You will have to forgive me for the lack of posts, but work has been tough. Everyone in our Camperforce group feels the pain:
- The schedule, 6:30 pm – 5:00 am, makes it hard to know when to eat and when/how to sleep.
- When we have time off, we are usually sleeping.
- When we have time to talk and text, you are asleep. I don’t think you want me texting or calling you when I am awake. But, if you have insomnia and are awake in the middle of the night, you can always text me!
- Cappy and the other pets don’t like being left alone so much.
With that being said, Lee and I pulled an all-day/nighter and went to see the Broadway musical Pretty Woman.
The musical was fun and had a talented cast. I must admit that my favorite song was during Edward and Vivian’s date at the opera. The male and female opera singers were phenomenal. The costumes and scenes were everything you saw in the movies, complete with Vivian’s thigh high boots. We even saw a super-fan wearing the dress,hat and gloves from the polo match!
Yesterday was also race day in downtown Cincinnati. It was the final day of the Flying Pig Marathon. I was curious about the name, so here is your bit of trivia today!
Why is it called The Flying Pig Marathon?
In the 1800’s Cincinnati was called “Porkopolis” because of all the stockyards and the meat packing industry. In fact, they often ran pigs through the downtown streets. In the 1980’s when the riverfront was being developed, they commissioned a nationally renowned sculptor/artist to design something that was indicative of Cincinnati’s history and we now have Flying Pigs welcoming you to the riverfront. When the founders of the marathon were looking for a name for the event back in ‘97 “Flying Pig” brought smiles to everyone’s face so that seemed most appropriate.
Camping with Christi 
Love reading your blog. What a wonderful variety of experiences you’re having. Hang in there with the schedule.
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Sounds like a tough job to get used to!
But what great experiences you’re having.
I am really enjoying your posts.
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Play sounds great!
Hope you can get some deep sleep soon!
I so enjoy your blog.
You are doing so many interesting things . Hugs
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So happy for you that in spite of it all, those grueling 😫 working conditions you are finding fabulous ways to amuse yourself! May the force be with you👍 Maggie Butler
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Nice to hear about your adventures. Those work hours are killer! We miss you ,but hope you are having a good time on your new adventure1
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Hi Christi, I told my daughter, Jen, about you seeing the woman dressed in Julia Roberts brown polka dot dress at the musical (so fun to imagine!). Jen had watched a Netflix program on “The Movies that Shaped Us” and had learned that that dress was made especially for Julia Roberts from the last 2 yards of fabric on the bolt and how that was such a fashion “Moment.” Evidently the style was copied many times over!
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Hi Christi, I told my daughter about you seeing the woman dressed in Julia Roberts Brown polka dot dress at the musical (so fun to imagine!). She had watched a Netflix program on The Movies that Shaped Us and had learned that that dress was made especially for Julia Roberts from the last 2 yards of fabric on the bolt and how that was such a fashion “Moment.”
Evidently it was copied over and referenced many many times. ❤️Kate
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Sounds like an amazing day in Cincinnati! So glad you have Lee to travel with – nice that you both have similar interests!! Making memories- stay safe!
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Wow Sounds like an awesome diversion from your hectic schedule. Greta to hear you have someone you can be buddies with during this experience. Stay well! Regards to Cammy! Here at Library and walked in to find that Christina got your job. Notice I didnt say replaced you, No one can replace you in our hearts
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I was worried about Cappy being left alone so much, and not being able to see. Bet you really can use a REAL vacation now!
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Interesting about the ‘flying pigs’b
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I miss you!!!! Happy that you are having an amazing adventure! But…..
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So happy you were able to have some fun time. I saw the movie a long time ago, but would love to see the play. Maybe the Wilson Center will bring it to Wilmington!
With Christmas coming, I’m sure Amazon wants his little elves working hard to keep up with all those gifts! Hope they come on time!! It’s nice to hear from you!!😀
MaryEllen
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