A Gathering of
Writers and Poets
(May 8-9, 2004)
'Twas a
lovely Saturday afternoon, and what difference a month makes.
The second gathering of writers and poets in Alleghany occurred
on May 8-9...and there wasn't a trace of snow. Although we
started late, I always figure it's better late than never.
It's long past lunch, so we stopped
at Casey's for a couple of burgers.
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It looked like a lot of
people had the same idea, so we ordered and visited.
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What a nice surprise to see Ken
and Lynne.
...And John Skinner too. |
By the time we were
served our burgers Casey's was running out of food.
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....And we were running
out of time. When we'd first arrived in town there were lots
of people on Bud and Joe-Ann's veranda, but by the time we
finished lunch the last ones were leaving and Joe-Annsaid we'd
better hurry to the Red Star.
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Hank Meals was still
there. I'd bought one of his books at a Sierra Writer's
lecture years ago.
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Mr. Cicogni had
already finished his recital and didn't mind my takinga
picture of him with Bud.
Bud's signing his book "But
That Was Yesterday."
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Mr. Cicogni handed me his
camera to take a photo of himself between movie star Clint
Walker and the sculptor who did the draft horse at the Nevada
County fairgrounds. Then I took his spot between the two
giants. ('twas my bad hair day). Clint also had his book "Yaqui
Gold" on display in the foyer.
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The writer's discussion
was still going inside.
Outside, the Sixteen-to-One Mine's Mike Miller was conversing
with a group.
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We walked up the street
to the museum where we viewed mining displays, took pictures
and bought some postcards.
Then we headed for home.
It was an interesting afternoon.
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