Saturday, November 24, 2012

back in the US of A


We are back in our apartment in San Diego slowly getting over our jet lag and it's good to be in our own space again. The weather has been glorious, blue skies, low humidity and temperature in the 70's. No wonder there are so many people here.
A bright San Diego Morning overlooking the Coronado bridge
Thanksgiving has come and gone and we had a quiet, healthy Thanksgiving dinner with Julie and no turkey was sacrificed for the occasion. Mostly chores done last week but we will get to do some running about and visit with some friends next week.
The Mo is coming along now after three weeks and again I'd like to thank all those who have made a donation to the very worthy cause of Men's Health
the Mo at three weeks

see http://mobro.co/3631825 for  Movember info

Friday, November 16, 2012

London, UK

Jennifer, the bride and groom and us

more celebrating

Baby Sydney at ten months at her play group

The Admiral in her native Indonesian finery

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Rochester, Kent, UK

Its been a while since the last post and we have been very busy. We have been in London for three weeks now and I dont know where the time has gone. The first week was taken up with my sisters nuptial celebrations and these went on for many days. It was a wonderful event and we have never seen her so happy. Jennifer flew in for the week and is was great to see her too.
Photos of the wedding will be posted soon with the Admiral in all her native finery.
We stayed a few days in Amersham, Bucks. visiting with the Admirals parents who remain hale and hearty in their eighties. Lots of dinners and drinks with family and friends including old school friends, Michael and Leora, Michael and Bettina and Martin and Guida.
And cousins Ann, Robert and Claude and Stephen. Visits to the Royal Observatory, The Victoria and Albert and the London Museum to name a few.
Last weekend was a medical school reunion and almost twenty people showed up most of whom I have not seen for more than thirty years. A memorable and boozy evening and a great time was had by all.
The Admiral had a reunion of her own. This was a sleepover with five of her nursing pals at  a hotel in Kensington. Needless to say, your humble captain was not invited!
The rest of the time was spent with Ben and Jessica and baby Sydney in Rochester. Sydney is crawling and standing now and is a joy to behold.
The mo remains itchy but is coming along. Thank you, all of you out there who have sponsored me in this effort for an excellent cause. $195 donated so far  This is the link should you also wish to contribute.http://mobro.co/3631825.


the new mo at 15 days


Thursday, November 8, 2012

Movember

The month of November has rolled around again and this is the time to support mens health issues by growing facial hair beneath the nose. Yes, it is itchy and looks fairly hideous initially but it is for a good cause so I would like to ask you to support my mo effort by visiting my mo space and watching its progress.
Please go to the following link
http://mobro.co/3631825
new mo day 8 feels like a toothbrush