Walked up to the airline gate in Minneapolis Friday morning for our departure to Washington, DC, and immediately entered the Obama zone.From the older, black woman with waist-long dreadlocks, Obama hat, sweatshirt and "That one for president" pin, to the crazy campaign volunteer lady, who was telling everyone her story, and a young guy in an Obama staffer sweatshirt, it was one, big Obama fest.
No different here in D.C. From the metro to the streets to all the public landmarks, everyone is gearing up for the festivities. Workers toiled into the night, putting up thousands of portapotties, wire fences and bleachers.
In front of the Lincoln Memorial, they are erecting a massive concert set-up, complete with stage, sound systems, lighting and massive video screens (yeah Daktronics) for the "We are One" concert on Sunday.
Our hosts, who have witnessed many presidential inaugurations, say they have never seen anything like this. It is amazing to be a part of this historical moment.
We stopped by the Russell Senate Building yesterday and picked up our tickets to the inauguration ceremony and our keepsake inauguration invitation. Also scored an invite to the South Dakota Society Event. Good thing I brought my best jeans.
Gotta run ... too much to do and not enough time.
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