Good description as to what happened.
My fond memory of the experience is Freeman Dyson. A genuinely friendly funny guy particularly to young’uns like I was at the time. I had a nice chat with him. He of course gave me unsolicited career advice which me being me didn’t follow. (Hey I didn’t follow my dear old Dad’s advice why should I follow this English guy’s advice!) Anyway I appreciated the advice (in both cases!).
Dyson was perfect example of the kind of people they used to have. Worked with a number of them late in their careers and after they assumed GOM status and it was an unforgettable honor