quick update on quiz, books, and bubbly!

A budda bing budda bang post today of things of interest

Quiz:  most contestants won, the gentleman in question was indeed Bill Taylor, know as the "Dinner Designer".  Bill was a long time chef/food activist (before the term "foodie" came into being".   He would host an annual Oyster Dinner at his house along with several other dinner parties in his home.  Speaking of which it was a virtual museum to (classic) broadway shows and movies, full of programs, memorabilia and so on.  He did have sort of a salty side if you committed some faux pa.  An unique character to be sure..

Books:  today is the start of the annual book sale hosted by Friends of St. Mary's Library, held at the fairgrounds.  The fact that i have to go volunteer in a little bit is the cause of the brevity of today's missive.   10,000 or so books of any subject under the sun, fiction, non-fiction, children's BUILDINGS full of books.  Prices are ridiculously small, a pristine (yes they get donated) Tom Clancy hardbound novel will go for two bucks.  Prices for soft covers are less.  There are usually some records, discs, puzzles, reference books as well.  

There is a "rare and unusual" building containing things like antique books some (almost first editions), and beautiful coffee table books.  All those are specially priced but usually no more that ten bucks.   The Feeder will be taking money in the Non-Fiction bldg today.  Today: 12 - 8pm (FOL members only, but you can join on the spot); Saturday 10 to 5; Sunday noon to 4.  (Cash and checks only, no cards). Proceeds go to the St. Mary's County Library.  The sale has grown from humble beginnings, to one of the "Best sales around" according to the hordes of used book dealers that always show up.  Come and see us..

Farm to Table:  there is an event coming up that supports food for the hungry and food for the soul.  It is run by Serenity Farms near Hugesville, and they call it Farming 4 Hunger. Elements Eatery and Mixology  will be holding a fund raiser for them and "Bubbles and Crunch" for you on April 2nd at their restaurant.   There will be live music, bubbly, a great selection of craft beers, 4 different kinds of fried chicken.  Only $35 pp, a neat event.  If you want to find out some more, and are on facebook, you can go to this page. 

Roaming:   Unfortunately the Feeder and MFO will not be able to attend, as we are going on a cruise next week.  we leave from Charleston SC and "do" the inland waterway down to Jax, with stops along the way in places like Savannah, Amelia Island and so on.   

Maryland Day: tomorrow is not only the second day of the book sale, but it is celebration of the Founding of Maryland, referred to as Maryland Day.  Lots of events at Historic St. Mary's City, things for kiddies, activities for all, and a program which will award the Cross Bottony for this year to Sen. Mike Miller, who has been a voice for us in the legislature for years.  He is always fun to hear.  He will join the elite group of Cross Bottony awardees, which include none other than our own MFO.   I'll be there too.

Time and space don't allow more details in this writing, but maybe more later.   Off to the book sale, and no need to be

DFD