Sunday, January 18, 2009

Obama Countdown:::48 Hours to go Folks...People Get Ready...

The Song For the Day::: "People Get Ready " by Curtis Mayfield...Listen to this song about "Getting On The Train" and then scroll down and look at all the "O" Train photos, the Lyrics are posted in the Comments....it will move you....This is OUR Moment Folks....The Obamas are in DC....Our President has arrived In Our Capital.

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Waving Goodbye from Baltimore before getting back on the train to go to DC
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After Arriving in DC Union Station ,The Obamas heading to Blair House- Note LIMO with "44" on Plates..
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( Scroll Down for The "O" Train Whistle Stop Tour Updates and More Photos and Video both posts below....)
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Also Don't Forget the Lincoln Memorial Concert and Event is Today::::
On another Musical Note::: FREE * FREE*FREE* *FREE**
Sunday, January 18th:::
"We Are One": The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, free, live broadcast on HBO -- At 2:30 p.m. EST, HBO will offer a free nationwide broadcast of the We Are One concert featuring Bono, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend and more. Check your local listings to find out where you can watch the FREE HBO broadcast. Read ALL about it here.
FREE WEBCAST HOOK UP TO CONCERT go to this site and you can watch the Webcast and also scroll down and there is NPR.
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Great Post, a MUST READ over at Fran's about the Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial today.....and the Spiritual side of Events....and then go see Distributor Cap for Some Humor....

12 comments:

enigma4ever said...

"People Get Ready" Lyrics
( Perfect Train Song ....)

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Lyrics to People Get Ready :
People get ready, there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'
You don't need no ticket you just thank the lord

People get ready, there's a train to Jordan
Picking up passengers coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among those loved the most
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner whom would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
For there is no hiding place against the kingdoms throne

People get ready there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'
You don't need no ticket, just thank the lord.....
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enigma4ever said...

More Information about the Lincoln Memorial Event::::
2:30 p.m. - The Lincoln Memorial
President-elect Barack Obama with the help of an all-star line-up of talent will kick off the inaugural celebration in Washington, D.C., with a free and open event at the Lincoln Memorial, between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW on 23rd Street.

Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder.

Among those reading historical passages will be Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington. The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.

The Reflecting Pool area, JFK Hockey Fields and Constitution Gardens are open to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

Annette said...

They started lining up and going in at 8 too...it is something freezing cold and people are there 5 hours before it starts so they can be there.

How awesome is that. People want to be involved so much with the passing of the torch.

enigma4ever said...

well Annette...let's hope that passing the Torch keeps them warm..

;-)

( Blizzarding here...snow aplenty..still below 20..and negative with windchill...plenty cold...I think DC is supposed to rise to 20's today ?...for their sake I hope so....I am still confused if CSPAN will carry the event or just HBO....)

Cartledge said...

enigma, it's been a long train ride. I need to report being surprised and gratified at the level of anticipation and excitement here, downunder. I thought I would see simple curiosity, but the inauguration is going to bring this country to a stand still.

Annette said...

I am not sure about CSPAN..I know that HBO is supposed to have exclusive..but it is on the web at HBO.com too.

So far it is wonderful... of course I may run out of tissue... but it will be worth it.

enigma4ever said...

Annette ::
I posted Links so everyone can see...

Cart::
I have gotten emails from all over Japan, Uk, Asia- People are with us...rooting for this man...thank heavens...I am so grateful....

gotta get to work..and I am just a mess of tears...

enigma4ever said...

Cart::
btw thank you so much for letting us know what is going on downunder....I do post hoping you can see the videos and photos...many hugs to you...and thank you for being down there...

Fran said...

Love the limo plates & thanks for the rave review.
The incense & candles burn, the positive affirmation in in the air. It's like the bush regime was a dark cloud of negativity hanging over & choking us all. We can breathe again.


Really people can barely contain themselves with the regime change- no offense to Obama, but they are equally esctatic to be getting rid of bush!

Finally! Someone with a clue to participate in a MLK honors ceremony. The man dedicated his life for the cause, let's have someone who respects those values doing the honors.

enigma4ever said...

yeah...MLK finally HONORED....the way it should be...
I work all day tomorrow and tomorrow eve..darn...BUT I will do it while honoring MLK...

Gryphen said...

It's really going to happen Enigma!

The bad people are leaving and Obama is going to be our next President!

To have hoped for so long, and to know it is so close is almost too excruciating to bear. I guess on Tuesday I will finally be able to exhale fully.

enigma4ever said...

you are so right...you will be able to Breath again fully...and deep breath..and sleep...not waking up to see what the damn King has fucked up .....we are almost there...can you feel it ???it's electric in the air...
change.....

REAL honest Change....its a coming...