Fall 2010

Fall started with a trip to the beach.

I picked up a sample pack of some beer….

And Tom came over to help us drink them.

Out for a walk, and Uranus was on top of Jupiter in the sky.

The next morning while Kelli played on the computer…..

I took Riley for a walk.

We headed to the Hilton….

Where I picked up some coffee.

A happy girl was she.

Time to go out for the night…..

And we passed the new sign recently added (in hopes to cut down on traffic on our street).

We landed in Rehobeth Beach for some drinks.

We were there to do packet pickup for the Dogfish Head Dash.

It was a great day outside….

And we were enjoying ourselves inside.

Krystal’s new man, Adam.

After finishing our drinking there….

We went for a walk through town.

Of course more drinking was needed….

So we stopped in and had a few more beers.

Afterwards, we said goodbye to everyone….

And headed home to rest.

While Kelli slept, I hung out with neighbors Eddie and Tom.

After the Dogfish Dash race the next day, Reedo was on hand to play music.

And Kelli was happy to listen.

Afterwards, she told him how good he sounded.

It’s a weird art sculpture thing, but the story behind it is featured on the TV show, “Brewmasters”.

Where any brand can be found these days.

We headed into the Dogfish store at the brewery in Milton….

And picked up our supply of pumpkin ale for the Fall.

Back home I had some work done on my drain tile….

And my brother had some work done on the garage.

Kelli met Brian out for some drinks and sushi one night.

Yama Sushi. It is Kelli’s favorite place.

National Geographic style video of a spider outside my garage.

Peter and his brother stopped by one night to hang out.

Kristi relaxes before a Saturday football game.

The awesome quarterback.

Kelli and I crashed an ’80’s party in Baltimore…

For her friend, Amy’s high school reunion.

Reminds me of Victoria Vox.

Band night….

And Brian hung out.

A karate competition. Find Taylor.

There he is.

Master Dan was about to get an award of some sort.

Taylor waited for his turn to compete…

While Amber quietly watched videos.

And Taylor broke all 3 boards with ease.

The board breaking competition was about to begin….

The stone cold look of a champion.

His first of 2 trophies that day.

A day in Federal Hill for an Oyster Fest.

And what would an oyster fest be without Jonathan?

Kelli bought a shirt, but the purple ones were for staff only.

I love to eat oysters….

But eating them all day….

Usually is too much….

So I just enjoy a handful of them before stopping.

Of course, there were plenty more if you so desired.

Kelli was on her way to Puseyville Rd one day….

…for The Warrior Dash.

To quote the Warrior Dash website, “Participants will conquer extreme obstacles and celebrate their feat with music, beer, warrior helmets and muddy shorts.”

Yeah, that’s Kelli jumping over fire (the last of 13 obstacles).

A true warrior.

After the race you could donate your shoes.

Kelli did the race with Dana and others from the Melting Pot crew.

While she was doing that…..

I was having fun playing with a mirror at a playground.

Sophia and Ashley were there with me, too.

In honor of the Ravens win over the Broncos, I drew the Raven’s logo and name on Ashley’s leg.

Of course, you couldn’t see it without a blacklight.

Chris and Lindsay came over to watch a movie, and Chris and I put the women to work making us dinner.

1980’s band Exposé was at Epcot for a show. Check out the album “Exposé @ Epcot – Orlando, FL” for those pictures.

We made a visit to Disney World with the family. Check out the Album “Walt Disney World 2010” for those pictures.

Truffle treats for Kelli.

Pumpkin spice!!!!!

I stopped by Rob’s one night to get tickets…

And he was getting a tattoo of the skull in the background.

That is going to be a great show!!!!

Kelli and Peter headed to Jeni and Jon’s one night….

…and Riley and Kelli were being cool on the kitchen floor.

They were all celebrating Jon’s birthday.

Of course Doug was on hand.

Riley was having a blast with Kelli’s camera.

Doorhanger Dave was attending the festivities as well.

Kelli admired this chick’s nails at work.

Kelli and Peter heading to the aformentioned Ballyhoo show at the Recher in Towson.

The headliner was the only band on the marquee for this Halloween weekend show.

But the paper ad listed all the bands.

Jamie was on hand, and happy to show off his new tattoo.

Kelli was happy to see him again!!!

We saw 5 bands that night, including Can’t Hang. Check out the album “Can’t Hang @ Recher Theater – Towson, MD” for those pictures or www.talonphotography for the other 4 bands.

The only KISS peter got that night…..

But he seemed not to care…btw he is dressed as Freddy Krueger.

Its always the same with this guy.

Riley and I doing our guy thing one weekend afternoon.

Later that night Kelli and I went out to see a band.

Being the Saturday before Halloween, there were lots of people in costumes.

It turns out the Misfits cover band we went to see cancelled….

So we headed to another party serving ice luge shots.

This one was Chris and LInday’s Halloween party.

A popular costume this year, and the girl in the middle was Tyson’s tiger from the same movie, The Hangover.

Halloween parties are always a time for good fun.

Bonnie was on hand dressed appropriately as a wench.

And it looks like Chris had a popular costume, as well.

Carmelo was passing out party favors to those in need.

Krystal and Adam rocked their costumes.

After a few drinks, baby Carlos needed to pee.

Beer pong was in effect to make sure the beer flowed.

