Anyone....

I see that our name in our profile is screwed up...... I tried to fix it in the profile but it reverts back... Are we permenatly screwed up.....?...lol

Now be nice......................

Hurricanes in Ohio

So about two weeks ago some wicked wind courtesy of Hurricane Ike came into the midwest. Almost a million people in just the Greater Cincinnati area lost power. Our house lost power for just over 100 hours, that is FIVE DAYS people. We were among the lucky with no damage to our home, and limited tree loss. The pictures below show that not everyone was so lucky, these were taken in our neighborhood as the wind died down.

Things I learned during the massive power outage....

- People go NUTS in grocery stores during any and all crises

- Society as a whole has an amazing capacity for patience, shown when EVERY traffic light turns into a four way stop

- Hanging out by candlelight is cool...for about an hour

-Once the sun goes down, sleep is really the only option

-Those people who go nuts in grocery stores aren't stupid they had ice and batteries for their flashlights, we had a variety of smelly candles

-Patience wears out after a couple days when all those people are taking cold showers and can't make coffee

-People are not smarter then the old days, we just don't have to study by candlelight

-You can cook ANYTHING on the grill

-Nobody but Bengals fans buy the idea that they would have won that game on a wind free day

-Do NOT avoid showers because you assume the water will be cold, sometimes you find that your water is gas heated (awesome!)

-Policemen get guns because they show amazing restraint to not shoot every idiot who thinks they are the only one having a bad week

-Anyone who thinks electricity is not a gift from God go a few days without a refrigerator, stove, tv, the internet or the ability to turn on a light on a whim.

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Hey all you Looney Tooneys!

A little late but thought you might enjoy pics of Brian and the kids, who came after the fourth. Plus... for all you Biddeford Loons, here is a pic of Adam & Kathleen

Hello everybody

Stef and I are on vacation this week and are enjoying the boat and some cruising in Casco Bay. Here are some pic's of our cruising. During our vacation we have been visited on the boat by Kayla, Derik, Mom and Dad, Shannon and Tracy. We have had some great social time with friends here in the Marina. Life is good!!!!!

Pete, Adam, & Dani

No posts since August 19th. What a boring family. Just wanted to let you know whats going on with the Adam, Dani, Pete group. Adam is in his new apartment in Merrimack and all seems to be going well, does not have his private helicopter license yet but he is very close.

Dani is back at school and in her third year, made Deans List last semester, and seems quite happy. She was able to bartend some this year at the Pier in OOB and loved it. The tips were good but I thought her choice of clothing was, well lets just say there was not a lot of cost in fabric. (Dad's point of view may differ from others).

As for me, just finished the last of the 14 Mountains in Maine over 4000 feet (and some that are on New Englands 100 Highest). Who knows what is next, maybe Vermont (they have five over 4000 ft), or maybe NH (Big Goal, they have 48). Work is good, life is fun, and Trish is still putting up with me, not a bad combination.

Take care all,
Pete