Long time, No Blog

Well....it has been almost 2 weeks since my last Blog. I knew I would let time get away from me.

With Holy Week and work, my head has been spinning. The last week of March was busy with trade shows. We had 2 days of a trade show in Boxborough for work. Many customers came through our booth and were impressed with our products. I arranged to get one of our KitchenAid dishwashers hooked up live so people could hear how quiet they are. Just hope the business follows. The first two days of April I was at another trade show for Jenn-Air in Boston. Were were spotlighted in a booth of one of our trade customers. You meet alot of interesting people during these shows. Some just want literature, some want details....and some just want free candy...LOL

April 3rd and 4th we visited family in Utica, NY. My mother-in law retired from work and had her retirement party. It was good to see her and her side of the family. She definately earned her retirement and we hope she and dad can enjoy doing some travel and enjoying their grandkids more. We only stayed 1 day sine we needed to get home by Saturday night so we could be ready to sing for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday was typical. The reading of the Passion seems to change every year but Peter always disses Jesus, Judas is a snitch and Jesus forgives them all. I always envision Ted Neely singing "I Want To Know, I want To Know, My God" and King Herod singing "Prove to me that you're no fool...walk across my swimming pool"... (if you ever saw Jesus Christ Superstar, you understand those comments). If not...rent the movie.

This past week was typical with work and preparing for the GACC Concert and Easter services. Volleyball started again this week. I expected all of my typical volleyball friends to be there (since they were the ones who told me it satrted again). I was surprised to find a bunch of teenagers there instead. Seems that the adults I usually play with all decided not to go this week. So instead of playing with a bunch of 30-50 year olds, I ended up playing with 17 and 8 year olds. Much to my surprise, not only did they let me play, but they actually fought over which team would get to have me. I guess my working out and weight loss since November has paid off. I was much more limber and quick than before. I also made alot of good shots against these whipper snappers and was their most successful server. I felt very good about keeping up with these kids until as we were leaving, one young girl said "Nice game Sir".....SIR??? SIR??? Talk about getting shot back into reality quickly. Plus the next morning I definately realized I was pushing 40. I am sure none of those teenagers had to soak in a tub and take tylenol for their aches and pains....Oh Well....

Holy Thursday mass included Renee and I singing with the adult choir and Rachel and the teen choir joining us. Good Friday was sung by the Teen choir. Good thing we only live 5 mintues from church since I had to rush home and get my son's white shirt. I cannot understand why 13 year olds have such a short memory span. I was impressed that our organist and choir diector Judy does a good impression of our son. ("umm....I dunno....I..er.....forgot"). Lord get me through these teen years.

Saturday was crappy weather. low 40's, windy and rainy. We still had Rachel's soccer game and everyone got drenched. They play the games at the High School field now but do not allow the spectators on on the field. So we had to watch the game from behind the fence and far away from the field. Such a stupid layout. No stands even . At least if there were stands, we could see the field better. For a change I am actually looking forward to away games this year.

Well...sorry for the long blog. I promise to keep up better from now on. Happy Easter everyone. Let's all continue to message of the season throughout the entire year.