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.
Hi Heels, it was WONDERFUL meeting you! As with SO MANY there, I wish I could've talked to you longer.
The whole day went off without a glitch, didn't it? All of the planning was very professional.
Did you hear about the people who I walked past, as we were going out to the graveside? I overheard one of them say to the other with AWE in her voice that she didn't know WHAT was going to happen other than a SPECIAL service. The tone in her voice was really something......she thought we were hot stuff. Important people. The Real Thing.
Which, of course, we are!!! :-)