Hawai'i Again

I just checked into my hotel - Hilton Hawaiian Village. I was stationed here for three years - 1994-1997 and enjoyed my time here very much. It's hard to believe that it has been over 10 years since I left. Tommy was in elementary school and Michaela was not yet four. Tom is a senior this year. How quickly time flies. It felt a bit melancholy flying in here. I have some very wonderful memories of my children here before I got divorced. We had so much fun going to the Hale Koa pools and beaches in Waikiki. Michaela doesn't remember much about Hawaii. I'd like to bring them here for a holiday. I think I'll try to make that happen. I'll have a lot of pictures to download - I plan to go exploring tomorrow. Till then ...

Prague 2008

Prague 2008, originally uploaded by reenie61b.

I'm in Prague again for work. I am so fortunate that I am able to visit such beautiful places!

Going Back To Prague

Prague 2008 Afternoon 032, originally uploaded by reenie61b.

Such a beautiful city!

I Was In Paris

Paris Eurosatory Louvre 2008 059, originally uploaded by reenie61b.

Driving down the Champs-Ellysses in a cab speaking Russian with my cab driver because he didn't speak English and my French is admittedly tortured ... and I missed seeing the Celtics win their 17th NBA Championship. Dave recorded the game so I will watch it all when I come home this weekend. I was so happy when the Celtics drafted Lenny Bias - I graduated from the University of Maryland in 1987 and was really proud that they picked him. I know this may sound crazy, but I hope he can rest in peace. His death really hurt the Celtics all this time (of course it hurt him and his family more) and I hope that they can put him and Reggie Lewis behind them finally. Let's Go Celts!!

Tom's Junior Prom

Spring 2008015, originally uploaded by reenie61b.

Here are Tom and Kelly before the limo took them to the Pinkerton Junior Prom.

Pink Hats

Florida April Vacation 2008 023, originally uploaded by reenie61b.

We had a great time at the Red Sox - Rays game, although the Sox lost. What made me absolutely insane was the rudeness and obliviousness of the Red Sox "Pink Hats" sitting all around me. Okay, I listen to WEEI - Boston sports radio - most days. I was always slightly irritated by the Big Show host deriding the bandwagon Red Sox fans as "Pink Hats." For me the obvious slam was at the women fans who finally have a choice in apparel to support their team. To the Big Show guys, it is a timing issue of when the bandwagon started and the pink hats appeared. Anyway, after attending that game - I HATE THE PINK HATS! My seat was on the aisle. I was able to see about 40% of the game because every five minutes, regardless of what was happening on the field, some idiotic pink hat just HAD to make a break for an enormous turkey leg, or ice cream, etc. Of course because there is no consideration for others amongst them, they feel it is their right to stand in front of me and my family if they feel like it, especially if they might miss something - like the cotton candy man!!!!!!!! During the third inning, I started getting rude and saying "Get OUT OF THE WAY!" Much to the horror of my children, but it made me feel better.

Le Centre Bell

CANSEC 018, originally uploaded by reenie61b.

We had so much fun at the Bruins game!!