Over a year ago, Abbie told me while on a hash trail that she had been asked to oversee a two-week around-the-clock scientific analysis of one of the Netherlands’ most beloved paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. I was thrilled for her to be able to lead such an important project and thrilled for the AWC when she offered to give us a private lecture. I was also happy that Jimmy and Ashlynn came along as well as several friends and hashers. As a special treat, Johanna flew in early for a conference as she didn’t want to miss this unique opportunity.
Before the lecture, we visited the special lab set up as a secure and clean working space for the investigators. It was quite strange to see the painting sitting on a table with no frame.
...before repositioning it in the same contraption. Abbie is a very dynamic speaker, so it was no surprise that the lecture was fantastic. Afterwards, she joined us and a few hashers for dinner and drinks at Mingle Mush.
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