Home from an intense
weekend. There were roses this
time. There was also the news that the
old part of this hotel was to be bulldozed bit by bit over the next few
years. The wide variety of these roses
live in the older part of the property.
As we talked, and smoozed,
attended panels, meetings, and all the rest of the continual stuff that makes
up a convention, we both made new friends.
As I wandered the paths looking for roses, I met a lovely lady hiding
under a tree. She and I struck up a
conversation then ran into each other continually throughout the next four
days. What a delight. Other friends took a standing ovation while
we cheered them on.
George and Peter ran the
literature table. There is always one of
these at any convention. Peter had a
very bad experience with his co-worker last year, and he was wary of working
with someone he didn’t know this year.
By the end of the four days, George and Peter’s sense of humor bonded
them into fast friends. What a delight. Margot came two days, and I think she too
made new friends and had fun.
I did walk miles every day
with help from my walker…more than I would have in the pool out here in the
world. The best part of this was that I
got to take my seat with me. Today I am
beyond pooped. So is the great Geezer,
but boy did we have a good time.
Sounds like a great time. More rose pictures to come?
ReplyDeleteSounds great. Beautiful rose in that pic.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had such a wonderful time. It's always great to make new friends. I love the sun light on that rose!
ReplyDeleteGlad that you pushed yourself in terms of moving about. Keep it up at home. It will benefit you so much to keep that blood pushing to every little edge! So glad that you met so many delightful people. You are the type of person that makes people happy and trustful, so the benefit came back to you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it through all 4 days of the convention. I know how much effort you have to put into just 'being' there! But the new friendships are a true bonus!
ReplyDeleteWalk, walk, walk. That's what we did yesterday and felt better today for it. Yes. dry land makes for better walking I think.
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