Grumpy Old Men

Walter Mathau set the standard for me. I always enjoyed him in the movie “Grumpy Old Men." Maybe it provides a blueprint for my behavior when I am old. Grumpy appeals to me because it is honest. Not the stultifying glad handing politician that rarely lets you know what they are really thinking and. By extension, like. Grumpy old men just lay it out and, if you can understand that it isn’t really personal – they are naturally cranky - then maybe you can forgive them (me?).

For awhile I was thinking about calling this blog grumps pad.

Sailing Adventure

When it comes to sailing, men suffer a chronic inability to distinguish adventure from discomfort.

World War III

Heard on the radio regarding the latest mid-east unrest..."as to the question whether this is the begining of world war III, the answer is no. France hasn't surrendered yet."

Maya

Maya Pearl, born July 19, 2006. Maya is our adopted grand-daughter. 7 lbs 6 ozs. She is beautiful, intelligent and has a marvelous personality.

It was so nice of both families; Josh-Pam and Chris-Laura, to arrange for these births to coincide with our visit to California. I wonder about the discussions between them as they worked out the schedule. Thank you all for being so thoughtful.

Tyler

June 29, 2006. Our first grandson, Tyler, was born. As grandparents we get to enjoy without having to deal with that messy stuff.

Handsome isn't he? And smart too! Oh, and he is strong, already lifting his head and attempting to turn over. Wonder if Harvard has heard yet?

Its Hot!

Traveled to the bay area to see our new grandson Tyler and, of course, will write more about him. After packing clothing for cold San Francisco and hot Pleasanton we find that hot is the norm everywhere. Temperatures reachec 113 dgrees in Pleasanton.

San Francisco has temps of 69 (Daly City) to 95 (Potrero Hill) and it is after 5 pm! Incredible. Not the temperature range, the high temps. Oh well, could be worse, Death Valley was forecast to reach 125.

Why start?

I debated starting a blog for a long time. I wondered if I'd keep it up or soon lose interest. My conclusion was and still is that I will lose interest. But what the heck. So here it is.