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The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step… or a long bus ride. Our summer vacation began in early February (summer in Argentina) with a ferry ride across the Paraná, from Buenos Aires to la Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.
Off the dock in Colonia, we hopped on a double-decker cruising bus. Sure beats traveling on a recycled school bus ready for its next incarnation. I flashbacked to the early 80s, traveling steep snaky dirt roads in the Guatemalan highlands. When I came back to my senses on the luxe bus, there were no baskets of fresh fruit, veggies and squawking chickens on the roof, and no pesky goat lookin' for whatever tastes good in your backpack. Goats are equal opportunity consumers as well as consummate recyclers… not to mention smelly and noisy, but they do have cute kids. Don't forget to cross yourself if an overloaded, swaying truck appears around the next corner. And if a tire suddenly blows, the culturally correct response is laughter and wild clapping of hands. Take it easy folks, thanks to la Pachmama we're still alive and kickin'.
If you were traveling in Central American in the early 80s, nobody laughed when jackbooted paramilitary squads pulled your bus over at a checkpoint. Everyone had to line up and show their papers… men over here, women over there. What always struck me — and it happened many times — was just how young those helmeted soldier-boys were. Sixteen? Seventeen? Every single one armed to the teeth, most notably with an AK47. A gift from the CIA, no doubt, or some international gunrunner with military connections. The CIA was oh so helpful to groups of armed men fighting to protect their countries from the bonds of our "sphere of influence." You know I'm kidding, right? So close to our own backyard. These soldier boys were always wowed by my California driver's license. They wanted to hear about the beaches, the surfing, California girls. Most of the time time they forgot to ask me what I was doing in a war zone. Too many Beach Boys songs, I guess.
But I digress. We rode our cushy bus from Colonia to Punta del Este, that wannabe mini Miami 209 miles (337 km) north of Colonia. Our expat friends picked us up in a rental car. Their car had been stolen, then impounded by customs, and was awaiting trial for its owners being Uruguay residents and property owners driving a car with Argentine plates. Bad enough having your car stolen, then having to go to court to get it back, knowing the fines and lawyer's fees will be more than what it's worth. Don't you just love South American bureaucracy? Full-on medieval. Lots of hands out every step of the way. Kind of like an inescapable codependent fling. An interminable nightmare. I recently found out that Argentine judges can hold prisoners in jail indefinitely until it pleases them to set a trial date. There is no right to a speedy trial by a jury of your peers. And if you do go to trial, like Cristina Kirchner, Argentine ex-president, accused of skimming in the 8 digits, you can be let out on indefinite bond, especially if no one will come forward to testify against you. She was re-elected to a congressional seat last year, and no doubt will be running for president again in 2019. Being out of the limelight is just too tiresome for most politicians. Everybody wants to keep their hand in the cookie jar.
Geez, I'm trying to get politics off my mind and back to summer vacation. I guess that means I need some more time off. Yesterday I was fantasizing about Zihuatanejo, my favorite Mexican beach town. Three times in one lifetime isn't nearly enuf for this dreamer.
I think I need a supersize dose of that good 'ol Zen mindfulness. Like, y'know, being in the Here and Now. Ommmm… Listen up, brothers and sisters. The Argentine peso is in free fall these last few weeks, and the government is in a state of paralysis. The only scheme they've come up with is to beg the IMF for a $30 billion bailout that everyone knows will be impossible to pay back. On the morning news I heard that Argentine is now considered a deindustrialized country. What the F#*%? Not enough money to retool factories, let alone build new ones. Not enough guita to lift the marginalized out of poverty and homelessness. Since Macri was elected (2015) the percentage of Argentines living in poverty has jumped to 30%. The government figures are lower: up to 25.7% in 2018. [Indec.gob.ar] Politicians always accuse the government of rounding down. Your guess is as good as mine. According to Indec, Buenos Aires has the lowest level of poverty in the nation: 9% per capita, 5.6% by household. In my barrio on the fringe of town poverty per capita is 25.5%, 17.4% per household. Foreign investment slowed to a grinding halt in May, then went retrograde. Argentine capital booked a flight offshore… like it hasn't already been there for years. Bye-bye!
