each other

What would the native D.C. area people suggest? Trying to meet at the same metro station, then walk to the Lincoln memorial together?

or meeting outside of the same metro station. the Smithsonian or Foggy bottom?

 

[redhotswami]

Well, since I'm arriving right as gates open, I'm headed straight to the front, so I can be as close as possible to the stage, so y'all can find me there. My friend(s?) and I are most likely staying for the whole thing, so whoever we miss in the morning we can catch after the show.

 

[ntalwar]

So we shouldn't use the Foggy Bottom stop now?

It's not clear. Sometimes "road closure" means closed only to cars, sometimes only to non-residents of the neighborhood, and sometimes to everyone (including pedestrians). There are "road closures" planned for between Foggy Bottom and the Mall - hopefully they will be more specific as to the type.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

It's not clear. Sometimes "road closure" means closed only to cars, sometimes only to non-residents of the neighborhood, and sometimes to everyone (including pedestrians). There are "road closures" planned for between Foggy Bottom and the Mall - hopefully they will be more specific as to the type.

oy vey mama.. can they stop changing shit.. When and where can we find out for sure if this is doable?