The weather cooperated with great, comfortable temperatures, and The Guests could not have been more jovial and kind, even when lines were not short. I had a terrific team tonight with a regular staff person, Mary; Campbell from Oakwood High School; and the brother/sister team, Doris and Jason, from Beavercreek High School. It flowed smoothly due to their hard work.

There were three occasions where I had some tears when I was visited by former student, Mitchell Goecke, who I also held as a baby; The Stamper Family who brought with them Gwen’s boyfriend (impressed!); and all the way from California, film composer Erick DeVore and his wife, Stephanie, and Erick’s parents, dear friends, Duneen and Ron

Wow! It was the heavy hitters of former students and still much beloved families. I’m still a bit choked up.

I learned from my Canine Crew member, Beck, that we were without power earlier in the evening. Some friends assured me the lights are back on.

Tomorrow is the last evening for “A Carillon Christmas” that began November 22. I’m happy the life schedule will return to what I knew one month ago but I will miss the routine, a little, as well as the folks with whom I got to work, many of which were strangers at the start. I believe I feel more triumphant as I went into this new venture with trepidation of the physical requirements. Yes, there were many, but I DID IT.

I. Did. It.

Bus No. 18 is nearing the downtown terminal and I will hop on No. 17 southbound to The Haasienda where I will be greeted by The Quartet and blinking clocks.

What a winning day this was! A great Roundhouse Cafe team and feeling such love from the three sets of visitors!

PHOTOS: The DeVore Family; The Stamper Family; Mitchell Goecke; night shots.