Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Troy Special Meeting


Connor and I went to NY again for the weekend to check up on Dad, and go to Troy special meeting for the first time in many years... Dad is doing much better... is scheduled to be released from the hospital on Wednesday (4/23).
For those of you how were not aware, He went into the hospital about 3 1/2 weeks ago because of Encephalitis. The Root cause is still not known, although the dr's are thinking it was some variant of a virus that spread to the brain area. Not all tests have come back, but the bottom line is he is feeling much better and up and walking around again - so while he is weak and has to be cautious, he will be very happy to be back home! We will go back out in a couple weekends to help out...
Special meeting was good - it was nice to see a lot of the friends - and I think Troy has started a trend that I have not seen as much anywhere else... Many people at lunch seemed to go to their cars/vans/SUV's to eat lunch vs. going to the cafeteria. Perhaps the next time they will come early and start tailgating like at football games! (I do like cheese with my hamburger please! :)
To see the Family Pictures taken that day - go Here.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Gamboa Resort - panama

We had a nice relaxed vacation in Panama at the Gamboa Rain forest resort. It was next to the chagres river and the Panama Canal. It was nice to get some sunshine and swimming in the pool. Our activities included Riding the Rain forest tram, hiking in the massive bird sanctuary, and a boat trip to Monkey island. Lots of good food and Sunshine - now its time to get back to work!
Check out the video of Monkey Island or see all pictures here.

Jiminy Peak - Spring Skiing


Connor and I went With the Magills - Brian & Jane for some spring skiing at Jiminy peak in Western Mass. We had dinner at John Harvards, then stayed overnight in a Condo on the mountain. Brian and Jane took skiing lessons, and Connor and I went on our own. In the afternoon, Connor and I tried out snowboarding! I have to say - That will be a lot of fun if I can ever learn! Actually, by the end of the day I was feeling pretty good about the boarding, but my beat up body paid for it for days... :)