Anybody else wondering if there are going to be underground tunnels that get discovered in that area next to the White House when they break ground for the ballroom?
My thought as well. They’re not going to walk the pizza and hotdogs through the front door nor use the same tunnels that the Congress critters have access to.
💵I decided to make a donation. I sent President Trump a check with a note directly to the Mar-a-Lago address.💵
The amount doesn’t matter, it is the American people’s house. My favorite President shouldn’t have to fund it all himself just because he’s wealthy. It will be an astounding tribute to mark the renewal of our Republic and all the patriots who made the victory possible.
Sorry I'm Australian. We call the big entertaining tents Marquees here but I thought someone on one of the USA News channels also referred to it as a Marquee as well. I may have misheard.
marquee
1 chiefly British : a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition
2 a permanent canopy, often of metal and glass, projecting over an entrance (as of a hotel or theater)
3: a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
The brightly lighted marquee displayed the title of the movie currently featured
The hotel doorman was stationed under the marquee.
I am more used to hearing the word used as a permanent canopy or a theater sign.
My confusion.
The ballroom wouldn't. There is a confusion of terms. We are used to thinking of a marquee as being the big advertisement sign in front of a theater. It is also used to refer to a big area tent erected for mass gatherings (e.g., traveling preachers). Absent a ballroom, any mass gathering must be accommodated with a marquee tent (is what Trump is pointing out).
I got my head twisted on that one. In Zambia, many outdoor social settings require shade from the sun (the tropics, you know) and they set up these big Elmer Gantry tents for the occasion and call them "marquees." I was really puzzled by that for a while. Actually, they can be quite elegant and spacious. Think of a sheikh and his entourage.
Ah, I understand. The word marquiss has the three meanings, and I found them confusing.
Alas, Washington DC is a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa). This climate zone is characterized by hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching over 90°F (32°C), and cold winters with temperatures dropping below freezing. The city receives an average of 39.9 inches (101.3 cm) of precipitation per year.
As you can see the weather would necessitate heating and cooling, and a semi-permanent structure would be prone to mold damage from the humidity.
Best to build a solid ballroom. I'm looking forward to it, aren't you?
Anybody else wondering if there are going to be underground tunnels that get discovered in that area next to the White House when they break ground for the ballroom?
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Maybe that's why he is doing it?
Hummmm interesting... Obamas secret pizza and hotdog express way.
My thought as well. They’re not going to walk the pizza and hotdogs through the front door nor use the same tunnels that the Congress critters have access to.
I saw a glimpse of a rendering of the proposed ballroom. It looks spectacular, very refined. When Trump does something, he does it up right.
💵I decided to make a donation. I sent President Trump a check with a note directly to the Mar-a-Lago address.💵
The amount doesn’t matter, it is the American people’s house. My favorite President shouldn’t have to fund it all himself just because he’s wealthy. It will be an astounding tribute to mark the renewal of our Republic and all the patriots who made the victory possible.
Here you go fren. I agree, he is the perfect builder for something so spectacular.
I have never known a man this generous and this determined to do what is right for our nation.
Media (probably):
And the rest of the press gaggle, "Who's going to pay to maintain this after you're gone!!!?"
Boom! Talk about taking the wind out that reporter . Or you could say " Cut him off at the pass"
This is SUCH good news, and only 150 years in the making. Time to get thee to a ballroom dance class! Let's waltz!
Is it true they need to put up a marquee everytine they need to entertain in the WH now? If that's the case, then it needs to be done.
Why would the ballroom need a marquee? Wouldn't everyone know where they are? I get the feeling I'm missing something.
Sorry I'm Australian. We call the big entertaining tents Marquees here but I thought someone on one of the USA News channels also referred to it as a Marquee as well. I may have misheard.
It has 3 meanings that are similar:
marquee 1 chiefly British : a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition
2 a permanent canopy, often of metal and glass, projecting over an entrance (as of a hotel or theater)
3: a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers The brightly lighted marquee displayed the title of the movie currently featured The hotel doorman was stationed under the marquee.
I am more used to hearing the word used as a permanent canopy or a theater sign. My confusion.
The ballroom wouldn't. There is a confusion of terms. We are used to thinking of a marquee as being the big advertisement sign in front of a theater. It is also used to refer to a big area tent erected for mass gatherings (e.g., traveling preachers). Absent a ballroom, any mass gathering must be accommodated with a marquee tent (is what Trump is pointing out).
Thank you so much. It was kind of you to clarify that for me.
I got my head twisted on that one. In Zambia, many outdoor social settings require shade from the sun (the tropics, you know) and they set up these big Elmer Gantry tents for the occasion and call them "marquees." I was really puzzled by that for a while. Actually, they can be quite elegant and spacious. Think of a sheikh and his entourage.
Ah, I understand. The word marquiss has the three meanings, and I found them confusing.
Alas, Washington DC is a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa). This climate zone is characterized by hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching over 90°F (32°C), and cold winters with temperatures dropping below freezing. The city receives an average of 39.9 inches (101.3 cm) of precipitation per year.
As you can see the weather would necessitate heating and cooling, and a semi-permanent structure would be prone to mold damage from the humidity.
Best to build a solid ballroom. I'm looking forward to it, aren't you?
It is interesting to think that hereafter we, the nation, will live with the Trump Ballroom.
Even better, we will dance in the ballroom. I've got to get busy doing something that will get me an invitation.