For those joining the DU Delegation in Washington DC: PLEASE READ

[LynneSin]

I've spoken to the folks organizing the march and this is the best information I have to date:

First, Democratic Underground is an official Delegation for the March for Choice. We have an offical banner (actually I Ramsey has it since I had it shipped to her house) and we will have a spot to organize on the National Mall.

Eventually, but not at this point, there will be some sort of map of how all the delegations will be organized on the National Mall. Even though we are NOT all arriving together on a bus (they are aware we are a delegation formed from folks online), you need only locate a volunteer, tell them your organization and they will point you to where I'll be hanging out at holding my banner. HOWEVER, when I find out that information earlier, I will share it with you ahead of time.

This is going to amusing to see if this all works out but we REALLY need to have 20 folks show up so we are truly a delegation (less than 20 do not get a spot on the lawn or in the parade).

Please do not fail me. I'm leaving 6:30 am from Wilmington in order to get to DC on time (it's a 2 hour trip).

PM me if you need more information!!!

Thank you.


PS: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!! If you are a member of the DU Delegation, please, if possible, wear a DU tee-shirt or heck, put a DU Bumpersticker on a tee-shirt. Thanks!!

[Renew Deal]

1. I'm still waiting for info on Philly

Can you please PM me with the details?

[LynneSin]

2. achoo

:kick:

[cheezus]

3. where can i get a DU tshirt

can't make it to dc, but I do want a shirt.

[GOPisEvil]

4. Link on top of the page.

http://www.cafeshops.com/du_store

[cheezus]

5. duh

jeez, what was I smoking?

[dolo amber]

6. Due to my kids' father

and my parents being UTTER FUCKING ROYAL PAINS IN MY ASS it looks like I'm definitely not going to be able to make it.:cry: (I've been trying to organize their visit for 2 months now, but as they're all 5+ hours away and being a bunch of uncooperative wankers(:grr:)...now they've decided to do it this week/weekend. Fuckers.)

*Eh-hem*


Anyway,I keep hearing every day on NPR about how the tap water in DC is loaded with lead, so be sure to bring/buy bottled. :hi:

</Jewish mother >

;)

[WoodrowFan]

7. have to work

alas, I have to work, wish I could be there. 8-(.

[Lizz612]

8. I will be there!!

I will be bringing a friend, she's also my ride, and will be sure to stick a DU bumper sticker on my shirt. I'm pretty sure I will be meeting up with Youngred and JohnKleeb before we come over.
I need more info and will PM you.

[JohnKleeb]

10. Beth youre gonna be wearing that elephant skirt right lol

Me and Zack made our plans while you were studying last night. Plan is to meet up at GWU station at quarter till 10. :hi: Beth, I was sick again from school today and I just woke up from a eight hour nap.

[Lizz612]

12. Maybe

Depends upon the weather... Besides they may be cute elephants but they are still elephants. Don't worry though, Zack knows what I look like. GWU station, quarter to 10, got it. I'll call Zack if we're running late.

[JohnKleeb]

13. well duh he knows what ya look like

He'll prolly be wearing that hoody and last time he noticed me before I noticed him. Anywhom, I will have a cell phone.

[Mrs. Venation]

29. Dude, The GW Metro Station

is a long way from the march. The Federal Center SW station is closer, as well as the Smithsonian station and L'Enfant Plaza. You might want to reconsider where you meet.

[JohnKleeb]

30. thanks

is that on the orange line and I am only getting off there because youngred goes to school there. Oh and I am used to walkin but thanks for the recommends.

[LynneSin]

9. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS

http://www.marchforwomen.org/content/index.php?pid=89#whenwhere

I think the first 2 questions will best answer 99% of the PM's that were sent to me:

When and where is the March?

The March for Women’s Lives will take place Sunday, April 25th, 2004. Assembly is at 10am on the National Mall between 3rd and 14th Sts (between the Smithsonian Museums). There will be a morning program of speakers and entertainment. After the actual March, there will be another rally with speakers and performers in the afternoon, ending by about 5pm.

