Happy New Year, everyone! So, I took an impromptu trip to see Elaine (remember that crazy gal from Ireland?) down in Albany. She left for an around the world trip on Sunday morning. So, I went do, was hosted, so kindly, by her parents, fed and watered... wonderful. Helped her pack... now that was an hysterical site. Pam, Michael, Ma... I couldn't believe what she stuffed in her pack! It was so fun and then I took another last second trip to Boston to visit Dana & Corey... we had a great time... went and saw some wonderful music and I [View Full Entry]

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Wren Day is December 26th at Caroll's and that was just a blast. The on the 28th we went to Dick's for an awesome session/party! The best! Thanks to everyone for a fun time & thanks to the Bolts for hosting us! [View Full Entry]

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Well! We had several days of family and Christmas! Lotsa fun... lotsa food... lotsa poker... lotsa food... did I mention food? I hope yours was as enjoyable! (be sure to press NEXT to see the rest of the pictures!) [View Full Entry]

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Be sure to check out the VIDEO (yes, it is the same one as the previous blog) It's only 4 minutes! (continued from the PREVIOUS BLOG) The following day, more walking and walking and walking and walking miles and miles... loved it. At 7pm, as instructed, I arrived back to O'neills... only to find the most energetic group of fun, sweet, young musicians. (young like my age+)... they were absolutely awesome. Honestly, it was the best music I've heard since Miltown and I only felt that way 3 times w [View Full Entry]

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Be sure to check out the VIDEO! (click to right above) It's only 4 minutes! What an amazing weekend. PART 1 OF 2 BLOGS... I decided to take off to NYC for my birthday. I've never really been a big fan of the city, but continually go back there to try and like it. I must say, after this weekend, there are things I love about it and things, still, I cannot stand. Needless to say, I will be back there sooner than later... So, to start... some of you might know that I have decided to take up Mandolin [View Full Entry]

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Not sure what's going on, but during thanksgiving, yes, end of November, we had temps into the 60's! Flip flops, sandles, skirts, sunglasses... what's happening? So, Saturday morning Pam, Michael and I headed out to the Market... I'm starting to become addicted to that Saturday morning ritual! I was able to enjoy a few REALLY beautiful days with Timber walking around Rochester. I took a bunch of pictures around the city of the beautiful houses... including the one I grew up in until I was 10... Kinda cool... [View Full Entry]

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What a fun time... Happy Birthday Pam! [View Full Entry]

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Well... as far as November goes, we were absolutely blessed with the most beautiful weather ever. Who says it's not supposed to be 60 and sunny at the end of November? Right? Needless to say, us Rochesterians were soaking up the amazing air and enjoying every minute we could outside. Here are some picts from Thanksgiving Dinner at my mother and Charlie's house. Smiles, Jess [View Full Entry]

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They are finally all up everyone. I have sent them directly to your email (as I am not comfortable posting the link on the blog). If you did not receive the link, please just let me know (via a comment or a message here or an email) and I will make sure you get it. Enjoy... What an amazing trip. smiles, Jess [View Full Entry]

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Well... it's been an interesting week! Let's see... stressful time at work... grades are due, yearbook deadline is this week, new project started today, but it's still good. I'm reading A LOT. Playing a lot, but the fiddle isn't going so well with my shoulders. Wednesday we saw Mike Seegar and he was great... Old time and he played 11 different instruments... including the fiddle AND the harmonica at the same time! He was wonderful. Sol, Danny and I went to that. Friday... had the day off... fantastic... took my dog for a LONG hike and it was amazing. Beautiful day... [View Full Entry]

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