8/5/08 Finally we're getting back to Woodstock tomorrow. For 25 years we spent all of August there. Then for 3 years we've had conflicts (in the hospital last summer) so finally we're able to get there for a week. Mom will stay with Debbie. SummerMusic is finished but we have 1 more Pool gig with SwingTown (from a rainout) and JJ Blues will play in a bar in August. Went to Dillons with Ben today to have trombones and tubas worked on while I am out of town. Richard and Arlene, our neighbors on Zena Highwoods Rd. have been helping us and have cleaned the place and done some carpentry to get it ready for us. CB and I will search for some carpets and furniture to improve things. The kids are at Rehoboth Beach for a week. Great week for that.
Saw Dr. Berman last Monday and all numbers are holding nicely. Here in Maplewood the house outside has been repainted, and the kitchen will be repainted while we are out of town. We had 2 fine family parties on Saturday down the shore. Carols cousins in Belmar, then Travis and Julies engagement/Bon Voyage party at Seaside Park. Great family fun and good food. Trulie are off to Duke Law School. I'll see them in NC in November during RJ and Martha's wedding weekend. Cool!! Gotta go sleep and get ready to pack. Peace and Love and THANKS for keeping up with us. JIMBO
