The Candian Creep Show

I instantly thought of Steven King when I heard the story on MSNBC of "A traveler aboard a Greyhound bus repeatedly stabbed and then decapitated his seat mate". Wow, this story even creeped me out. I thought only Steven King could think this stuff up.

So Long Manny...Thanks For the Memories!!

People have asked how I feel about the Manny trade. For me, it comes down to what is best for the team and at this point, it seams that now was a good time to part ways. Manny didn't want to be there and the organization had run out of patience, so why keep him. Although I like certain players, I try not get hung up and glamorize individuals essentially because this is a team sport and it takes a team to win. I want the Boston Red Sox to win the World Series. I could care less about individual stats.

Yes, I said back in May the "Manny being Manny" antics, although self centered, they never really bothered me because I do believe he was trying. The stuff he does can’t all come naturally. But they also didn't bother me because I truly believe that most athletes in sports have this same "it's all about me attitude", Manny just made it obvious.

So, is Manny a great player...yes. Will I miss his bat...yes. Will I miss his goofiness...yes. Are there other fish in the sea that can fill his shoes...yes. Will the Red Sox be better off without him...well, the jury is still out on that one. Morale will be better in the Clubhouse and I still think we can make it back to the WS this year. I seam to recall something similar happening in 2004 with some guy by the name of Nomar...I can't remember his last name.

But 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 years down the road...The Red Sox will be fine!!!

8 Friends & 18 Years = 15 Adults, 12 Kids and a lot of Fun

Chris, Charlotte, Maeve and I went up to the Saratoga Spa State Park for picnic with some friends that I graduated from Niskayuna High School with back in 1990. It's been a long time since all of us have gotten together so obviously there was a lot of catching up to do. Although it rain for about 20 minutes we all had a great time. A little rain didn't ruin this party and, in fact, I think some of the kids enjoyed the mud. I know it didn't stop Charlotte from eating chips and dip.

Hopefully this will become a July Tradition for years to come.

The next day, the four of us went to my cousin's house for my Uncle's birthday. It was hot...damn hot. But Charlotte had a ball with Katie and Michael in the pool. Happy Birthday Larry!!!

Check out more photos in our family album.

The Saratoga County Fair

I took the afternoon off from work yesterday and the 4 of us went up to the Saratoga County Fair in Ballston Spa, NY. It was usual stuff for a fair...lots of animals, lots of rides, lots of food (FAIR FRIES RULE!!) and lots of poop. Charlotte had a ball on her first train and Carousel ride. The weather was great and we also bumped into my Godfather, John Shattuck.

Check out more picture of the day in our family album.

It's Official...I'm Running For President

After much discussion with my wife and after serious consultation with my good friend, Chirs Rooney, it's official...Screw the exploratory committee, I'm jumping in with both feet. I'm running for president.

Sippy Cups Come To Albany

Charlotte has never heard of the Sippy Cups before. But the band was in Albany today as part of the GE’s Kids Day down at the Empire State Plaza, so the four of us along with G-Mom & Papa decided to go and join the fun. The group was pretty good as far as bands devoted to kids under 10 go. Charlotte had a ball jumping (as long as the band didn't get to close) and Maeve had a good old time snoozing.

After the band played we bought some Fair Fries from one of the local vendors....mmmmmmm. Check out more pictures of our day in our family album-July 2008.

Maeve at 6 Months

Believe it or not, Maeve turned 6 months almost 2 weeks. We celebrated by taking her to the doctors for her 6 month check-up and shots. She's up to 15'6oz and 26" long. The doc said she is in perfect health. Charlotte was so happy at the report, she gave Maeve her Mickey Mouse ears.

Check out our family album for more pics.

Here is a video of Maeve showing her tricks:

Hell has Frozen Over

I can't stand the guy, he's almost as big of a hypocrit is Rush Limbaugh and I think he is one of the worst politicians in the last 100 years...But I do agree with Newt on the three issues he discusses below. Has hell Frozen Over? I've been screeming his third point since the original Persian Gulf War in 1991.