April 18, 2006

18 APRIL 2006 - KALAMAZOO


Theresa Jacobi and I had a great 8/9 April weekend. The occasion was Dorothy's (Bobby's sister) self-produced 70th birthday party. When she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma five or so years ago, Dorothy determined that if she lived to be 70, she would celebrate. And celebrate she did. Interestingly enough, though specific levels remain elevated, her earlier diagnosis has not progressed.

The party was great. I was stunned at the crowded ballroom at the Holiday Inn. I don't think that I even know that many people - at least 150 in attendance. There was a lovely hors d'voures display followed by a buffet dinner that included baked salmon and the ubiquitous chicken breast - but this dish was done in some sort of apple sauce. I had too many martinis but that probably contributed to the fun that I had on the dance floor.

We decided not to stay at the Holiday Inn @ $99.00. We negotiated a room rate of $50.00 on priceline.com at a Fairfield Inn. It had recently undergone renovation and the rate included an extensive breakfast - I think they are part of the Marriott family. The breakfast was identical to the one that I enjoyed so many times at the Residence Inn in Bethesda............Dorothy said that their breakfasts were $12.50. Of course, these wonderful savings evaporated when, on the way home, Theresa and I stopped at the casino in Michigan City, IN. I practiced restraint............Theresa did not!

The foregoing was redacted from an earlier email to Cynthia. I hope that she enjoys the retelling. A full account was lost to the spell check function that I promise never to use again. Now, I’m creating my entries in Word, doing spellcheck, and then cutting and pasting to the Journal.

Posted by leah at April 18, 2006 02:48 PM
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