The New Ride

Introducing the 2008 Ford Focus. It's not a Mercedes, but it does get 32MPG.
Also shown, are the other vehicles of the family. The fact that they are all silver is coincidence.

ZINZINNATI OKTOBERFEST

Cincinnati hosted its annual Oktoberfest. To enjoy my own German heritage, we tried Goetta , Metworst, Sauerkraut Balls, Mock Turtle Soup, Potato Pancake and Strudel.

Korean Fish Market

This week, we visited Chinhae, Korea. Due to a camera battery issue, we did not get to capture all of our Korean dining; however, we were able to get some pictures of the local fish market.

Gonpachi Restaurant in Tokyo Japan

On this evening, I went to a famous Izikia in Tokyo. On the menu was beef Tataki (seared), rabbit liver served with strawberry and chocolate sauce, fried crab ball and salted pork on a stick.

Street Food in Yokosuka Japan

I finally got to try some cow tongue yakitori (grilled on a stick). Also on the menu was heart, intestines, chicken skin and a variety of other meats.

A little piggy, chicken, cow and things from the sea!

On this adventure, we tried the following: fried chicken hamburger, raw oyster, raw beef with quail egg, yakatori (chicken skin, gizzard and heart), pig intestine soup, stir fried pig ear and a full complement of sashimi (raw fish).

The New Look -- Lieutenant Commander

Southern Hills Golf LInks Okinawa

Golf at Okuma

More Japanese Cuisine

Last night, grilled squid and seaweed. Very Good!!

Re-Enlistment

One of the Chief's signs-on for another four years.

Chibana Golf

Hole number one at Chibana Golf Course, Okinawa Japan.

Dress Whites

I participated in a retirement ceremony. (No, not my own)

Chibana Night Out

The Chibana golf crew went out for Yuuki's Birthday.

Got Horse?

Today I tried horse sashimi (raw horse).

Refinished the Deck

Another "big" project; refinishing the deck.

PIne Needle Vice Mulch

Upon the recommendation of my Brother and his wife, we opted to put down pine needle vice mulch--since it's supposed to last longer and easier to spread out. I think we may have started a trend in the neighborhood.

Hey, there is a balloon in my front yard!

This picture was taken from Katelin's bedroom window. A hot air balloon makes a landing in our front yard.