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October 2008 Blog
Rick Hampton Square Dance Caller

October 6th
A GREAT WEEKEND- I called for a wedding rehearsal dinner in the center of Yosemite National Park, Lynn and I
Had fun going around Yard Sales on Sunday THEN Monday I awoke to ALL My Calling Equipment stolen, along with
a borrowed PA.
Thanks to nice folks, and a backup PA, I was able to do my Monday group and will be able to "wait out" the insurance.
The a$$H(les who broke in to my truck also stole a full tank of gas- I hope they gag and choke from the siphon!!

Rick

October 8th
Still waiting for the #^%$%$^ insurance adjuster to call -sigh!
I'm able to do ALL my scheduled MWSD gigs with the hodge-podge of backup and some borrowed stuff (Yep from the same fellow whose PA was stolen too-I feel crappy, but what a "sterling" friend)
I'm off Thursday and then 2 parties Fri/Sat (These are my biggest concern- I also provide DJ services and wireless mics for the "toast to the newlyweds"- I hope UPS overnite means it. I also am concerned the small temporary DJ system I bought today will cover the event- We'll see (fingers crossed)
Thanks for all the kindness- Especially Paul, Linda, Wes and Nancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick

October 14th
Sigh, still waiting, Yet I have been (barely) able to cover all gigs.
GOOD NEWS- Mondays are going great!!!!, Tuesdays are Stable, and Weds. are up a tad.
In 2 days I will no longer have any kids, just adults- Well I'm a kid so all's well LOL

Rick

October 22nd
The Wednesday class is going GREAT- Mondays are having record crowds-YET- Some wish to go back to what
didn't work??????? Why on Earth????   I hope the group will re-consider, I sent the factual history (Yeah I was there many were not) of what has got us to this record attendance- Let's hope this won't get screwed up, as I will be glad to
captain the Queen Mary but I will NOT be the Band on the Titanic!!!.........I hope to have my full PA back soon, It's only going to be 2 GRAND out of pocket..........OFW

Rick