We are here to attend the annual conference for Association of Rural and Small Libraries.
After cleaning up, Kathy and I walked 5 blocks north to the old capitol building for a little party. Among the delicacies were homemade potato chips which Gail told us is a common local food. Kathy is intrigued with an upcoming event called "Shuckin' & Shaggin' at the Capitol". Searching Google shows lots of shuckin' and shaggin' on the east coast. I believe the phrase refers to shucking oysters and dancing the Carolina shag. The link goes to a Wikipedia article. Below the article is a link to a two-minute video of a couple shag dancing. Shag Dancing is a type of swing. The Carolina Shag is the state dance of South Carolina.Gail Santy eventually showed up at the party. We walked back with her talking about library work, food and travel. On the way back we passed a Lebanese restaurant called the Mecca. After this conference, Gail and her family are going to Chincoteague Island as well. We told her about Wallops Flight Facility visitor center.
When we walked into the hotel we met Sharon Sturgis and Harry Willems just finishing dinner in a hotel restaurant.
