Well my Dear Husband (DH) and I left home bright and early this morning, dropped the dog, Bessie, at Bark Avenue for her boarding days (This was not without some reticence on her part once she figured out this trip wasn't just for daycare.), and set out for Springfield, Illinois. The FGS Conference starts tomorrow but volunteer orientation was today.
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| Oriene Springstroh and Becky Higgins |
We arrived in Springfield with just enough time to grab a bite of lunch and then head over the the Convention Center for our orientation. While getting briefed on how to man the Registration Desk, Oriene Springstroh of Fox Valley Genealogy Society on I had our picture taken. She wanted to prove to her DH that she isn't the only person wearing a genealogy shirt; not only a shirt but the same shirt!! - I've simply got to remember to comb my hair before the camera is snapped. UGH!!
Later DH and I completed our registration, got our bags - very nice ones - and organized our schedules with the additional information in our Guides.
We've had our dinner and later I'm going to try to find my way into a gathering which includes many of the bloggers who will be here for the next few days. I'm anxious to meet some of the wonderful people I follow on a regular basis.
That's it for now. I'll keep you posted as best I can as the days go on.
Becky, thanks for posting about your arrival, I can't wait to read all about this conference. Have lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteI'll be following your blog so I can be at FGS virtually! Thanks for your first post.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to following your FGS adventures!
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