Can't let yesterday go by without memories. I went to the Middle Branch and watched the Blue Angels with the fire truck guys from Brooklyn. I wanted to know what insider instructions they were given. A-mazing show, we looked up and could read the "US Navy" emblem on the planes as they flew over our heads, over and over, flying in formation so low. We were close to the private pier where Kevin Plank's guests were standing.
Then I went to Old Saint Paul's, Francis Scott Key's church, for a special program featuring a terrific brass ensemble and chorus and finally to Ikaros for a lovely dinner.
My choice for the best event of the week was the treason trial of John Hodges, an American accused of aiding the British in 1814. When the Brits came up the Bay to Upper Marlboro, intent on burning the town as they had burned D.C., Hodges arranged for the release of 4 British stragglers. My friend, a federal judge, re-enacted the trial, recruiting the current judges of the Federal Court in Baltimore, to portray the characters of that time. The defense lawyer could have been on HLOTS. I was on the jury. What a hoot!
Almost forgot that I watched a British warship dock at Fell's Point. I love tugs, and watching those tugs dock a ship that is longer than the pier is awesome. A Scottish bagpipe group arrived, got into their gear a few feet from my perch. Jill, the canine cop near me, asked (on my behalf) what a Scotsman wears under his kilt. I'll leave his answer up to your imagination.
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