School visit to Vauxhall Alberta

I got home from Greece on Sunday, then last night (Tuesday) I got in my car and drove to Taber Alberta to stay overnight at the Heritage Inn so I could be at Vauxhall Elementary School for an author visit first thing in the morning. This visit was organized by the Young Alberta Book Society for Chrysalis. And I had a wonderful time at Vauxhall Elementary! The kids were fabulous and listened and asked questions. I have to say, I love school visits and I love children and their inquisitive minds. They thought they were so funny by asking my how old I was and when I said 29 they didn't quite believe me. Drats. Then they tried every question in the book to figure out how old I really was. Too funny. Along with the 'age' questions, they also asked some great questions about writing and they were so attentive when I read. And I wore my Hockey Canada jersey, like I always do, and when I walked in the school, I found out it was jersey day. The Principle had his Flames jersey! I enjoyed the staff too. Everyone was so friendly. I did a presentation at my son's school last year and the principle didn't even thank me. She basically ignored me and I was there for two days solid. The librarian was friendly though. I just think it's special when a school has a fun friendly Principle. This school in Vaushall welcomed me and treated me with total respect. Anyway, it was a great day and I even enjoyed the drive, as the sun was shining and the prairie fields were such an amazing colour. It's this light tan colour that just shimmers in the sun and wind. I'm off to Edmonton next week for another school visit and a stint on a television show that's called Total Write-off. I think it's like a "What's my Line" but there are writers who have to come up with a story. I'll let you know more after I get back. Any of you out there enjoy school visits? Or have some funny school visit stories?
What's everyone doing for Thanksgiving? We are currently renovating our kitchen so...no turkey at our house but we have been invited to friends. I love a good turkey dinner.