I have the last story coming up later but I wanted to add a little more before this one wraps up. (Not that more info may show up!)
I think this was the first time for us to "set up camp" at the American Inn. Had a great sounding name and a huge American flag out front. And it was a cheap motel. Fortunately, there was a nicer hotel just next door with adjoining parking lots.
Many of us headed out together for some after-show fellowship and food. It gave us a chance to still hang with the local club members, especially those that were working the show.
By the time we got to the rooms, we mostly just plopped. It wasn't until following years, we realized that the American Inn offered something very special.
The last story is one about that "after-show fellowship."
