Ben & Kira's Wedding Weekend

Despite some major travel problems -- I forgot my drivers license -- the trip was a success.

The rehearsal dinner, a night out on Bourbon Street, the ceremony, the reception, the bowling, the beautiful weather, the beignets and the yummy seafood made this a wonderful weekend with family.

Check out the photos here.

Bespoke

Dave and I enjoyed an evening out Monday, participating the first New Haven Restaurant Week. Several of New Haven's finest restaurants are offering patrons lunch or dinner at fixed prices -- very good deals.

Dave and I went to Bespoke, which usually has entrees for around $30. But we were able to order an appetizer/salad, entree and dessert for $29 each. And it was good!

Hartford does this every year, so we are glad that New Haven is doing it, too. Unfortunately, our schedule doesn't allow us to dine at many restaurants. Dave leaves before lunch, and we both are at work for dinner.

I took one picture with Dave's cell phone, but the lightening was horrible for photos.

On a completely different subject - although good food will be involved - Dave and I are headed to New Orleans on Friday. My cousin Ben is getting married this weekend. It's going to be fun, and I'm sure we will have lots of pictures to share.

And one more mention -- today is not only Veterans Day, but it's also Dave's Dad's birthday. He is 60 today. Happy Birthday Mike!

Voting

Dave and I went together this morning to vote. We waited in line for 90 minutes. It wasn't too bad.

We both have exciting nights ahead of us. Dave is staying in the city tonight because he likely won't get out of work in time to catch the last train to New Haven.

Here's a photo Dave took on his cell phone at the polling place, which was within walking distance of our apartment.

Read More On The Marathon

Read Dave's extended take on his run in the 2008 NYC Marathon at Northeast Runner.

Marathon Photos

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Marathon Day

Running the NYC Marathon today was unlike anything I've ever experienced. By the end, I was in quite a bit of pain, but I still felt good about finishing, and with a respectable time: 3 hours and 42 minutes. More to say, but I'll leave it at that for now (so we can go out to dinner). I've posted a slightly longer entry at http://northeastrunner.blogspot.com/ and will update that with more on Monday.