Winter -- 2000/2001 AD/CE: Featuring my trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Trumbull, Connecticut at Christmas

Most of the first forty or so photos were taken at
Mary Lou and Joe Szabo's in Wisconsin and Kristen and Rich Ryan's in Connecticut

Mary Lou and Joe's pre-Christmas in Wisconsin

  1. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Nicky -- The Szabo Husky

  2. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Mary Lynn Lorbach and mom, Mary Lou Szabo

  3. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Another of Mary Lynn and Mary Lou

  4. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: John T. Szabo at the computer in his bedroom

  5. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Another of John T. Szabo

  6. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Mary Lou and Joe Szabo

  7. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Frank and Mary Lynn Lorbach at their home in Wisconsin

  8. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Frank, Mary Lynn and daughter, Rachel (15)

  9. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Mary Lynn, Stephanie and Rachel Lorbach

  10. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Stephanie Lorback (10)

  11. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Stephanie, John, Jennie, Rachel and Mary Lynn Lorbach

  12. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: (Back row) Jennie, Rachel, Stephanie, John; (front row) Mary Lynn and Frank



  13. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: (Back row) Jennie, Rachel, Stephanie, John; (front row) Mary Lynn and Frank

  14. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe (me) and Mary Lou

  15. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Another of Joe (me) and Mary Lou

  16. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe and Mary Lou Szabo in front of their home on a beutiful winter evening before Christmas

  17. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe (me) and Chris Szabo

  18. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Jim Szabo and Nicky-bear

  19. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: John and Jim Szabo

  20. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe Szzzzbo puffing on his pipe

  21. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Another of Joe where he is apparently attempting a broad smile

  22. Roswell alien on Joe Szabo's workbench in his garage where he produces Artesian works of art when not performing alien autopsies

  23. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Mary Lou reading

  24. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: John Szabo playing the piano -- in the dark apparently, thanks to the light meter on my camera

  25. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe Szabo and his new Dodge Durango

  26. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Jim Szabo sweeping snow

  27. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe at his mailbox -- shows depth of snow


  28. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Joe and Jom zabo and nice full view of Joe and mary Lou's home

  29. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Jim and Joe Szabo in front of Joe's Ram truck

  30. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Mary Lou and Jim at breakfast

  31. Pre-Christmas in Wisconsin: Jim and me

    32. In Connecticut for Christmas

  32. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Andy Bivona and Richard

  33. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Lynn and Monica (Kristen's sisters)

  34. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Mary Lou Bivona and Amy Warren

  35. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Carrie and Kristen's mother, Dorine Bivona

  36. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Carrie (Kristen's sister) and Dorine

  37. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Another of Carrie and Dorine

  38. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Rich and Kristen's mother, Dorine


  39. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Mary Lou, Amy and naughty "Molly" Ryan

  40. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Richard Ryan -- a portrait, more or less

  41. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: A similar portrait of one of Rich and Kristen's nieces, Kathleen

  42. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Amy and John Mulroay (Lynn's husband from Pittsburgh)

  43. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Jeff, Julia and Patrick (PJ)

  44. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Kristen, Amy and Sara

  45. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Lynn and Dorine

  46. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Sam, Patrick (PJ), Billy and Joey

  47. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Biff Bivona and John Mulroy

  48. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Billy, Joey and Patrick (PJ) passing out gifts

  49. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Rich, Lynn and Kristen

  50. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Joey and Billy

  51. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Kristen holding picture of Dorine; unidentified, but marvelous profile of "someone"; Dorine

  52. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Lynn, Kristen, Carrie, Biff, Monica, and Andy all holding their framed photos of their mother, Dorine

  53. Roswell alien on Patrick Bivona's (PJ's) organ whre he performs alien autopsies when Billy's not playing a beautiful rendition of "The Little Drummer Boy"

  54. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Lynn, Kristen, Carrie, Biff, Monica, and Andy all holding their framed photos of their mother, Dorine

  55. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Kathleen, Sam (10) and Ned in background

  56. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: Lynn, Kristen, Monica and sara

  57. Christmas Eve at PJ's in Connecticut: John Mulroy and Richard -- good pals!

  58. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Rich and Kristen's "Library" -- their home in Trumbull

  59. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Rich and Kristen's home from across the street

  60. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Kissy -- the kitty with an attitude


  61. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Andy with his cars; Lynn and John Mulroy

  62. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Dorine Bivona teaching us all sign language -- oh yes, she's singing "Silent Night" in C# Major

  63. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Dorine, Andy and Lynn

  64. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: The Mulroys: Lynn, Sam and John all up from Pittsburgh

  65. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Kristen Ryan and me

  66. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Another of Kristen Ryan and me

  67. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: PJ (Patrick) . . . is he singing?

  68. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: John Mulroy and me


  69. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Molly looking mighty guilty -- she was a real pickle the night before

  70. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Patrick (PJ) having a happy thought

  71. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: The Bivona Gang from the balcont inside the "Library"

  72. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Maria and her Aunt Amy; Dorine at far right

  73. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Maria, Amy and Dorine

  74. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Kristen and Monica in the kitchen

  75. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Sam Mulroy (10) -- a future Notre Dame offensive lineman

  76. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Dorine; Sara holding her daughter, Maria, Patrick (PJ) -- picture taken from above

  77. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Sara, Maria and Patrick (PJ)

  78. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Ned (Andy in background)

  79. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Me, John Mulroy, Andy Bovina and Ned

  80. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Four generations: Dorina, Sara holding Maria, Monica (I think that's me in the background)

  81. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Amy and Maria


  82. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Monica, Maria and her mother, Sara

  83. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Maria saying "goodbye"

  84. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Maria (Richard took this marvelous portrait!)

  85. Christmas Day at Richard and Kristen's "Library" in Trumbull, Connecticut -- Largely with the Bivonas: Rich at his computer later that evening

  86. Jimmy quietly saying "Hey dad! It's only a half hour befor ethe wedding rehearsal. You better get a hustle on!" (This photo taken at the Stratosphere on the morning of February 15, 2001 -- the day of the double wedding in Las Vegas)

That's all for right now, folks!

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