March 8th brought the joy of beer. I headed out to a place called Deja Brew in Shrewsbury MA with some of my best friends. Deja Brew provides a facility to brew and bottle your own beer, with knowledgeable staff to assist with any questions along the way. They really are wonderful people and anyone that is interested in learning the brewing process, this is a great way to get started. In addition, you get to drink while you work.
In any case, we headed down to bottle our first two batches of beer; 6 of us, each ended up with two cases of twelve 22oz bottles.
Check out pictures
Good times were had by all,
Monte
Friday, March 14, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
It's been a while
You'd think that after not write for such a long time, I'd actually have things to write about. The truth is that when you've been away for so long, you have so much to write and you don't know where to start. Well I guess I'll start by saying, "The Pat's are kickin' it again!!!!!!!!!!" Very excited about the Super Bowl, and I wish that everyone that reads this could be together to watch the game, I'd love to be able to see all of you together again. I think I've said it before, growing up really sucks.
So I finished out the semester strong. Everyone said that senior year was supposed to be easier than the rest, they were wrong. Well, at least for last semester.....I'm expecting this coming semester to be better since I only have 12 credits remaining and only one of the classes is related to engineering. I'm on the home stretch with mixed feelings. I took a job in Nashua, NH, and I'm very excited about it. What a change it's going to be. I've been in school for the past 5 years, yes I took the long route, and starting the routine of going to work every day is going to be very different. Anyway, I'm excited about the change, and my wife is talking about going back to school; I think it is a wonderful idea. Of course this could mean great things for all of my readers, I'll have much more to write about other than my seemingly insignificant life.
I performed one of my major tasks as president of the electrical and computer engineering honors society last night for the first time, I inducted new members. I find it interesting to see how times have changed so much, but how some things still stay the same. The induction ritual was probably written back in the 40's or so, the society has been in existence since 1904, and although it's gone through many revisions the main concepts are still there. Things such as being an honorable professional, standing up for what is right, always looking out for your fellow men and women, etc. These sort of morals still are as applicable today as they were back then although some may say harder to come by. But the writing style and some of the word usage just didn't apply at all, and brought on some laughs from those getting inducted, "Well Groomed" to give you an idea. The whole thing went well except for a couple screw ups on my part, but I guess I'm allowed that.
This is Monte signing out, and wishing you all a Super Sunday......Time to wipe the field with some Giants......
So I finished out the semester strong. Everyone said that senior year was supposed to be easier than the rest, they were wrong. Well, at least for last semester.....I'm expecting this coming semester to be better since I only have 12 credits remaining and only one of the classes is related to engineering. I'm on the home stretch with mixed feelings. I took a job in Nashua, NH, and I'm very excited about it. What a change it's going to be. I've been in school for the past 5 years, yes I took the long route, and starting the routine of going to work every day is going to be very different. Anyway, I'm excited about the change, and my wife is talking about going back to school; I think it is a wonderful idea. Of course this could mean great things for all of my readers, I'll have much more to write about other than my seemingly insignificant life.
I performed one of my major tasks as president of the electrical and computer engineering honors society last night for the first time, I inducted new members. I find it interesting to see how times have changed so much, but how some things still stay the same. The induction ritual was probably written back in the 40's or so, the society has been in existence since 1904, and although it's gone through many revisions the main concepts are still there. Things such as being an honorable professional, standing up for what is right, always looking out for your fellow men and women, etc. These sort of morals still are as applicable today as they were back then although some may say harder to come by. But the writing style and some of the word usage just didn't apply at all, and brought on some laughs from those getting inducted, "Well Groomed" to give you an idea. The whole thing went well except for a couple screw ups on my part, but I guess I'm allowed that.
This is Monte signing out, and wishing you all a Super Sunday......Time to wipe the field with some Giants......
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
And So It Goes
"What goes?" you might ask, well....life goes.
Things are definitely getting crazy. I never figured that this year would involve so many meetings though. I have a weekly meeting with my Senior Design Project(SDP) Team, meetings with various people about the project that we're undertaking(Once we have the website up I will post the link so you all can see what I'll be working on), meetings with the Professor I work for, meetings for the Honors Society that I'm the president of, and the list goes on. But I'm pretty happy with how things are going so far. I'm excited about my classes. So far Amanda and I have been doing pretty well even without getting to see each other much.