In January Bill Gates met with Argentine president Mauricio Macri at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Gates (founder of Microsoft and second richest man in the world) told Macri he's ready to invest in Argentina as soon as Macri lets Milagro Sala out of jail. Sounds like a no-brainer to me, but …. apparently Macri is not the brightest star when it comes to economics and/or human rights.
Milagro Sala is an Argentine political, social and indigenous leader. She is the head of Tupac Amaru, a neighborhood organization which has constructed thousands of homes in the province of Jujuy (pronounced who-whó-ee). She is a leader of the Central de Trabajadores Argentinos (CTA), a workers' union. The right to form unions and to go on strike is written into the Argentine constitution. Not so in the U.S., where teachers recently went on "walkouts" in a number of states where striking is illegal. Milagro has been fighting the expropriation of native lands in Jujuy by both Argentine and international corporations. She's currently still under house arrest. Luckily she has a few angels watching over her.Argentina's heading down that ol' lonesome road into economic crisis yet again. Many working class Argentines are having to choose between buying food or paying rent. Utilities doubled in the last 12 months. Public transport (bus and subte) has nearly doubled… from 6 pesos to 11 [about 40 cents]. Projected inflation for this year (2018) is 27.4%. [Invenónmica.com.ar] Rumor has it there are food shortages in southern Patagonia because truckers can't break even on account of diesel prices. Truck drivers are having a "paro" tomorrow: a one day work stoppage. They would like to have their wages kept up with inflation… good luck! I was watching a progressive tv channel last week which was unexplicably off the air the next night. Now it's back on with a different, less contentious host. I hope this train stops before we get to the Venezuela station. Is there a rest stop somewhere on this highway of the damned?
Friends, we're not in Kansas anymore. We saddled up our horses and rode to a verdant oasis called José Ignacio, on the coast of Uruguay. Take a deep breath and forget all about the gloomy news. Catch a glimpse of this beautiful hideaway at the end of the trail, where we spent 10 glorious days in February. Our expat friends from California have been living in this part of the continent since their kids were little — the kids are in college now. As fun-loving freeloaders we offered to be guest chefs and house-sitters; we even brought recipes we promised to cook. Because of our friends' wheels-in-the-hoosegow problem, and on account of their participation in Carnaval, we became dog, cat and houseplant sitters as well as chefs-du-jour. The beach was a five minute stroll down a dirt road, across a two-lane highway, over the dunes and onto a glorious, empty beach.
Daisy, quantifiably cute terrier and Santos' new best friend and lap-warmer, loved to walk the beach with us.
Our friends' house, a rambling 2-story brick structure, faces west to a protected wetlands and south to the beach.
There's a wide shady galería for kicking back. We had our toast and tea there every morning.
Quite a sweet spot. All around us were fields of marsh grasses and thickets of blackberries, hydrangeas, cattails and other pretty flowers I don't know by name.
Santos spotted a baby frog… precious!!
After posing for photos it jumped back into the cattails.
Walking around the neighborhood we came across an old Chevy pickup,
and quite a few homes made from recycled containers.
How cool is that? Let's hope they have plenty of insulation.
Did we land in paradise or what? We ate outside every night on the outdoor dining deck. We threw down plenty of grilled steaks, chicken, chorizos and morcilla, all grilled on the parrilla – an Argentine wood-fired barbecue. We fixed pasta with fresh shrimp sauteed in garlic and jalapeños. And what's not to love about grilled veggies, especially peppers, onions, eggplant, corn, tomatoes, squash — if it's fresh, edible and you can put it on the fire, it will be delicious.
In the evenings we would watch the sunset until the stars came out, drinking Malbec and talking with our friends. Around 10 pm we would head to the kitchen and start fixin' supper. Argentines eat late, European-style. Beth made roasted artichoke-parmeggiano appetizers that were amazing.
The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular, especially the view from the second story deck. Big pink sunset taken by yours truly from that magical spot.
Our friends let us use their amazing beach chairs that shapeshifted into backpacks, with big pockets and cupholders for beach blanket bingo, drinks, munchies, book, fishing gear, stray kittens… whatever you might need for a few hours of beachcombing, swimming or splashing around, reading a good book, dreaming in the sand. The only thing these folding chairs don't do is transport you to the beach and make daiquiris. But that's okay, we improvised.
