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GARY POPOLO · 03-09-2015, 07:15 PM

Lucky Me, I wanted to go to the conference this year but it was just not to be. Then I come home tonight and my wife surprises me with reservations for the Surratt Society Special tour on May 1st. and then she found out that there were two openings for the Booth tour on the second. So we are going to do both events. I read and heard such good things about the tour I can hardly wait to go. Just wanted to share my good luck and thank my lovely wife for what I am sure will be a wonderful time for both of us.

Eva Elisabeth · (This post was last modified: 03-10-2015 01:58 AM by Eva Elisabeth.)

What a nice surprise, enjoy, both of you! I agree, the Booth tour sounds great! (Looking forward to it, too!)

RJNorton · 03-10-2015, 04:19 AM

Gary, that is absolutely wonderful! What a neat thing your wife did - kudos to her!

BettyO · 03-10-2015, 05:25 AM

What is the Surratt Society Special Tour on May 1st?!

L Verge · 03-10-2015, 03:51 PM

We are taking folks to see the special exhibit at Ford's Theatre, the restored Clara Barton office, and the restored trial room at Ft. McNair. These are things that conference attendees have seen over the years (including the Barton office before restoration), but our general members had not had a chance to see. There are still a few seats left.

GARY POPOLO · (This post was last modified: 03-11-2015 07:05 AM by GARY POPOLO.)

(03-10-2015 03:51 PM)L Verge Wrote: We are taking folks to see the special exhibit at Ford's Theatre, the restored Clara Barton office, and the restored trial room at Ft. McNair. These are things that conference attendees have seen over the years (including the Barton office before restoration), but our general members had not had a chance to see. There are still a few seats left.

I am really looking forward to seeing everything but have to say the one thing I am most looking forward to is Ft. McNair. I am also looking forward to the honor of meeting you Laurie. You are the life blood of the Surratt house and a very knowledgeable historian of both Lincoln and the Civil War.

(03-10-2015 01:56 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote: What a nice surprise, enjoy, both of you! I agree, the Booth tour sounds great! (Looking forward to it, too!)

Eva, Will you also be doing the May 2nd. Booth tour? If so great!

Eva Elisabeth · 03-11-2015, 08:36 AM

(03-11-2015 06:46 AM)GARY POPOLO Wrote: Eva, Will you also be doing the May 2nd. Booth tour? If so great!

Not on May 2nd - Sunday in a week already!!!

(03-11-2015 06:46 AM)GARY POPOLO Wrote: I am also looking forward to the honor of meeting you Laurie. You are the life blood of the Surratt house and a very knowledgeable historian of both Lincoln and the Civil War.

I 100% second this - and, yes, it IS an honor meeting Laurie!

GARY POPOLO · 03-11-2015, 12:07 PM

(03-11-2015 08:36 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:
(03-11-2015 06:46 AM)GARY POPOLO Wrote: Eva, Will you also be doing the May 2nd. Booth tour? If so great!
Not on May 2nd - Sunday in a week already!!!

(03-11-2015 06:46 AM)GARY POPOLO Wrote: I am also looking forward to the honor of meeting you Laurie. You are the life blood of the Surratt house and a very knowledgeable historian of both Lincoln and the Civil War.
I 100% second this - and, yes, it IS an honor meeting Laurie!

Good for you Eva, I am sure you will have a wonderful time. Enjoy!

L Verge · 03-11-2015, 05:51 PM

I am really looking forward to seeing everything but have to say the one thing I am most looking forward to is Ft. McNair. I am also looking forward to the honor of meeting you Laurie. You are the life blood of the Surratt house and a very knowledgeable historian of both Lincoln and the Civil War.

Thank you for that nice compliment, Gary. Today is one of those days, however, when I feel like this life blood needs a transfusion - or at least a shot of iron...

GARY POPOLO · 03-11-2015, 06:08 PM

(03-11-2015 05:51 PM)L Verge Wrote: I am really looking forward to seeing everything but have to say the one thing I am most looking forward to is Ft. McNair. I am also looking forward to the honor of meeting you Laurie. You are the life blood of the Surratt house and a very knowledgeable historian of both Lincoln and the Civil War.

Thank you for that nice compliment, Gary. Today is one of those days, however, when I feel like this life blood needs a transfusion - or at least a shot of iron...

Maybe all you need is a shoot of Brandy. It is sure to warm the heart and soul.

Eva Elisabeth · 03-11-2015, 06:18 PM

(03-11-2015 12:07 PM)GARY POPOLO Wrote:
(03-11-2015 08:36 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:
(03-11-2015 06:46 AM)GARY POPOLO Wrote: Eva, Will you also be doing the May 2nd. Booth tour? If so great!
Not on May 2nd - Sunday in a week already!!!

(03-11-2015 06:46 AM)GARY POPOLO Wrote: I am also looking forward to the honor of meeting you Laurie. You are the life blood of the Surratt house and a very knowledgeable historian of both Lincoln and the Civil War.
I 100% second this - and, yes, it IS an honor meeting Laurie!
Good for you Eva, I am sure you will have a wonderful time. Enjoy!

Thank you, Gary - I wish the same to you and your wife!!!