Greetings readers. The Sox winning the series and then the Pats blowout win over the Skins really dominated the site last week so I didn't have a chance to keep you apprised of the hum-drum happenings here in the real like at kn.com. And trust me...lots have been happening.
I do of course want to touch on the big game yesterday, Patriots/Colts. What a game! I must say that I'm a bit shocked that the Pats did finally cave to the pressure and decided not to run up the score and keep it close. Maybe it'll win over some of the haters though, cough, MWP, cough, others. Although I'm sure those types of people will be pissed that they kicked that extra point at the end...probably should have just taken a knee right? Oh well...you can't please everyone. 9 and 0 with a perfectly placed bye week. Should be an interesting final 7 games for the team representing New England. Perhaps they'll even get some decent officiating?
On to the happenings:
Lets back up to the ALCS game #6 weekend. Tommy and his new lady friend Heather were up for the weekend, not knowing we'd be going to the game when they set out. We had a lot planned already, Head of the Charles Regatta, Purgatory Chasm trip, apple picking, and we still managed to sneak it all in with the weather. It was a busy weekend for sure, but well worth it to see them. Even Erin and Matt joined us at the Chasm for our yearly visit. Many caves to investigate and apples to pick. Actually...it was a bit late in the season for apples so there wasn't much left, but I still picked enough to make a few pies.

(Purgatory Chasm and apple picking at Keown Orchards, Sutton, MA)
Last weekend Kel met up with a bunch of her friends from college for a night on the town. They all went out and I got to chill at home watching the World Series with Nicky C and kept an eye on Mr. William, my godson. Can't beat that right!

(photo courtesy of me)
This past Friday afternoon Team Xaverian met up at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston for a very special event. We presented our donation check to the doctor we raised money for this year during the PMC. We met up with the good doctor on the PMC Bridge that actually links two of the buildings together there at Dana Farber. It really made the ride come full circle as we presented him with the check. After a few photos for the papers and a tour of the Jimmy Fund Clinic, we got to hear directly from Dr. Turner about his program and just how our money will help in the battle. A special thanks to Patrick as he made the trip up just for this presentation...though if you know him this isn't a surprise. I knew he'd be there. From my perspective it was nice to be there strictly for a social visit and not a check-up. As we left we told Dr. Turner that we'd be back next year too! Here are a few photos:


(great job by Kel on the photos!)
This Saturday Kel and I had to shoot down to Brooklyn for the wedding of a good friend of mine from college, Mark. He actually married another CUA person...Jeanne. Mark's still down in DC so I don't get to see him all that much but it was great to spend some time with him and a bunch of other people from CUA. While Kel and I were down there for less than 24 hours we had an awesome time! Photos you ask...of course!
I think that about catches you up, and you got to see a few shots along the way. Comment on any of the above, if you'd like.
Nothing further.