Mike Kelly
Those of you who read these postings probably know intuitively that none of this would happen without a lot of work on each side. I can say that the work of the GSE team ended when we all showed up at the airport with our passports in our pockets. Since then, its been a magic ride.
On the Scottish side, all the clubs and the members we have met have been wonderful, and that has to be a tribute not only to their natural hospitality, but to the organizing efforts of Mike Kelly. Mike was a GSE team leader from District 1230 to Thailand earlier this year, so he has spent a lot of time on this Rotary endeavor. For us he has been amazing, lining up fascinating visits to places high and low, and each one coming with a personal contact and touch that could not be achieved if you were traveling without the benefit of Rotary. Yesterday was a great example–tea and history in Roy and Irene Storie’s dining room; long, candid and private conversation with Mike Shaffer at Culzean Castle; lavish and friendly currie dinner at Taj with Dish, Henry & Irene, Mike and Liz, and Jim — another Rotarian guide; final drink and entertainment provided by our talented teammate Jason Pierce, playing on an electric guitar provided by another friend of Mike’s. As they say here, let’s show our appreciation for Mike in the usual manner. And with that, we raise a glass, take a sip, and applaud.
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September 21st, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Thorns - I’m impressed with the hospitality shown to our group by Mike and other Rotarians in District 1230. We’ll make sure to return the favor when they come to NC later.