Dancing trophy old days and what's new

 Tom's surgery on Monday had us at the hospital for 7 hours (3 waiting to go in! 2 procedure, 2 recovery (alone). He came out okay, but there is more surgery in the future.

He is very brave and we continue to dance....speaking of which....

Remember when we won a 2nd place trophy? and the old days of Prospectors?

2nd place trophy for Sweetheart Schottische

After the Reign

Also, looks like I am back in the SHIP counselor business (first referral since February!) It's been tough with Rowan dumping us, but applications for a new "sponsor" has been sent out. Fingers crossed!

Caitlin's baby Mason is doing well and Jodie's birthday was duly celebrated (both celebrated by us from afar, alas).

Good old days

 Looking through old photos for Jodie's birthday, I happened upon this one....Tom and I were awarded the title of King and Queen (of  dancing) at Prospectors. So cool!

This was in 2007. The best part was getting in to Prospectors free for a year! Awesome!

(Now they don't even stamp cards for free night every ten visits  :-(  and raised their entry cost)

Those were definitely the days!

So today is happy birthday to Jodie. The Mays, Kayes, Arnolds, Moores, and more will be celebrating with her in person out in CA.  I hope they have time to "face time" us in.

Tom's surgery is back on for Monday and I pray all goes well. He's had a plethora of doctor appointments and bloodwork and tests these last weeks.

Just another day in the life of..........

 Tom headed out for a stress test at 7 a.m.

Mike Comman called for a get together invite...which will happen after Tom's shingles clears up.

I attended a SHIP/SMP online symposium about diversity and equity. (and part two is tomorrow)

I had a frightening experience: I was standing on a piece of furniture (black upstairs sofa) and my foot slipped into the space between the armrest and the cushion and was (very tight and painfully) trapped. I was caught and couldn't get out and it was painful staying in the spot and agony trying to release it. I finally did, but wow! My foot still shows the aftermath. :-(

Also, here is a listing of the songs that were number one on all my birthdays!

https://mybirthdayhits.com/us/1949-03-13/

Resting, reading, and doctors

It's mid June...kids are graduating and it was cold! this week-end past. 

We still haven't finished unpacking from Nashville, and Tom has shingles now...poor thing...in the midst of getting ready for surgery July 11th. He has doctor's appointments, labs, and stress tests filling his days as well. Needless to say, no dancing for us.

Ironically, in my first blog post-July 2007- I noted that poor Tom had shingles!

I had two book club meetings today (Monday). Eastampton's at the Rec Building and Contact's on  my zoom.

We've seen some movies of late: Top Gun, Jurassic Park, and Lightyear. I am so looking forward to Elvis. It would be fun to see it with Ann, his greatest fan!

Today (Tuesday) several birthdays are being celebrated- Pat Hummell, Beej, and Amy Goff.

And now it is officially summer. 

Back from Nashville

 We are on the second day of recuperating from our nine day CMA Music Fest adventure. Here are all the photos from the week-

CMA Music Fest 2022 (long delayed from 2020!)

We flew in and opted not to rent a car. The hotel was great as usual and the weather cooperated with the earlier prediction of scattered thunderstorms daily being disproven. :-)

We Lyft-ed to Walmart for some in hotel food supplies and rented a mobility scooter for Tom, which was helpful in getting him around on the days he felt up to it.

The night time performances at Nissan were good (but LOUD!) and our seats right on the rail were too distant for stage photos but comfortable and fine enough for shots of the big screens (although using our new phones for photos was disappointing- definitely bringing camera and old phone for pics next time!)

Jennifer is coming!!!

 We are picking up Jennifer at the airport tonight and I can't wait to see her! (Patrick will be in NYC for dog sitting this week too....Sue opted not to come, hoping to avoid a second cancellation of Caitlin's shower)

Latest happenings (pre Jennifer) include:

Watching the entire six seasons (plus Movie #1 of) Downton Abbey (with a mid binge visit to see the new movie of it!)

Backyard upheaval including replacement of deck and patio and gas grill, removal of two trees, and refurbishing of  the "little house"

Tom having tested positive for Covid for almost three weeks (although feeling recovered from the cold like symptoms after three days!) and me always negative

Less dancing than usual due to both Covid positivity (see above) and caution due to upcoming trip to Nashville (first travel in over two years...and on an airplane yet!)

Tom enduring many visits to many doctors

North Jersey group trip for the NJREA 100th anniversary celeb (along with NJREA and BCREA spring luncheons)

Eastampton book club back at the Rec Center

and a rained out PTA color run (twice!)

film at 11

Workout Wednesdays from Aetna

I heard about this program and did the first one. Now I did the endurance one today. This is really fun and it is disappointing to realize that I can't find it anywhere on the aetnanj website. Here is the page about it: Workout Wednesday If I don't put it somewhere I think I may never find it to share again....Or take advantage of the on demand aspect. Maybe Tom will be able to enjoy it too! :-)