While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,

Scott and Sheila listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes."He addressed Scott, "Can you name Sheila's favorite flower?" Scott leaned over, touched Sheila's arm gently and whispered,

"It's Pillsbury, isn't it?

BROOKS VS. TERRY

Brooks and Terry drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their silent position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the Brooks asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?" "Yep," Terry replied, "in-laws."

Congratulations Maria

(again!)

Maria has won yet another very prestigious award! The "OUTSTANDING LODGING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR" by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Which simply means...out of every big hotel in the entire country that nominated their best people, the distinguished panel of judges determined Maria is, without question, the best of the best from coast to coast. Maria and Dean were flown all expenses paid to Nashville, TN where Maria was presented and recognized at the AH&LA award ceremony at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel on 13 June 2007.

With this national recognition and the great work Maria does everyday, the management of Gaylord Hotels are so pleased, they can't stop singing her praises, so it would go without saying...they treat her like a "rock-star." Upon arriving in Nashville, we were picked up at the airport in a stretch limousine and whisked away to "rock-star" treatment. Although the event was held at the Loews Hotel, we stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel...as it should be so "her" people could adequately "take care" of us...and indeed they did. The minute we pulled in the driveway they treated both of us like royalty...in fact, they actually and literally rolled out red carpet for us to walk on into the lobby. We were escorted to our Jr. Presidential Suite where Maria was showered with gifts and congratulatory letters from all levels of management.

To follow are some pictures of this very exciting event and Maria's original letter telling her she had been selected for this award. Click on any picture for greater detail viewing. Personal congratulations can be sent directly to Maria at: mkelly@gaylordhotels.com

Stretch limo ride from Airport to Gaylord Orpyland Hotel

Red (literally) Carpet Welcome

A view from the lobby atrium of our suite's baywindow.

In our Jr. Presidential Suite

Taken behind a waterfall in the lobby atrium just outside our hotel room window.

Turn-down Service Chocloate Sculpture

Stretch limo ride to the award ceremony

These photos were taken off the 2 big screens as displayed during Maria's award. A short video was shown of Maria at work and many interviews of management and co-workers who love and adore her.