How cool is this picture?

[Bucky]

from the TPM First 100 Days slide show ==> http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/2009/04/100-days.php

[tularetom]

1. Finally, an adult in the WH instead of a little boy.

[Faygo Kid]

2. Need a couple hot dogs and beers to make that picture right.

That's one hell of a sturdy picnic table, though.

[Cant trust em]

3. Or in Hilary's case a shot of Crown Royal.

Is it happy hour yet?

[Bucky]

5. Of course it's a sturdy table

Look at all the weighty matters our side have put on it

[PBS Poll-435]

4. New computer background!

:woohoo:

The other photo was a bit fuzzy.

[demwing]

6. Interesting Table - dedicated to Rear Admiral Stephen W. Rochon?

Who was this man?



Rear Admiral Stephen W. Rochon is the current Director of the Executive Residence and White House Chief Usher. Admiral Rochon served his last day on active duty with the Coast Guard on March 9, 2007, and began his service at the White House on March 12. Admiral Rochon succeeds Gary Walters, who retired in January 2007 after 20 years as White House Chief Usher.

As the Coast Guard's Commander of the Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, Admiral Rochon was responsible for naval and civil engineering, financial management, personnel, legal, civil rights, electronic systems support, and contingency planning across 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and the Middle East.

A New Orleans native, Admiral Rochon served as the Coast Guard's Director of Personnel Management in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes, providing support for Coast Guard personnel and their families, and ensuring they had housing and new job assignments. Admiral Rochon has a passion for history and historic preservation. He produced video documentaries in 1989 and 2005 honoring Alex Haley, USCG (Ret) and author of "Roots." Admiral Rochon also spearheaded the posthumous awarding of the Gold Lifesaving Medal to the African American crew of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station for a daring rescue in 1896 near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He has contributed his expertise to a number of museums across the United States, from Louisiana to Connecticut. Admiral Rochon helped rebuild and preserve the historic significance of three turn-of-the-century homes in New Orleans following the 2005 hurricanes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_W._Rochon

Seems a worthy table over which to sit, and talk to your Secretary of State. :)

[demwing]

7. And what, precisely, is the Chief Usher?

White House Chief Usher is the title of the head of household staff and operations at the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States.

The Chief Usher is, by description, charged with the responsibility "for the effective operation of the White House Complex and Executive Residence, site of Official and Ceremonial activities of the Presidency, and a museum of our American history ... develops and administers the budget for the operation, maintenance, and utilities and supervises the Executive Residence staff." In carrying out this charge, the Chief Usher must coordinate Executive Residence actions with a host of organizations including the Executive Office of the President, the National Park Service, the Secret Service, the General Services Administration, the military, and other government entities. The Chief Usher serves at the pleasure of the president and coordinates both official and family life at the White House.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Usher

[Lars39]

8. Better than this one :^)

[Captain Hilts]

9. This picture is just great. I love it. I wish they'd tried the swingset. nt