Where do I go the Morning of the March?
Assembly is at 10am on the National Mall between 3rd and 14th Sts (between the Smithsonian Museums). If you have registered your delegation with the March Office, you will have a pre-determined assembly point on the Mall. If you have not done so already, register your delegation online by visiting http://www.marchforwomen.org and clicking "Form a Delegation."


The perimeter of the Mall will be lined by clearly-identified volunteers who will direct delegation members to their “official” assembly point on the Mall. Please do NOT arrange a meeting place beforehand for your delegation. Directing everyone to the Mall will save time and minimize confusion so that your group can enjoy the morning program before the March actually steps off at 12 noon.

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When I find out the location for DU's delegation on the mall I will post it here at DU.

BTW, I've sent many of you my cell phone number: PLEASE DO NOT CALL ME DURING MY WORKING HOURS!!!!! (no one has yet, but just getting that out of the way). You are welcomed to call me in the evening to get more information, but at this time I have none!!!

[JohnKleeb]

11. I'll be sure to be there Lynne

As Lizz says below, youngred, her, and I will be meeting up, along with jonnyblitz. So thats four alone. Good luck.

[Nailzberg]

14. I'll be with another delagation, but I'll try to find the DUers

so I can say hi.

[tom_paine]

15. Dupe

n/t

[CBHagman]

16. I'll try to be there.

If worst comes to worst, I'll make my own DU sign!

[jonnyblitz]

17. I will be there Lynnsin! I will be there so damn early

I might be the first one on the mall that morning... :hi:

[JohnKleeb]

18. plan is the same as we discussed last night right?

Just make sure I am not too shy.

[jonnyblitz]

21. i plan to meet you guys at time and place we all discussed

last night BUT I will still arrive at Union Station a few hours earlier then time of meeting. No worries. I will wander...

[JohnKleeb]

23. have fun

I am gonna bring my wallet with me in case I get hungry. Do you think the NARAL people sell Mexican food :)? Thats cool. GWU station as planned, excellent I am very excited about this.

[indigo32]

19. I SOOOO with I could go

but I'll be thinking of ya.

[rbnyc]

20. I'll be there in spirit.

I just can't walk well enough yet to go to a march. :( I'll be at work in NYC thinking of you all.

[supernova]

22. So will I

I can't afford to travel right now. :cry:

But I signed the petition to be counted while I was at Apple Chill. So, y'all will have my vote, if not my physical presence.

Rbnyc, how are you feeling? :hi:

[rbnyc]

25. Hi.

I'm pretty much okay, but as I get bigger with the baby, it's getting more painful to walk. I haven't been pain-free since the accident, but I was having a lot of good days. But lately, by the end of the day I'm limping pretty bad, so I just have to try to take it easy. When I'm not working, I mostly just rest.

Thanks for asking.

Sorry you can't go either. I bet DUers will take a lot of pictures.

[harper]

24. I'm with another delegation

but I hope to be able to swing by to say hello.

Julie

[Don_G]

26. I've Contributed Enough

$250 here, same amount there plus similar amounts to out-of-state campaigns and like-minded friends.

[MountainLaurel]

27. Will look for y'all

I may or may not be going with a group of friends (one of our number is laid up with a severely bruised and sprained knee and some others are in the throes of grad school projects), but I'd like to find the DUers at the very least.

[jonnyblitz]

28. glad to see you are going.

I hope to see you there! I remember you from the last DC rally ... :hi:

[arcane1]

31. what day is this happening?

I just learned I'll be in VA in June, if that matters....

:shrug:

[LynneSin]

32. Not sure what to wear to the March? Check out your local Planned Parent.

I was hoping to get my new DU teeshirt for the march, but I think I ordered it too late.

Low and behold, my local Planned Parenthood here in Delaware have T-shirts for the March for sale for $5. And they are a nice cotton shirt with that are Purple (the march's colors).

I'm sure many PP across the country also have shirts for sale. Check them out and help out a good cause!!

[JohnKleeb]

33. I got a question all, how far is GWU station from the march?

[Mrs. Venation]

38. The March Starts At 3rd Street, NW

and the GW Metro station is at 23rd Street, NW. That's a pretty long hike, Kleeb.

