tom911 goes to Washington, D.C. for the 4th of July
Jul 7, 2019, 9:59 am
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In justifying Trump’s changes, Interior officials argued that moving the fireworks launching site from the north and south sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool — where it has been located for at least 18 years — to West Potomac Park will allow for more visitors.
Jul 7, 2019, 12:22 pm
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Good pics of the fireworks!
We were in DC in 09 for the 4th July and enjoyed the great feeling in the city. I got a sneak preview of the Capitol Show the day before when they were rehearsing but stayed in our hotel to watch it properly and to see the spectacular fireworks although we did manage to see them from our hotel!
We were in DC in 09 for the 4th July and enjoyed the great feeling in the city. I got a sneak preview of the Capitol Show the day before when they were rehearsing but stayed in our hotel to watch it properly and to see the spectacular fireworks although we did manage to see them from our hotel!
Jul 11, 2019, 8:37 am
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Thanks for sharing ^ I love walking around D.C and absorbing all of the history and architecture - I really need to get to the parade one year.
Jul 12, 2019, 7:37 pm
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Wow, the fireworks were awesome, and you captured them from where, Rosslyn? Great job!
Can you be more specific about where you shot the fireworks from Rosslyn, with reference to the Rosslyn Metro Station? Thanks. (researching for next year, maybe, ha ha)
Thakn you Tom
Can you be more specific about where you shot the fireworks from Rosslyn, with reference to the Rosslyn Metro Station? Thanks. (researching for next year, maybe, ha ha)
Thakn you Tom
Jul 13, 2019, 1:20 am
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Jul 13, 2019, 1:25 am
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I was over in the park area just below the Netherlands Carillon. You'll pass the Marine Corps Memorial in the same park. It's an easy walk over and you'll see both locations on Google maps.
Jul 13, 2019, 8:17 pm
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Jul 19, 2019, 6:28 am
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Should add that Benicia is within one hour's drive of SFO, OAK, SJC and SMF, so with paid tickets I go to the cheapest airport. SFO tends to win the competition there.
Jul 19, 2019, 2:09 pm
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Amazing trip details Tom.
Question, is staying at that Hilton location make it easily accessible to DC using the metro. I would like to make a trip sometime and heard that it's cheaper to stay outside of DC and just take the metro in. Purpose of visit: never been to DC and want to visit all the sites especially the Smithsonian.
Question, is staying at that Hilton location make it easily accessible to DC using the metro. I would like to make a trip sometime and heard that it's cheaper to stay outside of DC and just take the metro in. Purpose of visit: never been to DC and want to visit all the sites especially the Smithsonian.
Great pics of the festivities Tom - thanks.
Jul 21, 2019, 11:55 am
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Amazing trip details Tom.
Question, is staying at that Hilton location make it easily accessible to DC using the metro. I would like to make a trip sometime and heard that it's cheaper to stay outside of DC and just take the metro in. Purpose of visit: never been to DC and want to visit all the sites especially the Smithsonian.
Question, is staying at that Hilton location make it easily accessible to DC using the metro. I would like to make a trip sometime and heard that it's cheaper to stay outside of DC and just take the metro in. Purpose of visit: never been to DC and want to visit all the sites especially the Smithsonian.