TSO Concert Rocks!!!

Hello everyone! Last night I took dad to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert at HSBC arena. It was completly awesome! It is Pink Floyd meets Santa - or at least that's how Rob Lucas of Star 102.5 introduced it. The laser show was amazing, the pyrotech effects were out of this world and it was only made better by the music. Long haired rockers in tuxedo's made for a GREAT night! LOL They even made it snow INSIDE the arena!!!! We're going back again next year and taking the whole family with us. I heard some friends were going to be at the concert but not sure where they ended up sitting. Hope they had as great a time as we did. We sat in section 208 which was just in front of the stage. I'm so going for front row center next year! If you haven't heard them check out their site at www.trans-siberian.com. They've got a new cd coming out this summer called Night Castle and I can't wait to get it. Take a listen to their music. You'll be come a devotee to!!! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok everyone, I jumped online really quick a few minutes ago just to check my email. As the stories scroll by I see this picture! Can you believe it?!?!?! It's a rainbow trout from out west that some guy caught. He's been fishing for about 40 years and has never seen anything like it. Personally I'd mount it and sell it to the highest bidder but the guy who caught it plans to smoke it and eat it. Yummy! What kind of wine do you serve with that???

New Friends for the Holidays

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a little holiday news with you. When I sent Dion his Christmas.... yes I said the C word - Christmas! - I included a little something extra for his pals in the motorpool. Here's a shot of Sgt. Barrentine holding up the personalized ornaments I sent over. Each guy got a personal card, candy cane and personalized ornament. I just got word that they're due home on my brother's 21st birthday. What a great day that's going to be. Hey guys, just because you can't be on American soil for the holiday's, you'll always be in the hearts and on the minds of all Americans. Keep your spirits up and your butts down! Happy Holiday's Guys!!!

The Man and The Muscle

Hey everyone! Look at this! WWE sent over 4 of their top wrestlers to hang with our troops. Looks like Dion's getting a little love.... Smackdown Style! LOL

April & Dan Tie the Knot

Hello everyone. Here is my best friend April's picture from her wedding. She's one of my 4 best friends and the most recent to get married! Chris, you're next!! LOL April & Dan - a truly wonderful guy - exchanged vows at St. Benedict's then we partied down at the Hearthstone on Friday, December 2nd. The wedding was from 4:00 - 5:30 then we partied from 6:00 - 12:00. The love in the air left everyone misty eyed and on cloud nine. I can't be happier for 2 of my favorite people and wish them happiness all the day's of their lives. Love you guys!

The Girls

Here's a picture of me and the girls at Caron's wedding she's the only one missing from the shot. Guess she was off doing some "Bride Stuff" LOL Introductions, from L to R are moi, Chris, Nicole & April. She's getting married on December 2nd. Chris got engaged the week before and we're waiting for her and Steve to set a date but we're all really excited! Nicole's the mom of the two beautifuly little girls you also see on my site, Ashley & Alexa.

That's my Bugga Boo!

Hey everyone, in my endless bragging of everyone, here is a picture of my friend Dion. He's stationed over in Afghanistan and will be back in the states in January. He's got a great wife and 4 wonderful kids. Keep him in your prayers that he stays safe and makes it back to his family in once piece - without holes! LOL Here's to you Dion!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Eat plenty of turkey tomorrow or you'll have turkey soup, turkey patties, turkey cakes, turkey sandwiches, turkey stew, grilled turkey, baked turkey, turkey gumbo.......

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Papa Needs a New Deck of Cards!!!!!

Here's a snapshot of my friend Nathan. The Navy keeps him soooo busy! LOL While he's not a combat zone now, keep him and all of our soldiers in your prayers. He'll be home next October and I'm hoping he makes his way back to New York. Fly your red, white and blue proudly!!!

2 Adorable Little Girls

Here's a quick shot of two of the cutest little girls you'll ever want to meet, Alexa & Ashley. Aren't they great! They're dad's pretty cute to...... sorry Nicole! LOL

Go Big Purple! Go Big Gold!

It was a banner year in the Abbott household. Donald's Riverside Knight's (6-8 yr old) little league football team went all the way to the Tyro Bowl and was ranked #1 Defense in the league. Kari's Riverside Raiders (shown here) did great to. Here she is at competition. They took 2nd place and we're all really proud of them. Out of the 4 squads that competed we took 2 2nd place and 1 first place trophy. While 3 of our 4 football teams went to Tyro and even though they didn't walk away with the championship trophy, we're no less proud of them. Here's to Donald, Kari and the rest of the BRRLLF organization. Congrats on a great year!