PHOTOS The President, the First Lady and a bunch of March 4 pics

[Jackeens]

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk into the East Room of the White House in Washington as they host congressional committee heads at a dinner, Wednesday, March 4, 2009.

Meanwhile...

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And man films swing:

[Olney Blue]

1. Just a temporary truce, I hope!

[ellaydubya]

2. Please......I hope you jest

Women never wear the same thing all the time....how boring! I hope you are just being sarcastic...she looks good in whatever she wears......and IF I had those arms I would be showing them off every chance I had!

[Jackeens]

4. Just kiddin'. Honest!

[TheDebbieDee]

3. Arms bared or not, she's stunning!

You go, Mrs. Obama.

[gblady]

5. Michelle looks lovely.....

as usual....
and don't ya just love the way
Mr. President is strutting down the hall...
too cute!

[polichick]

6. It's just freezing in DC this week - left there yesterday. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Jackeens]

7. Coldest place I've ever been in.....apart from Glasgow!! n/t

[kestrel91316]

8. Try summer in San Francisco! Per Mark Twain.......

[Jackeens]

10. LOL: "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco."

[elleng]

18. Not Really, Jack's!!!

Uh, its 27 HERE AND IN GLASGOW NOW!!!!

[Jackeens]

20. 27 sounds balmy! This is a photo of me shopping in Glasgow....

[elleng]

22. That's beautiful!

WHEN and WHY???

[Jackeens]

27. LOL

I'm being bold, I stole that image from Google - keywords: 'me in Glasgow one November when it was so cold I thought I would never feel my fingers, toes, nose, lips, ears or knees again'.

It was a few years ago, late November, I literally will never forget the cold, it was searing! I've even been to Iceland since - in winter - and it was nothing compared to Glasgow.

Dunno, think it's the damp mixed with the cold in this part of the world that makes it worse, just seems to pierce you. DC was VERY cold, but I just didn't find it as bad as my Scottish jaunt. Jeez, I'm shivering at the thoughts of it!

[elleng]

30. Yes, Dearie, DAMP can make cold insufferable!

Try Colorado some time if you haven't! WONDERFUL cold! Same with summer heat; both transient. VERY large disparities EACH DAY!

For example, Denver tomorrow is expected to have a low of 45 and high of 72 (fahrenheit); we in DC, LOW 34, high, 45.

[Jackeens]

33. Oh jeez, always wanted to visit Colorado....now I'm not so sure! n/t

[elleng]

36. Oh DO, you won't regret it, certainly not on account of weather!

Its COMFORTABLE cold and heat! NEVER anything like our east coast. I grew up in NY, spent years in Chicago, and had a chance to live in Colorado for a year. Its COMPLETELY different, weather-wise. Dress in layers, to remove as radiant energy warms the atmosphere and we people! SPLENDID! Don't miss it!

[Jackeens]

37. Okay then elleng, I trust you.....

....but if I get pneumonia or suffer from heat-stroke you'll be hearing from my lawyer (not that I have one).

[elleng]

39. Hey, I'll be your lawyer AND tour guide!

How's THAT???

[janet118]

54. Inland Maine is like that

I lived in the Maine mountains for 10 years and there were cold winter days with sun and without wind when you could just wear warm boots and a light jacket (and long underwear) because the snow reflected the sun back at you.

[starroute]

52. It's supposed to warm up pretty quick

Weather Underground is saying 70 on Saturday, 72 on Sunday.

It isn't really still winter on the East Coast -- it just thinks it is.

[polichick]

56. I'm so glad it's warming up - here in PA we'll be in the high 60s to 70. Woohoo!!!

[Imalittleteapot]

9. But, but, but

her wrists are bare!!!!!!!!

[Jackeens]

12. The right to bear wrists is sub section II of the Second Amendment.

:-)

[shireen]

11. bare arms or no bare arms ...

she is utterly stunning. I am so proud to have her as our first lady. :)

[biopowertoday]

13. and Pantsuts. whow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Terran]

47. I know, right?

First Lady in a pantsuit...that actually looks good on her! No blame for Laura Bush, but I just don't think she was built for pant suits. And Hilary Clinton is too short for them.

[Captain Hilts]

14. We had temperatures in single digits. She looks great. LOVE the swingset. nt

[elleng]

15. SILLY!

She's CASUAL!

ITS CHILLY HERE!!!

Pelosi's wearing same suit she wore to work today (unless I'm mistaken about when pic was taken!)

[Jackeens]

16. It's just a joke!! I was in DC recently, I'm still defrosting - so I'm in AWE of those bare arms!

[elleng]

21. Where are you now/ordinarily???

Its unusually cold in the east now, this week. Come back for the weekend!

