Christmas Party

It is rare that I visit private homes. Steps, space challenges and lack of access to toilet facilities usually prevent such socialising. Tuesday evening was one of the happy exceptions in my life. Was it ever worth the effort!

Amputees on the Move held its Christmas Party at Dayna's place. It was a very cool evening following the snow dump on the weekend, the temperatures yet to get up to freezing.

We parked on ice (run-over snow) and enjoyed a journey along a cleared walkway to our destination. A ramp and willing helpers got me up the front steps and into the festivities. People everywhere, all excited. Great meal and present exchange, lively conversation. Talking in lively voice was the order of the day (er, night). Christie and I even learned a new game of dominos involving tiles going to 12s as well as a game board with trains. Technique, intrigue and skullduggery were all present. Always something new to learn in life.

Our group recently worked through our 2007 program. It includes movies, bowling, sled hockey (on ice), massage demos, performance coaching and fishing in a huge program to keep us all motivated to adventure for the year and beyond, really on the move. I can see all sorts of bonding and achievement occurring. Amputees on the Move is an awesome organisation always looking for new members.