The reason we are in Dublin is for the meetings of an industry consortium for which George is serving on the board. Some months ago, another board member, who is now registered here on LCT as jimh, mentioned to George that he was thinking of cruising this year. George mentioned the PG and Ngaire to him and now Jim and his wife, Pat, are booked on PIP. We caught up with them last night in the hotel bar prior to dinner and heard about all their plans for this trip. They are extremely excited (aren't we all?) and it was fun to touch base. I had worn some of the pearls we bought in Moorea and I think Pat might be thinking of getting some for herself. You PIPsters are going to enjoy getting to know this lovely couple.

I really enjoy it when work and cruising intersect!