alan j quinn

September 15, 2012September 15, 2012

We made it to Friday

This is good beer but the service at Bamboo in Westford MA is gone to the dogs!

We wanted to sit on the deck as it was a nice evening. After a few minutes later the rest of our party showed up so all seven, three adults and four kids headed out the back door. We were presented with a oversized 2 top for seven people! After much confusion we ended up putting the kids at a 4 top and the adults stayed at the 2 top.

More confusion as they needed to split the bill because each table had it’s own server! Okay, we can deal with that.

The kids ordered and we sat and waited for our waiter. After ten minutes or so my better 1/2 went to find someone, anyone, who could take or order. Finally someone did….

The kids got served and we waited….at this point it was starting to get dark and the bugs were starting to bite. Our food showed up and the Sushi portion of my meal was great…..the rest was plain Americanized Chinese food.

Many dollars later we left. I of course got three mosquito bites for a parting gift.

If I ever go back it will be for the Sushi!

September 9, 2012September 9, 2012

Red Sox Game

Take me out to the ball game! Jess’ mom scored some great tickets to today’s game. Field box seats 8 rows from the grass.

September 8, 2012March 18, 2013

Vanity Plate

Here the opposite of the last vanity plate I posted. Captured by Brad in Nashua NH.

Another by Jess in Nashua also.

September 8, 2012September 8, 2012

indian hill music

The remainder of the morning was spend at indian hill music.

The kids had a great time checking out and trying all the instruments.

JMan with a little boost from Jess tries out the Harp.

Jess gives it a whirl.

GMan tries the flute.

JMans turn.

Time for some real noise! JMan’s effort.

JMans turn.

Next….trombone.

Drums….we won’t be buying a set anytime soon.

Dueling cello’s

JMan cranks it out.

GMan on the sax. Mind you GMan didn’t want to come but a few minutes on the sax was all it took. Starting next Thursday he’ll be taking lessons.

September 8, 2012September 8, 2012

Remember when

Remember when Saturday mornings meant going outside and playing or watching TV?

Here’s our two.

Closer.

The modern electronic babysitter.

Retail value $1000, peace and quite….priceless.

September 8, 2012September 8, 2012

Baddacook Pond

GMan and I took a quick cruse around Baddacook Pond this evening. It a small pond in Groton MA off RT 40 and few other back roads.

It has lots of parking with room for at least 8 of possibly 10 cars. You can also park on the side of the road.

Access is very easy as the ramp is in good shape. Simply unload, drop your kayak in the water and push off.

On the pond.

GMan all smiles.

Low sun equals great light.

Pano 1.

Pano 2.

Pano 3.

September 7, 2012

GMan new sneaks

GMans rad sneaks. Fashion statement in purple.

September 5, 2012September 5, 2012

Vanity Plate

Got this on at a shop light in Manchester NH. Note the stickers also.

September 5, 2012

Figure ground

Snapped the following at the indoor Glow Golf in the Solomon Pond Mall. Go here for more info on figure ground.

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012

Installing a bilge pump 4

Made the finishing touches on the bilge pump installation. Just in time for the end of summer but I hoping to extent the kayaking season as long as possible.

I did a dry run to find the best position to install the hose from the pick -up. Basically it involved sitting in the kayak and moving the hose about. The end result can be seen in the following images.

In the above image you can see the hose running forward on the starboard side just above the peg rail. I found some nylon pipe hangers in the hardware store and utilized the bungee/lines hold down as the forward clamping positions.

Then the hose goes between the seat and hull.

Then turns and is clamped to the bulk head behind the seat in two places. I used stainless steel hardware everywhere and on the bulkhead I also used rubber washers on both sides to keep water out of the day hatch.

The pick-up strainer is simply sitting against the hull and held in place by the clamps. If all goes well I hope to take it for a wet run tomorrow. Not sure if I’ll intentionally swamp it, but I will test it out one way or another.