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April, 2007:

Chester and Chuckwagon Ride Again

Mike And Chris In New Orleans 1999

So Mike and Chris are talking again – as is Chris and Jim. All sorts of good old friends coming out of the woodwork lately.

Mike and I were in New Orleans on 9/26/99 for this photo at Cafe DuMonde. We were there for a Phish show, which we saw at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena. The show was somewhat uncomfortable because we were on the floor in front of the stage. In and of itself, this is a fantastic thing, obviously. The floor though, was solid concrete, and not at all like the lawns I’d become accustomed to seeing shows on. Good times – solid memories. Follow the ‘more’ link for the setlist and details. I’m priviledged to have gotten a torrent from Mike of this show, and I’m jammin’ to a wicked DWD right now. Thanks Chester!

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Bird In Hand Is Worth Points With Wife

In a somewhat panicked tone this morning, Idoia asks me for help from the living room. I drop what I’m doing and hustle out to hear her expressing kitty-level concern for a small bird that had fallen outside our patio. I picked this little dude up and encouraged him to stand on his own. 10 minutes later, he flew from one short shrub to another, and Idoia was satisfied that he was going to make it. What is it lately with me and animals?

Bird In Hand
Bird In Hand

Area Man Apprehends Snake In Patio – Gets Points With Wife

The Snake
The Extraction

Springtime All Abloom

The tree in front of our house blooms like this. No leaves, just flowers. It’s beautiful.

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In unrelated news, I’ve heard back from one of my oldest friends, Mike. We haven’t spoken in probably 7 years, I’m guessing. Out of the blue i get an email from him, and we’re planning on having the inevitable marathon chat soon. Seems like all sorts of things are abloom.