Mary F

The Stripper

The following story is true. Though I was not working and did not participate,I did , however, hear a version of this story from 3 people who were there. Forthwith : My manager at the booth was standing in the breezeway between the booth and the ranger station. She was on break, looking out at … The Stripper

Watermelon Baby

Today, at the information booth, our Spanish cleaning lady, who only speaks Spanish ,and therefore, I have limited ability to communicate with her (generally I am best with conversations involving numbers up to 10). She comes up to Stusi -one of the bilingual girls I work with – and tells her that there’s a woman … Watermelon Baby

Movies in the Present

Finishing Scotland is taking a lot longer than anticipated. So, I’m going to write my opinion of the 4 movies I have seen since my return to USA. The Constant Gardener-Ralphe Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston & Bill Nighy. Based on a story by John LeCarre. I was not really hot to see this film, … Movies in the Present

Open Mike at Spank

This is taking a lot longer than I anticipated. I can’t believe I found the time to write all this stuff. I think I’ve still got 10 pages left to transcribe from my notebook. Oh well, here goes . . . August 29, 2005 -5:05 AM -The Flat Brian’s last show was bittersweet. There were … Open Mike at Spank

Finishing the End

I have been home alomost a week now. This is the first chance I have had to finish the blog. I will try to finish up Scotland and perhaps get on to more current events. Forethwith: August 28, 2005-9:20PM- The Flat The wind is howling outside. Sounds like a Nor’easter. It’s been cool here and … Finishing the End

Grinding The Stone

September 2, 2005-8:25 AM -Home I’m back to the old grind stone. I haven’t had a chance to finish the Scotland blog. I haven’t forgotten about it, I’ve just had some computer problems and I had some social events to attend. I should get to it this Sunday, since I’m not on the schedule at … Grinding The Stone

No Place Like Home

August 31, 2005-10:25 PM -Home, My bedroom We finally arrived inBoston around 8 :45 PM. We waited at the carousel for our luggage. No luggage. 2 flights cancelled and delayed. All I had was my carry -on, I could have taken the bus home. The luggage showed up today. I have done 2 loads of … No Place Like Home

Back in the U-S-S-S-A

August 30, 200-4:05 Pm-Newark Airport Brian and I are waiting for a flight home. They had moved our 1:45 flight back to 3:30.The 3:30 flight to Manchester got cancelled.We got a different flight to Boston and that has just been delayed by another hour.I am hoping to be home soon.I have called my ride more … Back in the U-S-S-S-A

Losing Laptops

August 29,2005-7:55 PM -The Flat I am sitting on Rain Pryor’s bed using her computer.She doesn’t know it.Andy left this morning. He came in from the Library Bar, called a cab and Left.Kris text messaged Brian that he had missed his plane.Brian has warned me that if he doesn’t get back in time, I should … Losing Laptops

Tea Bagging

August 28, 2005-5:45 AM-The Flat Andy and I met up with Lisa and tried to go see a sketch comedy group called “Greedy” at the Underbelly. It was sold out. So we went to Gennaro’s on the Grass Market and had a nice meal. By this time, it was 6:30 , so I headed up … Tea Bagging