Looks to me like everyone spent a wonderful day together! Thanks for posting the after-action report so the rest of us can share with you in the celebration of President Reagan's life, the ceremony at his burial site and the fun afterwards at the BBQ. FReep On!
I might add that the poem that Diotima beautifully read was written by Conspiracyguy from these very pages. You can read his poetry in his profile.
Thank you EVERYONE for a great time and a great fellowship. Breakfast was incredible (blind luck, that), Rabid was running amok getting everyone in the same place at the same time. Little details like the ribbons and watching people with us who started to cry at certain exhibits. Doug's talk was so uplifting, and the pbear's song and bagpipes were just outstanding. The library staff was so cooperative and friendly, it was just great.
I was unable to attend the BBQ afterwards (Doggie Rescue Adoptions that day at 1:00-4:00), but was glad to see the festivities continued into the day. Thank you to everyone for fabulous conversation, food, and something I've been really missing, a cup of respect.