We’ve posted about watching the airplanes at Gravelly Point previously, and now here is one of Matt’s oldie-but-goodie night shots, taken in October of 2006. I think it’s a little too cold to spend an evening out there now, especially with hands out of pockets taking pictures…
Today marks the beginning of what is sure to be a crazy inauguration weekend!! I noticed that traffic into the city last night was already picking up (maybe since many hotels required a 4+ night stay?) and I’m positive tonight will be even worse. Maybe the low temps of 8 degrees F will keep some people inside… Anyways, coming up on Sunday is a free inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial, although it’s during the afternoon and presumably on the opposite side of the memorial, not the back side as seen in the photo. Artists that are going to be there include: Bono, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Bruce, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Usher, Shakira, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, and a few others that I missed from the list. Most importantly, Jennifer Nettles (from Sugarland) will be there!!!! –though I might be the only person in DC excited about her and/or country music at this time. Hopefully her act will not be conflicting with Sunday fun-day football…
This is taken from the south side of the WWII Memorial looking towards the Washington Monument.
We like to bring you the GLAMOROUS (thank you Fergie for my knowing how to spell that word) side of DC whenever possible… so here is the port-a-potty status down on the National Mall : Lined up and ready to go, just like the loooong lines of tourists that will await them in 6 more days. There has been a lot of discussion lately in the news about the bathroom problem… But I dunno, what do you think? Judging from that picture I see way more than enough for 1.5 million possible visitors! Will you be attending the inauguration festivities?
My cousin and I went to Zoo Lights at the National Zoo, and even though it was freeeeezing cold, we had a blast. The zoo is kept open late from 6-8p and is filled with colorful LED animal light displays, and most of the animal houses are open. Most of the gorillas were sleeping when we walked through — I guess that is normally their bedtime, and they weren’t staying up for nothing. 
Um, so… this may look like the setting for a murder mystery, but it’s actually just the side-alley entrance to one of our favorite bagel/coffee joints, Jolt N Bolt on 18th St NW. Usually we are there on Sunday mornings, enjoying the delicious breakfast options (especially the smoothies) and then sitting awhile to enjoy this cozy nook.
And yet in this photo, it looks like it’s taken on its Mr. Hyde personality… with the pumpkin lights and nobody there… and the door is mysteriously open = CREEPY!!
What is everyone dressing up as tomorrow? Also, send me your pumpkin and jack-o-lantern pictures to lori (at) juxtaexposed.com. The winner will be posted tomorrow!
Mmmm who is suddenly hungry for a sandwich?
You could park just about anywhere in the city in this little thing. I hope the horn sounds like a clown car honking.
This morning I woke up and thought, I can’t believe that the Sept 11th attacks happened seven years ago today. It seems like an eternity when I think of all the things that have changed in my life, and in the world… but I can remember that morning like it happened just yesterday. Today at the Pentagon, a memorial to Flight 77is opening near the west wall to commemorate the victims at that site. There are 184 light benches for each one of the victims.
Went to out first DC United game on Saturday night, and we were lucky enough to witness a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rapids. It was a good rowdy crowd, as I’m guessing it is for mostly every home game. We were just close enough to the crazy drum section to get a feel for the energy down there, but far enough away to not get covered in flying beer after each United goal. Depending whether you ask me or Matt, that is either a good thing or a bad thing.