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I'd like to thank everyone who commented on my 2 posts regarding Barack Obama's
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
United States
January 23, 2009 10:40am CST
I apologize that I haven't been able to respond to the many comments and well wishes as there's not been enough hours in the day for me to respond to all the emails, text messages, cell phone messages, answering machine messages and replies to my posts here at Gather.com and myLot.com.
My thoughts were with all of you as I attended this historic event. I listened to all of your advice, stayed warm and arrived back home in reasonable shape considering the numerous toasts I partook in and the lack of sleep due to the late hours I kept.
I'm glad I was able to give everyone a close-up view of the event. Hopefully I was able to give you a perspective not seen on television. I hope you enjoyed the pictures and I look forward to discussing the inauguration of President Barack with all of you.
Your friend.
Lloyd
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@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
23 Jan 09
I'm glad to see that everything went well. I am so glad that DC did not get hit with the sub zero weather that Ohio has had for the past several weeks. Thanks for posting the pictures, and I'm so happy that you got to go and experience this event.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Personally I would Love to hear more and I am sure this is an event many people will never forget for the rest of their life, and am wishing the Best for Obama and his family in all endeavors from here.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Feb 09
Hello Krause. I know I will never forget my 4 days in Washington DC. It was just an amazing event and it was good seeing so many people supporting our new president and wishing him well.
Lloyd
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
23 Jan 09
Loved the pics especially the one hear of the toasting. Glad to have you back, Lloyd.
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
23 Jan 09
Damn, I did it again...Sorry for the typo. "Hear" should be "here". I'm trying so hard to keep my New Year's resolution & proofread but things just slip right past me.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
24 Jan 09
I haven't responded to you Lloyd but you've been in my thoughts.
I've been amazed that you would take the time to bring us up to speed and share your experiences the way you have...that's a huge thing to do.
Your President Barack has a huge burden on his shoulders. The workload ahead calls for a very big and very courageous man...someone who is every American political hero rolled into one. I hope he is but my fear is that he is not.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Feb 09
Hi MsTickle. It's nice to know that I was in your thoughts. I promised that I would share my experience with everyone here at myLot and wanted to keep my word even though I left myLot under unfavorable conditions.
President Obama has the weight of the world on his shoulder, but I believe he is up to the task.
He's only been in office 3 weeks and has already taken on some of the most difficult issues facing the American people.
I am confident that President Obama will repair the damage left behind by the previous administration.
Lloyd
@suruchi86 (1873)
• India
24 Jan 09
Yes, we enjoyed the memorable event and pictures are great. Thanks for taking us along with you through your pictures.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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24 Jan 09
lloyd,
Many thanks to you for giving us those pictures and the memories, it is one of things that you can treasure and keep for you children's children's so thank you so very much for all your hard work, well done to you.
Tamara
@savypat (20216)
• United States
23 Jan 09
Thank you, I know some times during the long political contest you got frustrated but you hung in there and now you have gotten to reap your rewards. Good for you.
@Chevee (5905)
• United States
23 Jan 09
No need to apologize, you did well and the way you told it made me wish I was there. I am happy that you were one of the fortunate ones to attend this historic event, and come back and share it with us. I guess I am addicted to the Obama's now because I am still following it. I get up in the morning and turn on the news to see the latest and that is the last thing I see at night too. I guess he will be on every day now for the next 100 days, and I will be watching it for the next 100 days. I hate to watch the negativity, but that goes alone with the coverage of him.
Stay Safe and Take Care,
I have the Obama's in my prayers every night and day.
