Dancing started with a C-1 session from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by two hours of A-2. After a break for lunch, the next dance session was 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the last hour billed as "tough A-2" (as though most of the sessions weren't challenging!).
Most of the dancing was on the computer (Jerry and Ruth worked hard to keep everything running smoothly). However, all the "tough A-2" sessions were open. The problem for us was that most people had already made commitments to dance in particular squares. We were able to get a square together for the afternoon session, thanks to Les and Carol (from San Diego), who found two other couples to join us. We had a blast--not only because our square did extremely well, but also because everyone had a very positive attitude.
More dancers showed up for the Saturday sessions. We were glad to see Charlie and Lorraine and Richard and Heidi, both Rogues couples. Don and Diane were there from Arizona. We remember them from previous Romney weekends. We danced with some Fun Wuns, including Dave Moyer and Diane Shuey and Jim and Pat Hill, among others. Some people from Trailblazers were there. We also got to meet and dance with many nice folks we hadn't danced with before (or didn't recall)--including some from the Magic Squares of San Diego.
We talked with several people about RVing. In particular, we heard a rather harrowing story of a motorhome door latch that somehow broke inside, making it impossible for even a determined locksmith to open the door. The couple (Bob and Peggy--friends of Les and Carol) were assisted by their neighbors with a ladder as they "broke into" their RV through a window. (The friends were also nice enough to take photos of them with their bottoms sticking out of the window!)
Ken had complained of a scratchy throat and such on Friday, and after the afternoon session, he started to feel worse. We decided that we would dance the 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. C-1 session together, and then he'd go home to rest and I would try to find another partner. Bev's husband, Rick, was also on the sick list, so I asked her if she'd like to dance with me. We danced most of the evening's tips together, and when she was unavailable, I found other partners (mainly people who were "out" for a given tip).
I ended up dancing every tip. I had great partners, and the dancing was challenging and exhilarating. Both Eric and Romney provided interesting choreography, lighthearted banter, and entertaining music.
Of course I missed Ken, but I knew he was happier resting up. When the evening ended, I found him cozily wrapped in a warm throw on the sofa, watching TV.
One thing that surprised us this weekend was learning that square dancing has a new call--or rather a new name for an old call. What used to be "half breed thru" is now "brace thru" (in deference to some folks who found the old name offensive).
We've been noticing a really large bunny population in the park. There must not be any coyotes around in the city.
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