Bob (and group)--
Since I'm guessing that these are both your dances, I'll ask directly 
(though I'd be interested in thoughts even if they're not).  I danced 
Pearls of Wisdom a week or so ago, and every time I did that last 
Petronella, I wanted it to be into an allemande L rather than R.  To 
do the allemande R, I had to STOP and change directions.  Given your 
comment that Petronellas are best when they use the momentum to get 
into the next move, why have an allemande R rather than L coming out 
of a Petronella?
Jack Mitchell
At 12:09 AM 9/21/2007, you wrote:
    Pearls of Wisdom     Improper, 12/7/02
   A1. Neighbor allemande R 1 1/2, gents allemande L 1 1/2
   A2. Partner balance, swing
   B1. Circle L 3/4, neighbor swing
   B2.  Balance, Petronella, balance, Petronella 1 1/2 
    Petronellas
   are best when they are more than a positioning device, but use the
   momentum to flow into the next move.