I'm here

First, thank you all for wondering what the hell happend to the Dawg! Second, I must confess I haven't even been lurking. I need to get back on here because I do need you guys and I will find the time. Things are crazy, but I'll do a better job of getting around here. My home situation is better in some ways, and worse in others but I thnk help is on the way, so I think it can only get better. I won't go into great detail now, but suffice to say all is OK. Thanks again for missing me, I'll be back. One thing I will share is a little victory. My daughter celebrated her 11th birthday last weekend and had 11 girls for a party. The party started at a rollerrink. So, given my 14 shoe size I didn't think they would have skates to fit, but they did. I was like a little kid and so enjoyed the breeze as I wheeled around the rink. Back in the day ( the 70's) I was quite a skater and the muscle memory was still there for the most part. I only fell twice, once due to the fact that I was holding the hand of one of my twins when a young girl crashed right in front of us and I took the floor rather then running her over. And once when I rounded a corner and in an attempt to impress my wife, tried to dance a little too much and ended up square on my rear. The only thing hurt was my ego. It was just a blast to roll around the place and enjoy yet another thing I could not have done a few years ago. By the way, after rolleskating it was off to my house for pizza and a sleepover. Ohhh, was I tired on Sunday.

Ah, Ken, so good to hear from you. Listen, you're a cop; when you stay way, we worry. It's just that simple. You made me smile today, thank you. And I might just have to try ice skating now...Maureen

Hey Ken Nice to see your smiling face. The rollerrink sounds like quite an adventure. I would LOVE to do something like that, but I am truly concerned about breaking something if I would be to fall, so I think I'll stick to soft landing thing! Hugs, Mo

Hey Ken I agree with Reenie on this one!! When being a cop you disappear, we DO WORRY. Glad things are O.K. with you & that you had time to check in. Sounds like the skating was fun. Will be back in AZ for a few days to get more of my stuff, than it's back to San Diego to stay awhile this time. Could be worse places for sure. Take care!! & Check back in more often as you promised. Marilyn, the Bearlady

Glad you're alive and well. I'll leave the roller skates to the professionals. The last time I was on a pair of skates, there was a hill and a parking meter and somehow I ended up on the ground peeing my pants. I was in college at the time and there was no alcohol involved. Sometimes I'm my own I Love Lucy episode. Connie

Briefly for a few minutes I was skating along with you! Then I thought gee I could do that! I've not been on roller skates inabout 40 years...Then I realized gee maybe that isn't such a good idea. I'm old might break a hip or something. I think I'll just think about it!

Welcome back it's go to see you again!