Today was my second visit to the annual SURF appreciation luncheon. Last year's event at Smittie's on Lake was good fun - with LOTS of good conversation. This year was at the Tolman House, on the CalTech campus.
Tolman House was built in 1923, and given to the Beckman Institute some years later for use by visiting scholars and dignitaries. It also gets occasional use for small receptions like the SURF luncheon. My sister and I agreed that it's construction, decor, and especially smell reminded us of Grandma Casey's house in Alhambra.
We had a nice buffet, with chicken skewers, crab cakes, a great salad, and really good dessert items. I had a chance to talk with seven or eight people, and had a very pleasant stay. At the end, I helped pack the leftover food, and walked with Carol to the Ath to check out some rooms she's considering for an upcoming event (wink, wink). It was a nice afternoon, all around.
