Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Trip to Liege, Belgium, via Brussels, and visit with the Apert family in Paris...



Liege (lee age) is a town in Belgium that represents an area that is almost exclusive to French culture and language. It is about an hour drive east of Brussels.






River Meuse outside our hotel, Liege








my client Magotteaux (mag ah tow)...offices in Vaux-sous-Chevremont, just outside of Liege


Margraten, The Netherlands (Holland), is about a 40 minute drive from Liege. Margraten has the only American Battle Cemetery in Holland. Kenneth Ruch, killed in action during World War II and cousin to my mother Faye is buried here. I was not able to visit his grave this time but may have an opportunity later this year.

Paris!




Jeremy




my "little while friend" Camille





I had the great fortune of traveling to Paris and to be the guest of the
Apert family.....Darryl (my colleague) and I had a great day - wonderful food and fellowship...what a beautiful family...Merci Beaucoup!

Here comes Scooby Doo!

10/24 - Update on Devin! The USS Abraham Lincoln is docked in San Diego. The fires are of course the big news and concern at this time.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

More from the Lincoln...

Touch and Go...yes we were very close!
Heck of a touch and a real loud get up and go!!


video

Canadian chopper..
video

Cheesy message huh...get over it!
video

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Our trek to the pacific northwest! The family cruise on the USS Abraham Lincoln

with Laurie and Kirk - Bainbridge Island, WA...
Thanks for the food and a place to stay.
Sorry we missed Jenn and Jordan
It was great seeing you!




Devin meets us at the dock - we ride together to the Abe




it was cold, windy and wet but very cool...this ship is huge!



home sweet home!



















entering home port...a view of Everett, WA from the hangar of the Abe