July 24 through August 22, 2010

Time to do a catch-up again after a month.

Starting back on Saturday, July 24, I went with friend Sue Z. to the third and final of the three weekly events for the anniversary of the maiden voyage of the elite ship, Freewinds. We went by underground Metro this time to avoid the crazy Hollywood traffic. It was a great event.

On Monday July 26, I got a surprise (and disturbing) call from my older sister in New Zealand informing me that her husband, Wally, had died during the night. He was well on in age but in good health but Maureen was thankful that he went so easily without going through illness, pain and suffering.

I finally got products up on my website on Wednesday July 28. (And just today I finalized the color and pricing. Check it out at http://www.past-life-test.com )

Friday, July 30, was my brother-in-law, Wally's funeral way off in New Zealand. I felt I should be there but had been told not to go all that way, so did my best to comfort family with communication and flowers.

Saturday morning July 31, I had breakfast at Home Restaurant with friend Jackie K. In the afternoon on Sunday, my friend Joe visited and we went off to see the movie "Salt" - very wild and violent but a good plot and acting.

Monday August 2, I met Fabian who owns the company I am now doing some supervising of students for. He's a very nice young guy with great goals - I gave him a lift to LAX airport as he was on his way to Texas to save a hotel that was being driven into the ground by incompetent consultants.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I supervised some of Fabian's Los Angeles clients at their Medical Complex in down town Los Angeles. Thursday evening August 5, I had a long phone call with sister, Maureen in New Zealand and was relieved that she is carrying on well after loss of her much loved husband.

Friday morning, August 6, I had a call from friend Jackie K., her husband Dan was here from Florida and we all met for breakfast. It was great to see and spend some time with Dan again.

Suesan W. was down from Las Vegas for 2 days so on Saturday 7th we went to brunch in Burbank and then I drove her to the airport for her trip back to Las Vegas. She is delighted with her new grand daughter, Lilly. After dropping Suesan at the airport I went for a bike ride and got a flat tire - had to stop every 5 minutes and pump it up again to get back.

Sunday, 8th I had another welcome visit from friend Joe and we went out to eat at Whole Foods for some good organic "grub". That evening I went to the bike shop in Burbank and got a new tire for the bike. The young guy there said he'd put it on for me for just $4 but after he did it he said "no cherge" and I only had to pay the few dollars for the tire.

Tuesday night, August 10, I had one of the student supervisors I used to work with at Hubbard College, Cathy F., come by for dinner and we caught up on each others news. Nice to know that the staff as well as the students miss me.

Wednesday evening, August 11, I went to a seminar and met an old friend, Peter M., from my ship-board days and had some wonderful catch-up communication. I was joined by one of my ex-student's from the college, Hiro S. and his girlfriend, Angelique - great people all.

Friday, 13th, I got in a bike ride and two hours in the sun and also got my web site address on the back window of my car www.past-life-test.com in tidy white letters.

Saturday morning was breakfast with Jackie and her daughter, Kara.

Sunday, 15th, Joe and I met up with friends, Marie H., and Christine M., in West Hollywood at another Whole Foods Store and had a healthy meal and then had fun at "The Grove" outdoor mall and the "Farmer's Market". We used to all supervise students at the same company and we call ourselves "The Four Stooges" when we go on our occasional stay-in-touch outings. We always have such fun!

I got in another bike ride and some sun on Monday, August 16th and supervised students at the medical center on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Thursday August 19, I had to arrange and run a graduation for the students so spent time making course completion certificates and arranging to pick up food and all the trimmings needed. It went well once I got there - my car gave up on me about 3 block from getting all the goodies there and I got it going by pure intention over the top of the protests of the physical universe. Got it home OK as well. However the next day, Friday 20th, it refused to go and I had to get AAA tow it to the repair shop and leave it there over the weekend.

Jackie had to pick me up for breakfast on Saturday due to not having my car. Her daughter Kara joined us at the restaurant.

Saturday night I took Sue Z. out to dinner for her birthday - at the Cheese Cake Factory Restaurant at "The Americana on Brand" outdoor mall and fun-place in Glendale. We had our usual good time.

Joe came again on Sunday and we went to meet a friend Jerad, and his friend, Ian, at Starbucks in Glendale and from there we all went to dinner at Whole Foods. Moor good times! Joe is going to be coming by each Sunday for a while so I'm happy about that.

Late that evening I got a bee sting between my fingers while watering the plants on my patio. Those little beggers pack quite a sting for a bit.

Today, Monday, August 22, 2010 I got the car back with a new fuel pump and new fuel lines and it's running like a dream now. I spent a lot of time today changing the colors on my website. One of the browns woudn't change to gray so I have a call in to support and am waiting to get that handled.

I have my three days of 3 hours a day supervising at the Medical Center coming up starting tomorrow, Tuesday 23, - so will catch you all up on the news in a week or so.

Love to all,
Barry