Pittsburgh to Chambersburg - Friday, 27 January 2017

Not sure why it is that the only two times traveling this month are the two weekends that involve snow and cold. Woke up this morning with a bit of snow on the ground and a bit more coming down. By the time we were ready to leave around 10 for the AAWC Winter Retreat in Chambersburg it was snowing and blowing. The roads were ok, but it was slushy and sleeting til we got to Greensburg. 

After that we made good time and opted to head for Hagerstown, Maryland and see a 2:00 movie. Got there in plenty of time before Jackie started. Natalie Portman was nominated for the Best Actress category and it is understandable. The movie was predictable, especially to those of us who lived through the Kennedy assassination in 1963. I felt that Portman overacted the part a bit, but that was just my interpretation.

It was a short drive up I-81 to our Holiday Inn Express. Dropped the bags into the room and then headed to Wilson for a reception for graduate students and a chance to do some networking for them. It was good to see my sister board members. 

Earle spent some time reading in Lenfest until the end of the reception. One of my classmates, Leslie Hanks, recommended dinner at Grill Kabob. We decided to try it and were so glad we did. Very laid back, informal place, but delicious food. I had the salmon that was served with rice, naan, a salad and coriander and cucumber sauces. How can you beat it for $12.99. 

A neighboring table was talking children's book, so I joined in. Fun to know that students today are still reading and enjoying Gary Paulson, Jerry Spinelli, and Sharon Creech. 

Back to the hotel for blogging and watching the Penguins 50th Anniversary Penguins special. Also setting up the agenda for minutes tomorrow's meeting. 

Always good to be back in Chambersburg.