We awakened to a beautiful view of downtown St Petersburg, got haircuts from Gina, and spent the day at the silver studio at The Arts Center where they threw a good bye party for us. We dined at Midtown with Annie and Scott then went to Wednesday night Swing Dance at the Savoy South Make Believe Ballroom at PASA for a wonderful 35th Anniversary and Happy Trails Party. Many many of our favorite dancers from the last ten years were there to bid us happy travels and to promise to visit us in North Carolina. One extra special surprise was Karen’s parents. Both ventured out onto the dance floor for a few minutes of dance. After a circle jam honoring us and a final song of Hit the Road, Jack we departed with CJ for Tampa and spent the night on our airbed in her apartment.
We certainly blessed you on to your next wonderful adventure. We love you, Karen & Steve.
So happy I could be there for your last Wed. night swing dance… but hard to say goodbye. Looks like you’re having a wonderful time – bet the Vinoy was amazing to stay in!
Monday, September 8, 2008 – 09:51 AM