Yesterday I had the most delightful day being entertained by Cheryl (you rock the interpretations at Mount Vernon, Cheryl!), chauffeured around by Tracey (thank you, Tracey!), and regaled with hilarity as usual by Lynn from OFA. We all went to Mount Vernon, where Cheryl works, to have a fun tour, a grand luncheon, and take a few photos of red scarves.

It was pretty brisk out there, but that didn’t stop us from having a great time. I took responsibility (I have broad shoulders) for bringing the frigid northern temps with me, but the sky was blue and the setting was gorgeous and educational and the company was wonderful. Oh, that Lynn and I, we are a dangerous duo — and I rather think that our superpowers were enhanced by Cheryl and Tracey — making us a rather formidable foursome.

Cheryl M, Norma M, and Tracey F

Cheryl was strong-armed by one of her fellow interpreters to take over his job in the great Mount Vernon main dining room, so we were privileged to see her deliver a little of her stuff. She is delightful, as was the whole of the tour. We weren’t allowed to take photos inside the main house, but we managed to lay out our scarves and shoo people out of the background so we could take photos. Cheryl once again saved the day and very diplomatically asked people to move — blaming it on “that lady” (me) who is “artistic and difficult to work with.” What a blast. I had the best day!

~Norma
www.nownorma.com