Salutations, friends of DXC! Here's hoping everyone enjoyed a gluttonous Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends and an even better "Small Business Saturday." I am writing this entry to inform all of you that in the spirit of the fiscal cliff and impending economic (and literal Mayan) doom, the '13s have decided to recklessly splurge on a 3-week international road trip that began today!
The excitement started yesterday as the budding metropolis of Clifton Park, NY (home to the dynastic Shenendehowa Plainsmen) served as host for some distinguished guests: Adam Doherty '13, David Connolly '13, Jonathan Gault '13, and Philip Royer '13. The 4 visitors were treated to one of the wildest nights the Danaher family has had in a long time: a chili party to watch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish valiantly triumph over the Trojans of Southern California. So wild, in fact, that everyone was even allowed to stay up past 11 to watch the end of the game! And drink beer! Jackpot!
Following the game, Phil (after numerous rock, paper, scissors victories) was granted the privilege of strapping on a ghillie suit and sleeping in New York's version of Chernobyl (read: my room). Adam and Dave spent the evening in the decadent French room (is it Monet or Manet? TRICK QUESTION: Renoir. Gets me every time), and Jon was sent to sleep in the cage next to my fearsome dog, Rascal (a.k.a. Mr. Muffins). Don't worry--we took both of them "out potty" beforehands.
This morning, our hardy guests were treated to an 8 mile run at Kinns Road Park, where boys turned to men at a certain nationally prestigious high school not named CBA NJ. Alison Danaher, who is indeed a confirmed saint, prepared a scrumptious breakfast of eggs and fruit salad for us as well. After some packing struggles and purchases of Blue Raspberry Refresher from Stewart's (an upstate New York delicasy), we were eventually "off-out" on the open road. Our destination for the next few days is Hamilton, Ontario to visit Anthony Romaniw, a former member of our team and forever a '13. Although the political policies of this strange land do not necessarily correspond to our strict conservative values (socialized healthcare?! TAXES!?!?!?!?!?), we look forward to finding some common ground with our northern bretheren. It was difficult (especially for Adam) to see Mitt "Mittens" Romney lose narrowly to Stephen Harper in this fall's election (damn you PEI and your 2 electoral votes!!!), but we will find a way to make it through.
That's it for now, stay tuned for more updates from your favorite boy band (the '16s were sooo 2 months ago)!
Respectfully yours,
Mike Danaher '13
Trip Narrator and Risk Management Advisor
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