On a lighter note, a buddy of mine invited me to join a fantasy football league this fall and I figured it would help take my mind off of school every once in a while. So, week 1 was this past weekend, AND I WON!!!! who would have thought. It's actually pretty exciting. For those of you that like football, creating a fantasy team really makes you look at football as a whole instead of just watching YOUR team.
Amanda and I will be heading to the Cape this weekend for her cousins wedding. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing, but I'm sure it will prove to be a good time. Her father and I are talking about taking our golf clubs and playing a round on Sunday morning which would simply make the trip.
Anyway, that's if for now, and "don't forget to drink your milk".
Disclaimer-
"Drinking milk is only suggestion and I take no responsibility for it's health benefits
nor the dangers that it may cause to any one person."
Things are definitely getting crazy. I never figured that this year would involve so many meetings though. I have a weekly meeting with my Senior Design Project(SDP) Team, meetings with various people about the project that we're undertaking(Once we have the website up I will post the link so you all can see what I'll be working on), meetings with the Professor I work for, meetings for the Honors Society that I'm the president of, and the list goes on. But I'm pretty happy with how things are going so far. I'm excited about my classes. So far Amanda and I have been doing pretty well even without getting to see each other much.
On a lighter note, a buddy of mine invited me to join a fantasy football league this fall and I figured it would help take my mind off of school every once in a while. So, week 1 was this past weekend, AND I WON!!!! who would have thought. It's actually pretty exciting. For those of you that like football, creating a fantasy team really makes you look at football as a whole instead of just watching YOUR team.
Amanda and I will be heading to the Cape this weekend for her cousins wedding. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing, but I'm sure it will prove to be a good time. Her father and I are talking about taking our golf clubs and playing a round on Sunday morning which would simply make the trip.
Anyway, that's if for now, and "don't forget to drink your milk".
Disclaimer-
"Drinking milk is only suggestion and I take no responsibility for it's health benefits
nor the dangers that it may cause to any one person."
Friday, September 7, 2007
And It Starts
This blogging thing is funny......I kinda feel like I'm letting people down when I don't post. Interesting.
Anyway, school has begun. Already I'm in full swing, and it should be an interesting year. I'm happily married, so I need to continue to uphold my end of the bargain and be a good husband, while at the same time juggling my senior year of craziness, and attempting to maintain an honors society at school. What have I gotten myself into. I'm excited though....it is my senior year which, for engineering student, mean that you've pretty much made it. Now I just need to start seriously considering what I'm going to do after I get out of school. Any suggestions?
I will write more as life progresses.
Love to all, and remember to drink your milk.
Sean
Anyway, school has begun. Already I'm in full swing, and it should be an interesting year. I'm happily married, so I need to continue to uphold my end of the bargain and be a good husband, while at the same time juggling my senior year of craziness, and attempting to maintain an honors society at school. What have I gotten myself into. I'm excited though....it is my senior year which, for engineering student, mean that you've pretty much made it. Now I just need to start seriously considering what I'm going to do after I get out of school. Any suggestions?
I will write more as life progresses.
Love to all, and remember to drink your milk.
Sean
Thursday, August 30, 2007
More Pictures
Alright here's the deal. For those of you that would like to see the remainder of the wedding pictures here's the website.
You'll have to register to view the pictures, but once you have you'll be able to order directly from the site. It's pretty cool actually.
That's all for this post,
Monte, Out....
You'll have to register to view the pictures, but once you have you'll be able to order directly from the site. It's pretty cool actually.
That's all for this post,
Monte, Out....
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Pictures to Wet the Appetite
My Beautiful Bride
We chose to take pictures on the top of Mt. Sugarloaf. This is the site
that my Grandmothers ashes are spread, and since she couldn't be at
the ceremony I figured she should be at the picture session. She provided
a wonderful day for picture takeing. Thanks Gram.
that my Grandmothers ashes are spread, and since she couldn't be at
the ceremony I figured she should be at the picture session. She provided
a wonderful day for picture takeing. Thanks Gram.
