We are just back from a fun weekend with our granddaughter, Bianca, at her college of choice--University of Pennsylvania (U Penn, for short!)It was quite a ride down. I was the co-pilot with Map Quest directions held tightly in my hands. We knew Bianca was working til 5:30 on Friday and her games were at 8:00 and 10:00, so we decided to take a "dry run" to the building where the games were to take place. We found it easier than we thought, so called and left her a message that we were there. It was quite a challenge to find a spot to park and learn the ropes on getting a "card" from the "kiosk" to put in the car window. By Friday night, we had that procedure and finding the garage "down pat." Grabbed a burger and then Buppa stood by the car while I went down two streets to mail a box to Olivia. (Couldn't do for one twin without the other!) Small P.O. with 15 people ahead of me. Quite a process! Finally met up with Bianca and she invited us to see her dorm.
She is on the 15th floor and has a great view of the city. Met her roomies ---Carolyn, Jessie and Ashley--all lovely, friendly girls. Went to the pool and only attended the first game which they lost to Penn State.
Beautiful pool and quite a game to watch---feet cannot touch the bottom of the pool during game!! Next game was too late for us "seniors", so we left and found our way back to motel. Plans were made to meet at 12:45 on Saturday for lunch. We toured and saw the Liberty bell and the Betsy Ross House among other things and met on time. Lunch was fun and then off for a walking tour of campus---very interesting. Left Bianca and met her later at the pool Her wonderful roommates were there to support her. Team is having a rebuilding year--they lost both games! So we parted ways--see you at Christmas. Today, we decided to go out for breakfast at a diner across from the motel and after spending 2 days at and with U. Penn folks, there was a girl from "Penn State" canning for THON. Collector asked if we had heard about THON and proceeded to explain and the gist of it all was they were collecting for children with pediatric cancer. While I was getting out some money for her basket, Buppa explained we had spent the weekend with our granddaughter at U.Penn, but even though unknown to us that the two colleges were rivals, we were happy to contribute to such a worthy cause.
We are just back from a fun weekend with our granddaughter, Bianca, at her college of choice--University of Pennsylvania (U Penn, for short!)It was quite a ride down. I was the co-pilot with Map Quest directions held tightly in my hands. We knew Bianca was working til 5:30 on Friday and her games were at 8:00 and 10:00, so we decided to take a "dry run" to the building where the games were to take place. We found it easier than we thought, so called and left her a message that we were there. It was quite a challenge to find a spot to park and learn the ropes on getting a "card" from the "kiosk" to put in the car window. By Friday night, we had that procedure and finding the garage "down pat." Grabbed a burger and then Buppa stood by the car while I went down two streets to mail a box to Olivia. (Couldn't do for one twin without the other!) Small P.O. with 15 people ahead of me. Quite a process! Finally met up with Bianca and she invited us to see her dorm.
She is on the 15th floor and has a great view of the city. Met her roomies ---Carolyn, Jessie and Ashley--all lovely, friendly girls. Went to the pool and only attended the first game which they lost to Penn State. 
Beautiful pool and quite a game to watch---feet cannot touch the bottom of the pool during game!! Next game was too late for us "seniors", so we left and found our way back to motel. Plans were made to meet at 12:45 on Saturday for lunch. We toured and saw the Liberty bell and the Betsy Ross House among other things and met on time. Lunch was fun and then off for a walking tour of campus---very interesting. Left Bianca and met her later at the pool Her wonderful roommates were there to support her. Team is having a rebuilding year--they lost both games! So we parted ways--see you at Christmas. Today, we decided to go out for breakfast at a diner across from the motel and after spending 2 days at and with U. Penn folks, there was a girl from "Penn State" canning for THON. Collector asked if we had heard about THON and proceeded to explain and the gist of it all was they were collecting for children with pediatric cancer. While I was getting out some money for her basket, Buppa explained we had spent the weekend with our granddaughter at U.Penn, but even though unknown to us that the two colleges were rivals, we were happy to contribute to such a worthy cause.
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