Santos went for a swim and found the edge of terra firma just a few yards out. The sand beneath his feet was just gone… Upa! No wonder they call it Playa Brava. There were only a few other people on the beach during the week. By a few I mean 4 or 5, seriously. On the weekends we saw more people, but we never came close to feeling crowded. It was mid February and summer was winding down. School would be starting back up at the end of the month. The days were still hot but the wind kicked up mid-afternoon. In California we call them sundowners… a late afternoon breeze that calms down after sunset. Porteños are such urbanites, when they go to the beach they all go to the same beach and it looks like the French Riviera… masses of people all clustered together under little umbrellas. But José Ignacio was tranquilo. Muy tranqui.
Almost every day we made a run to the fresh fish place, a few klics down the road. It's just past the little unspoiled (as of yet) beach town of José Ignacio, at the next cruce de caminos, near the Laguna Garzón bridge.
The ladies who work there are delightful, and all the fish is that day's catch. They close when they sell out.
The first day these girls shelled a kilo of shrimp for us in record time, smiling. Another day we bought all kinds of fish and crustaceans to make cioppino… delicious! I made fish tacos with my favorite yogurt-lime-chile sauce. Cooking is truly a creative pastime. Why not do it with joy?
Kite-surfing at Laguna Garzón. It's a mile-long lagoon protected from the ocean by dunes.
Our wonderful hosts let us use their bicis whenever they weren't home; we biked into town almost every day. There's a bike path most of the way. José Ignacio is so tranqui. There are two beaches in José Ignacio: Playa Mansa and Playa Brava. Playa Brava (rough, turbulent), where Santos almost went to Davy Jones, is on the south side of the point, facing the prevailing winds. It can be pretty breezy in the afternoons. Playa Mansa (mansa = gentle) faces east, and is protected by the point, kinda like Avila Beach near San Luis Obispo, my 'ol stomping grounds.
El Faro, the lighthouse, is right on the point between Playa Brava and Playa Mansa. José Ignacio is small – about 6 blocks by 7 blocks. Population 290. There are lots of cute little beach houses on the point…. many are vacation rentals.
Our friends tell us the whole town shuts down in winter, including the shops. Population zero. They go back to Montevideo or Buenos Aires, or California. When it's winter here, it's summer in the states. If I could afford two places I'd definitely go for the endless summer.
Below is the beach on the other side of the lighthouse: Playa Brava. You can see at a glance that the water is rough and tempestuous. People walk along this beach, but they swim and sun on Playa Mansa.
La Farola is a lovely restaurant with even lovelier views… ¿qué no? Everything in José Ignacio is just a couple of blocks from the beach.
Santos liked the municipal center.
We took a break under a palm tree – it was a hot day.
Another day we had coffee at Almacen El Palmar.
El Palmar has live music off and on all afternoon and into the evening. There's a mike, a guitarist, percussion… even a singer. The canopied dining room lets the breeze in but not the sun.
Time for a cappuccino and croissant, or house empanadas? You got it.
Are we hungry yet? They have local cheese, too.
No wonder Mark Zuckerberg has a house in José Ignacio…. or so I'm told. No one will bother him here. This is a very laid-back beach; it's a safe place. Muy tranquilo. We discovered a great farm stand selling fresh organic fruits and vegetables: La Granja Orgánica José Ignacio.
What a great place! I brought back the shopping bag. Their emblem is the Southern Cross.
We parked our bicis at the farmstand or the café, so we could walk about. The lighthouse is open daily but we didn't feel like paying to climb circular stairs. El Faro is mighty pretty though, and lends a charming touch to the scenery — as well as keeping boats from breaking up on the rocks. José Ignacio also has a general store with a veggie counter, a butcher, homemade empanadas and pizzas to go, and just about all the groceries you could want. It's a small store, so if they don't have it, do you really need it?
This is the other restaurant I mentioned, La Huella, (the footprint) on Playa Mansa.
Here it is at night. We checked out the menu while beachcombing one afternoon. A beautiful spot, right on the edge of Playa Mansa.
