2020 Georgetown Senior Parents Weekend - Day 4

For the first morning on this trip, Sharon and I had breakfast in the concierge lounge. After packing up the room, we got an Uber to the Georgetown campus. We met Jack for Mass at Gaston Hall.

From the Mass, we walked to the Healy Family Student Center for a light farewell breakfast in the social room. Afterwards, we walked back to his apartment and then up to the Safeway on Wisconsin. Sharon and Jack spent an hour successfully buying groceries. The three of us were just barely able to carry all of the groceries out of the store and catch an Uber back to Jack's apartment.

We walked to the tombs and then Booeymonger before deciding to say goodbye. Sharon and I caught another Uber back to the hotel. Checking our bags with the bellman, we had a late lunch at Cafe Deluxe across the street from the Marriott. We both had Ahi Tuna Nicosia [olives, tomatoes, green beans, egg, crispy capers, roasted fingerlings, herb vinaigrette]. We ate here once before at the end of our long 2017 East Coast Fall trip.

Sharon and I caught an Uber to Dulles about 2:45 pm. It was only a 40 minute trip on a Sunday afternoon.

We caught a 5:45 pm United flight nonstop from Dulles to Sacramento. We had a nice exit row in a newer 737-800. Although long at almost 6 hours, it was an uneventful flight. We were disappointed that we couldn't watch the Oscars.

We landed in Sacramento about 8:40 pm and were home just after 9:30 pm.

It is hard for me to believe that Jack is going to graduate from Georgetown in three months! Between now and then, Jack has two major trips planned. During the semester break, he is going to France and Belgium with Professor Skuba's class. At Easter, Jack is going to Miami and Jamaica with Sophia and her family.

2020 Georgetown Senior Parents Weekend - Day 3

After a pretty late night, I set an alarm for the second day in a row. I ran for 50 minutes and four miles on the treadmill at the hotel.

Getting cleaned up, Sharon and I caught an Uber to Farmers Fishers Bakers at the Georgetown waterfront. We met Jack for brunch at 9:45 am.

The three of us walked towards campus afterwards and connected with Jack's girlfriend Sophia. We met her when we are in Georgetown in early November last year. The four of us took an Uber to Capitol One Arena.

I have talked about seeing a Hoyas basketball game since Jack started at Georgetown. I have been particularly interested since Patrick Ewing took over as the head coach in April of 2017. Ewing played basketball for four years at Georgetown and was in the NCAA Championship game three times.

We watched the Georgetown Hoyas play the De Paul Blue Demons. With the Hoyas trailing by double digits, they rallied to win the game by the score of 76 to 74. Jahvon Blair was the high scorer for Georgetown. Blair had 30 points on 11 for 18 from the field, 4 for 10 from three and 4 for 5 from the free throw line.

At one point, the Hoyas were 1 for 10 from three point range. They then hit 5 of their next 10 to finish 6 for 20.

Overall, it was an entertaining game.

Sharon wanted to go to Crimson View. She claims she had the best hotdog ever there last summer, but it didn't open until later. We popped into an Irish Pub before deciding to head to Dacha. We went to Dacha in November with Jack and Sophia. From there, we headed back to L'Annexe for a drink and hors d'oeuvres.

We headed back to the hotel to get cleaned up and dressed. Meeting Jack at his apartment, the three walked to the Senior Parent Auction. They had silent and live auctions to raise money for the senior class. The event was held at the Georgetown Hotel and Event Center on campus. This was the first time I have been inside this building.

Somehow, I made a large tactical error. Although I was dressed business causal without a jacket, everyone, and I mean everyone else, had a coat on... Sharon bid on a couple of silent auction items, but we ended up heading out before they started the live auction. I was a little grumpy because I never really got any lunch or dinner.

Walking back to Jack's apartment, Sharon and I caught an Uber back to the hotel. We finished the night with a couple of snacks from the concierge lounge.

2020 Georgetown Senior Parents Weekend - Day 2

Setting an alarm, I got up a little after 7 am and ran four miles on the treadmill, while Sharon slept in. Afterwards, I got cleaned up and met Nooter for coffee at Bourbon Coffee on L Street. It was pouring rain. We had a nice visit. Intellectually, I have always enjoyed Rob's company.

Swinging back by the Marriott, I grabbed Sharon. It had stopped raining so we walked into Georgetown. We had a leisurely lunch in the lounge at the Bourbon Steakhouse in the Four Seasons. We both had the hamburger special.

After lunch, we walked to campus and picked up our packet for the Senior Parent Weekend. We attended a lecture by Professor Charles Skuba titled Globalization 2020 and U.S. International Trade Policy. We went to a lecture by same professor at the GAAP weekend almost four years ago. Jack has a class with him this semester that will be spending spring break in France and Belgium.

Leaving the lecture, we caught up with a Jesuit Heritage Walking Tour with Father Matthew Carnes. The tour focused on the university's Jesuit history and tradition.

From there, we walked up to the Leavy Center. We ran into Jack just as he was leaving work. Jack and Sharon spent some time getting the cap and gown that he will need for graduation.

We reconnected with Jack at the Healy Family Center for the President's Welcome Reception. This was the kick off for the weekend with a welcoming address by President DeGiola.

Sharon, Jack and I finished the day with a dinner at Ristorante La Perla. Sharon and I had walked by this restaurant when we were in Georgetown last November. After splitting an antipasti, I had LASAGNA PARTENOPEA [Fresh seafood lasagna stuffed with crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp & prepared with a champagne sauce], Jack had GNOCCHI ALLA NAPOLETANA [homemade potato dumplings with marinara sautéed with parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese] and Sharon had a rabbit special. During dinner, we had a nice talk about Jack's future.

We walked back to the hotel after dinner. Jack eventually took an Uber back to his apartment.

2020 Georgetown Senior Parents Weekend - Day 1

Up at 5 am, Sharon and I took off for the airport at 6:30 am. We caught an 8:30 am nonstop from Sacramento to Dulles. I was surprised how empty the airport was. With the plane only about 2/3s full, we upgraded to a nice exit row. It was just the two of us in the three seats.

Although they expected a bumpy flight due to the weather on the east coast, it wasn't too bad. Taking off a little early, we were on the ground in Dulles just after 4 pm. We were shocked to find our luggage already there when we got to baggage claim.

We caught an Uber into Georgetown. The trip took 54 minutes (4:45 pm to 5:39 pm). Checking into the Georgetown Marriott, we got an odd room in the business wing on the hotel.

With Jack organizing a welcome party for new employees at The Corp, we had the night to ourselves. After getting settled in the room, we walked into Georgetown and had a drink and a snack at L'Annexe.

We then walked back into the West End for dinner at Nobu. We shared Yellowtail Jalapeño, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado Sushi Maki and Eggplant with Miso.

We celebrated the 25th anniversary of our first date! An email that I wrote Wallen and Nooter afterwards is here.

Sharon and I finished the day with a nightcap in the hotel bar. Still feeling like we were on West Coast time, we watched some television in the room before we crashed.