in DC

[handmade34]

view from my window this morning (not good photo but I'm here for the rally)

[gateley]

1. I'm excited just looking at the pics! I'm so happy you're there! Thanks and keep us posted! nt

[handmade34]

8. I plan on getting pictures today and tomorrow

headed over in a bit for orientation for volunteer work... hoping they don't give me crowd control :)

I so hope there are a million here tomorrow :bounce:

[gateley]

12. They were just talking about it on MSNBC so at least THEY'RE giving it coverage!

I hope there a bazillion trillion! :bounce:

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. My reaction was, they are ACTUALLY going to cover it?

WOW!

[handmade34]

23. got back from orientation

1800 buses coming in... they expect people from every state... 476 organizations officially backing it

[gateley]

30. That is so exciting! And you'll be part of history! I'm so proud of you and I

hope you're proud of yourself! Thank you!! :patriot:

[madmax]

2. Sweet

Thanks for being there. Wish I could. :hug:

[handmade34]

9. if I had known

I just drove up from NC yesterday... you could have shared a ride

[madmax]

18. That would have been most excellent!

Are you from NC or VT? The avatar threw me.

I have a feeling there are more marches in our future. Keep me in mind I'll pay for gas. This time I'll be with you all in spirit. Have a good time and stay safe. :hug:

[handmade34]

24. I am a citizen of the United States

I have been homeless for 6 years... living in hotels moving every three weeks for my job. I vote in Vermont and maintain Vermont as my legal residence because they have excellent health insurance and care (don't have ins - just in case I ever need help) and I do have a few acres in Vermont and most of my kids are still there.

I just finished up a job in Alabama and drove through NC staying one night in Asheville and then one in Raleigh to visit my daughter. I have always implied I would help someone with transportation or lodging if ever I could...

[madmax]

If you're ever in the Raleigh area again

the door is open and you're most welcome anytime. :hug:

[madmax]

28. dupe

[pinboy3niner]

3. Are you in touch with proud2BlibKansan?

She's working to arrange a meetup for DUers:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9234401

[JohnnyBoots]

4. Staying in Crystal City? nt

[handmade34]

6. Pentagon City

I am very fortunate that I had to be here starting today for my job... timing was awesome

[JohnnyBoots]

15. Nice. I live in PC. It's quite nice. Where did you get a job?

[handmade34]

25. just in Arlington

for 3 wks then on to the Bronx x( for my job

[Parker CA]

5. Awesome!! Good for you for being there! Kick and Rec. Love the pics!

[handmade34]

11. I would be at every political event if I could

timing was just very good for me now... I'll be here working for three weeks... wish Congress was in session ;-)

[crazylikafox]

7. Oh Noes! Black helicopters!

[handmade34]

10. that helicopter flew about 100 yards

from my window... I was at my computer, heard the noise and grabbed my camera... I am just across the street from the Pentagon

[HughBeaumont]

13. Clearing up. Supposed to be sunny and 71! See you tomorrow.

[StandingInLeftField]

14. I'm leaving SC in 7 hours!

[handmade34]

20. drive safe!

[hootinholler]

16. Technically, You're in Virginia..

But hey, close enough! Not sure if I can make it down tomorrow or not.

-Hoot

[handmade34]

22. in spirit

I am in DC this weekend... then I will be in Arlington

[MrScorpio]

19. Hey!!! You're just across the street from my old stomping grounds...

The Pentagon!

Enjoy your time there.

If you want to hear about some great places to eat, let me know.

[handmade34]

21. please!

my favorite is Thai or Mediterranian... but anything good is welcome (and I have a higher than usual food budget here :) )

I will be here three weeks... enough time to get a flavor

[MrScorpio]

26. Oh, oh,

This is what you do:

Take Columbia Pike west and right before you get to Walter Reed Drive, there's going to be a place called ATILLA'S on your RIGHT.

Great Turkish food, one of my favorite places in the area.

Columbia Pike has a lot of great places to eat there. You can't go wrong.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/7/100304/restaurant/DC/Atillas-Arlington

Enjoy.

For Thai, my favorite place was a place called Ivy's Place. It was right off the Red Line in DC on Connecticut Ave. I just read that it's closed. Which is a shame, because their egg rolls were to die for.

[Solly Mack]

27. I'm looking forward to all the pictures. Thanks!

Everyone take care!!!!

[handmade34]

29. still not good pics

had someone waiting for me so didn't get any on the Mall

before orientation


National Deputy Campaign Manager, Jotaka Eaddy


in the AFL-CIO Building


just up from the White House