When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be There Overnight - Except On Inauguration Day....

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hahahaha! Basically a not-insignificant portion of the world will be coming to a halt on the 20th.

http://www.fedex.com/us/update2.html

2009 Presidential Inauguration

Service Update

Heightened security measures for Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2009, will include extensive road closures and restricted access to many locations in Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, including some bridges and tunnels leading into and out of the Capitol. FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Office are planning to operate on this day, however due to enhanced local security measures and mandates set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, customers should expect unavoidable service delays within the area.

Customers are encouraged to ship packages early for delivery before Monday, Jan. 19.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, there will be no FedEx Express® or FedEx Ground® pickup or delivery within high-security locations in Washington, D.C., as well as in surrounding areas in the city.

* ZIP codes affected include 20004, 20005 and 20006.
* Other heavily affected ZIP codes include 20001, 20002, 20003, 20024, 20036 and 20037.
* FedEx Express packages can be shipped to or held at the following FedEx Express locations:

In Maryland
2130 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton, MD 21114
7600 Virginia Manor Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
7331 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855

In Virginia
4720 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
15300 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
8601 Morrisette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152

In Washington, D.C.
1501 Eckington Place, NE Washington, DC 20002

* To view a map of restricted areas and road closures, go to the United States Secret Service Web site.

Some FedEx Office locations in the Washington, D.C., area will have modified business hours during this time. Contact FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 for information on operating hours.

For specific shipment-status information, please track the status of your shipment at fedex.com.