On Friday, Aug. 28th, Bobubas, Mary and I were walking with the DS tour group towards the Brooklyn Bridge and we stopped to chat with some of the NYPD who were standing near some saw horses. They had asked about our group, who we were etc. and Bob, gregarious as always, told them about the DS fest. The policemen were genuinely glad we had come from all over the country to visit NY. They wished us a good visit as we went to catch up with the group. Very hospitable and fine ambassadors for their city.
Well said Minja. :)I'd like to add that I felt that type of hospitality from the native New Yorkers the entire time I was there. Not being very familiar with the subway system, on a couple occassions BuzzH and I had to make queries, and each time the people we asked for help were more than happy to help out. Heck, one gentleman even walked us to the Brookyln Marriott from the Subway station, saying it was only a block out of his way, and that he was happy to do so.
I found the staff at the Brookyln Marriott to be very pleasant and willing to help out with whatever request we made. Sunday after the banquet, several of us were gathered in a section of the bar that had a large t.v. screen. I inquired at the front desk as to whether or not it would be possible for us to use that t.v. to view some footage that Guy had shot over the weekend. The
front desk got in touch with the Manager on duty and I explained to him what we wanted to do, and he was more than happy to work with us. He allowed Guy to hook up his video camera to the t.v. and we were able to watch the very entertaining Collinsport Players in the skit they had performed the previous night.
Several of the Collinsport Players were there, and it was nice to be able to see them relive their previous nights performanace with one another. It was a great way to spend the last night of the festival together, and I'm very grateful to the Staff of the Marriott for allowing us to do that.
Speaking of the Collinsport Players, here is a cast photo I took of them after their performance. Our forum was well represented with stellar performances from Prof.Stokes (3rd from right as Maggie) and Stuart.(Far right as Willie)
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