At first I thought the bubbles idea was pretty lame, but I
have to admit, they make for really good pictures. Thanks Baby
have to admit, they make for really good pictures. Thanks Baby
How is it that we all look so stupid in this picture?
I definitely have the best groomsmen ever.
Don't worry everyone this is just the beginning of what's to come.
As a good friend of mine would say,
"Peace, Love and Beer"
Monte
As a good friend of mine would say,
"Peace, Love and Beer"
Monte
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Crazy Weekends......
Another weekend come and gone. This summer has been flying by, I can't believe that it's August already.
This past weekend was another of what has become an annual trip for myself and a bunch of close friends. Dave Matthews!!!! Saturday, August 4 at the Dodge Music Center, Hartford, CT.
This year we weren't able to get a room at our normal spot ( very close to the venue), so we had to get a hotel about 3 miles away. This meant that taxi's were needed to avoid DUI's as well as the chaos that is Venue Traffic. Well this is all well and good when your talking about getting to the concert, getting back is another story. There are sooo many cars all over the place that no taxi driver is his right mind would even consider a pick up. So we start walking in hopes of get far enough away from the action to get picked up. It would have made for a very interesting time except that my wife was having alot of problems with her neck that night. I felt very badly about that, and even worse about not being able to do anything about it. We found a nice sitting spot(curb side) at a four way intersection and watched the traffic cops in action, very funny. Three cops in the middle of the road directing people here and there, while it seemed like every driver wanted to go in the opposite direction. They would try everything from roll down the window and ask, to turn on the blinker and just try to be defiant. So the cops would yell, "You can't go that way, there's an accident", or"Nope there's a roll over down there, you've gotta go this way." Then with the next line of traffic, they'd use the same excuse only for a different direction. Truth was, they just wanted to split traffic up, and get them to the highway as quickly as possible. They were actually very efficient, and you could tell that they had been doing this for years and years. We'd laugh and tell them they were doing a good job, or ask them questions, they were very nice.
All in all, the concert was very crazy(as it always is), but I have to say....it was the best Dave concert I've ever been to yet, and most of you know, I've been to ALOT of Dave concerts. Lots of old stuff, a couple new songs from his next album....but they played and played, and you could tell that they were all having so much fun which simply makes the music.
So, for all of you that were at the concert, thanks for such a great time. For all of you that weren't there, if you get a chance to see Dave live, take it.....I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Milk, It does a body good.
Monte
This past weekend was another of what has become an annual trip for myself and a bunch of close friends. Dave Matthews!!!! Saturday, August 4 at the Dodge Music Center, Hartford, CT.
This year we weren't able to get a room at our normal spot ( very close to the venue), so we had to get a hotel about 3 miles away. This meant that taxi's were needed to avoid DUI's as well as the chaos that is Venue Traffic. Well this is all well and good when your talking about getting to the concert, getting back is another story. There are sooo many cars all over the place that no taxi driver is his right mind would even consider a pick up. So we start walking in hopes of get far enough away from the action to get picked up. It would have made for a very interesting time except that my wife was having alot of problems with her neck that night. I felt very badly about that, and even worse about not being able to do anything about it. We found a nice sitting spot(curb side) at a four way intersection and watched the traffic cops in action, very funny. Three cops in the middle of the road directing people here and there, while it seemed like every driver wanted to go in the opposite direction. They would try everything from roll down the window and ask, to turn on the blinker and just try to be defiant. So the cops would yell, "You can't go that way, there's an accident", or"Nope there's a roll over down there, you've gotta go this way." Then with the next line of traffic, they'd use the same excuse only for a different direction. Truth was, they just wanted to split traffic up, and get them to the highway as quickly as possible. They were actually very efficient, and you could tell that they had been doing this for years and years. We'd laugh and tell them they were doing a good job, or ask them questions, they were very nice.
All in all, the concert was very crazy(as it always is), but I have to say....it was the best Dave concert I've ever been to yet, and most of you know, I've been to ALOT of Dave concerts. Lots of old stuff, a couple new songs from his next album....but they played and played, and you could tell that they were all having so much fun which simply makes the music.
So, for all of you that were at the concert, thanks for such a great time. For all of you that weren't there, if you get a chance to see Dave live, take it.....I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Milk, It does a body good.
Monte
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