Third Time’s a Charm

Today is Hardy’s birthday. He’s kicking up his heels with joy! We’ll celebrate his birthday and Pat’s upcoming birthday this Saturday in Mexico.

We finally made it to a Darryl dance! After missing two dances, the first because we didn’t notice the time was changed and the second because we were stuck in a traffic jam because of a terrible accident, we were beginning to wonder if we were jinxed. We had exactly three squares plus one dancer, so it’s a good thing that we made it.

Darryl mentioned that we can expect some changes to the Callerlab challenge call lists in the next year. I’m guessing that Top It Off is being considered for the C-1 list. It’s a great call (written by Lee Kopman of course). It dances smoothly and can be easily combined with a variety of opening calls (e.g., start with a Right Roll to a Wave and you have “Right Roll to a Wave It Off”).

Bob and Pat were there. Bob was dancing with whoever was out. Pat was visiting and knitting. She seemed cheerful and looked good. Clint and Helen were there. We had heard that Jim Booth was in the hospital yesterday, but Chuck reported that he was out and doing fine today.

Earlier today I went to Costco with Judy. Needless to say, our bank account was lightened and I brought home a lot of great buys. One of our favorites is La Brea Whole Grain bread, which is very difficult to find, especially in the RGV.

No good deed goes unpunished. This morning on our walk we picked up the fallen fruit at Jan and Steve’s. Along with the fruit I picked up some vicious ants, and now my left hand is swollen and itchy. It will probably be fine in a couple of days, but right now is quite uncomfortable.