Hello on Wednesday

Dear Friends,



Our Tuesday went as planned. I played a quick nine holes with the usual suspects. I was home before 10 AM.



One of my golfing buddies put himself on the disabled list, and he might be out for the rest of the season. This is the same friend who popped a tendon connected to his bicep. His family finally convinced him to go to an orthopedic doctor. X-Rays were taken, and they showed that a bone spur (from high school football) in the shoulder area nicked the tendon. The doctor said that the practice years ago would be to clean up the bone spurs, and cut and sew the tendon back together. The alternative now is to have a semi deformed bicep, and let nature heal itself as best as it can.

Well, yesterday was the first time that my friend tried to play golf in two weeks. It hurt to make contact with the ball every time that he swung the club. He could have never made it through 18 holes yesterday. He actually is going to put his clubs away for the next few weeks before he makes an attempt to play a pain free round of golf.

If this was me, I would opt for the surgery. This friend has already had two knee replacements which were much worse to go through than this type of surgery.



Talk about injuries, another Red Sox player has been put on the 15 day disabled list. The report this morning said that he might be out for the rest of the season.



Of course, this is all happening as the Tampa Rays have taken over first place in the division which the Red Sox are in.



Tanglewood on Parade was very nice last evening. I was chastised only once for falling asleep, and snoring. Some sweets perked me up so that I stayed awake after that little aberration. The night was actually a tribute to John Williams, who has been associated with Tanglewood, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years. Yo Yo Mah, and James Taylor joined in with the tribute. We stayed to the very end which included waiting for the parking lots to empty. My head hit the pillow at 12:30 AM. Good thing that we are retired so that we can relax today. Yeah Right!



I really can’t relax because I have to start thinking about when I am going to make my two Irish Soda Breads for the Irish Soda Bread Contest which takes place at the Ethnic Fair this Sunday from noon until 6 PM. This contest is run by the Irish American Club. I have to soak my raisins in Whiskey for at least two days to make them happy.

I also have to make an Irish Whiskey Cake for the Pittsfield Irish Sister City Committee. We sell the Irish Whiskey Cake at the Pittsfield Irish Sister City Booth which is where I will be one of the people cooking Irish Bangers.

I might have to make a run to the Liquor store for some Jameson Irish Whiskey.



Today, I also have to do a little Golf Committee work with my wounded friend mentioned above.



I also have to visit mom in the nursing home. I am bringing some pictures from the recent visit with all three grandchildren.



The contractor wants to meet with us too with respect to the flooring material which they are going to install in a couple of weeks.



I not only have these things to worry about, but I have to scour the grocery fliers for the lowest price supplies for the Senior Golf Tournament that my friend, mentioned above, and I are organizing, preparing, and serving on August 16, 2010. Last year, we served close to 90 golfers.



Linda said that she is going to relax, but she really can’t with all the turmoil at our house.



Observation – Trying to fire someone is a dangerous task during these difficult economic times. A two year employee was called into a meeting with two options given to him; either resign or you will be fired. Well, this guy takes out a gun, and kills his boss, the union president, and 6 other people at his place of employment. He killed himself as the ordeal came to an end. This guy was caught on video tape stealing from the company.

What boss of what company is going to want to fire someone after reading about this incident?



Well, I have to put out the garbage, but there really isn’t much when you haven’t been around for over two weeks.

Have a great Wednesday.

The weekend forecast is rain free which bodes well for the Ethnic Fair on Sunday.

Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad