Hobbies and Interests
Music and Keyboards/Synths/Piano/Organ/Guitars
Because of my father's musical influence, I began playing piano at 5 years old and followed with years of classical lessons and I then began playing in bands.
Below are my two current synthesizers, the red Clavia Nordlead 2 (virtual analogue cool) and Alesis QS7 w/ an 80s vintage synth and sample ram cards.
I'll be posting some old videos and audio of my former bands.
Baseball
I've played baseball most of my life. Now, I enjoy spending time during the summer coaching my son's Babe Ruth team, which had a great 2009 season with a finishing record of 13-2.
I enjoy watching the New Britain Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins AA). The list of Twin players we've seen come through there would take an entire page, here's a few recent names: J. Morneau ('06 AL MVP), J. Maeur, Tori Hunter, D. Mckeinviecz, Liriano, L. Ford.
 (Spring 2008, Southington North) | 
(Spring 2009, Southington North) |
Southington South 2009 Allstars-Great team!
Martial Arts and General Physical Fitness
Judo and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For now, my excercise is a few trips to the gym each week, baseball and some trail running. I'm thinking of rejoining within the year.
Hiking
Considering this picture was taken from my childhood backyard (view of Roger's Orchard, corner of Andrews and Woodruff St.), it's no wonder I love nature. Nature has a rhythym that you may never notice unless you stop, listen and look around. Connecticut really is a beautiful state if you just know where to look; not a bad place to be except for the taxes.
Me and Pete (c. 2006)
Nissan Zs
I loved Z cars since my neighbor drove up in his 1975ish 260Z and his 1983 Datsun/Nissan 280ZX turbo. It took me only 20 years to afford one myself; cost new on my Z car was $29,500 in 1986. A steep sticker even for a car today. I bought this car in 2001 for $1,500. It's a great ride.
1986 Nissan 300ZX n/a (c.2003)