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A Tribute To Pat

by altardy on March 24, 2015

Patrick Rud was a dear friend of mine.  He was killed in a motorcycle crash this past summer an hour after I had been talking to him.  Pat was a Marine and then spent 8 years in the Air National Guard.  I was at a candle light vigil for him at the crash site where I met […]

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The People Kept Coming

by altardy on March 24, 2015

And so did the pictures. There are 3 more entries full of more photos. Keep looking so you can find yours.

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One Happy Guy

by altardy on March 24, 2015

Here is one HAPPY guy.  He came to the registration tent with his Boston Marathon jacket and his year was made when Bill Rodgers signed his sleeve. Congrats to him.  And some more of the volunteers that make this day happen.  There are 2 more entries after thois with lots more pictures.

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Some More Photos From 2014

by altardy on March 24, 2015

Here are some more of the pics from March 21st.  There is one more entry after this with the last of the pictures.  Check them out. And one of my buddies, Jay, who runs with the tuba and plays it along the way. 

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Til Next Year

by altardy on March 24, 2015

Here are the final Photos from this years Holyoke St. Patty’s Day Race 2015.  Hope you had a great time and I kow you’ll join us next year.  I hope you were able to see yourself in all these pictures. If not come on back next year and I’ll get you on.     Thought this would […]

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Brennan’s Place December 21, 2014

by altardy on December 23, 2014

Brennan’s, High St. in Holyoke,  was the place to be on December 21st.  It was the start and finish point for the annual Jingle Pub Run.  A growing group of people meet here and start a 4 hour “tour” of the town–one pub at a time:=).   Each year the group gets larger and larger.  And […]

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Old Friends And New Ones

by altardy on December 23, 2014

Mary is a great friend.  Her and….   Gail (far left) were the people that introduced me to this pub run about 4 years ago.  They opened a door to meeting so many new friends who  each year have made the holiday brighter.  The other folks have been on my site before, as we re-meet here each year.    And these […]

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Yes We Did Get Out The Door

by altardy on December 23, 2014

Just to prove we actually got out the door and ran.  This is a great friend, Coraoline,  whom has never been pictured with me in my blog.  So, we took care of that issue.  This was the group still intact about half way through our journey.  And we did go into the pub, also.  Check out the […]

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Smiles Got Bigger

by altardy on December 23, 2014

The smiles got bigger and the festive spirit rose.  There are a few last pictures in one more entry.  So check them out.

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Final Pics From The 2014 Jingle Pub Run

by altardy on December 23, 2014

Here are my final photos from the Jingle Pub Run in Holyoke.  Including Guiness and a little Can Can.  Check the pics out and then put this festive event on your calender for next year.  It’s a great way to add to the enjoyment of the season.

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