Blogs from United States, North America - page 7026

Wow 40 years...How time flys....We had 110 persons at our home...From our different walks of our life. We were lucky that 4 of the 5 kids could attend. Pete and his family just moved this past January to Winchester, KY. Pete has not time off right at the moment. We had Pete's brothers and their families come, some of my family, and tons of friends. Mike, our youngest son, somehow put himself in charge of boat tours. We were amazed, friends told us Mike had given them a great tour. Some had never been in a sailboat. Some said they didn't care if they ever were on another, but that Mike had been so charming...And wanted to know about all his girl friends...John was actually great also. Everyone seem to be at their peak. We served ... read more

Here we are in April already. Pete has rewired most of the boat. A 35 gallon waste tank has been installed. The air conditioner is now working. We have transfered the equipment from Zoo, and it is up for sale. New main sail cover, all new canvas, propane tank installed in the stern. Pete is working on aft cabin making an anchor well. Pete will take drawers from front locker, install shelves instead, more useful. Will install drawers elsewhere in the boat. Pete has improved his skills in the carpentry, doing beautiful work. Pete is in process of installing a 6 gallon water tank on top of the front locker, this will be drinking water only. A Danforth is being install on the bow. My cousin, Maty, has sent us a beautiful Virgin of the Charity, ... read more

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So last weekend I decided, on a whim, that I wanted to go to Japan. Now I've been saving for a trip to Europe next year, but I really need a break from work. So, after making a joke with some friends about flying over to Japan to check out the premiere of a new movie, I found that the flights were very reasonable. I went ahead and booked the flight, booked a Hostel, then asked for time off work. Little backwards eh? I'm leaving April 16th for 10 days, although I lose a day or two in travel... oh well. I'll be there for Cherry Blossom time too, which I hear is one of the most beautiful times of year for Japan. I can hardly wait. Please feel free to drop me a line if ... read more

  Hello everyone... Welcome to the first entry of my travelblog for my trip to Europe in the spring of 2004! Rather than use standard email you can sign up here to get regular updates...or just check back periodically. I'll be landing in Madrid April 15th and try to update and upload pictures as often as possible.  Well wish me luck...this will certainly be a fun trip worth remembering.....  ... read more