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Anti-Red Sox
BoysTownBars.com
BuckTownBars.com
DenverSkiRentals.com
HaightBars.com
LakeViewBars.com
LoopBars.com
WickerParkBars.com
WrigleyBars.com
AvatarGuns.com
Nyheadhunters.com.com
NYCHeadhunters.com
Coldplay bourne ultimatum
New Year's
Friday, January 2. 2009
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We hung out in Manhattan at a Brazilian restaurant to ring in the new year with "Vanton" (Vinaya and Anton).
Pic 2 - Uh oh, I think we're being "overserved"?
Pic 8 - Yummy!
Pic 10 - Hey Martin, no sleeping in the elevator!
Christmas Decorations
Friday, January 2. 2009
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Ok, this entry is out of order and should have been earlier, but it's a hassle to rearrange using the blog software, so it's going to stay here.
Pic 1 - Out to dinner with some of Angela's relatives who were in from CA.
Pics 2-3 - Madison Square Garden and the Wintuk show.
Pics 8-16 - Time for some decorations in Queens.
Friends and more friends!
Friday, January 2. 2009
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Pics 1-3 - Out with Dave and Wendy in the West Village.
Pics 4-5- We met up with Ilan "The Haus" Hausner for some brunch in Gramercy Park.
Pic 6 - Out with Courtney and Lief. All this in the same weekend...time to hit the gym, fans!
Hanging out at Krishna's
Friday, January 2. 2009
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On our way back to New York, we stopped by Bethlehem, PA to catch-up with Krishna, a former colleague, and his family. The Indian food was AWESOME!
Hershey Park
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Pic 1 - We took a ride to learn how chocolate is made. I timed the picture just right and couldn't resist buying a copy, of course.
Pic 7 - This was my favorite hat so I bought it with some Christmas money from Santa.
Pic 8 - Ashley tries on a hat.
Pic 9 - ...and so does Damian!
Pic 16 - Riding around Hershey on the train ride.
Pic 21 - Job well done, let's eat!
Christmas Day in Fleetwood, PA
Friday, January 2. 2009
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Pic 4 - We loaded Angela up with some Claritine and she was able to brave the cats for a few hours.
Pic 11 - Angela and I bought Grandma Martin a digital picture frame which she seemed to really like.
Pic 14 - Uh oh, who got out the catnip?
Pics 15-16 - Taking pictures in random yards in Fleetwood.
Christmas Eve at the Chang's in Queens...
Friday, January 2. 2009
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This was my first Christmas Eve and Christmas morning at the Chang's, including Tina's signature lamb dish. Thanks for having me over!
Random Fall Videos
Sunday, December 7. 2008
Rockefeller Center
Sunday, December 7. 2008
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On Saturday night Angela and I decided to head down to see the “Christmas Windows” by the various retailers in Midtown. Highlights include:
Pic 1 – This is my new vest that I got at the Bon Ton when I was home in PA for Thanksgiving. It’s really nice and it keeps my core warm. Angela thought I looked silly in it so she grabbed the camera and I decided to put on my “perplexed” face.
Pic 11 – Angela and I each had a Hot Peppermint Patty drink at the Rockefeller Center Café. Those Shnapps hit the spot as it was snowing outside. We were able to watch the ice skaters through the windows outside the eating area.
P.S. - Angela asked that I give her "credit" for taking most of the pics. Nice job, fiancee.
Thanksgiving
Sunday, December 7. 2008
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Thanksgiving in PA was great and included Mom, Dad, Ashley, Damien, Grandma Martin…and the cat trio: Simba, Abby, and King.
Pic 4 – It looks like I didn’t give everyone enough time. Both Grandma and King snubbed me and didn’t look at the camera. I can only assume they were too focused on the great food on the table? Nice cooking, Mom!
Pic 5 – Hey Dad, save some for us, pleeeeeeeease!
Pic 10 – I showed Grandma our engagement pics. Was this the first time she used the internet? I think so, but I want to confirm next time I talk with her.
Shout It Out - New
Fans, the Shout Out Box that comes with the blog software was hit by automated spam recently, since you're not required to login. I think it's more fun without logins, so let's try this new Shout It Out box software which prevents spam. Hopefully it works ok, but if not, let me know, which I'm sure you will.
You can click "Leave a comment" to say what's on your mind. Just like before, you can be anonymous, or create your own name, like "Joser", "Osama", or "Adam P.", which some have done in the past. Your humble website host...Martin
You can click "Leave a comment" to say what's on your mind. Just like before, you can be anonymous, or create your own name, like "Joser", "Osama", or "Adam P.", which some have done in the past. Your humble website host...Martin