A MUTUALLY PLEASING FIRST NIGHT IN CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCAN STYLE............

Their flight from Ireland via Newark, New Jersey arriving thirty four minutes ahead of schedule at SFO's Gate 87, Geraldine and Kevin Butler deplaned with Fr. Oliver Maher looking no worse from wear, after twenty three hours after rising in Kilkenny, Ireland and were a sight to behold, as we gather in California after anticipating and waiting for them to come to California USA.  A Lincoln Navigator SUV, one of Ollie's very desired vehicles, was at curbside to meet us and drove us to our hotel, the Holiday Inn in the Civic Center; and then took us to dinner at Alioto's #8, on Fisherman's Wharf.  We are making this an early night after their 27 hour day from the time they arose in Kilkenny Thursday morning.  Tomorrow we will take the City by the Bay, by storm, from cable cars to a bay cruise, including going to Alcatraz Island, which they have asked to see.  After twenty two years of wanting them to come on this visit, we will muutally savor the experiences of the Golden State / USA.  California, Here You Are - Mr. and Mrs. Butler, after 25 Years + 8 Months of Marriage, and 30 Years of Friendship with Ollie and me.  I;m So Very Happy to have You Here as we Silver Jubilee Together............Troy