Thought I would post this picture of my boxing career! I am in the front row, second from the right. I have a story in my upcoming book about boxing. Out of the blue, in 1957, Dad told Dave and I that we would be taking boxing lessons in Lidgerwood. George Brakean (spelling) in Lidgerwood was involved in Golden Gloves Boxing and he had a boxing school that went for several weeks. I am not sure if Dave and I wanted to go but regardless it was a non issue because we were going as Dad said!! I remember the thoughts that went through my head as we arrived for the first night and were told to weigh in after we stripped!! There were naked boys every where on the stage and I was mortified. I was also aware that my shorts were different than most, my shoes were not so great and I am sure I had those lumps in the toe of my shoes because my socks were always way too long! I also knew that I had to box against 5th graders and I was only in the third grade but they went by weight and I was kind of big for my age. Anyway we went for several weeks and then there was a tournament. I came home with a little gold boxing pin and I thought it was really special. The next Monday I had to figure out a way to show my teacher without bragging so I brought it to school and at recess time I asked her to keep it so I would not lose it. I guess I had my ways at an early age! I don't think it took very long to lose it and I remember looking every place I could think of but it was gone but not forgotten! There have been many times, when I was scared, that I have thought back on that first weigh-in when we were told to strip. Perhaps it was my first venture into a man's world where there are no secrets--well not many.
Terry and I had a fun day yesterday. The first Saturday of every month is free day at the Naples Zoo and we took that in. After that we drove downtown to take in the
Palm House, which is the oldest house in Naples. We took in a lecture/tour for over an hour and it was fascinating. The history of Naples is very very interesting. We also took in the Derby at home. Our horse did not win but came in second. Really, the only reason we wanted this one horse to win is the jockey. He was 52 years old and had been injured last year. His story was great and we wanted him to win but perhaps second was not too bad.
I had my MRI Thursday and will talk to the Dr. tomorrow. I thought it would be on my lower leg but my Dr. still thinks it is in my lower back so I had to go into the tube and listen to the rattle and thumping for about 20 minutes.
I e-mailed LuLu Thursday and got a response Friday. I was not happy with their timeline so I will call tomorrow. It appeared that their timeline is a whole lot longer than the one we discussed in March so will see what they have to say when I call.
I just came back from the kitchen and much to my dismay the FP is empty and I guess I am too.
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