vacation...

My wife and I are off to Florida and the Caribbean for the rest of this month and the first week of November to celebrate our first anniversary. I can easily say this has been the best year of my life; she is the most amazing woman ever and I couldn't be any happier or luckier.

Its been a crazy and busy summer and I'm looking forward to some beach time and relaxation. I am also stoked to see my best friend Kyle who has been on the cruise ship for the past 9 months acting/singing/performing. More like my brother, I can't wait to see him. Oh, the stories we could tell from our old 'band days'.

I'll be returning all calls/emails when we get back, and I'll be sure to post some images when we return.

Until then, be well and enjoy the Autumn air for me...

Breaking news on Tico Torres...

I met with Jimnah and Chet this afternoon to deliver a wedding DVD and go over post wedding stuff with them and had a great talk. Truly good people and I am delighted to know them and have been able to shoot their wedding. Looking forward to having them down for dinner in lovely old Wallingford soon.

An interesting update on the Tico Torres bit first reported on after Jimnah and Chet's wedding... It seems that the guy who I was referring to, does in fact seem to know and be friends/neighbors with Bon Jovi's drummer in Florida. I do apologize to 'Uncle Louie' for the razzing I sent his way two blog posts ago. But, come on I've heard bigger stories than that at a wedding, so one can only wonder!!

However, I do plan on bringing all 75 of those guests to his house for Thanksgiving whom he invited from the wedding. We'll be flying down on Southwest airlines (Chet's favorite) for turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Hope Uncle Louie and Florida are ready for all of us!!!

On a more serious note though Uncle Louie...how about an autographed picture from Tico himself to prove the matter once and for all??!! What do you think??

'To Gregg at Oceanview Photography '
'From Tico Torres'

That would look great on my wall!!

But I think I need some help to convince Uncle Louie...So leave a comment on this post below and lets try to persuade him! I appreciate it!!

And Uncle Louie...I love you buddy!!!

Autumn...Finally!!

Today finally felt like autumn out, and I couldn't be happier. To me there is nothing better than throwing on a hoodie and heading outside into the autumn air. It's definitely my favorite season, although this year it will probably only last about three weeks before winter arrives. Unfortunately, it seems we only get two seasons in New England these days...Summer and Winter. Bugger!!

Continuing my reading kick, this weeks recommendation is 'Selling the Invisible' by Harry Beckwith. This book literally (okay thankfully not literally), blew my mind!! Sometimes the biggest things turn out to be the smallest and most subtle things you could imagine. I definitely enjoyed it.Cheers for now!!

Chet and Jimna...

The images below are from Jimna and Chet's wedding this weekend in Wolcott. My day started at the hotel with the girls getting ready, along with the FOB (father of the bride) who was a real blast. From there I had a train of cars following me to the Reception Hall. Nobody, including me, knew where they were going....thank God for the Tom Tom GPS navigational system. (Available for a cool $350 at your local electronics depot).

The weather was great all day and I had a great time. Their families were both awesome and I met a tremendous amount of amazing people (including one guy from Jersey who is best friends with Bon Jovi's drummer and invited half the wedding guests to join them in Jersey for Thanksgiving dinner. I think he had one too many 'drinks'... I wish I could see his face when 75 strangers show up for turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce!!!)
Good food, good music, good times. Enjoy...