Were you the First To See The Best?

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:18 pm

A fantastic gala was had for a fantastic library.

A big THANK YOU to everyone involved.

I shot 150+ photos, which I will be posting in my Photo Blog over the next few days.

TIM CARROLL · Post by **TIM CARROLL** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:32 pm

David, It was nice to finally meet you and Ivor,

Lo and behold I really hope you had a picture of Jim O'B in a tie and jacket, it was a sight to behold.

It was a fun time!

I can't wait until they start putting books into the shelves!

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:35 pm

TIM CARROLL wrote:Lo and behold I really hope you had a picture of Jim O'B in a tie and jacket, it was a sight to behold.

Oh trust me, I had plenty of those! :lol:

It was great meeting you too!

Mary Breiner · Post by **Mary Breiner** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:46 pm

A great night was had by all! I almost did not recognize Jim O'B and Steve Davis with their Sunday Best attire!
The new library is truly a beautiful place. There were so many positive Lakewood supporters tonight ....so much positive energy to remind us why we call Lakewood our home!
Thanks for a great evening!
Mary B

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:13 pm

Glad you had a great time, and let me be the first to welcome you to the Deck!

Mary Breiner · Post by **Mary Breiner** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:19 pm

David,
What link do I click on to see your photos when you post them? I am new to this site.

Mary

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:22 pm

Mary Breiner wrote:David,
What link do I click on to see your photos when you post them? I am new to this site.

Mary

http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs

Bryan Schwegler · Post by **Bryan Schwegler** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:57 am

It sounds like an outstanding evening. I'm sorry now I wasn't able to go, but I'm even more excited now to finally see the finished product on 7/9.

Stephanie Toole · Post by **Stephanie Toole** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:04 am

My two oldest boys(and two friends/LHS grads too) work for Sammy's Catering and all four worked the event last night.
When they arrived home last night(oops...they were past curfew!) they went on and on about how spectacular the event was. They named off a long list of people they knew. Friends of the family, parents of some of their friends, coaches, teachers, they even knew who Mayor George and Dr. Estrop were.
They said the library is 'incredible'. Zack described the various rooms to me in detail. We got such a nice playback from the evening. They told us some of the auction bids they heard(which they were amazed at) for items, the baskets and the music. The food(which the servers get to eat if there are left overs) was "amazing". They were told there were 625 people there.
Kudos to all involved. They boys and I all agreed we are so blessed to live in Lakewood! It was a great night and they are proud to be 'Rangers'.

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:19 am

Photos are up!

http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/ ... gala-62307

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:37 am

Mary Breiner wrote:A great night was had by all! I almost did not recognize Jim O'B and Steve Davis with their Sunday Best attire!
The new library is truly a beautiful place. There were so many positive Lakewood supporters tonight ....so much positive energy to remind us why we call Lakewood our home!
Thanks for a great evening!
Mary B

Mary

Was great to see everyone. I was almost apocalyptic looking at the people that were talking and laughing together. You know, cats loving dogs, birds loving cats... A lot of fun.

But this suit thing has gotten a little out of hand. just because of few of us have worked our lives into position of comfort no reason to make such a big deal of it :wink:

Nice seeing you and everyone last night.

I bet he wasn't wearing socks either! shhhhhh.

.

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:41 am

Stephanie Toole wrote:They were told there were 625 people there.
Kudos to all involved. They boys and I all agreed we are so blessed to live in Lakewood! It was a great night and they are proud to be 'Rangers'.

Stephanie

It was nice to meet you at Ivor's show Friday night.

I think for reasons of legality, the number was 610. :wink:

Jeff could answer this better than I.

.

Bryan Schwegler · Post by **Bryan Schwegler** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:48 am

David Lay wrote:Photos are up!

http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/ ... gala-62307

Outstanding job on the pictures...

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:56 am

Thanks, Bryan!

Stephanie Toole · Post by **Stephanie Toole** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:57 am

It was late, I was groggy, did I say 625....I ment 605! :wink: