Pats Win over Jets - Tender Interior Glassing Complete

Despite jumping out to a 24-point lead, mental lapses on the part of the Patriots allowed the Jets to climb back into this one and make things interesting. In the end, the Patriots held on for a 24-17 win and a 2-0 record on the young season.

Thanks to Kathy and Jim Peabody for their great hospitality and excellent food and drinks while watching the game at their house.

The closeness of the game will add to the intrigue in the Darwin box at the rematch on Nov. 12.

The real news of the day however was that the Herreshoff Columbia Yacht Tender currently under construction in my garage had the interior fiberglass laid finally. Unfortunately, I glassed it in the morning, and as temperatures rose during the day, a number of gas bubbles occurred under the epoxy coated fiberglass. I will have to pierce these, insert epoxy with a hypodermic style plastic applicatior and then sand for hours. Next time, glass in the afternoon or evening when temperatures are falling. Good lesson.

Stellwagen at Dawn

Whales, Boats.

No Tuna

New Shimano 80's

Oh Baby.

Don't take it personally Tuna.

You'll never know what hit you once we get on Stellwagen tomorrow morning.

It's not personal, it's fishing.

BTW - Fisherman's Outfitter in Gloucester is the MAN! http://www.fishermansoutfitter.com

A Man of His Word

What does this look like to you?
That's what I thought too....
A terrorist styled explosive devise.

Imagine my shock and surprize when it turned out to be none other than Tom DiMatteo making good on his wager!

I always had faith on his integrity, it was his timing that caused the angst and anxiety.

Kate and Jay should take note.

Look at Tom now. Content, Happy, pleased with himself, all things that come from the spirit of giving. Compare this with the Tom a few blogs down. Even having a bottle of Lagavulin on your desk can't bring such priceless emotions.

PCIA - Nashville

The Darwin boys will be testing the theory of evolution in Nashville at the PCIA Wireless Infrastructure show.

Can they evolve into a force that will shudder the wireless industry? Maybe....

There will certainly be some toasts raised to commemorate the effort.

Ethics, Truth, Loyalty

Friends -
Beware of those who frequently tout these virtues. If they are practitioners, they don't need to be talkers.

Understand that when you run into these types, you are about to encounter a ruthless, lying jerk who would screw his G.D. brother.

Saved by Sheep Dip

For two straight years, these fine people, Tyler and Elizabeth Gill have thoughtfully given me a bottle of Sheep Dip over the holidays. With no Lagavulin on hand, thank God that there are good people on Earth who understand that the gift of Scotch is a solemn affair - not to be taken lightly.

Notice the countenance on their faces - compared to the culprits below. Surely there is a joy in giving that is obvious by the happiness that they exude. May God bless them and their beautiful daughter Madeline.

Meanwhile... Katelyn, Tom and Jay are denied the joy of giving.

...And I have to drink Sheep Dip tonight instead of Lagavulin.

Alternative to Lagavulin

These are the people responsible.

I could be enjoying the King of Scotch right now, but no.

I'm stuck writing this blog with no glass of Lagavulin anywhere in sight.

Look at these people.

There is guilt on their faces. How can they live with themselves?

After promising to resupply me with the King, they reneg, and carry on their lives as if nothing ever happened.

I must turn the other cheek. But the hurt runs too deep.

I may forgive, but I can never forget.

They Paved Paradise, Put up a Parking Lot

Joni Mitchell would have been moved.

NorthBrook

Taking Care of Business - Everyday

Not a bad recent list.
Living well is the best revenge.
Darwin is on the evolutionary path.

Boats

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