I would want that dress SO bad if it weren't for my goddamn shoulders. Damn jealous. Nice boots too.

His loss.

crap.

I've moved to a tent in the woods (manuver ops). I'm holding up 5 fingers for Addie. Today is her birthday. Hell, she is 5 years old and I have never been to her birthday party. I did speak to her on the phone & she doesn't understand why I can't go to her Chucky Cheese party.

Happy Birthday Addie!!

Right about a month ago. Last night of fencing with lil Pete before college. Tears later.

Awww. Bitter sweet times. And lovely picture. Your girl really is stunningly beautiful. Look at that smile.

My eldest niece went off to university up in Newcastle, yesterday. I know it hasn't quite sunk in yet with my bro and SiL that she's gone til December.

Gonna be hard for my bro. The two of them are such good friends. Best mates. Hard for Jen too, I know, but it's going to really hit Martin.

Bitter sweet is the word.

She is beautiful. I think dads with daughters are in a tough spot: you gotta let them grow up but they'll always be your little girl. And good job, griff dad. :)

Griff,
It is a sad and beautiful world.

Sad and beautiful.

Ohhhh...gorgeous, athletic, knows what a good man looks, sounds and acts like. Hearts will be broken, but not yours Griff. Your bruising will be painful but everyone emerges stronger. And just when you've fully recovered, she'll move back in. Don't ask me how I know this.

What a happy picture!

Awesome picture! Bittersweet indeed.

great pics, everyone


Moar - I LOVE that dark haircolor - it looks fab on you.

and hello HardWorking Sarge (if you were an action figure you'd be Hard Working Sarge in the vein of Bob the Builder)

and Griff - nice to see you! You're daughter is indeed beautiful - model beautiful even! I would kill for that nose.

Thanks everyone. It hit me all over again when that pic showed up in my email. I'm trying to prepare myself for life after youts... difficult though.

And two more beautiful women at home. I'm glad you said that Dana, when I tell him he just thinks I'm a dirty old man.

Well, that maybe true, but I've got a good eye.;)

You are a dirty old man but everyone has their role. :) I remember a goofy pact a bunch of us made in high school to improve the Irish peasant stock out here by marrying up and moving back. A number of those involved married up, but few moved back... I have admittedly married out of my league, but it keeps me focused.