New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles 08/22/08

I went to a Pats pre-season game on August 22, 2008 with Megan. We went to the Bass Pro shop across the parking lot before the game. We had a great time at the game. It was the first time I tried out my new camera. The zoom worked out great. I had should have practiced before hand so I knew how to override the shutter speed as it was a night game. Towards the end of the gave I got the hang of it a bit more. Here are a couple of pics from the game.

Teddy Bruschi and Matt Cassel before the game.

Mike Vrabel warming up.

Bill Belichick looking at pictures of the Eagles offense.

Mike Vrabel lining up Brian Westbrook for the tackle. I was experimenting with the shutter speed.

Ellis Hobbs being tackled on a run back. Another experiment panning at 1/20 second.

Cape Porpoise, ME Vacation - 2008

We spend one week every summer vacationing in Kennebunkport, ME. I enjoy taking pictures and seem to end up at Cape Porpoise frequently.

Kennebunkport, ME Vacation - 2008

For 20 years we spend one week vacationing in Kennebunkport, ME. We rent a house that will fit 13 of us. Here are some 2008 Pictures.

Family ...

The beach and the Rocks ...

2008 with President George W Bush

Each year we vacation for a week in Kennebunkport, ME. This year we rented a different house that was near Ocean Avenue. It was a great location for walking to the rocks. We had some unexpected traffic issues when President Bush arrived for a family wedding. I was able to take some pictures of President Bush when he arrived at his father’s house. The fog was in and I was 450 yards away. I was standing next to the camera man in the yellow shirt in one of my pictures below. I guess I looked like one of them until I sat on the rock and used the fence to try to get more stability from that distance. That lasted about 10 seconds then I was told to move to where everyone else was.

Former First Lady, Barbara, greeting President with open arms.

President Bush getting out of the SUV.

President Bush and First Lady Laura shaking hands with guests.

The Bush fishing boat must be a lot of fun. It has three 300hp motors. I would love to take my kids fishing with the President. One day when we were on the rocks I heard the boat roaring out to sea in the fog. I took this picture of the President going fishing. I was ready to go fishing too but never got the call.

The TV cameras were everywhere this year. The Coast Guard blocked all boat traffic around the compound.