Wilson's wedding (San Francisco)

While the groom looks on - the "grooms men" have their way with Wilson's lovely new bride, Silvana.

"Donna" Sandra out on the front porch summoning-up the native wild birds.

And me - changing outfits in the bathroom at around 10:00 pm for the late night clean-up.

just got back from the salon .....

and later today, heading out for another big adventure - out to California, for my youngest - Wilson's grand wedding. The last of all the kids to be married.

ouch ...

much better

a real cowboy

My buddy "Jimmy Two Shells" just arrived back from a 5 month odyssey - ridin' cross these United States on his Bonneville.  A little saddle-sore, but today, we both sat down and talked over lunch.  22,000 miles he rode - from Ft Myers, Florida - to the Southwest - to the Pacific Northwest - back across Montana and the Great Plains - to New England, down the coast, and finally returning home to Florida.

This week, "Two Shells" leaves again for Alabama, for some vintage motorcycle racing - and hopefully, finally settlin' back down in Clearwater, Florida, especially during our warm winter months.

Proud of him - and a little jealous.

seeing my sister smiling (truely)

This morning, about 7:30 am, I was sitting at the kitchen counter, as I normally do - while reading the daily paper.  And, as the new sun began to rise, and started to break through the trees, I was distracted by a sharp beam of light coming through the kitchen's sliding glass door.  When looking up, and glancing over at the refrigerator - there was my sister (her photo), smiling ever so slightly within that beam of morning sunlight.  Hard to believe.

I miss her.

our new "gang" logo

The motorcycle gang I ride with has come up with a new 'state' patch for our club - courtesy of our fearless leader Mr. Pete, who is always the best at concepts and graphic design. The Brit Iron Rebels are an international club of dedicated riders, riding strictly British cycles.

(design, courtesy of Pete Felice)

sayin' goodbye to an old buddy

with it's handsome looks and three good years of service.

playing with things

Learned the beauty of form "versus" function through a by-gone friend.