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On the border between Haiti and the DR.

Visit to Endwell

Bob's Shrine has made the transition to Royal Rd.
Mary Lou has two very attentive pals waiting for a donut bit.
The justly famous "Lampey's Scampi"
Ann's dog Ashes
Bob and Ann Simpson relaxing in the April sun.


We drove up to Endwell on Sat to visit with the semi-newlyweds and wish them well. It must have been quite a move but now they are settled in at Royal Rd in Endwell , Mary Lou too and 3 dogs and 6 cats. We had dinner out at Lampeys in Endicott, really delicious food and good company. On Sunday we got the upstairs tour and were happy to note that Bob's Shrine has neen assembled in it's new home.

Foreign Policy in a Perilous World

running and biking

Hey Simpson family bloggers!

I wanted to share with you my latest feat: The Paris Marathon.

I'm no expert runner but I managed my first 26 mile race in 4h15, about twice the time it took the top 20 runners (all Kenyan or Ethiopian). It was kinda fun.

Here's a little video near the finish so you can see me in action:

personal video link

Just wait a little while for it to load in a new window. I emerge from the right in a blue T shirt at about "35 seconds to go".

As a reward, I offered myself a Brompton folder. Combined with the train it's the perfect solution for urban mobility. It weighs about 20 lbs and takes about 20 seconds to fold and unfold. It is surprisingly maneuverable, quick and solid.

Hope all's well in stink bug land. To come: more shots from photographer Francois.

Jake

April Days

Used the old railroad ties from the driveway for some raised beds.

Froggie Lovers from our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating our42nd in May.

Jim has cleaned out the garden and really made it look beautiful.

Hunter working on his homework. We have come to the place where I can no longer help (with math anyway). Of course Jim can, but Hunt man seems to do fine on his own.

Hoper displaying the stinker mobile fire truck.

Maggie Movie Star

Abbie Bella

Le Stinker

Have you been noticing a certain buzzzzzzzzzzz in the air? Are hard shelled flyers circling your lights? Do you wake in the night to a crunch and a acrid smell that can only mean one thing. Mr. and Mrs. Stink bug have invaded your domicile. Don't invest in costly exterminators because quite frankly they can not be killed by conventional means. They are amenable to training however and as you can see in these photos they could be a real asset to your community. Tomorrow I will show you some of the positions they are happy to fill ie. nanny, gardener, cook and their real niche, entertainment. Don't despair the trick is learning to co-exist.

Balance, Baby!

note young elizabeth's political alliance. scary. tho i remember THE MOTHER campaigned mightily for Barry G. back in 64. (some of my earliest memories going door to door with her) he carried morris county thanks to THE MOTHER, the only county in jersey to go republican.

posting this evening in the hopes of getting some summer info. this hot weather has reminded us summer is right around the corner. we would like to know if the simpson girls still plan to do their bay head reunion. and if so, when? july 4 was mentioned but i never got a final word. also, chas, do you have a date yet for your annual midsummer bash? and does anyone else have any other family get-togethers in mind? weekends fill up fast.