Sunday, October 31, 2010

First Post-Transplant Halloween

AS WE SIT AND WAIT FOR THE FIRST ANKLE-BITERS

Unbelievably slow here in Broadmoor Court, it's 8:00 pm and we have only had one pathetic group of rugrats so far. So, it gives us a rare opportunity to comfortably review our first Hallow'd We'en (or whatever) since the major events of earlier this year. Suffice it to say, this peculiar annual celebration was way beyond suitable observance for me. I couldn't get outta my own way in the old days, let alone put on a costume and go out begging for candy in the neighborhood. Glad to report it was a bit livelier this time. Not a wild riot in the streets by any means, but a nice way to easily break back in.

AN EVENING OF FOOD, FUN, AND VIDEO

Friday we were graciously included with the Henrys at the Frates home for a delicious dinner. Before and after the meal we enjoyed a screening of few favorite Frates presentations. These included Academy Award -winning animations, and a truly cool piece called Playing for Change featuring musicians in locations all over the world playing the same songs, blended together. Most enjoyable, as were the incredible short ribs on a bed of polenta, and Sue's housemade cheesecake. The company wasn't too bad either.

THE ACTUAL HALLOWEEN SOCIAL EVENT

We journeyed to San Ramon to the lovely home of Cheryl's travel buddy, the famous Honolulu Lu and husband Rym. Again, an impressive spread of eats, nice folks, cool costumes (including a right-on Russell the Scout from Up). The host and hostess's young twin granddaughters were both dressed to match Mommy, and it was quite adorable. Very nice, and it was fun for us to appear as a sort-of angel (Cheryl) and an Orthodox rabbi (Yours Truly).

As of 8:30 pm Halloween night, we have had a total of seven candy-beggars, the last two being obnoxious teenagers who should know better. At least they could dress up a bit more than low-riding pants and black Megadeth t-shirts. Whatever.

So we leave you, woefully overstocked with really good candy, looking forward to a busy and productive Monday. As always.

Bob/Irv
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2 comments:

  1. Allie WeeseNovember 1, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    I saw your costume on facebook and it was hillarious!

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  2. Bob/IrvNovember 1, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks, Allie. Off-the-rack but kinda cool, eh? I used to see these dudes walking around my Gramma's neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA when I was a kid. She called them "detectives" and told me never to look out the window at them, or they would come to the door. Not sure why they did, but they would. Then she would stuff towels under the doors and cook me BACON so the neighbors couldn't smell it.

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RJ/Bob/Irv is a 61-year-old beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, motor racing fanatic, and Livermore resident who received a heart and kidney transplant in February of 2010. Bob's recent years have been defined by his health, which forced him into early retirement. Unfortunately, many of his days were spent in a dialysis center or at various medical appointments, primarily due to his living with diabetes for over 40 years. Numerous were panic visits to various Emergency Rooms all over California for treatment of chest pain. But now no more dialysis and no more late-night dashes to UCSF! The main focus of Bob's family, friends, and doctors has been a prompt transplant, so that he can get back to traveling with his Sweetie, driving fast cars, enjoying great music and laughing with his friends. This blog will function as a way to communicate with all interested parties and to keep everyone informed. And hopefully it can serve a great purpose also, in making people more aware of the importance of organ donation and how each life saved has a positive effect on dozens of related friends and relatives.