Clear Ice

Several months ago at a business dinner, somehow, the coversation turned to the topic of "ice". My friend Greg educated us all on the wonders of "clear ice" and how it differed from the typical stuff found in our freeze.

Audrey's Baptism

August 1st marks the day that Audrey McMillan was welcomed into the Catholic Church by her new parents, our friends Bill and Karen McMillin. It was a great family event.

Sick Friend

Our friend Penny Pasta is sick. Her pets, Richard and Meredith are very concerned about her. Apparently, she has had acute kidney failure and has high levels of toxins in her blood. The vet thinks she might have been poisoned...but there is little likelyhood there would be anti-freeze in her NYC apartment.



It looks like her blood tests indicate that she may be doing better. Our prayers are with her and her family.

Hiking. (Isn't that exercise?)

Jen and Tom's friend's Jeanette and Rob wanted to do something "outdoor-sy" this weekend. Eventually, we settled on hiking in Harriman State Park in Rockland. Friends Steve and Sanja decided to join us.



The hike started out on warm (ok HOT) day, but it seemed much cooler under the canopy of trees. About two hours into the hike, following red-on-white blaze marks, we stopped at Pine Meadow Lake (I think) for lunch.

After lunch we started back to the visitor center. A couple of minutes into the hike, a very welcome rain started to fall. Soon, this stopped...and was later followed by a torrential down poor. Except for the need to later buy dry clothing, a fun day was had by all.

King Family Reunion

Each year, the "King" side of Jen's family has a get together in Jersey Shore (Manalokin). The overcast skys couldn't damper the festivities...even though some critics would have encouraged a cancellation of the singing competition.

We're famous!

It's about time Elke came to her senses and put our wedding photos on her website! (Elke Rosthal was out photographer).



And she thought Norm was cute, too.

Opera? In Cooperstown?

Jennifer and Tom drove out to Cooperstown, not to see baseball or to visit the Hall of Fame...but to see an opera. Imeneo, to be exact. At the Glimmerglass Operahouse just outside the famed baseball capital.



They spent the weekend at the Brook Willow Farm Guesthouse, a quant bed and breakfast just outside of town.