General Chat

I watched it too. Very interesting and pleased it went according to plan apart from

having to wait 2 mins before they could introduce Biden as Mr. President.

You’re right Linda I wondered too what would have happened if it rained. It looked very

cold.

I watched it as well, They didn’t seem to expect the snow, I wonder what they would have done if it was raining.

Yes, I watched it. More subdued than others but that was to be expected.

I liked Biden's speech. He stopped just as I was beginning to wonder when he would finish.

I loved the absolute delight on Kamala Harris's face. She wore a vibrant colour which seemed, to me, to suit her personality.

I liked the colour of Biden's wife's outfit - the sparkles were an extra I would not have put on that type of material though. We knew who she was without adding glitter.

I liked the fact that the ceremony iincluded a poem which I thought was good..

The choice of singers surprised me but it made me wonder who chose them.

I agree, Lady Gaga sang strongly and well. J-Lo not such a strong voice but she campaigned for Biden, didn't she, so she was a natural choice. I can't remember the guy's name - he began after the ladies - but I do remember thinking his voice was fairly insignificant. He did his best to get the crowd singing, failing because I suppose people knew not to inhale and exhale too much at the moment - that or we just couldn't hear them behind their masks.

Biden gives every indication that his presidency will be more caring, calming and inclusive than Trump's and will be much more globally and nationally aware . Fingers crossed - perhaps not the right thing to say as Biden's religion obviously means a lot to him. I wish him well.

The one thing I hope for is that his children do not 'muck it up' for him.

kath ............... I was pleasantly surprised at her singing. I was half expecting some wild and wonderful version of the national anthem.

I did like her dress, but wasn't sure that it was a morning event dress!

I've always liked Biden, he has seemed to be an honest speaker every time I've heard him.

We watched it and thought he gave a great speech and sounded so much more like a President should. I think he spoke from the heart and deserves to be given a chance by the Republicans.

Lady Gaga was quite reserved for her and I actually liked her dress for once although she was never going to wear something practical. I thought her singing was great.

Kath. x

We just had to watch it this morning, though we didn't manage to switch on the TV right on 8 am (= 11:00 am start in Washington)! I made it for about 8:30 am.

I thought it was very interesting, but so very different from all past Inaugurations that we've seen.

I do hope that he can manage to succeed in most of his ambitious plans, the US desperately needs some peace after the last four years!

How about Lady Gaga's dress???