I guess they were showing off the rings, but I would have preferred them showing off other things.

Not sure what they were looking at…..

But they managed to get it sorted out enough for me to take a picture.

Check out the way Lisa can roll her eyes back.

Check out the way Lisa can grab another girls boobs.

Halloween had arrived, and it was pumpkin time at our house.

I like this picture because they are all smiling….

But I like this one becasue all 4 of them are in it.

Outside, I had my setup finished….

Including the pumpkin ales for adults.

The girls were dressed and ready to go….

But I left some cables at work and Sophia came with me to get them.

Back at the house the kids were making friends with some other kids running around the neighborhood.

There is always someone who wants to stay and watch the movie instead of continuing trick or treating.

We had a few more guests stop by….

Including the Shadrick clan.

Nice teeth, Brian.

I was happy to have my parents stop by.

At the end of the night I had accumulated quite a few children.

Yes I did….

Kelli liked this license plate.

She voted too.

188,880 miles, and Cousin Robert is helping me keep it on the road.

Kelli and I scored a night of free drinks and food compliments of Sandals.

The ship was really nice…

And was open for us to walk around.

There were a lot of people there, and black seems to be the color of the season.

Another Guys Weekend. Check out the Album “Guys Weekend November 2010” for those pictures.

While I was at the beach, Kelli went to Mercury Mike’s birthday party in Virginia.

Old college BFFs.

They all used to hang out at Berkely apartments together.

The cake.

Mike and his wife, Dena.

Ashley and Sophia wanted to see me shave, so this is before….

And this is after.

The type of picture that makes girls go, awwwwww.

Back at Cousin Robert’s shop to finish work on my car, and I have to work while my car is getting fixed.

Kelli and co-worker Danny out at DuClaw for the barley wine beer unveiling.

Co-worker Rick was on hand as well.

Hanging out with the Worstells one night.

Megan made us some yummy treats!!!!!

Hanging with the sisters Edwards……

And we did a threesome date at Flemings.

The bus barn at my brother’s house was finally done.

It was really large, see the Jeep in the back?

A toy my father bought for in the garage.

We made a small ramp…..

And then took turns…..

Seeing who could jump the highest.

It was a good day for dancing and hanging out.

Playing with light….

Playing with children.

Amber may be a cutie….

But don’t let her fool you, she’s gangster.

Playing with light, again.

Later that night, I went to the Worstell’s again, this time for Beatrice’s birthday.

Everyone wanted a picture of the cake….

Then it was time to blow the candles out.

Aren’t they just a happy bunch.

With the garage done, my parents moved their RV in.

Kelli went to see the Capitals play one night.

While I spent another day of fun with all the kids.

Kelli and Mary at the Caps game.

Kelli, Jonathan, and I went to the Oyster Riot in DC.

There were plenty of oysters to be had….

And lots to drink, too.

It was funny how quickly this became a competition to see who could hula-hoop the longest.

I had one last glass of wine….

And then we left for the night.

Kelli blows me a kiss!

Another day, another city.

This time, it was New York City!!!!

We were in town to see G-13, and Kelli posed in Times Square.

We made our way over to Heartland Brewery…

And proceded to have a few drinks.

We had some food…

And I had a pumpkin ale.

Overall, the food was OK bar food.

We were later joined by Jeff Nauman!!!!!!!!

I always try to see him when I’m in NYC.

After the brewery we left Jeff, and headed back to B.B. Kings for the G-13 show.

Be sure to check out the album “G-13 @ B.B. Kings – New York, NY” for those pictures.

The show ended at 4:30am, so we drove until we were just outside of the city, and then slept in the back of my explorer for a few hours before finishing the drive.

My brother was kind enough to come over and help me run the electric in my basement.

A slow day druing the holidays, and Riley came to work with me.

Later that night, I met up with the Shadrick clan for some drinks.

Kelli went over to Beth’s one night and clearly isn’t the pro I am with a camera.

She had the setting all wrong. Anyhow, this is the inside of Beth’s house.

Beth’s kids were still enjoying their Halloween costumes.

Look at that little fairy.

Beth’s hubby watched the kids so they could hit the bars.

And they were starting to feel great after a few, apparently.

Kathy and Peter were there at the pub.

Of course these gorgeous ladies get hit on wherever they go.

The day before Thanksgiving is always a huge drinking night, on Main Street especially.

Be sure to check out the album “Thanksgiving 2010” for those pictures.

Trying to find outfits one day, the sisters take some dressing room shots. Yummy!

3 times a year it gets emptied and refilled. A process that takes a couple of hours.

With our wine party approaching, it was time to get our tree.

I do all the work while Kelli…

And Riley watch.

I saw this at my brothers house. It would be funny to see how close they stuck to this plan.

Kelli, her sis and her mom took the kids to see their first 3D movie, Tangled.

My brother came back over to help with the electric, and as you can see by the 2 green lights, it’s done.

We got our tree up and decorated…

And I hung my stocking by the chimney with care.

Happy birthday, Stewie!!

Kelli, Erin and my mom hit Looneys one night before going to The Pearl for their xmas soiree.

Peter was playing with my glow in the dark yo-yo.

I had the blacklight on to charge the yo-yo, and noticed that the wood in my basement is marked with some sort of code. We’re being tracked in every part of our lives.