Threebrock http://threebrock.net 1913 to the present... mostly the present Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:26:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Rain on Your Wedding Day is Good Luck http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/threebrock/wEPy/~3/LVzZ5hm5Qq4/ http://threebrock.net/2010/12/rain-on-your-wedding-day-is-good-luck/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:52:47 +0000 Michael http://threebrock.net/?p=157 Tensions were slightly elevated (and rightfully so) as the weather seemed to be prove ornery on the morning of the wedding day. Tables were rushed inside alongside centerpieces and linens and caterers rearranged serving trays and relocated the wedding cake. Umbrellas sat like dark sentries awaiting battle in the foyer. The bride grimaced through windows as her guests scurried down the slick driveway seeking refuge.

Interestingly enough, the rain and wind allowed for people to gather indoors where it was much easier with rub shoulders with people you may not have in the sunshine. A sociological study may be in order. In the end, the rain ended and the skies were graced with a truly jaw dropping sunset that brought people out to the tiled lanai, where colors of orange and scarlet scorched the horizon…

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Surrounded by friends and family from around the globe, Meredith and Yousef’s wedding was amazing. Adapting to a rain-contingent plan, the ceremony and festivities went off without a hitch. Verdalais, the location of the nuptials is a quaint and intimate bed and breakfast perched on a sloping green hills that roll down to the Pacific. It was a privilege to be in the company of such wonderful and diverse people who made the journey to celebrate the wedding of two world class people. Thanks again guys for the great time!

]]> http://threebrock.net/2010/12/a-wedding-by-the-sea/feed/ 6 http://threebrock.net/2010/12/a-wedding-by-the-sea/ Thoughts on flying long… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/threebrock/wEPy/~3/dQKZXkYUO_o/ http://threebrock.net/2010/12/thoughts-on-flying-long/#comments Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:10:42 +0000 Keith http://threebrock.net/2010/12/thoughts-on-flying-long/ The A330 is a big plane.

The seats are still too small in beetle class.

They looked beautifully roomy in business class.

The Qantas counter at LAX would sell us upgrades for $8,000.

Each!

I can’t sleep more than 30 minutes.

I wonder what that light is 30,000 feet below?

The crew chief is closing the window shades. I wonder why.

I think dawn is coming wherever we are.

I think it is 4:17 AM in Auckland right now.

Ugh. 5-6 more hours.

I have to pee. Too tired/lazy to move.

I like the neck pillows we bought.

I don’t like the cranky lady hogging a row so she can sleep.

I wanna sleep.

Did I say this plane is big?

So are the stars outside.

Took a good look at layout of seats. Will rethink for flight home. Lots of opportunity for “free upgrades.”

]]> http://threebrock.net/2010/12/thoughts-on-flying-long/feed/ 0 http://threebrock.net/2010/12/thoughts-on-flying-long/ Threebrock.net is back! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/threebrock/wEPy/~3/sjFiFvGIU3w/ http://threebrock.net/2010/12/threebrock-net-is-back/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:02:28 +0000 Keith http://threebrock.net/?p=50 Hi friends… we’re putting the site back together. In time for our winter-in-warm-places (don’t hate us), we wanted to photo blog the adventures. First up, Christmas and New Years in New Zealand. Stay tuned… more vacation fun and Threebrock project photos will be added as we dig ‘em outta our laptops.

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@kemipa

#3bro

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]]> http://threebrock.net/2010/12/hello-bloggers/feed/ 0 http://threebrock.net/2010/12/hello-bloggers/ We’re going Kiwi… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/threebrock/wEPy/~3/JmgBKIBOJyk/ http://threebrock.net/2010/12/hello/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:46:39 +0000 Keith http://threebrock.net/?p=4 Mike and I are off to New Zealand over Christmas and the New Year celebrating the nuptials of one of my dearest friends while taking-in a whirlwind tour of New Zealand‘s North Island. Come along for the adventure.

From the urbane sights of Auckland to the beautiful views from the Pacific Coast Highway to all sorts of Hobbit sightings, we’ll be posting notes, pictures and videos of the fun.

We hope you enjoy!

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The ol’ gal at 3 Brock has a new lease on life. Join us!

]]> http://threebrock.net/2008/05/come-and-knock-on-our-door/feed/ 0 http://threebrock.net/2008/05/come-and-knock-on-our-door/ This Old House http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/threebrock/wEPy/~3/_XwCRK3Lfo0/ http://threebrock.net/2007/06/this-old-house/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:22:58 +0000 Keith http://threebrock.net/?p=22 One of the many cool things about our Threebrock is that the sellers left us with the specs that accompanied the blueprints. While we don’t have the original plans, this document shows how the architect (W. A. Skinner of Holyoke) intended the house to be built.

Picture it. South Hadley, Massachusetts. 1913. A new house is going up next to the Brockway Farm…

Threebrock House Plans

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