One night we went to meet friends of our friends at a big party beach on the south side of Punta del Este. There was loud annoying pop music coming from a beach bar, all rhythm, all repetitive, no lyrical content, with only the vaguest attempt at melody—yikes! Nothing like bad disco music to put me into a foul mood. Rock'n'Roll, Blues, Country, Classical, Tango, Flamenco… a thousand times yes. But disco? Yeeech. After the sun went down we froze. It was windy. The only thing we had to stave off the cold was vino tinto in a box, and I can't drink much of that without getting a headache. The conversation reminded me of when I subbed for a class of 6th grade boys, the constant idiotic chatter and crude jokes. We didn't even have a fire to warm up our circle of 10. I closed my eyes and wished I was elsewhere, dancing tango… my happy zone.
We hung out with the same group of people a week later at Carnaval in Punta del Este. I guess the ice had melted… it was a lovely warm evening. We had fun. One of the party had arranged for a long table right on the sidewalk at a pizza place. The table was inside a clear plastic tent-like structure, so there was nothing between us and the parade. We could see and be seen, but protected from the wind. I didn't bother taking pictures 'cause I just wanted to enjoy the moment… the dancing, the outfits, the drumming. It was amazing! A sight not to be missed. Maybe one of these days I'll get to N'Orleans, or Rio. We enjoyed Carnaval. It was a memorable last night in Uruguay.
The very next morning we left Punta on the bus to Colonia. As homesick as we were for Buenos Aires and our favorite milongas, we still had a few hours to kill before boarding the ferry. We wandered around the historic district, walked out to the point and the lighthouse, and finally settled in for light refreshments at one of our favorite waterfront bistros.
I love this view.
Santos kicked back.
We watched a boat sail in to the marina on a gentle breeze.
Over and out from la Colonia del Sacramento!


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Monday, January 24, 2011
Crepe Sew-Along #11: Shoulder Seams and Sleeve Facings
Okay! So, you've stitched all your darts. The next step is to stitch your bodice shoulder seams.
First, put your back and front bodice together, right sides facing. Match up the shoulder seams and pin.
Next time I'll have video on stitching your side seams and tacking your facings. How are you all doing, Sew-Alongers?
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- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:18 AM
I'm not in your sew-along but I appreciate your tutorial on *hand* understitching! I tired on a sewing machine before but it didn't work and I had to do a lot of tacking.ReplyDelete
Many thanks!
- Lin2TooJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:34 AM
WHat are the other possible options for finishing the seam allowance?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM
I did up to actually sewing in the facings last night, so I'm ready for that today...ReplyDelete
I do have a question: I know we're a little behind from the original timeline, do you have a modified schedule for the rest of the tutorials? I want to stay on track and not miss anything, but I am wearing my dress on Sat, so I think I'll have to sew ahead to finish it.
Lin2Too: Other possible seam finishes are serged, zigzagged, stitched and turned, and hong kong. We'll do French Seams on the skirts.ReplyDelete
MJ, I don't have a revised schedule, but seeing that Saturday is only 5 days away, it wouldn't help you anyway! We'll do about two tutorials a week until we're done. I'm making it my goal to be donw by Valentine's Day.
- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Ok, thanks, I figured we wouldn't get done this week officially, but I definitely will be trying this dress again so I'll def be taking notes on what I miss this time! :)ReplyDelete
Your work is really lovely and I like the videos you post. I think it is so important to spread the sewing knowledge as much as possible. I especially like your option for understitching by hand. I use that technique quite often. Keep it up!ReplyDelete
Thank you thank you thank you for the video!! The thought of under-stitching those curves on my machine made me want to cry, so I am happy that I have another option. I had a really difficult time sewing those tight curves--any tips for getting a nice seam in those cases?ReplyDelete
I am happy to hear that you plan to help us get the dress done by Valentine's day because that was my goal!
The video was so helpful, thanks!!ReplyDelete
When I sew the shoulder seams together, they don't quite line up at the neckline end of the seam--does that make sense? Is that just because the back neckline cuts off at an angle, because it looks like it's about a 1/4" longer.
I see that happening in your 4th image down, to the left of the seam in the image. Is that how it is supposed to align?
