Grand Commander's Reception1

It is now Saturday afternoon, 11.20 and I have just treated Julia to one of her favorite lunches. Sliders at White Castle!

We are now off to the Marriott at Tuttle Crossing in Columbus for the Grand Commander's reception. When we get there we have about 4 hours before the reception. Off we go to the hospitality room for snacks that neither of us need. I do O.K. except for the chocolate/peanut butter buckeyes. Everybody is sort of waiting for the Buckeye's football game but it is not on the TV in the hospitality room. The room kind of empties out when it is announced that it is on in the bar. Sounds kind of like a good way to get more bar business.

The reception begins at 6:40 PM with introductions and the meal beginning at about 7:00 PM. Great dinner of chicken, pork, red potatoes and vegetables. Served in an excellent manner. After dinner there were the normal presentations, Presiding Officers talking and finally the Grand Master spoke.

Most Worshipful Brother Goebel continued his theme of "Do a Random Act of Kindness" everyday. It doesn't have to be a be thing, just a random act. Holding a door open or letting a car out in traffic are examples he gave. He points out how much better things like this make you and the person you do it for feel.

The reception ended at approximately 9:30 PM.

A good end to a great day.

Julia and I headed for home and were in bed by 11:20 PM making a great end to a great day.


'til the next time.