Captain's Log Blog

The Party that's Older Than Dirt

Superbowl Sunday has evolved into a day of tradition for millions of Americans. Just about everyone I know goes to a superbowl party. 2007 marked the 35th year for the party I have attended since 1973. It's the party that's "Older than Dirt."

Hosted by the Walsh's, the game comes second to the food. To give you an idea this year included (after eating a slew of eccletically delicious appetizers) the Chicago hot dogs, deep dish Chicago pizza, pulled pork, ribs, wings, chili, macs and cheese ... and it goes on and on.

The food is second only to the bonds of friendship that began back in college in the 60's. This year John T. shows up - haven't seen John in nearly 40 years. That was an extra treat.

I hope everyone has a traditional superbowl party to call home.

Capn
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Justin turns 60

By train and by plane we came to the VA hospital in Richmond, Virginia on January 15 (hereby proclaimed Justin Rybacki Day) to surprise JR and to celebrate his 60th birthday. Justin actually turned 60 on Dec. 29th.

We, Justin's college buddies, visited Justin in Richmond about 7 years ago when he graduated from college. JR has been afflicted with MS for 30 years or so. What heartened me most was his spirit. Incredible. We traded old college war stories. Plenty of laughter filled the party room and we're pretty sure Justin had a great day.

Our thanks to Maryann, Justin's friend, who reads our emails to Justin and replies back to us, and of course Mrs. "R" our college mom. And my personal thank to Mike Walsh who has been the link between Justin and the rest of us over all these years.

We gave Justin a New York Yankee blanket as he's a huge Yankee fan, A personally autographed photo of Giant's No. 60 and a shopping bag full of authentic Polish cookies and treats from New Jersey.

Happy Birthday, JR!

Well wishers can email Justin at justinrybacki46@hotmail.com