Maybe this image will help?ReplyDelete
I've never thought to hand understitch. I will definitely do this on a garment. Thank you!ReplyDelete
I not in the sew along either but found this video very informative and easy to follow. I really appreciate the instruction on the understitching - this will really come in handy.ReplyDelete
Thanks Bunches!
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Hello Gertie !!ReplyDelete
I hope you make it to Palm Springs. I'm sewing in sunny California. I'm sure it'll be a nice break from the snow you're getting in NY.
Anyway, I wanted to ask about the basting stitches that hold the underlining to our fashion fabric. At what point should I be taking those out?
Thanks so much,
Looks like you interfaced the sleeve facing. The pattern didn't call for it. I am curious to understand your choice to do so?ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for the very clear directions Gertie! Also, you have a very pleasant voice. :)ReplyDelete
Hm, I thought that was called a prick stitch - then I look it up and see it has both names (pick and prick). I'm going to stick to my original, because it's sounds a little naughty.ReplyDelete
I fell behind but I'm catching up! Thanks for the vid tutorial.
Hi Gertie,ReplyDelete
Really enjoying this. But just wondered if you have interfaced or lined the arm facing there? Sorry if I missed something!


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The Latest: George W. Bush says he called dad 'wonderful'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on events honoring late former President George H.W. Bush (all times local):
12:45 p.m.
Former President George W. Bush says he told his father just before he died that he had been a "wonderful dad" and that he loved him. Delivering a eulogy at the elder Bush's funeral on Wednesday, George W. Bush said his father's "last words on earth were 'I love you, too.'"
George W. Bush extolled his father, not only for his service as president but also as a role model as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Bush choked up at the end of his eulogy before regaining his composure. He patted his father's flag-draped coffin twice as he went back to his seat at the Washington National Cathedral. Former first lady Laura Bush wiped her eyes with a tissue as her husband sat next to her.
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12:40 p.m.
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, who left the U.S. after the killing of a Saudi journalist in Turkey, has returned to Washington for events around the state funeral of former President George H.W. Bush.
The Saudi embassy says that Prince Khalid bin Salman is in Washington and that Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir is leading the kingdom's delegation at Wednesday's service.
Khalid bin Salman is the younger brother of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who the CIA has assessed with high confidence ordered the killing of Washington Post journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi (jah-MAHL' khahr-SHOHK'-jee). The ambassador left the United States in early October after Khashoggi went missing on a visit to a Saudi consulate in Turkey. There was speculation at the time that he would not return.
Saudi prosecutors have said a 15-man team sent to Istanbul killed Khashoggi with tranquilizers and dismembered his body.
12:40 p.m.
Former Sen. Alan Simpson has hailed his old friend George H.W. Bush as man of humility, a commodity the Wyoming Republican says is rare in the capital.
At the Washington National Cathedral memorial service for the late president on Wednesday, Simpson said, "Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington, D.C., are not bothered by heavy traffic."
Simpson recalled that once while he was under fire by the press, Bush told him to "wave to your pals over there in the media" as they passed photographers.
Simpson says Bush accepted a 1990 bipartisan budget deal that included a tax increase, despite his campaign pledge to not raise taxes. He says Bush said, "OK, go for it, but it will be a real punch in the gut." Simpson says "his own party turned on him" for that, contributing to his 1992 re-election defeat.
Bush died last week in Houston at age 94.
12:25 p.m.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has praised former U.S. President George H.W. Bush as a strong world leader who helped oversee the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union and was "responsible for the North American Free Trade Agreement" with Canada and Mexico.
With President Donald Trump, a sharp NAFTA critic, seated in the front row at Bush's funeral, Mulroney said Wednesday the deal "created the largest and richest free trade area in the history of the world" and was "recently modernized and improved by new administrations." Trump had called the trade deal unfair to the U.S. and moved to replace it.
Mulroney said Bush also deserves credit for the Americans with Disabilities Act and revising the Clean Air Act. He said, "There's a word for this. It's called leadership."
Bush died last week in Houston at age 94.
12:15 p.m.
Former President George W. Bush appeared to hand former first lady Michelle Obama something at his father's funeral, recreating a moment from Sen. John McCain's funeral earlier this year.
