On Monday we were collected by Sharon Rotary and made our way to the Boston State House. Joanne and Marlene managed to beat President Steve to the parking lot which caused them some amusement. Although we arent really sure whether the problem is with his tomtom or with his tomtom translation skills! The State House was beautiful and we received an excellent tour with some added extras including being announced on the floor to the House of Representatives and meeting a number of State Senators which means we will now be in the records and in history forever! If we find the web link we will share it - although being announced as Louis Napier didnt go down too well with one of the team!
Cheers! for lunch was great with some goodies bought by all, including a dashing poncho for each of us bought by president Steve - thank you - we think! We promise that if there is an opportunity to wear it we will take a photo to share with you all!
Where else after lunch but straight to a television studio, not CNN but Sharon Community television, to record an interview about our GSE. We were hoping for hair and make up in the green room but alas not to be but we did get a whisky for our trouble. And after a wet afternoon Louise and Erin were going for the glamorous Dallas look, so the whisky at least helped us forget about what was sitting on our heads!
One of the highlights of the day was walking by the lake with a cute, lovely eyed and enthusiastic male - Sam the dog who belonged to Joanne; lucky Joanne!
Our first presentation of the trip was to Sharon Rotary where we were made to feel so welcome, even our rendition of 'Flower of Scotland' didn't scare them away. But we think we would need a couple more drams to make us happier about singing it ... and it certainly wouldnt have a negative affect on the musical quality! We have determined this is the last time we are going to sing!
We then had another presentation in Quincy in the presence of the District Governor, which unfortunately led to another rendition of Flower of Scotland! It was however a mistake to tell Caryn that we wouldnt do it without a whisky or two... because that is exactly what we got beforehand as encouragement!! I think most of us drank it all despite the fact it was a joke! We have again determined that this is the last time we are going to sing/ slaughter this song! 
Highlight of the day was cruising with Rich on his boat and Erin certainly found her sea legs - propped up at the front of the boat and reminding us all of Kate Winslet in Titanic!
