Saturday, June 17, 2017

34th Annual SDSI Conference

This view means one thing.  We are back at the Hilton Bayfront for another week with SDSI!  We spent most of Monday prepping bags and gifts and setting up the registration desk.
Then a quick change for dinner at Donovan's with Dr. Esch.  Delicious as always.  We were spoiled with cocktails, appetizers, steak and shrimp dinner, mousse and creme brûlée!
 We were happy to have a round table again to share in conversation.  I love the stories from this group!
 We were up early Tuesday to tackle the stairs and a nice walk along the Embarcadero.  I wish we could fit this in every morning, but the days are just too long for that!
 Tuesday night was dinner at Sushi Lounge with the whole group.
 Putting these 3 to work this week as Badge Monitors and helping at the desk.
 Poppy being Poppy!
 Our gelato tradition continues!
 We ordered 27 donuts from Donut Bar Thursday morning to share with the crew.   Thursday night we had massages (thanks to Larky) and lounged around the pool with tacos from Lolita's and margaritas.
 We work long hours and keep quite busy, but sure have a lot of fun.  The faculty and registrants are so kind to us and it is a pleasure meeting people from all over the world.
 I stopped in quick to check in on one of the cadaver labs.  
 I'm always so impressed by how they are set up and fascinated by the science of it all!
Friday night we celebrated the busy week with the faculty dinner.  Great weather, delicious korean bbq and sushi and a few cocktails with our fabulous team!
 So nice that the husbands get to join in too!
Dr. Esch and the SDSI course are still going strong after 34 years.  Blessed to be a part of it and already looking forward to next year!