Friday - May 13

Drew and "Herky" at the Vue last night

 It's Friday the 13th and we were off to Iowa City at 7:40 AM.    Mark drove 1/2 way and then I did last part.    Michael met us outside the Hilton - some are staying here and others at the Hyatt.    We stopped at the bookstore (Michael pointed out where we had started our tour back in 1988 when he was visiting colleges!)  And then he drove us around campus.    

We sat outside Pullman (a favorite) and Drew joined us for a great lunch - busy busy, but able to get a table in the warm sunshine.    So good to see the "Drewby!"

University of Iowa alums

Drew - 2022;   Michael - 1993

After lunch we all drove to the Hyatt in Coralville where Bob, Judy (Brooke's parents), Mark and I are staying.    Checked in and I unpacked while Mark took the guys back to Drew's apt. and the Hilton for Michael.  

Later in the afternoon, Mark, Michael and Drew left in 2 cars for the Cedar Rapids airport to pick up the NC crew (Brooke, Brady, Blair, Bob and Judy).    I walked to Von Maur and shopped + checked out some other neat shops in this very nice area that is pretty new....stopped at the Coffee Emporium and had a latte and read my book.    Mark joined me later for a decaf Americano and then we walked back to hotel.    Changed clothes and time to meet everyone for drinks at The Iowa Athletic Club (close to the Hyatt).   Tessa joined us and fun catching up with everyone.

Off to Vesta for dinner - very close to the Hyatt - this is an awesome location!    Wonderful dinner and some of us had dessert.  

Pat, Brady, Mark, Michael, Tessa, Drew, Bob, Blair, Brooke, Judy

Tessa and Drew

Miss Blair

 Said our good byes to the group going back to the Hilton and we sat with Bob and Judy in the Hyatt lobby visiting.    

Mark's brother Tom had vitrectomy retinal surgery this afternoon to repair his detached retina and 2 tears.   Dr. said it was successful!   

Enjoy your weekend.   Nighty night!