I'm glad we came up a day early. Hopefully the wait for the shuttles from the airport won't be too long tomorrow for the commissioners who are arriving. So far, the Committee on Local Arrangements (COLA) has things running smoothly. Planning on checking in at registration early, hitting the display area, and then the Warhol Museum. There are some Warholesque artworks in the airport, so look around when you arrive.
We had dinner at F. Tambellini's on 7th Street. It was early for us, but we hadn't had a chance to eat ... arriving at the airport around 9:00, flight was almost three hours, waiting for the shuttle and then the ride in to town. We were hungry, and took a chance for a no reservation dinner. Passed some interesting looking places on the way ... including a restaurant that had been in business for 80 years that had recently closed. Sad ...
Then we came back and people watched in the lobby with libations. We were able to catch up with old friends, or at least be able to say "Hi, let's get together while we are here!". Awaiting the arrival of the crowds tomorrow.
We read many texts sent from Mike Cole that he had arrived, but no sightings yet. Hopefully he will sleep well tonight after his adventure on Wednesday evening. I'm sure we will find him tomorrow ...
One thing I noticed is all of the people walking into the hotel this evening wearing their name tags. To me that just screams, "I'm from out of town!" I highly suggest stashing it in a pocket or other place when out walking the streets. Be careful out there ...
Ah, the darkness of the room and instrumental music on the tv are beckoning sleep ... until tomorrow!
Lynn
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