What a day.

I was lying in bed this morning waking up listening to NPR when the news came through.

17 years ago I was sitting on the living room floor in my Charlotte, NC condo supervising the movers loading up my stuff to move to Connecticutt the day the Challenger blew up - I watched it on the little Radio Shack 5" black and white battery operated tv that I still have.

But on a happier note, the white stretch limo arrived to get Mom and her party right on time. I got a fast note from my brother reporting that she refused to wait in her apartment until he came around to the closest door. There was no stopping her from going all the way out to the lobby to get in on the action. I also got a note from the party planner to took time out from her Saturday to make a special trip out to ensure it all got going the right way. I think she's going to get a bonus check. $35 is not enough for all she's done. I'm going to wait until I get a full report from my brother on the entire evening, but I think I'm going to send her another $35.

What a day.

I was lying in bed this morning waking up listening to NPR when the news came through.

17 years ago I was sitting on the living room floor in my Charlotte, NC condo supervising the movers loading up my stuff to move to Connecticutt the day the Challenger blew up - I watched it on the little Radio Shack 5" black and white battery operated tv that I still have.

But on a happier note, the white stretch limo arrived to get Mom and her party right on time. I got a fast note from my brother reporting that she refused to wait in her apartment until he came around to the closest door. There was no stopping her from going all the way out to the lobby to get in on the action. I also got a note from the party planner to took time out from her Saturday to make a special trip out to ensure it all got going the right way. I think she's going to get a bonus check. $35 is not enough for all she's done. I'm going to wait until I get a full report from my brother on the entire evening, but I think I'm going to send her another $35.

Next worry - the 90th birthday party

I got a note from Mom that everything was great and the food was wonderful and everyone had a good time.

Then I got a note from my brother who said that everything was perfect in every single way.

Whew! He did have his camera but Mom told me she had threatened him if he took a group shot in the restaurant. He said that they wrote Happy Birthday around the rim of her dessert plate and that he got a shot of that.

So... hopefully pix to come. I did have the bank send Polly the Party Planner another $35 - still almost not enough.. And, if ever anyone needs anything done or arranaged in Charleston, SC, Polly's THE One.

Next worry - the 90th birthday party

I got a note from Mom that everything was great and the food was wonderful and everyone had a good time.

Then I got a note from my brother who said that everything was perfect in every single way.

Whew! He did have his camera but Mom told me she had threatened him if he took a group shot in the restaurant. He said that they wrote Happy Birthday around the rim of her dessert plate and that he got a shot of that.

So... hopefully pix to come. I did have the bank send Polly the Party Planner another $35 - still almost not enough.. And, if ever anyone needs anything done or arranaged in Charleston, SC, Polly's THE One.