by Ben
This week we had a pool party sponsored by Elias’ daycare. It was Wednesday night and we had a great time even if a wicked thunderstorm rolled in. Nikki even decided to participate in their “pie” eating contest (it was pudding). Elias had a fun time and seemed VERY interested in the pool. There was […]
by Ben
Well, while on the boat at Block Island this weekend I decided to get up for a sunrise and see what would happen. The biggest issue is you have to approach everything from the water side in the dinghy. Being alone, that made attempting a landing pretty sketchy, nevermind in the dark. I did try […]
Categories: blog, personal, photography, scapes
by Ben
Yeah, so we FINALLY made it out to BLOCK ISLAND for a weekend on avalanche with Elias!!!! Last summer it seemed we just couldn’t get all the details (both schedules and feeling good about Elias sleeping on the boat) sorted out, and now this summer Dad has his surgery that has kept him a bit […]
by Ben
Well Elias and I had an awesome weekend, as did Nikki, but not with “the boys”! Nikki went with her parents and brother and had an awesome trip to NYC to see a yankees game. I went with my parents and took Elias out on avalanche for a “dry run”… We stayed on the mooring […]
by Ben
Well we had a lovely and busy weekend this weekend! Friday night was the annual Portuguese feast over at the Portsmouth Portuguese American Club. It’s right up the street from Debbie and Andy’s house so every year we go over and walk up for some great food, great music, and a fun time. This year […]
by Ben
Yeah, rare, I know… I realized tonight (while showing off Elias pics to the ladies at the blood center) that I didn’t process or post these pics of Elias at the beach at the end of vacation. There’s also 3 images in there from last nights sunset that I caught after sailing. There’s also a […]
by Ben
Well I hope everyone else’s weekend went as well as mine. I got a call last week while on vacation from Justin Scott. He’s the Viper 640 class president. I’d sailed with him twice before when we were picking which 20′ sportboat was right for us, and he was considering sailing in the Newport Regatta, […]
by Ben
OR, vacation’s almost over? Yeah, it’s Sunday and work starts tomorrow. Vacation FLEW by waaaaaaay too fast this summer. The weather was pretty terrible most of the week (basically until Friday) so we didn’t get to do some of the fun things we’d planned. I did get out and shoot 4 sunrises on Wednesday, Thursday, […]
by Ben
This weekend was the airshow. We live very close to quonset point, so we always make it a point to at least see the show. I’ve honestly never been, and each year I say I should, but the idea of the crowds turns me off. But I have been going closer and closer with where […]
Categories: airshow, blog, personal, photography
by Ben
Most of you probably have no idea what that title’s all about, but Nikki and I are on vacation for a week… 2 days are already gone, but we’ve had some fun already. This weekend was the RI airshow which is basically in our back yard. So we had some friends over for that. Today […]
by Ben
Happy Father’s Day to all the other Dads out there reading this! I had a wonderful day. Yes we had crappy weather all weekend, but we managed to have a lot of fun today and yesterday. Yesterday was my first bike ride for the year. The new bike path is very nice and just over […]
by Ben
Yeah, I’m sure you’re sick and tired of hearing about this deck/patio, but think of how tired I am from working on the thing!!! This weekend my parents made some time to help again and we made some serious progress. Saturday Dad and I got all the pavers down for the patio while Nikki and […]
by Ben
Yeah, back to work this weekend! Last weekend I took a little time off for good behavior. Working on the little boat on Saturday (and sailing it to prove it was together right ;)). Sunday of last weekend was spent actually finishing the deck which felt good. But that only meant I had the patio […]
Categories: blog, DIY Projects, personal
by Ben
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS!!!!! Not much to report today that hasn’t already been posted. I shot the sunrise below this morning, and yesterday I got to go sailing for the first time this season. Today, I finished the deck (yes there’s a pic, but it’s not up yet, just look at last weeks only both railings […]
