Sunday, August 20, 2006

T on beach


T on beach, originally uploaded by THOS.

After a lunch of butter and sugar corn-on-the-cob and caprese salad we drove to the south coast and set up for a breezy afternoon at Hagis Beach near the Swan River outlet.

Snacking in style


Snacking in style, originally uploaded by THOS.

After a long day shopping A relaxes with Pinot Grigio and - horrors - cheetos! We eat cheetos only on vacations.

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Cranberry bog


Cranberry bog, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sunset just before the rain moved in from New York

Leaves starting to turn


Leaves starting to turn, originally uploaded by THOS.

The first gold and scarlet colors in the towering elms

Knitting on the deck


Knitting on the deck, originally uploaded by THOS.

Making a feather and fan shawl of linen yarn.

View from the bog


View from the bog, originally uploaded by THOS.

Around back we checked out the bog and picked some flowers for the table. Note the deck above.

Busy bee


Busy bee, originally uploaded by THOS.

...and so does this bee.

Sweet smell


Sweet smell, originally uploaded by THOS.

Back 'home' A finds these flowers by the drive irresistible.

Orleans Craft Fair


Orleans Craft Fair, originally uploaded by THOS.

Row after row of booths with enticing things

I love pretty things!


I love pretty things!, originally uploaded by THOS.

Finding some Christmas presents

Ready for a day shopping


Ready for a day shopping, originally uploaded by THOS.

Leaving the McCann home and headed for Orleans and the first craft show of the week.

A talks with Michael on iChat


A talks with Michael on iChat, originally uploaded by THOS.

Starting the day with a computer conversation with #1 son

Friday, August 18, 2006

Brown University in Providence


Brown University, originally uploaded by THOS.

We rented a car and headed for I-195 to Cape Cod.

Providence Yacht Basin


Providence Yacht Basin, originally uploaded by THOS.

The shore line as we landed in Providence, RI

Chicago


Chicago, originally uploaded by THOS.

A had the window seat enroute from Chicago to Providence and took this picture as we climbed out of O'Hare over the water front. 'Big John' (Handcock) stands taller than the other sky scrapers.

Early morning coffee


Early morning coffee, originally uploaded by THOS.

T enjoys his first cup on the back deck overlooking a cranberry bog. The weather is nice - 50's to 70's and partly cloudy.

We are collecting a list of places to go. Here is the first:

"Art show and sale
More than 15 local artists exhibit works for sale Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church, Rte. 151 in Mashpee. Some proceeds benefit church charities."

Swedish flag in Yarmouth


Swedish flag in Yarmouth, originally uploaded by THOS.

The Cape consists of one little village after another. On our way to East Dennis we passed this house with a Swedish flag and thought of our Swedish son Michael.

Tanker in canal


Tanker in canal, originally uploaded by THOS.

Surprise! A huge tanker was tugged in past our window.

Sailboat @ Aqua Grill


Sailboat @ Aqua, originally uploaded by THOS.

We watched a parade of sailboats and fishing trawlers come in to the harbor through the Cape Canal.

A @ Aqua Grill


A @ Aqua Grill, originally uploaded by THOS.

We started with fried calamari with chipotle sauce; A enjoyed the halibut, while I had scallops. The service and view were excellent.

Sandwich Aqua Grill


Sandwich Aqua Grill, originally uploaded by THOS.

Hello from Cape Cod!

We took the earlybird from Austin to Providence via Chicago, drove through Mass. over Bourne Bridge to the Cape. We had a delightful seafood meal here looking out on the Cape Canal.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Parents-to-be Julie & Damon


Parents-to-be, originally uploaded by THOS.

We are all excited about the next generation.

Happy Mildred


Happy Mildred, originally uploaded by THOS.

Great hostess

Mildred takes Kellen for a ride


Mildred takes Kellen for a ride, originally uploaded by THOS.

What's that big black furry thing?

Is he practicing?


Is he practicing?, originally uploaded by THOS.

Kellen looks like his beautiful mother. T likes babies too.

Aunt Mel hugs E


Aunt Mel hugs E, originally uploaded by THOS.

They have always had a special relationship.

Kellen and A


Kellin and A, originally uploaded by THOS.

A loves babies.

Best friends


Best friends, originally uploaded by THOS.

Happy Kelly with Everett and Meghan

Proud father Mark


Proud father Mark, originally uploaded by THOS.

Baby Kellen was the star attraction of the party.

Kelly cookin' chicken


Kelly cookin' chicken, originally uploaded by THOS.

Kelly threw a going away party for Ethan when he moved to Cupertino, California to take his new job at Apple Headquarters.

She cooked some delicious lemon chicken on two grills.

Greeting the 'Boys'


Greeting the 'Boys', originally uploaded by THOS.

Henry and Ike greeted their 'parents.' Henry was especially excited - and so were Kelly and Ethan.

First a Tex-Mex fix


First a Tex-Mex fix, originally uploaded by THOS.

Julie, Damon, Mildred and John met us at Trudy's for some Austin fare.

Kelly and Mom


Kelly and Mom, originally uploaded by THOS.

Mildred was so excited to see her 'baby' safely back home.

Tired happy travelers


Tired happy travelers, originally uploaded by THOS.

Back from Geneva, London, Chicago to Austin - a LOOOONG day.

Arriving back from Europe


Arriving back from Europe, originally uploaded by THOS.

Kelly and Ethan deplane from their trip back from a month honeymoon in Europe.

Kate & Uncle T


Kate & Uncle T, originally uploaded by THOS.

A goodbye hug from Miss Cutie

A teaches Gwynna to knit


A teaches Gwynna to knit, originally uploaded by THOS.

Perl is harder than knit. "You need to hold your hand just so..."

Kate loves her daddy


Kate loves her daddy, originally uploaded by THOS.

Kate and James


Kate and James, originally uploaded by THOS.

She loves her big brother.

Enjoying Gwynna and Eric


Enjoying Gwynna and Eric, originally uploaded by THOS.

At the Biggers' lakehouse with the happy couple - post bar exam - and family.

3 Cats and A


3 Cats and A, originally uploaded by THOS.

Back home our furry friends find the softest place available.

Guadalupe at Hunt


Guadalupe at Hunt, originally uploaded by THOS.

This is the river where T taught canoeing to young campers in the summers of '68 and '69.

4 Cave Swallows at Mo


4 Cave Swallows at Mo, originally uploaded by THOS.

Their nest was located on top a light fixture in a cave-like breezeway between buildings.

Lowry & Gary sing


Lowry & Gary sing, originally uploaded by THOS.

At the dedication of the new Harry and Jean Crissman children's pool at Mo.

Rills in the Guadalupe


Rills in the Guadalupe, originally uploaded by THOS.

Upstream from Mo Ranch the river rushes through channels cut in the rock. This is the site of the 'human dam' we build of bodies each year.

German settler's home


German settler's home, originally uploaded by THOS.

An old German settlers home in Stonewall.

Johnson City Courthouse


Johnson City Courthouse, originally uploaded by THOS.

On the way to Mo Ranch we spied this beautiful limestone turn-of-the-century courthouse, still in use.

Feeding the fish


Feeding the fish, originally uploaded by THOS.

Neighbor Jack enjoys the goldfish in the new pond.

It seemed funny to T


It seemed funny to T, originally uploaded by THOS.

Lorn and T (especially T) enjoy a story at SouperSalads.

Ladies sway to Lorn's beat


Ladies sway to Lorn's beat, originally uploaded by THOS.

After a successful shopping spree A and Etha enjoy Lorn's keyboard wizzardry.