Holidays with Friends

We have the good fortune to have some of the best friends going, the Kays. The friendship goes back to college days some 40 years ago. We share the ability to pick up and go, which is made easier by being DINKs.

As we did today and enjoyed the claustrophobia test that is Manhattan less than 2 weeks before Christmas.

First lunch at the Yale Club, courtesy of my father-in-law, Bill. At 88, still an active member he was gracious enough to host us so we didnt spend the entire afternoon foraging for food. nice buffet.

Then onto Rockefeller center to become pickpocket bait. Good times were had by all and we returned home with our wallets. Needing fresh air, we headed across the street to Christie's and saw a viewing of some awesome black and white photography, which we, as amateurs, ourselves enjoyed.

Last cocktails at the Algonquin Hotel (upper right) before heading back to the string of sardine cans known as NJ Transit. All in all, another great time with our friends, J&D

the other half (and Greed)

Interesting in these economic times to see if anyone is immune to what's going on. Just got back from a long weekend at a friend's place in Delray Beach (actually Gulfstream, FL).

Seeing places on the left as I rode my rental bike around made me realize that if you lose half of everything and still have $50 million you are building an addition onto a place like this.

That said we were right around the corner from the Briney Breezes trailer park. Residents recently turned down over a $1.6mm each for their trailer. This was due to a few holding out for even more money!! Read about it here.

Giving Thanks!

As the holiday approaches, it is good to reflect. I could complain (as I have) about the Eagles, economy, my retirement, job, yada yada bit I won't (again).

Having seen my sister in law gravely ill a few weeks back made it easy for me to focus on the positive things in my life: my family, my boss, my pets and most of all my health.

Yeah, I fell on my bike in February and messed up my spleen. Big deal. I was fine in weeks and I had the support of family and friends to help me. Others aren't so lucky. It's what Thanksgiving week is all about.

I hope anyone who reads this remembers the true meaning of this holiday. Give thanks in whatever mode you prefer for all that you have and focus on the positive! Life is too short.

Philly Sports Teams

I think there is a finite amount of goodness in the Philly sports teams. The Phillies have sucked it all out of the Eagles. I wonder who it'll gt passed to in 2009.