{"id":89818,"date":"2025-07-11T09:09:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=89818"},"modified":"2025-07-12T10:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T17:48:20","slug":"friday-has-arrived-the-weekend-gets-near","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=89818","title":{"rendered":"Friday Has Arrived! The Weekend Gets Near!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yes, I know it’s Friday, but we had a doctor’s visit on Monday, so we rescheduled the gym for today.\u00a0 That gave me two extra days without pain.\u00a0 \u00a0I was asked which exercise I enjoyed the best, and I answered!<\/p>\n

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It’s called “Turn and pull!”<\/p><\/div>\n

Our trainer’s son was in the house today, visiting from Texas!\u00a0 He plays baseball for Texas A&M.\u00a0 I did feel a little short next to him.\u00a0 With my 200 pounds, I could look like him if I were put on a stretching machine.<\/p>\n

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I was once this tall, now I am 5’8 1\/2″ … I shrunk!<\/p><\/div>\n

We again limped out of the gym, but today, no blood was visible.\u00a0 We did find some new muscles that had never been used before!\u00a0 The sound we made walking to the car reminded me of the breakfast cereal, Snap, Crackle, and Pop!<\/p>\n

On the way to the car, my iPhone buzzed, reminding me of this day five years ago.\u00a0 The Dudas took the old man to Patty’s Place for dinner, trying to keep me moving after losing Sue.<\/p>\n

I looked like a homeless person with a wild beard.<\/p>\n

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The beard was getting a little bushy now!<\/p><\/div>\n

On this day five years ago, I received a call from Jan Mongel, who was checking in on me.\u00a0 She mentioned that Mary was alone and that I should have dinner with her and catch up on things (COVID was just getting started).<\/p>\n

I waited a few days, hoping the doctor would a) remember me and b) not dismiss my offer of dinner because I was a lowly engineer.\u00a0 \u00a0Remembering me was no problem as they had known each other since the mid-1990s.\u00a0 When I mentioned I was retired, she did NOT ask what from, so (a) and (b) were taken care of.<\/p>\n

The fifth anniversary of our first “date”\u00a0 is approaching on July 28th!\u00a0 Our fourth wedding anniversary is coming on July 28th!\u00a0 But I digress!<\/p>\n

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First “date”<\/p><\/div>\n

When Robin popped in, we were watching a movie, and soon thereafter, we headed for the Elks to listen to Ronnie and grab dinner.\u00a0 It was a busy night as it was a new members’ welcome dinner, and the lounge was full.<\/p>\n

The three of us shared a bottle of Chardonnay, and Mary and I had a “Doc’s Burger,” which consisted of eight pounds of burger and three pounds of fries.\u00a0 Robin was brilliant, and she had the small shrimp salad.<\/p>\n

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Note to self: Next time, order one and share with Mary!!<\/p><\/div>\n

The house was packed and quite loud.\u00a0 Mary and I danced a few dances, and then Mary did a line dance.\u00a0 She asked Robin, but Robin was wearing her rubber-soled work shoes, which are not suitable for the dance floor.<\/p>\n

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Always a smile!<\/p><\/div>\n

So help me, I will learn how to line dance again.\u00a0 I used to know how, but after years of not dancing, I’ve forgotten.<\/p>\n

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Go, Girl, Go!\u00a0 Stir up that dust!!<\/p><\/div>\n

We found a friend who took our picture on the way out.<\/p>\n

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We had a wonderful time!!<\/p><\/div>\n

We got home after dark and decided a swim in the 92-degree pool would be nice.\u00a0 The three of us paddled around and told stories for a couple of hours.\u00a0 We then had a visitor.\u00a0 Robin saw him first!<\/p>\n

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Splish Splash, we were taking a bath!\u00a0 “Who brought the soap?”<\/p><\/div>\n

Full tunnies and warm water are a sure recipe for sleep, and we did just that.\u00a0 We were all sawing logs within a few minutes!<\/p>\n

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