Re: OT - did my duty

Brings back memories of my two years at West Point 1975 to 1977.

Cathy, west central IL, z5b

On Jun 24, 2007, at 9:18 PM, Aplfgcnys@aol.com wrote:

> I had to attend the Constitution Island  fundraiser "Seafood Gala"
> last night.  I volunteered in the garden there from 1970-89, and
> Chet has been on the board of directors since about 1975.  It was
> a beautiful evening, and I guess it was a really nice event -   pretty
> expensive at least - but I don't enjoy such events.  There was a
> bluegrass band - pretty good - and a big tent.  The main feature
> was lobster.  There was a raw bar with oysters, but that didn't
> attract me.  The main course was a whole lobster, corn cob,
> a scoop of mussels, and a small salad.  The site is so beautiful.
> I have always loved it.  But I had just rather have been there
> quietly without all the people trying to impress each other - lots
> of retired military.  And I really decided that I prefer Lobster  
> Thermidor
> to whole lobsters.  They are much more trouble than they are
> worth.
> _http://www.constitutionisland.org/ci-about.asp_
> (http://www.constitutionisland.org/ci-about.asp)
>
> Auralie
>
>
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