Monday, July 7, 2014

Monday This and That


As this Monday rolls around I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a fantastic week.  The weather has been quite comfortable here since the humidity broke on Saturday, but, alas, it will be back tomorrow.  I could deal with the summer if there wasn't so much humidity.  I abhor that sticky feeling and the heaviness of the air.  I do have so problems with my breathing when it is hot and humid, but I believe that's all about the extra weight I carry around.  Hubby is the one I worry about.  He's been having a hard time.

How was your holiday. I had a wonderful July 4th. We'd planned on just hanging about doing nothing until an ex-co-worker of hubby's called to invite us over for the fireworks.  At first both of us were reluctant; it was so darn humid out there,  but eventually we agreed.  So glad we did.  Turned out to be a once in a lifetime event for me.  

They had a lovely apartment with a terrace and a fantastic view of the festivities....




Sure wish I lived there. I can just imagine having my morning coffee on the terrace watching the sunrise or standing out there and watching a beautiful sunset. We grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and ate all types of salads.  They even had shrimp which hubby thoroughly enjoyed.  After eating, they put music on, and I actually danced.  Well, to be honest, I didn't quite make it through half the song (my legs felt so heavy), but I would rest and go back and try again.  The dancing invigorated me and made me feel good about myself.  I made a decision right there and then to do a little dancing every day.  Hopefully, I will lose some weight and it will strengthen the muscles in my legs.  Maybe, just maybe, I won't even need my cane anymore.

Later, our hosts put on a CD of some of my favorite patriotic songs, and we all headed to the terrace to watch the show.  Here are a few of the better of the photos I took.  


The good old Brooklyn Bridge.  Such a history. Every time I see it I think of that movie, 'Kate and Leopold' with Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.  Totally love that movie. 

Well, that's about it.  Hoping you all have a good one. 

3 comments:

  1. How lucky were U! :0)
    Yes, definitely a once in a lifetime thing.
    Those pics bring back memories and I can imagine how SPECTACULAR those fireworks were to witness first hand.
    Once I was invited along with hubby onto his co-workers 42 ft. Nova to view the Boston fireworks out in the harbor. SPECTACULAR! I shit you not!

    Yes, do "shake your booty" and often. :0)
    Sometimes, I do when a song moves me.
    That's one thing I missed when hubby could no longer stand on his own two feet unsupported. He was an excellent dancer and made me look good.
    Ed doesn't dance. :0( Makes up for it in very other sense of the word. :0)
    (((hugs)))

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  2. What a wonderful, happy celebration and report! Thanks for sharing this! I believe that you will be able to dance longer and even lose that cane when your body starts telling you how much it appreciates the care you are giving it.

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  3. I'm glad you had a happy 4th! My heart (at least part of it) is back in my old country. Dancing is a great way to exercise, if you like it - you barely know you are exercising!

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