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Well while Julie was off tackling the monster water of the Gauley, I was in Connecticut visiting Robert. My trip was just as exciting and probably twice as dangerous... Have you ever driven in Connecticut? Good god. Anyway, flew out on Thursday and Robert grabbed me from the airport. We headed to his house in New Haven and to the bar down the road. That evening we chatted it up and had some brews.

Friday we decided that tennis was on! We both suck equally and the challenge was quite rewarding. We had a ball playing on Yale's newly resurfaced courts. After cleaning up we went to check out the sights of New Haven from East Rock. This offered a great view of the city and a glimpse of the bay.

Well the plan was to get in a hike but hell, I can do that here so we decided to head for Rhode Island. The quick hour drive got us to a beach I cannot pronounce and some great body surfing waves. We had a great time acting like kids and playing in the water. It was a hoot.

On the drive home we stopped at the U.S.S. Chowder Pot III and took in some local seafood. Lobster and shrimp yum yum. That night we picked up some funny movies and called it a day. Saturday the tropical storm came in.

A trip to IKEA soaked up some good ol time and then a visit to Yale's Natural History Museum. I like me a good look at some bones and artifacts. It's amazing to realize how short of a time we are all here on earth in the grand scope of time.

That evening we had a little cookout, some drinks, a little guitar, and tons of laughs. You the man Eddy!!

Sunday brought the fury in Rhode Island. We knew that the tropical storm might bring some waves...but good god. We took our time getting ready in the morning and then headed to see the waves and get wet. The waves were huge. The locals were just on the beach with their jaws in the sand. I can't measure waves, not my thing, but I would think these were around 6-7 feet tall. Tyring to boogie board them was a mess and at times quite painful. It was a blast and yet very exhausting.

Theres my story... The flight home was uneventful and it was a very rewarding trip. I missed Robert and it was great to see him in his element and to play like we were kids again. Thank you for having me man!

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