
Yes, this is from two years ago. No fancy dinners in this the 2nd Covid year. BUT, and for this, I am truly grateful, all of these friends made it through the 1st Covid year. That is the greatest possible gift. Mālama Pono
About this trip to Charleston. The hotel called me this morning. Wanted to know if I had any special requests or questions. I have stayed in a lot of hotels. And, except for “my” hotel in Kona, none have ever called me to see if I had any special requests. All I want is good wifi. Anything else is lagniappe.
I checked the flight again this morning – it was on time. Oh, but I did tell the hotel that I would be arriving 6 hours before check-in. We’ll see if that gets me into my room sooner. I don’t really expect that to happen. It is a 56 room hotel that seems to be pretty full. You get better service if you pretend to be a sweet little old lady. When it really matters, then and only then unleash the inner witch.
You all know, I had no intention of making it to 77. As Mickey Mantle said: If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.

Happy Bday Peg. Same day as my youngest son. Glad to see you are going on a trip. Enjoy. Joe and I are heading to Broome West Aus. This Friday for 10 days. Been twice before but it has a Hawaii feel about so we love it. Can’t go interstate easily , need permission , as there is a hard border between WA and all other states Covid life. Our vaccines have started the roll out. Joe and I will most likely be a while yet in line Take care and enjoy the trip and stay safe. Xx