[Jackeens]

24. Usually in Dubin, one millimetre of snow and the city shuts down....

When I was in Washington I marvelled at how the city coped with snow. My DC pal thought I was being funny (I wasn't!) and quoted me JFK:

"DC is a city of Northern charm and Southern efficiency."

Jeez, I thought they dealt with it well....but I AM from Ireland. True, we don't get much snow, but it's hilarious how the entire country grinds to a halt when there's a sight of a flake.

Although....I was in London for work a few weeks ago and it came to a halt too, so the very western tip of Europe isn't too good at handling these things.

[elleng]

28. Interesting. Does snow fall regularly anywhere 'over there,'

Edinburgh? Aberdeen? (I remember distinct NORTHERN-appearing sky there.) Further north?

Not as familiar with Ireland. Snow ANYWHERE?

[Jackeens]

29. Well....

Ireland has had more snow in the last month than we've had in the last decade, so that's been kind of weird. But still, by US standards, it's been minor.

Scotland is certainly no stranger to snow, northern England gets its fair share too, southern England some - but not a lot.

Western (continental) Europe? Lots! That's where Irish and English folk (the few who have any money left) are heading for their skiing holidays as we speak - France, northern Italy, Austria, etc.

[elleng]

35. Am familiar with skiing spots on the continent!

I don't ski, but once husband wanted to visit a place where there was skiing proximate to a city (for me.) and we love Italy. SO I found Aosta. Prior to that we, stopped in France; where the heck? Have to check map now! Popular town. AHA, Chamonix. et fondue!!!

[Jackeens]

38. Ooooooooh Chamonix!

I've always wanted to go there! Not to ski - my ankles are fine unbroken, thank you - just to visit the place, and do all the things skiers do when they're finished with the mountains (eat, drink, etc). I'm intensely jealous - that's Chamonix and Colorado you've added to my 'must visit next' list tonight.

[gaspee]

49. We had 11 inches of snow

Monday. In New England. School wasn't even canceled. Wind was blowing about 30 MPH too.

I will be so happy when this winter ends.

[Raine]

17. Michelle won't be intimidated

she'll bare her arms and legs again ... I would bet on it. :-)

[dalaigh lllama]

19. You know, those curtains behind him in photos #7 and #8 are terrible

I keep seeing those curtains behind him whenever he's on tv and they look like really ugly shower curtains -- what a virulent shade of yellow they are.

[elleng]

23. I agree.

I think its East Room, where he's had a bunch of meetings, etc.

Would be nice if they'd redo, but prolly not until financial situation improves.

[Captain Hilts]

31. Correct. They - or duplicates - bhave een there a long time. nt

[Clio the Leo]

25. LOL @ #3

They always crack me up walking down that hallway and into the East Room/Dining Hall .... he cant get their fast enough and she seems as nervous as all get out.

[xenussister]

26. Is that Sasha's swingset?

Pretty cool!

Love Michelle's outfit!

[Captain Hilts]

32. They both played on it today. Wish I'd been there. nt

[firedupdem]

34. Great Pics! Thanks Jackeens! n/t

[Celeborn Skywalker]

40. For some reason McCain reminds me of:

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[grasswire]

41. I'm wondering what the body language expert on "Lie To Me"...

...would say about McCain's expressions. Wow.

[NYC_SKP]

42. I love that the swing set is so near the Oval Office windows...

Daddy can keep an eye on the girls!

[Jennicut]

46. I love it. We have a wooden one as well, with green swings.

I wonder if its by the same company? Hmmm.

Michelle looks great in dresses or pantsuits...she is so tall she can wear anything!

[roguevalley]

57. awww. I am such a sucker for nice kids. :)

[mystieus]

43. Thanks Jackeens, love the photos

[ellacott]

44. Thanks again for the great pics

I never get tired of seeing this family.

[mindfulNJ]

45. Thanks...great pics!

[Hope And Change]

48. Wonderful pics.K & R!

[Arugula Latte]

50. I don't know how that class act Obama can stand to be next to that backstabbing little troll McCain.

The President is a far, far better person than I am.

[Mopar151]

53. Exactly so nt

[CTyankee]

51. Can John McCain get any pastier looking?

I mean, this guy looks like somebody hit him with a sack of flour!

Anemic, piss poor, sickly, pathetic old man... retire, already, we've heard/seen enough from you!

[beac]

58. His pitch-black dead-soul eyes still creep me out. n/t

[Ocracoker16]

55. Great photos as usual

I like the picture of the new swing set.