Wednesday July 29th at Bangor-Brewer

Hello Bloggers and Bloggettes,

Well, as I mentioned in the last blog, Ross and I were up very early this morning to get him to the airport and on his plane to NYC and then to Montreal. 3:45 a.m.; is that early?

After I sent Ross off to Montreal, I came back to Days Inn Motel and did my laundry.

Then I had a swim in the pool and tried out my breaststroke for the first time since my open heart surgery on January 13th. The pool was disappointing, quite dirty and cool. The breaststroke went alright, however, and I think my wired up breastbone is sort of healed.Finally, after laundry, I worked out my packing and packed up old clothes to send home like Ross did, via the US Postal Service.

My big white suitcase is jam packed with new purchases, including many presents for friends and family. Also, maps, Broadway Play Programs and just stuff.

I have purchased a large duffle bag from L.L.Bean, and had it monogrammed with L B Russell. That will hold all my clothing and incidentals. I will check two bags now. You have to pay for a second checked bag but it is much cheaper than sending the stuff in the post.

After swimming, laundry and packing, I went to Dad and Sandy's and had a chat and then went to play golf with Dad at Pine Hill Golf Course, across the road. Dad beat me, as usual. He actually hit his lowest ever score, 78, while I played quite well for me, and hit 85. Dad got a birdie on the first hole and then a birdie on the same hole when we had the hole as the 10th hole. Dad is amazing.

After golf, I went into Bangor to a friend of Dad's who plays golf at Pine Hill and is a barber. I got a nice flattop haircut. Wayne the barber at Union Street Barber Shop. He did a good job for only $20.
Then I headed back to Dad's place after getting some Waldorf Salad from Walmart and also some Biscuits and Mashed Potato and Gravy from KFC. This went with leftover chicken I knew Sandy was going to oven warm for tonight's dinner.

Finally, Dad and Sandy and I watched one of my very favorite movies; "Shooter" with Mark Walburg. Love that movie! Now I am back at the hotel and the Red Sox are losing on the TV yet again. Bedtime is fast approaching.

Bye for now, I promise more photos and a better blog in general for tomorrow.

Lance and Ross.