The Olympics have started. After several weeks of tv blitz, last nights opening ceremonies were spectacular. I learned more about London in 4 hours than I ever did in school. In May 1981 I made a "business" trip to the UK. During that time, I was a ceramist/potter with a studio in H'town. A paint company I did business with invited me to visit their factory in Stoke on Trent. To go to Stoke, I had to arrive in London and take the train. While in London though, I did all the tourist attractions, met some interesting people and had a great time. My time in Stoke was incredible. A beautiful small community with several manufacturing companies, pottery and china shops and it's share of pubs and souvenir shops. It was also the month before Charles and Diane were to marry. From all the media coverage in the weeks preceding the opening of the ceremonies there was all types of London scenes. It was like looking at snapshots I had taken and pleasant memories.
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