Ichabod's 2014 year in review....
Been a most eventful year for the Ichabods!
As always, started out with a job change. I went back to a company I worked for in 2008 running a DC in Grapevine. Pleasantly surprised to be promoted and moved to Allen headquarters (closer to home) in August. So far so good!
Been a big year for music and entertainment. Took Mrs Ich to see comedians such as Steve Byrne and Ron White, and many great musical acts including Sting, Paul Simon, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Green River Ordinance, Don Felder, Styx, Foreigner, Steve Winwood, Tom Petty, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic, Edwin McCain, and of course, Trans Siberian Orchestra.
February and March were big for Ich, Jr. After an 8 year ordeal we finally were able to provide a van that he can drive while in his wheelchair! Independence abounds. He is continuing to thrive with his new job as a forecast analyst and moved out of the house into his own apartment last June! Mrs. Ich and I are equally thrilled at having an empty nest once again. I love chasing her through the house in my underoos!
Medical woes struck our family as I had my knee scoped in April. Not running as much as I used to, but have started riding a street bicycle. The Ich Dad had to go under the knife and receive a triple bypass. Went under the knife on a Friday morning, but did not wake up from the operation until midday Saturday proving that, unlike his son, he can't handle his opiates! Death was also a player in this year. I lost a great Uncle who was in his 90s and led a good life, I lost several high school friends and lost a very close friend from college the day before Ichette's wedding. I alternated between euphoric feelings of excitement to uncontrollable crying jags on the day of her wedding. Had to drive to Nashville the day after her wedding for my buddy's wake. Unfortunately, I'm getting to the age where the over indulgence, lack of exercise and cursed genetics are catching up with my contemporaries.
August meant that Mrs. Ich and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary! I do love that woman so and can't believe she continually tolerates my immaturity...
I keep promising her that I'll do a better job of growing up each and every year though it seems I don't really make much progress.
In October our family grew by one as Ichette married her young man. As far as son in laws go, I have to say that I feel fortunate. He's a nurse like Ichette and is currently pursuing his studies to become a nurse practitioner. Most importantly, it is obvious to me that he is head over heels in love with my daughter. The ceremony went well though we had to go without a wedding cake as the delivery was never made. $100 buys a lot of sheet cake at Kroger in a pinch!
I started growing a beard in November. My mother hates it . She told me I look like a troll, but her opinion doesn't count. The feedback from the female population on Facebook has been most favorable and Mrs. Ich thinks I look dangerous, so I guess I'll keep it through the winter.
Happy New Year to all my forum buddies and I look forward to continued debauchery and seediness on RR in 2015!