2025 was a big year for going to shows. In January, Pam and Steve drove over to Miami to see Jerry Seinfeld in that weird guitar-shaped hotel/casino. In July, they went to the Mid-Florida Amphitheater to watch the Offspring. In late August, they saw blink 182 at the same venue. They also saw Ben Folds at the Barbara B. Mann Hall.
2025 was also a big year for seeing Pink Floyd tribute bands. In May, they saw Brit Floyd at the fabulous Hertz Arena. In September, they saw the Australian Pink Floyd at the Barbara B. Mann Hall. They saw Floyd Nation at the Seminole Center in November.
If you’re wondering, the various Floyd shows are different. Brit Floyd was hands down the best light show. The Aussies had some entertaining show props: a giant inflatable evil teacher from Happiest Days of Our Lives and the 20-foot-tall inflatable kangaroo come to mind. The best musical performance was by Floyd Nation.
Our heroes flew up to Michigan to celebrate Corwin’s birthday. While they were there, they also visited friends to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
As always, Pam and Steve took advantage of the proximity of Morgan, Beth, and the grandkids for birthdays, holidays, and babysitting opportunities.
After years of searching, Pam and Steve finally found a dance instructor in Naples. This had been a concern for them since not only were they not progressing with their dancing, but they were also starting to forget stuff too. With Jessie, the new instructor, they are learning a lot of new moves. An added bonus is that they are also making new friends with the other dancers at Jessie’s studio.
Around April or May Steve decided that he was pretty much done with the whole “working” thing. For complicated reasons best explored elsewhere, he picked January 30, 2026 as his retirement date. Pam liked the idea, but her version of retirement is to work only 3 days a week. Steve has seen Pam try to “relax” and is not surprised.
Pam had always wanted to have a tricked-out Mustang. They had a Mustang back in the early 80s, but that was a weak and pathetic model that didn’t live up to its reputation. Steve suggested that if Pam was ever going to get the Mustang of her dreams, that they should get one before they retire. They got a 2024 Mustang in “Grabber Blue” with a racing package and a drift brake. All of the other girls are jealous. So far, Steve has only driven it in their driveway. Twice. About 10 feet each time.
Stephen Squire 