Well – it’s almost here. Tomorrow at 2 p.m. we will break ground for the USS Monitor Center.

Of course, there are some who contend that it is not a “groundbreaking” at all, but rather a “groundbeaking” – based on a typo that apparently made its way into some version of the invitation. And of course, it then begs the question – “what does one wear to a groundbeaking?”

I am glad that I’m not in charge of invitations…..

Ah well – it will all happen regardless of the lack of spellcheck. Dignitaries will arrive, speeches will be made, and the ground will either be broken or pecked at, depending on which invitation one received.

I’m sure that I’ll have some pictures from tomorrow’s festivities.

Then the long countdown begins to March 9, 2007 (mark that date on your calendar, kiddies).

Another part of my exhibit opens this weekend. We’ve moved the Dahlgrens and their carriages to a more pleasing space and have installed some temporary panels (better ones on their way, to be installed after the groundbeaking – erm…breaking).
Oh and the exhibit just got reviewed in Archaeology magazine. Hey…it’s the little things….

Well, I’ve hardly been home to care for and feed this thing lately. I promise Captain, I’ll try to do better!