Mr Jagielo goes to Washington

I'm about to head via bus with UM-Flint to the Inauguration- It's a cliche' by now, but this is history- something to tell the kids about someday.

I'll be doing regular mini-blogs at

www.twitter.com/timdjagielo

I'll be taking 3 cameras, a voice recorder, and hopefully enough batteries.

I bought a field coat for the pockets, as bags aren't allowed on the parade route or the National Mall.

I've got toiletries, a book, MP3 player, extra socks etc, and cash.

I hope to get some portfolio-quality stuff.

After sleeping on a couch and even the floor for a week, I'm hoping sleeping on a bus for two days won't be too bad... actually I forgot a pillow, damnitt.

Pictured is John and I about to board the buses...