The temperature had dropped slightly, but the palms were still sweating and my BPM was at 70 instead of its usual 34-40, according to Garmin, which I love but it has annoying habit of telling me to ‘Move’ when I’m having a rest. Anyway… seventy two years ago, I’m kinda guessing as I wasn’t even a twinkle at that time in fact I’m not sure if I was ever a twinkle in my Dad’s eye as it’s common knowledge that I was a mistake, see not all mistakes are a disaster. Of course there has been no census from my ex-wives, so you’ll have to take that as a given π. Now, all that time ago they gave my Dad some medals, I think there were 6. I haven’t seen them for a while as I gave them to my sister (long story, but she felt she should have them) They’re medals from WW2, my medal is for dancing, so no bravery involved in actual fact there wasn’t a lot of skill either, but it’s my first medal, (I was a rubbish swimmer at school!) so I was a little nervous. Our Dance teacher said she would dance with us because I can’t count, well obviously I can count, but not in the right way and my rhythm is off. These are things that can hamper one’s progress as a dancer but then they said Fred Astaire, “couldn’t act, was going bald and danced a bit,” many years ago at an early screen-cast. So, under the keen eye of the examiner off I went with a Social Foxtrot.Β BarbaraΒ at Dance Safari and CarolynΒ at ABC of Spirit Talk are now laughing as it’s probably the easiest dance in the world, but I passed and more to the point, survived! πΒ Oh! the photo is me and mum-in law at a wedding not the Dance Teacher π
Ah, Charlie, I couldn’t be prouder. Good for you! By the way, they say that Foxtrot is the hardest dance to make look easy, so there you go.
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Haha, thanks Barbara π Now I need to nail the twiddly bit after the first 18 steps of the Waltz π€¨π€¨
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Congratulations!!!
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Thanks Luisa, I guess now Iβll have to learn another dance π
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Of course ππΊ
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I so love your storytelling. This was a hoot! π
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So glad it made you laugh Beckie, appreciate the feedback too π
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I hope you have a wonderful day!!!π
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Interesting story Charlie.
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Thanks a lot Rekha ππ
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Congrats π₯π₯π₯
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Haha, thanks love all the ribbons π
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Where have you disappeared to?
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Had a holiday and been so busy at work, kinda sucked my mojo away ππ
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I miss you here and the jokes, a post will heal that
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Your command was obeyed πππ
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I saw that
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Yay! Good for you, Charlie!
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ππ Thanks, I must deserve it π
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Way to go! Hope youβll post a video.
Several WWII vets took a liking to me when I was 18, and taught me to dance.
My boyfriend played in a band that played at the VFW and I think they just took pity on me, sitting there all alone for so many hours.
Congrats on your award!
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I was going to but we had to switch the phones off, then I forgot π That is such a great story, l love it, π
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Brilliant, Charlie; what a hoot! Congratulations. Where are the videos? I’d love to see!
And, Barbara is right. They (the majority of dancers) say the Foxtrot is the hardest rhythm to learn. But, once you nail it, it can be the most fabulous way to get around the floor. I/we just love it.
And, by the way, it took K quite a few years to really ‘nail it’. Yeah, it’s pretty special. As is your medal… Hahah… Congrats again… π
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Thanks Carolyn, I was going to get the princess to video but when we arrived we had to switch phones off and then it all kinda fell apart haha. Xx
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Congratulations!
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Thank you π
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It’s my pleasure. Thanks for your kind gesture. And more strength to your elbow.
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If you can’t swim, you can dance. There is always one thing you can the best. Check it out!
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Haha, very good π
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Yah! You’re such a genius. A genius doesn’t really need to know everything. Just one thing, and knowing it in and out.
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Your mom in law sure looks like she is loving her time.. well done.. π
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Thanks Lisa, yes she enjoyed that night ππ
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Aww that’s awesome, and well done! xx
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Thank you ππ
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I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award, Check the post on my blog, Congratulations!
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Congratulations!β€
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Congratulations on the medal! I do a very nice quickstep…
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Love the Quickstep, but canβt say I do a nice one yet π
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Loved reading
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Wait. Your usual BPM is 34-40??
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Haha, yeah I sometimes think The Garmin isnβt very good at counting π
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Just looking for a new post from you and thought Iβd say hi!
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Thank you, Iβve been slacking I know, just been away and now hammered at work π
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Just know you were thought of!
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And appreciate it π
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A beautiful story.
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