Feb
14
Caribbean
Submitted by joe on February 14, 2010 - 4:34am
Well, so far I've been in the Caribbean for 9 days on a cruise ship. We finished our work a couple days ago and have been hanging out and quite bored. I thought I would be able to get some work done but wifi costs a fortune and its hard to concentrate when everyone around you is on vacation, leathery, and entitled.
Yesterday, I was able to get out in St. Martin and sail on US55, Stars and Stripes, the 1987 America's Cup yacht that was instrumental in bringing the Auld Mug back to the US after Dennis Conner lost it to the Aussies in 1983. He redeemed himself by skippering US55 to victory in the Louis Vuitton challenge series and then skippering the Young America boat in the finals of the Americas Cup. I need to check my facts but I think that's how it transpired.
This morning i turned on the TV in my cabin and the Americas Cup, which is in the hands of the Swiss, was getting ready to start. Larry Ellison and his BMW Oracle trimaran won the first race handily. You have to love International TV. I've been able to catch a couple Italian Soccer matches as well.
Sunday I say goodbye to the sunny Caribbean and the Solstice and hello to the Eclipse in Papenburg, Germany, where the temperature is currently 20 degrees.
Boy, do I miss Jess and Viola!
Jan
17
Viola's 1st Birthday
Submitted by joe on January 17, 2010 - 9:58pm
Check out the photos of Viola 1st birthday!
Dec
14
Viola's First Steps
Submitted by joe on December 14, 2009 - 1:39pm
We shot this footage November 11. Sorry for the delay!
Nov
6
Taking bets on when she's able to text.
Submitted by joe on November 6, 2009 - 9:36pm
"Uh, Papa, this phone is so old and slow. How am I supposed to text using this prehistoric device."
"Will you buy me the newest one, it has GPS, it's 3G and like 300 times more memory."
"So you can have even more pictures of me."
Oct
18
Walker Walking
Submitted by joe on October 18, 2009 - 9:09pm
On her 9-month birthday, Viola learned a new trick -- walking behind this little cart borrowed from her friend Sascha.
Aug
1
Boston
Submitted by joe on August 1, 2009 - 5:43am
Jess and Viola as we were walking to Uncle Adam and Stephanie's place in a light rain. She was trying out a new forward facing position in the wrap. Viola seemed fine with it.
Here we are at Mangia Mangia for lunch. I had a fishwich and a bowl of Chowder, Adam had the trademarked Mangia burger, Jess and Stephanie had the Italian sub nicely stuffed with mortadella and cut in half because they're ladies.
Jul
26
Cheese Head
Submitted by joe on July 26, 2009 - 12:05pm
Is that cheese made from the happiest cows in the world?
Jul
17
I've done it!
Submitted by joe on July 17, 2009 - 7:36pm
The cutest Viola picture to date, in my humble opinion. She looks a little cross-eyed but the pediatrician asured us she's not.
Jul
16
May the Farce be with you
Submitted by joe on July 16, 2009 - 8:27pm
Since I've been hanging out at home on Thursday and Fridays with Viola, I've had a little time to think about my home here on hilltop. That and Zillow keeps me apprised of how our home is faring in today's real estate market. Our house is up 31.6% from when we bought it 5 years ago but down 12.4% this year. Not bad, but then I saw this sign while walking Viola around the neighborhood. Would someone actually buy a house from this company? 
Jul
4
Portland Pictures
Submitted by joe on July 4, 2009 - 11:48am
Howdy from Portland, a bit late, but still cute.
