So Reed sang last night with the Crescendo Amelia Combo group for a dance party sponsored by Ballroom On Amelia. I went along but didn't dance much, at least at first, as the group was mostly couples who were taking lessons from the sponsors. Later 4 single ladies showed up and I got some exercise in. One interesting part of the evening was when Reed discovered he had lost his wallet. After the dance we went back to a place he had gotten out of the car and there it was. Still having problems with the video camera resulting from the infamous New Years Eve incident. Did Manage to get this song.

Reed had practice last night for the combo gig on Friday. Found another good pic.

A week later and I'm back in Jacksonville. Found a couple pics of Reed at his gigs while I was gone.

Spent much of the day rediscovering Watertown. First, spent an hour with Christy at the Watertown Museum talking shop. Then went over to Tommy's Bowling Alleys and looked at the pictures on the wall including former next door neighbor Myrtle Smith. After that went to the new DDR Bookstore. Found out it was owned by my old English Teacher Donus Roberts who at a fiesty 80 some years old is selling off his huge book collection. I can't remember his wife's name but she my was advisor in 9th grade Then across the street to the Gos Opera House. That was cool.

Sue gave me some time off so I'm off to visit family and friends. Had dinner tonight with daughter Asiya. And visited with old Black hills teammate Mike Berg (and with wife Lorna) who showed us all what being a coach was all about. From Mike--Hey Ralph - trust me, your surprise visit yesterday was truly that indeed, a surprise. I can't thank you enough for the sunshine that you brought to one of our dreary winter days, it was great to see you again. That you would make that kind of an effort with no guarantee of even crossing paths says everything about you. Lorna and I were stunned and really enjoyed the short time you were here. I've shared the story with several folks since, all are amazed. Take care, I will certainly stay in touch. (I messaged VJ and told him not to be surprised to see you show up in Abilene someday).

Saw only my second hockey game with the Sioux Falls Stampeed and had a visit from brother Rick.

So there hasn't been much to report for awhile as I've been in Sioux Falls helping Sue get through her bout of shingles. Reed did have a gig which evidently went well. I've been to the docs to check my neuropathy--got some hand exercises. Saw a Skyforce basketball game. And Sue thought she'd be clever.