@littlek,
littlek wrote:Thomas, sorry there was confusion. The bar was indeed loud and crowded - our group was spread out in two to three bunches for most of the night. Hard to have conversations with more than a couple people at once.
Oh, don't worry about it. I was still glad to see everyone. I was also glad that one of the things I did hear was your paean of praise for the Buddhist Cultural Center. I went there the next day, and enjoyed their lunch special very much. Plus, they are
so considerate. On noticing my cough, they immediately offered warm water, which went a long way to soothing the tickle in my throat. They're a gem.