Country Communication

State Fair grounds in the middle of nowhere, Oblong Illinois. My dad and I are building a 1939 Hudson coupe. This build has needed alot of sheet metal work so he has gone once a year to Oblong Metal Meet in hopes of completing some projects. Meantime my wife and I have given birth to our second daughter. It appeared that communication with my dad was going to be impossible especially since he didnt have a cell phone signal. Herb, of Herbs Cyber Cafe, saves the day! He documented the whole week with photos and videos of the projects and goings on. Herb also took tech to the next level by adding web cams around the shop facility at the Fair Grounds. My wife, visitors and I were able to watch my dad work on the sheet metal at the Metal Meet over the internet in the recovery room at the hospital. From the country of Illinois to Metro Detroit we were able to maintain constant communication over web cams and message boards. Thanks Herb! http://www.herbscybercafe.com/

Kids of today will change tomorrow

5 days, 5 years. 2 daughters. Both are unbelievably beautiful. Sure I am supposed to say that, I'm their father. These 2 are going to control their worlds. They will get what they want, when they want it. My wife and I will have to work everyday to keep their feet on the ground and minds in the stars. The 5 year old is genius. Again, I am not just saying that, its true. She is cruising through the basics of letters and nearly reading. The 5 day year old already knows her name, she is lifting her head and even turns to look you in the eye when you talk to her. These 2 are amazing! They will also have thier hands full with environmental, financial and international concerns that we have left them as they grow into adults.

It begins now

First post, on my first ever personal blog. Shall I post about family, friends, politics?