We took a group tour of the United Nations.

Sherry had a party with a "Chicago" theme. We all watched the movie and put on some strange hats and wigs. I don't know how that mask got in the mix.

A band played in front of Skechers in Waterford Lakes.

We played in the snow in the park in front of our apartment building.

A quite pleasant New Year's Eve...

I always buy the largest eggs possible so that the chances of getting double-yolks are increased. This dozen had three double-yolk eggs!

We went into the City to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but we were kinda late. We got there just in time to see them breaking everything down, which was probably just as interesting as the parade itself, if not more so. It was rainy and the wind about mowed us down (as evidenced by our umbrellas that lasted about a block), so my pictures are a bit half-hearted. But we found a diner and had a great Thanksgiving Day meal: Damon had turkey and mashed potatoes and I had pancakes!

ORLX 2004's last hurrah, featuring DJ PJ and His Rockin' Roadster, as well as DJ Rob, DJ Keith, DJ Chris, and ORLX's own DJ Natch. Dancing by the lake under the Florida blue sky - for FREE! Can't get much better than that.

My stay at the Ramada at Journal Square in Jersey City, then my move to temporary accommodations in the building in which our apartment will be; some pictures of my commute and the view we will have.

I accompanied Damon partway to the airport on his way back down to Florida, and then I spent the rest of the day in the City (Central Park, mostly) taking pictures with my new camera.

John Davis had Audra, Alex, Damon and me come do a demo at the downtown Library for Orlando's week-long Festival of the Arts series (or something like that).

I did not take this picture, I just think it's awe inspiring. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I got it so I can't properly credit it. There are more interesting pictures of the event that Damon took here.

We took Mandy and Sydney to Flagler Beach to make water dogs out of them. Although Jenga provided a stellar example, M & S remained dry.

The view of the memorial lights from Jersey City.

I am still getting used to a new camera. Sorry about the blurry pictures.

The Yankees won, and Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th home run!

Some scenes along my trip home from South Carolina...