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June 22, 2021June 23, 2021

Father’s Day 2021

My much better 1/2 surprise me with a day at the American Heritage Museum in Stow MA for Father’s Day.

I was trying for years to get over there but never quite made it. We first took in an antique car show with some great looking classics from the thirties. They sure don’t make them like they used to.

I didn’t take any photos of the drive by but snapped a few after the cars were returned to their garage.

There’s more steel in that hood ornament than in most new cars! This Rolls Royce is a real beauty.

After the cars we checked out some airplanes….and a few modern race cars. This place really has something for every type of gear head.

Since the place was very busy here’s some plane parts!

Can you spot the handbrake….well foot break! No thanks, I’ll be missing this ride!

Zoom zoom…yup, this one I will take a ride in.

This bad boy would be a great accessory for my Bren Gun. It’s actually called a Bren Gun Carrier.

Object in perspective appear closer…and, if you get this view in real life I’d say duck immediately.

GMan in the hot seat lower left, driver on the right, JMan and I up top.

The tank ride was a complete surprise and definitely a lot of fun. JMan and I rode up top and GMan got in the hot seat next to the driver. He got to steer a few time during our excursion. Other than starting and stopping the ride was very smooth, along the lines of a very heavy farm tractor.

Too bad the 50 cal was not working, it would be a hoot to create some brass rainbow while cruising around.

Go here for additional information on the M24 Chaffee Tank.

View from up top. This this would be great in rush hour traffic!

For more information on the American Heritage Museum click this.

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

GMan took a walk today…

Gabriel’s high school graduation ceremony was today. It was great event that everyone enjoyed. We could not be more proud of Gabriel. A lot has changed in the last 4 years and especially in the last one.

Come fall he’ll be heading south to college.

April 18, 2021

35 years later….

April 18th 1986 I stepped onto a plane in Dublin Ireland with a return ticket I was fairly certain I would not use.

Today I’m 35 years in America. Apparently I did not use that ticket!

April 16, 2021

Really….

Thanks for nothing New England

February 9, 2021

Indoor smores

With another snow storm upon us what better time to make some indoor smores. My better 1/2 found this one online and it sure brightened up our evening.

For more info go to http://www.swoonliving.com

January 29, 2021

Full moon

Last nights full moon lit up our yard like daylight. Here’s a few photos from my 4am indoor walk. I did not edit or alter the images in any way. It’s nature and android at their best!

Deck railing casting its shadow on snow covered deck.

November 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

Anniversary gift..

Jess and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary today. I have lots to be thankful for but one thing for sure…. Jess is a good listener.

With all that’s going on in the world one thing I really missed and it’s a bit silly…but I missed going to the movies.

Over the years we sometimes switch off..meaning one year I organized the surprise and others Jess did. Some times we went away, or out for a nice dinner. This year neither of us planned anything, well, Jess secretly did. A few days ago she said don’t make plans, do I didn’t.

We set off from the house and I was under strict instructions to close my eyes as it was a surprise. I tried to figure out where we were going but lost track. We ended up in the parking lot of O’neil cinema in Littleton MA. I was shock and didn’t know why we were there and asked if the cinema was open…Jess said…for us it is!

My darling wife rented a movie theater for us for our anniversary! Apparently you can do this! You need to supply your own Blueray DVD, you can order food and drinks and have the whole place to yourself.

We watched a classic “The fifth element”. It’s a great movie and even better on the big screen when you have it all to yourself.