Beach Day

I must admit, I do not have a degree in Climatology, but it sure seems like a
HOT Summer.  In previous years, I would have been a bit happier about the number of hot sunny days, and would have had quite a tan to show for it- this year my heart really wasn't into, nor did I have the time to spend at East Bank.

We did make several trips to Oak Street Beach.
I'm always a bit envious of those that arrive at the beach so well prepared. They have the Coolers, the chairs, umbrellas, and a better spread of food than I have in my home.
Then I see them "Packing-up" and lugging all this stuff a mile to the beach- and my envy vanishes.
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Summer 09 has begun

Jerry and Lane working on "Logic Puzzles"
over dinner. I must say Lane has a great deal of patience for these things.
Jerry is really good at them, I think it comes from "Cleaning-up" the messes I make at work.

Family on the 5th celebrating the 4th

Lane at the opening reception for Joe Ray's show

Joe and Chris were two old friends from my Art Major days back at ASU. Thanks to the "Magic" of Facebook, we have been back in touch; so when they told me of the opening of a collection of his work in Madison Wisc. - I tossed the family in the car. I must say it was well worth the trip.




After a very long and cold winter; I must admit have been a bit disappointed by the delay of summer.

Lane and his friend Taylor enjoying one of the few truly warm, sunny days.

While I happen to be a big fan of going to East Bank Club, Lane, and his friends prefer the beach.

I can absolutely see why, for me the major appeal of going to the club (Aside from knowing I'm spending $350/ month to belong) is that I just have to show up. I don't have to bring towels, or chairs or all of the other baggage that comes with a trip to the beach. I also like the idea of nice clean bathrooms and showers with granite walls. That said, I must say that the beach is fun, particularly when you are there with a group.

This Kid jumped in front of my iphone as I was taking a picture, I showed it to him and he asked me if I could email it to him.

Max And Lane two weeks earlier also at Oak Street Beach.

Lane and Sam sitting in a tree in Wrightwood Park.

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We made the first of many trips to Uncle Dan's to stock up on gloves and hats. I would yell at Lane, problem is I loose mine at the same rate he does.

As far as the weather in November goes; so far so good. The way I look at it - each day that ticks by brings us that much closer to spring. That said, I don't think it is healthy to live in a cold climate; then spend a third of your life waiting. The nicer weather will come; best to try to get out as much as possible during winter to avoid that winter Blah, cooped-up feeling.

Well, we are back in the Fencing tournament season. Lane fenced well at the NAC in Saint Louis. It was Y14 so there are a lot of 14 -15 year old boys that are pushing 6 feet; but he won his first D.E. then lost to the reigning National Champion for Y14.
Dante was off his game a bit due a bad cough ( I could hear him from the street)

I did get to go to Jack in the Box on the drive back home.

It is amazing how easy it is to eat 8 Tacos.

We are happy to see how well Sam, Harrison and Mason did in Rochester. WOW!
Click here for the Windy City Fencing Results Blog, for all of the current results.

Ilene and I just celebrated our 17th anniversary; wow is that scary. Not the idea of spending my life with Ilene- just that 17 years went by that quickly.

Thanksgiving is a special treat this year because Shirley is in remission, and eating better again.

We also just came from a parent teacher conference. We are used to hearing "Lane is very bright, well behaved, a delight to have in class, BUT.....
The "BUT" is about how Lane still needs work on organizing himself, that he will do the homework on-time, but sometimes forget to turn it in on-time. This time there was no "BUT" ! That makes us very proud.

For the last few years, one down-side to Thanksgiving has become Judy and Jerry taking off for Florida. I'm happy that they have a lot of fun down their, but we miss them here.

I'm glad to see the Obama is stepping up to the plate early and repairing to hit the ground running. The economy seems to be slipping from bad to worse, Banks are closing, and the Big three Automakers have two wheels hanging of a cliff. There are no easy answers, but I'm glad the Obama seems to be taking a centrist; "Get the job done" path. He looks like he views his position as being the nation's CEO who was hired to solve problems, not to take the nation to the "Left".

Lane watching Mason at a Fencing exhibition

Taylor and Lane hanging out

Soccer Season Sam Being Silly

Mallory out for Korean food

Ilene and Lane Lubell

Forest at my office.

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Another day = Another Fencing Tournament

First day with a new Grip

Sarah Cheers on her friends










Here Comes the Sun!

Well, I used to fit into the baby swing!