My friend Sue & I met the Callaways, Harrisons, & the Ishak's to watch the culmination of Jeanne's 2005 summer camp; the middle school kids performing "Much Ado About Nothing."
The play was at the Skyland Resort off Skyline Drive Having never been there before I asked Keith about the place. He suggested we try horseback riding. There it was, clue number 1. As quickly as possible, I tossed that tid-bit of information aside and drove out to pick up up Sue. At her house, we spent an hour or so pondering our evening attire before continuing on our way to Skyland. Turning off route 211 onto Skyline Drive should have been clue 2 and another signal that our high heels were a great clothing choice. Oblivious to the warning signs we drove on - in our heels. Never mind we were the only ones at the roadside stands in heels - yet another clue cast aside.
Somewhere between the check in desk manned by women in hiking boots, the forest rangers, and our room with deer hunting decore and a truly spectacular view of the Shenendoah Valley, Sue looked at me and said, "I feel like Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie." What a couple of simps... The outfit Sue planned for the evening included a new skirt with sequins which, in her words, "was not too dressy." Mine included a lovely aqua camisole with matching jewelry and a black suede shirt. BTW, Suede is perfect for a 75 degree balmy evening dotted with unrelenting hot flashes. Brainless but beautiful...
In the end, we managed to tone it down and enjoyed a great but short visit with everyone. The show was fun and the kids did their version of Shakespearian times - right down to a high-five & pinky shake. It was really cute. I believe the Traveling Players Ensemble is even scheduled at the Kennedy Center at the end of the month with the group of older kids. Who knows Steve, you might even see Jeanne directing on broadway. Sue & I would go to that in our sequin skirt and aqua camisole with matching jewelry.
Skyland was quite a treat and for those of us who don't live off Skyline Drive, it would be a fantastic place to hang and hike and ride. Lessons learned... Bring your own beer & snacks in a cooler, wear your hiking boots, and leave the matching jewelry behind. Sequins are acceptable only if on a cute but functional t-shirt.
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Skyland looks great, but it does seem like Daisy Duke would have been more in order than Paris Hilton. Is it true they're going to play at the Kennedy Center? What fun for Jeanne and the gang!
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