PERSONAL NEWS #245

July 2^nd, I had an appt with Dr Tan for acupuncture treatment, and then the BFP board meeting afterwards.

July 3^rd to 6^th, I visited the parents, plus my brother and his wife, in upstate NY for the long holiday weekend.  Did work around the house and yard, plus took the parents out to breakfast several times.  Weather was cool and wet on the 4^th in upstate NY.

July 6^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 7^th, I had to purchase a new a/c unit, as my old one of 10 years died on me.

July 9^th, I joined other EY FSO employees in heading up to Travers Island for the annual summer outing at the NY Athletes Club.  In the evening I joined my friends Gail and Rob in going to dinner at Jungle Café in our hood.  The food is delicious and fresh vegan goodies.

July 11^th, I headed up to the upper Westside to visit with Cas and Lauren at their apt.  They were selling some of their vintage items and having a summer tea gathering.  It was enjoyable.  Afterwards I headed down to Wall Street to jump on the East River ferry boat back to my hood in Brooklyn.  Before heading home, once off the ferry, I had a tasty dinner at Jungle Café.  Then at 8pm I had my private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 12^th, I joined my friend Margaret and her Mom for an afternoon outing to Ellis Island to see this history site regarding turn-of-the-century immigration [1880 to 1924] from around the world.  It was a warm, humid day, but being on the boat with the harbor air keeps one cool.  It was fascinating being on Ellis Island and seeing many sites, plus exhibits around the main building.  We had a late lunch out in the shaded picnic area, while admiring the views.  Took the 5:30pm boat back to Battery Park, were we strolled around checking many sites on display.  Both Margaret and I took lots of photos of a fun day.

July 14^th, I attended the productive monthly BFP Fundraising committee meeting at Ken’s apt, and while there I had one of my “lung issue” episodes.  Fortunately, I had my meds on me to counter it, and I spoke with my lung doctor briefly on cellphone.

July 16^th, I attended the monthly “NYC Friends of Tolkien” meetup this evening at the Rail Line Diner.  Few in attendance, but the discussion was lively on assorted topics.  The discussion was mostly about 5^th season of “Game of Thrones” TV series.

July 17^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 18^th, after Dana cleaned my apt, I headed out to do assorted errands and chores.  Then back indoors for remainder of the day away from the humidity and enjoy the a/c.

July 19^th, after a much needed acupuncture treatment with Dr Tan, I joined friends to see the see the new Sir Ian McKellen film called “Mr. Holmes”.  It was a good film, excellent acting and lovely scenery.  Afterwards we jumped into a taxi to head over to 8^th Avenue for a delicious dinner at SongKran.  Tasty Thai food and our conversation was on assorted topics.

July 21^st, I attended the productive monthly BFP A&C committee meeting.

July 24^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 25^th, I joined the Crunch gym in my hood  J

July 26^th, I worked out at the gym for the first time in 3.5 years.  Also got a much needed manicure and pedicure  J

July 27^th, I did volunteer work [ie: computer data] at the WCW national office.

July 28^th, I took my friend Debbie out for belated birthday tea / dessert at the Cocoa Bar in Park Slope.

July 30^th, I stopped by the Halloween shop near Union Square to see Wendy about starting work on a Steampunk style vest.  Chatted with TJ that evening about prep work for the August 9^th Cosplay 101 event.

July 31^st, I attended TGTSNBNs fun event at Professor Thom’s to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday.  Got to see and chat with friends and acquaintances I haven’t seen for some time.