At McCain's funeral, Bush and Obama were seatmates and he appeared to hand her something during a eulogy. The bipartisan moment went viral, and Obama later told NBC's "Today" show Bush slipped her a mint.
On Wednesday, Bush dug into his pocket right before he shook the hands of the former presidents and their wives gathered for the funeral of his father, former President George H.W. Bush. He appeared to switch something into his right hand before he shook Mrs. Obama's hand and then hand something to her. She smiled at him after the exchange.
12:05 p.m.
Humor is creeping its way into the somber ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral to remember the life of former President George H.W. Bush.
Presidential historian Jon Meacham was the first speaker on Wednesday and said that on the primary campaign trail in New Hampshire once, Bush grabbed the hand of a department store mannequin while asking for votes. Meacham says when Bush realized his mistake he said, "Never know. Gotta ask."
Meacham recounted how comedian Dana Carvey once said that the key to doing a perfect impersonation of the 41st president was "Mr. Rogers trying to be John Wayne."
Looking ahead to the 1988 election, Bush once said: "It's no exaggeration to say that the undecideds could go one way or the other."
And Meacham said that late in his presidency, Bush's tongue ran amok when he said: "We are enjoying sluggish times, but we're not enjoying them very much."
12:05 p.m.
George H.W. Bush's biographer is hailing the late president as a noble man who made the world better and inadvertently made it chuckle.
Historian Jon Meacham has told mourners at a Washington memorial service that Bush's credo was, "Tell the truth, don't blame people, be strong, do your best, try hard, forgive, stay the course."
Meacham said Abraham Lincoln's "better angels of our nature" and Bush's thousand points of light are "companion verses in America's national hymn." Meacham says Bush "made our lives and the lives of nations freer, better, warmer and nobler."
President Donald Trump has mocked the "points of light" phrase at some of his campaign rallies this year. He contrasted it with his own campaign slogan, saying "Putting America first, we understand. Thousand points of light, I never quite got that one."
11:05 a.m.
It's an extraordinary scene inside the Washington National Cathedral, where former world leaders are mingling, waiting for a ceremony remembering former President George H.W. Bush to begin.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter are seated in a front-row pew.
President Donald Trump walked in and shook hands with Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, who greeted him by saying "Good morning." Trump did not shake hands with Bill and Hillary Clinton, who looked straight ahead.
Bill Clinton and Mrs. Obama smiled and chatted as music played. Carter is seated silently next to Hillary Clinton in the cavernous cathedral. Obama cracked up laughing at someone's quip. Vice President Mike Pence shook Carter's hand.
11 a.m.
The casket of former President George H.W. Bush has arrived at Washington National Cathedral in a lengthy, slow-moving motorcade that transported his family, friends and dignitaries.
Bush's flag-draped coffin left the Capitol on Wednesday morning and was moved to the packed cathedral. The former president had been lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda since Monday.
World figures, members of Congress, President Donald Trump and all four ex-presidents are attending the ceremony. Bush's son former President George W. Bush will give a eulogy, bidding a final Washington farewell to his father, who died Friday in Houston at age 94.
Bush's remains will be flown to Houston to lie in repose before a private burial Thursday at his family plot on the presidential library grounds at Texas A&M University in College Station.
10:55 a.m.
The hearse bearing the coffin of George H.W. Bush has driven slowly past the White House in a symbolic final nod at the building where he served as the nation's 41st president.
The funeral procession of limousines on Wednesday was carrying Bush's casket from the Capitol, where thousands of mourners had been paying respects to him since late Monday.
It was en route to the National Cathedral, where President Donald Trump, all four surviving former presidents and hundreds of other dignitaries and mourners were set for a memorial service.
Bush died last week at age 94. He is to be buried Thursday in Texas.
10:50 a.m.
The U.N. Security Council has paid tribute to the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush, standing silently in his memory.
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (ah-lah-SAHN' WAH'-tah-rah) was presiding over the U.N.'s most powerful body on Wednesday and asked the 15 members and diplomats in the crowded council chamber to observe a minute of silence to honor Bush at the start of a meeting on sustaining peace after conflict.
