Re: Where's my FedEx package (Washington DC saturday)

[John Fraizer <nanog () EnterZone Net>]

On 19 Jan 2001, Sean Donelan wrote:

> If you are expecting a FedEx package in Washington DC on Saturday (e.g.
> Next data delivery of replacment parts for your router), don't expect
> it if you are in the following zip codes:
>
> 20006, 20005, 20004, 20001, 20037, 20024, 20003, 20515, 20510, 20433, 20520, 20523, 20052, 20405, 20552. 
>  
> The US Presidential Inaugural events have been designated a National
> Special Security Event.  This means the US Secret Service has been
> designated as the lead law enforcement agency for everything in the
> area.  FedEx and other truck delivery services will not be allowed in
> a large area of Washington DC on Saturday.
>
> Some delivery services will allow you to pick up packages at their
> depot.  But then it is up to you to figure out how to get it into the
> city.
>
>
> Sometimes downtown isn't the best location for a Internet POP or colocation
> facility :=)


Ya.  When Gore visited Columbus, they got a bit miffed at us being on the
roof of our datacenter.  They didn't want to hear any excuses like "we're
installing a microwave shot, leave us alone!"

I guess using the Remmington nail-gun to sink anchors into the brick
didn't impress them.

Pointing at the B___ disposal unit and laughing probably didn't help
matters either.


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John Fraizer
EnterZone, Inc