And what a production it was! Really glorious. Beautiful sets, good lighting, terrific voices, live orchestra, good sound, and all in a small theater so we could see it all really well. Such a great dramatic opera. We were sucked in, loving it. Amazing production.
In the meantime, though, Mary was driving in circles trying to get back to Palo Alto to our bed at Bitty's place. She got lost and when she stopped for directions she found nobody who could help, three people who couldn't even speak English. She finally got back at about midnight and I was very nervous until she was home.
And of course Joey had gotten on the plane with his dad and other grandmother. Mary talked to Joe after and learned that when Joey got on the plane he said to the flight attendant, "I need a sprite and bag of peanuts and my dad needs a diet coke". Then, when the plane landed he repeated what the captain had said over the loudspeakers: "Welcome to Las Vegas!"
Joey is doing fine, as he usually does wherever he is. Mary is missing him, has called a few times already.
Sunday we had our big gathering at Bitty's place, everyone taking pictures. Even Karen, kareyanne, and kristen came. We had the pasties, lentil soup, frittata, salad, cake, pie, plenty for everyone. I think we had a good time, considering the family. We aren't so used to being with each other. But maybe that will change.
On the way home, Mary & I stopped at a big theater and saw Red Dragon. It's okay...it was a diversion, it was a fancy theater.
I'm still tired but I got some sleep last night, was not so restless.
Dental checkup at 8:50, then to work. Mary brings her car for service in Santa Maria at 1:30, so I'll follow her there. Then back to work.
