There were a couple of disappointments We were supposed to have at least 90 minutes (which would not have been long enough) and we only had 45 minutes and instead of the promised lunch at reading market we ended up at a second rate overpriced Chinese buffet with lukewarm food. The supposed reason for the change was that this allowed us to walk to see the liberty bell after lunch (which we did get to do) but my suspicions were aroused by the glowing recommendations prior to the lunch "best selection of food in the city!" The fact that the tour guide was joyfully greeted by name by the staff and that she didn't pay for her lunch. I may be uncharitable and jaded but I suspect she collects an envelope each week based in how many tour group she steers there
Quote from: singdaw on October 07, 2015, 07:24:51 PMThe candlelight street tours at night are quite fun.I really have to make an effort to go there I have only been there twice in my life. It's a 2 1/2 hour drive for heaven's sake
The candlelight street tours at night are quite fun.
Quote from: Jane on October 07, 2015, 04:36:27 PMLarry, I'm glad to see you wear your cap even when all dressed up in a suit. I love the look!!!!LOL! I had meant to make a joke about the cap before the presentation got into swing, but I was so nervous I forgot!
Larry, I'm glad to see you wear your cap even when all dressed up in a suit. I love the look!!!!
I will let DR Ginny weigh in on the event. I thought there were some good laughs, some wonderful moments, and some horrid slips of the tongue and missed opportunities to be clearer. The curse of being insecure, I guess. Still, I can relax now and enjoy my last two days.The best part was the number of friends from so many parts of my life who surprised me by showing up.
Quote from: elmore3003 on October 07, 2015, 07:41:14 PMQuote from: George on October 07, 2015, 01:23:56 PMQuote from: John G. on October 07, 2015, 11:51:15 AMI seem to have wrenched something in my lower back. No dancing and not much walking for me tonight.~~~Better Back Vibes for DR John G.!!~~~[/Ditto!move]Thank you, all. I'm having something called a Moroccan Cocktail right now (gin, Cointreau, Curacao) and it's making all seem insignificant.
Quote from: George on October 07, 2015, 01:23:56 PMQuote from: John G. on October 07, 2015, 11:51:15 AMI seem to have wrenched something in my lower back. No dancing and not much walking for me tonight.~~~Better Back Vibes for DR John G.!!~~~[/Ditto!move]
Quote from: John G. on October 07, 2015, 11:51:15 AMI seem to have wrenched something in my lower back. No dancing and not much walking for me tonight.~~~Better Back Vibes for DR John G.!!~~~
I seem to have wrenched something in my lower back. No dancing and not much walking for me tonight.
The table for dinner was great: me, DR Ginny and Richard, Randy and Jo, Kim and John Minor who worked in community theatre with me in the 1970s, and Henry Cepluch who recommended me for this presentation. I thought the dinner was lovely, and I really liked the white zinfandel (sp??).
Richard and I thoroughly enjoyed being DR Elmore's peeps tonight, but this peep is pooped, so - 'night!
RIP, Kevin Corcoran!
I have to give a talk in a couple of weeks. I will come here asking for vibes beforehand, that's for sure!
Quote from: John G. on October 07, 2015, 06:31:52 PMFound a movie at the library today called "My Old Lady" with Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith and Kristin Scott Thomas. Has anybody heard of it? With a cast like that, I'm surprised it's a straight to DVD flick. We watched it a couple of nights ago and thought it was excellent.
Found a movie at the library today called "My Old Lady" with Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith and Kristin Scott Thomas. Has anybody heard of it? With a cast like that, I'm surprised it's a straight to DVD flick.
Well, it's time for me to leave so that I can usher. I'll have a report when I get back.Until later!
Is it just me? Or my computer? The past few days it is taking me over 4 minutes to log in or out of HHW.
And, we're home from a fun-filled and fact-filled evening at Fitton Center! DR Elmore did a fantastic job and seemed very relaxed. The reception and dinner beforehand was lovely and he even ate, which he was threatening not to do last night. The house was decent and people laughed at the jokes and applauded at the end. After the first jerk who just wanted to hear his own voice, there were some astute questions and a very nice compliment from a lady sitting in front of us. Here is a link to the photos I took - remember, I'm no photographer and just had an iPhone:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153551184000049.1073741837.537325048&type=1&l=52885a438e
DR elmore3003 with Pamela Myers:
