I had the opportunity to be in Washington DC last week for the first time in more than twenty years. I was there four or five times in the 1980's for business and one time we took our five children on a two week eastern trip to a number of "important" locations.
I was interested to see how things have changed since "9/11". (It seems almost unbelievable that it was almost TWELVE years ago)
For the most part, security was not oppressive, though clearly more present. As one might expect, the more "sensitive" the building, the higher the level of visible security. Airline travel is quite another thing!!!!
The White House was the most "isolated" of any place my wife and I went during our day of "touring" before we set up for and "worked" the "Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Show". Of course, "because of the sequester" the White House is closed. We had a great time, with some good cab drivers snd tour bus guides.
The show is directed by a lady named Dianna Gury. It is very well run and Dianna does a better job than
any show in recent memory. First and foremost Dianna remembers that the exhibitors are her customers. She
thanks them, both in person and over the PA system. Of course the attendees are also customers for
both Dianna and the exhibitors, so we all have an interest in giving them a reason to attend.
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