Speaking on behalf of the council, Ouattara said "President Bush left us following a long, illustrious career serving his country," including as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, where he presided over the Security Council in 1972.
Ouattara conveyed the council's "warm gratitude to the people and government of the United States of America" and condolences on Bush's death.
Bush died last week in Houston at age 94.
10:35 a.m.
Former President George H.W. Bush's casket has left the U.S. Capitol for a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
Family, friends, congressional leaders and others gathered with military brass on the steps of the Capitol for the send-off Wednesday as cannons echoed a salute and a military band played "Hail to the Chief."
Bush's flag-draped coffin was carried to a waiting hearse for the procession to the cathedral. His son former President George W. Bush put his hand over heart at the plaza.
The 41st president had been lying in state since late Monday in the Capitol Rotunda, an honor reserved for few. Hundreds of visitors, including many former White House officials, arrived to pay tribute. Bush died last week in Houston at age 94.
9:40 a.m.
Friends and family are gathering at Washington National Cathedral under tight security for a funeral service honoring late former President George H.W. Bush.
Wednesday's national funeral service will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens. It will bring together world envoys, the four remaining ex-presidents and President Donald Trump.
After Wednesday's service, Bush's remains will be returned to Houston to lie in repose at St. Martin's Episcopal Church before burial Thursday at his family plot.
The 41st president oversaw the post-Cold War transition and led a successful Gulf War, only to lose re-election in a generational shift to Bill Clinton in 1992. He died last week in Houston at age 94.
7:35 a.m.
The public viewing for late former President George H.W. Bush at the Capitol Rotunda has drawn to a close.
A funeral service at Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens as they honor Bush, who died in Houston last week at age 94.
The Republican president oversaw the post-Cold War transition and led a successful Gulf War, only to lose re-election in a generational shift to Democrat Bill Clinton in 1992. His funeral will bring together world envoys, the four remaining ex-presidents and President Donald Trump.
Bush's remains will be returned to Houston to lie in repose before burial Thursday at his family plot on the presidential library grounds at Texas A&M University in College Station
6:40 a.m.
Pope Francis is sending his condolences to the Bush family and says he's praying it finds strength and peace as it prepares to bid farewell to former President George H.W. Bush.
The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, sent a telegram of condolences on Wednesday to the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. In it, Parolin says Francis was saddened to learn of Bush's death last week in Houston at age 94 and assured the family of his prayers.
The telegram says: "Commending President Bush's soul to the merciful love of Almighty God, His Holiness invokes upon all who mourn his passing the divine blessings of strength and peace."
Funeral services for Bush are planned for Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral.
12:15 a.m.
Washington is bidding its final farewell to former President George H.W. Bush, his funeral at Washington National Cathedral drawing world envoys, the four remaining ex-presidents, and President Donald Trump.
The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike. The Republican president oversaw the post-Cold War transition and led a successful Gulf War, then lost re-election in a generational shift to Democrat Bill Clinton.
Joining American notables and representatives from more than a dozen countries is an electrician and fix-it man, Mike Lovejoy, who has worked at Bush's Maine summer estate since 1990.
Bush's remains will be returned to Houston to lie in repose before burial Thursday at his family plot on the presidential library grounds at Texas A&M University in College Station.


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Recently I decided to get rid of all of my old tweets, specifically all of them from last year and before. I had no use for most of them and curating them would have been too much of a burden (over 66.000 tweets! so much procrastination!).
Now, there are a number of online applications to do that, but they have at least one of the following problems, fundamentally the last one:
- They pull your Twitter posts from the API, which only allows you to read at most the latest 200 tweets, so removing the older ones becomes impossible.
- Some of them get around this by asking you to upload your entire Twitter archive…
which contains a lot more than just your tweets (i.e. your private messages). (EDIT: I'm being told this is no longer the case, now it just contains your public timeline)
- I don't trust them.
So naturally I rolled my own. The code is crude but it worked for me. It uses the Twitter archive zip file as well, but since it works locally you don't need to trust a third party with your personal data. With this I managed to delete over 60.000 tweets in a day and a half, roughly – it can't be done much faster because of the API rate limiting, but then again, what's the rush? 🙂