Happy New Year

Friday, December 29. 11:30 am. We're packing to take the Grands back to Bethesda. They came up Christmas Eve with their parents and we've had a great time. Maayan had a fever/virus for a few days. Rebekah took her to see Dr. Wes Boodish who was the first doctor to examine her at St. Barnabas after her birth (in 1970). Then from about 16 to about 18 or so Rebekah worked in Dr. Jack Schwartz's and Dr. Boodish's office. Funny turn of events. So, then Tuesday to Brenda and Rudys house. Good food, gifts exchange etc. Then Boo and Greg left for Bethesda, Mom and I took Ben back to Maplewood where Carol and Maayan were resting/recuperating. Wed. we went to the PaperMill Playhouse/NJ Ballet Nutcracker. Fun. Kids loved it. Got some ballet Mice and Soldiers to sign our programs. I went backstage and greeted the musicians. Most where surprised I was looking so good. A year ago they heard I was in trouble, but most hadn't seen me since then. I do look different with this new doo etc., but I look surprisingly healthy which surprised some of them. Good to see those guys. The SwingTown gig at Centanni was fun. We have a video and a CD of the gig, thanks to Chili. Mon. night we play at 1st Night at Columbia High. I also take a shot Monday and back to the hospital for a shot Wed. Thurs. Carol has a nother easy test, then Friday we're off to Florida for a week. Fly into Tampa to see Jane and Kim. Then off to Captiva. Hopefully we can catchup to a few others along the way. Have a great New Year. Happy and Healthy. JIMBO