Edited to add:

The Federal Center, SW Metro station is at 3rd and D Streets, SW, and is only about 3 blocks from where the march begins. The L'Enfant Plaza Metro station has an entrance at 7th and Maryland, SW, and is only about 4 blocks from where the march begins.

The Smithsonian Metro station is on the National Mall, but it is much farther than the other two stations. If you're going to take mass transit, I suggest Federal Center, SW or L'Enfant Plaza. These two stations are on the orange and blue lines.

[JohnKleeb]

42. I see, thanks

However I can manage the walk, I have city walking experience, if I was going alone, I would think otherwise but thank you anyways. I am used to walking being I walk to and from school. I am using the orange line at Vienna to get there.

[Lizz612]

39. Map

The Foggy Bottom/GWU stop is right below Washington Circle. Its a bit of a walk but we can alway just get back on the Metro. I talked to my friend, and we will meet you guys there. :hi:
(When I say "a bit of a walk" keep in mind that I understate just about everything.:crazy:)

[JohnKleeb]

41. Beth I talked to Zack about it

So our little group will be me, you, Zack, jonny, and your friend. Cool beth. Beth you know I am used to walking so it wont bother me.

[Dulcinea]

34. More power to all of you!

My MIL is very ill & I have to be home with my kids, but I'll be there in spirit.

[WillyT]

35. Gonna Be There With Mom And Two Sisters !!! (That's Four)

May even have a cousin or two showin up!

Will try to find you guys!!!

:hi::bounce::hi:

[murielm99]

36. I will be there with the Illinois delegation!

One of my kids is coming with the Iowa delegation, and another with Pennsylvania.

I will look for you guys!

[LynneSin]

37. Thank you Lazerus!!!!!!

Lazerus has agreed to be available online Sunday morning to help out folks who still have questions from the march. He'll also post the exact location of our Delegation as soon as I find out where it is.

[demnan]

40. I'll be wearing a pink Feminist Majority Teeshirt

with a DU bumpersticker on the back.

I'll see you all there! :hi:

I'm really large so you'll see me easily.

[JohnKleeb]

43. we live near each other right?

Youre taking the Orange line I assume.

[LynneSin]

44. I will be wearing my Lavendar DE for Choice shirt and holding a banner

if the weather is bad I'll have an olive green windbreaker on me.

But the great thing is - I have a big banner (like all the other banners) that will say Democratic Underground.

[fudge stripe cookays]

45. I'll have my "Up Yours Bush!" Rosie the Riveter shirt on.

And I'll anoint it with a DU sticker.

[ant]

47. excellent choice

I might wear that shirt, too. A friend gave it to me last year and I thought this would be the perfect opportunitity to wear it.

[fudge stripe cookays]

49. I think we'll probably see a lot of us wearing them.

But for once I won't mind being caught out "in the same dress" as someone else. Solidarity is completely different.

[ant]

46. I'll try to find you

I was planning to go to the march but I'm not really part of a delegation or anything. I'll stop by in case you need extra bodies.

[LynneSin]

48. NO - you are a part of a delegation

You'll march with us!!!!!!!

end of discussion

:D

[ant]

50. yes, m'am!

That forcefulness is kind of sexy, by the way. ;)

I'll be there.

[Misinformed01]

51. Hitler! Hitler!

I just couldn't help it.....

OK, back to trying to clean before my Aunt gets here and reports to Mom that I am a slob-

[LynneSin]

52. If you're a slob what will GOPisEvil think of me

I'm a goddess, but NOT a domestic goddess

:eyes:

He'll just have to put up with the cat fur and all the empty water bottles scattered all over the place (my cat steals them when they're empty and plays with them - especially Abbott)

[Misinformed01]

53. Stinky plays with beer bottle tops!

Cats TRY to make us look bad; it's a conspiracy-

[Ramsey]

54. I've got the banner!!!

Looking forward to seeing all you wonderful DUers march for women's rights!!

[LynneSin]

55. BTW - how big is this thing?

I was at PPDE today and asked if they had their banner out yet. They had not even unpacked it from the box.

Looking forward to hanging out with you this weekend.