PapaHappyStar and Marguerite53 meet for lunch.

[Marguerite53]

I?m happy to report that Burair got in touch with me because he was passing through Portland. We met for lunch at Serrato in NW Portland (Burair?s treat!) and then we drove up to the Washington Park Rose Garden to wander through the thousands of blooming, fragrant roses. We stayed and stayed, hoping for the clouds to burn off so that Burair could see our beautiful Mt. Hood from this hilltop garden. Finally, as Burair?s luck would have it, he made one last turn, looking east to search for the elusive mountain and there it was?.even though abit hazy; probably due to travelling smoke from the forest fires in central Oregon.

It was certainly a very lovely way to spend an afternoon. It is always so comforting and connecting to meet face to face with others who have ?made the journey?. Many of you have already had the pleasure of meeting Burair, so you know what I mean!

Here we are at the test gardens.

Marguerite

 

[Mary]

What a nice surprise to read that you had an opportunity to meet Burair, Marguerite, and what a real treat to view the pictures that were taken!
Thanks!

 

[Karlynn]

Yes, Burair is a gem. I've been wondering what he's been up to. Has he finished his studies and is he looking for employment? Burair - we need a report.

 

[geebee]

I had the pleasure of visiting Mt. Hood a few years back when we went up to see the current home of the Spruce Goose. Mt. Hood is certainly worth waiting around to see.
Glad you guys got together. Knowing Burair, I am sure it was a great time.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[hensylee]

wow, that's two sets of members this week. Cort and Christian are the other two. So very nice that you got together.

 

[Guest]

Many of you have already had the pleasure of meeting Burair, so you know what I mean!

*nods*

Absolutely!

Burair was such a great host at Fermilab a year ago or so ... the last time the Chicago area people held a gathering!



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[LUVMyBirman]

Great to see you two spent some time together. Burair is a great person...and a very gracious host!

And...ummmm Cort. The Chicago folks have met since then. We put together a downtown gathering. Which actually turned out to bring folks in from other parts.

Danielle would like to wrangle us all together @ some point too.

 

[Guest]

And...ummmm Cort. The Chicago folks have met since then. We put together a downtown gathering. Which actually turned out to bring folks in from other parts.

Ah, yes ... forgot about that one. Blame it on the concern about Dad in Pittsburgh....

I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend that gathering .