I got an invite to the Inauguration!
 

I am a little confused because it looks like an official invite yet it has a letter stating if we cannot make it, we can attend other events in our area.

It has an official seal of the Inaugural Committee with Obama and Biden's name on it. It says the invite is for any of the public events including the neighborhood ball. It is from the Inaugural Committee in Washington DC.

Anyway, I don't think it's official for a couple of reasons. One, the website for the Inaugural Committee specifically states the tickets for the ceremony are color coded and have gate numbers. This one is a piece of paper. Second, there is no phone number to call and confirm, just a letter telling of the days events. Third, I am a skeptic about everything. :p

Anyone else get this large manilla envelope from DC? :D

PS: This is lighthearted and I will not tolerate any political bashing what-so-ever. That may sound harsh but personally I am done with all that. It is what it is and we all have to accept it. If I see bashing I will have the thread shut down. Sorry to add that downer but feel it necessary.

hmmmm interesting, I think I would be lerry of it also, what about dropping the official web site a note about it and see what they say, maybe even give them a heads up that someone is doing this? just a thought, if they are real cool beans

I am sure it's a real letter from the committee. I'm wondering if they just assumed we wouldn't come and sent this as a souvenir? I say this because inside there was a store catalog and a frame for sale to put the invite in. lol

I think it is real, but not to the actual inauguration, from what it sounds. There are many public happenings in the area that many can attend, I think without them having head counts....that way they get many around the area. But for the actual inauguration it would be the special golden ticket you find in a candy bar..hehe

just teasing on the candy...but wonder if they send those and they could be official, just to get many in area for the public happenings??? hugss,sarah

I think you may be right Sarah. But I wish I could have those special tix! The committee will announce who won those real soon. I couldn't afford to donate so didn't try to win. Either way, I am going to keep the letter as my proof that I was alive and kicking when this all went down! Oops, it was addressed to James, not me. lol

ahhaaaa now we can get you in trouble not even your mail~!!!! only Jim can go lol..hugsss,sarah

Ok this is what it says:


Then the letter page says: This commemorative invitation is for all public events in what will be the most open and accessible Inauguration in American history.

Haha! I should go and insist on being admitted because it says so. We can be like Ron Kovic!

I think the "real" clue is .... commemorative ... of what the real invite looks like and wants you to participate in local ho-downs .. woo-hoo!!

Commemorative is the key word.
 

I agree with Vonn. Check out
http://www.democraticunderground.com...ss=132x8069151 -

I know that the actual inaguration and dances are by ticket only, but there are usual open public events such as the parade ....