Chillin' in Cold Spring, NY

Katie and I took the Metro North train about an hour north of Manhattan to Cold Spring, NY. Cold Spring is located on the Hudson River. We went up to go kayaaking (is that a verb?) but the water temp was not high enough for the rental company to rent them out. Anyways, we had a good time walking around the town and hanging out by the river and outside the big city for a change.
The Hudson River...

Memorial Day display...

West Point Military Academy is across the Hudson. We found out later that the President was giving a commencement speech there that day.

R.I.P. Ranger & One Year Down

I have made it through my first year in the magical place that is New York City. Without getting too philosophical, I can honestly say this has been the best year of my life. On a slightly sad note, I parted ways with one of my best and most loyal friends for the past ten years... my truck. I hadn't driven it since September when the California plates (and insurance) expired so it was best for both of us that we just move on.