Dr. Mom: September 2008

Sunday, September 28, 2008

September 28, 2008

I went down to Lake Placid to visit with mom and Julie for Rosh Hashonnah and my birthday. Took the train, as usual. Lucked into a window seat this time, so I got to have a decent night's sleep. Also lucked into nobody sitting next to me for the night, so even better!

So the train trip was smooth, and I had good sleeping. Something had happened on the track segment to Tampa, so our train sat for a couple hours until Amtrak decided to skip the Tampa leg and head on south. I got to Sebring an hour late.

Spent the afternoon talking with mom. We took a swim in the late afternoon, then we all at dinner, after which mom and I watched Larry King's tribute to Paul Newman, who had passed away earlier that day. I kept drifting off to sleep - must have been tired. So at around 10pm I headed to Julie's place and after a few minutes with Julie, I turned in.

Saturday, Julie and I watched the Sunday Morning Show, and talked some. At around 11am, I went over to Mom's place and we talked long again about everything that had been happening with me over the past few months. She was very happy to hear how happy I am with Pam.

Mom's taking a nap just now, so I'm taking the opportunity to blog.

September 28, 2008

Mitzvah!

On Sept 14, 2008, cousin Peter Redgrove and his partner, Elliott got married.

Peter's mother was Walter Roy's sister. Walter is Dr Mom's 1st cousin, and this makes Peter my 2nd cousin. Btw, Julie was named after Walter's sister (Peter's mother), who was also named Julie.

Peter is originally from the UK. In 1964 or so, he wanted to come to the US, so Dr Mom and Simon 'sponsored' him in their home to come over. He was Julie's and my first baby-sitter. Peter opened an antique store. Mom says Peter was very popular, but wondered why there weren't any women hanging around :).

I met Elliott when Peter and he came to visit Dr Mom in Lake Placid 3 years ago (2005). Actually, it was the first time I met Peter as well (even though he had met me as an infant). We all got along well, and they are good people.

Julie wanted to get as a gift for them, a Wine Of The Month kinda thing. Dr Mom did not feel comfortable getting alcolhol as a gift, so instead mom decided to get them Fruit Of The Month. Innocent intention, but howlingly funny to all involved. Peter called Dr Mom laughing when he got the gift. A great sense of humor runs in the family!

Peter and Elliott sent some photos of the wedding...

-------Original Message-------
From: Peter J. Redgrove
Date: 9/26/2008 4:36:51 PM
To: Dr Mom
Subject: Wedding Pics

Hi Lisa & Julie,

Hope all is well with you both. Here are several pics from our wedding. Elliott is setting up awebsite with "The Best Of" pics. and we'll send you a link as soon asit's ready.

THANK YOU both so much for your generous gift. We received

the firstshipment yesterday. Beautiful Apples and Pears. Yummy.There will be a separate thank you note in the mail.

It was a beautiful day . I thought so much of you and all our family.We wanted to be married in the Jewish tradition. A tribute to all whoare no longer with us but remembered with love. And those who arestill here and also loved.

Take good care and we send you both our love,

Hugs
Peter & Elliott

Thursday, September 25, 2008

September 25, 2008

:)

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From: Dr. Lisa Earle
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:57 AM
To: Dave Ruden; Julie
Subject: Fw: Lil Johnny does it again

A teacher in Jackson , Mississippi asked her 6th grade class how many of them were McCain fans..Not really knowing what a McCain fan was, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raised their hands except forLittle Johnny.The teacher asked Little Johnny why he decided to be different.... Again. Little Johnny said, 'Because I'm not a McCain Fan.'The teacher said, 'Why aren't you a McCain fan?'Johnny said, 'Because I'm a Democrat.'The teacher asked why he's a Democrat.Little Johnny answered, 'Well, my Mom's a Democrat and my Dad's a Democrat, so I'm a Democrat.'The teacher asks, 'If your Mom was a moron, and yourDad was an idiot,what would that make you? 'With a big smile, Little Johnny replied,'That would make me a McCain fan.'