Miscellaneous ramblings of an Irish American
Not that I’m counting but I have 17 work days to go before my sabbatical. One of the perks of working for Autdeck is 6 weeks off every 4 years. To say I’m looking forward to it is an understatement. I have a few things lined up, but for the most part I’m not planning as that involves a schedule and a schedule is something I want a break from.
It’s safe to say I’ll be getting in some mountain/road bike time and a few range trips.
We went go carting at Tri-State Speedway in Didley again. This time JMan drove a car!
No photos of the actual race but heres GMan trying on a car that’s 4 sizes too small for him.
GMan got an honorable mention for his impression of Sharpshooter by Winslow Homer.
This year Lenore made it up for grandparents day at JMans school.
Got together this past week with a few of my studio class mates from the BAC
I know it’s a bad shot. Right to left: Frank, Pei, Bond, Ryan and your truly.
Slightly better shot. Right to left: Frank (missing) Pei, Bond, Ryan and your truly.
Very simple but very inventive.
Mona Lisa.
American Gothic.
Moai.
Scale 1:1 – 75,450 pieces of Lego
Whistler’s Mother.
Nefertiti.
Scale 1:1 – 1,675 pieces of Lego
Kneeling Archer.
Scale 1:1 – 11,200 pieces of Lego
Various other pieces.
Tree hugger I’m not!
Lego dress, umbrella and dog.
This is a fun show to see. As tomorrow is the last day for this show in Boston you may have to see it elsewhere.
The Quinn boys went racing today. We went to, or should I say we finally ended up at the Tri-State Speedway in Dudley MA. It’s a long way from us but worth the drive.
The track and cars are in great shape. Thankfully we were racing against our self so the cars were cranked up. The cars can be governed wireless from the pit area. So if you bump, crash or there’s a crowd they can slow the cars remotely.
JMan and I shared where GMan had his own cart and we screamed around. Here we are at the starting gate.
JMan and I under speed.
GMan on the straightaway.
Final score and JMan and I best lap time.
This would be a great place for a birthday. Go here for more info.
Up, breakfast, pack, hit the road. Note to self. Avoid Miami International Airport next time I’m in Miami! It’s way to big for its own good. Just because you have a few thousand acres to spare does not mean you need to use it.
Anyhow…..hi-lights in the airport.
1. I found a Starbucks
2. GMan and I spotted Damian Marley (Bob Marley’s son)
How JMan gets comfortable on airport seats.
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