Erica's Dance Night Out!

Hi Fam,


This Friday I was treated to a wonderful rendition of some Christmas themes at Fordham High School for the Arts. Erica and her school class put on dances and plays with very talented young people.
I however am very ashamed and angry to say that even though I video taped it and had it all set up to show, something happened and I lost the taped edition. Hopefully they will have another show and I will be able to send it out to the family. This is picture of Erica, Dayona, & Peace.

Nephew Prince's Birthday and Graduation

Hi Fam,

Wanted to bring some updates for the month of November. This month was the birthday of Erica and Prince. Big man Prince have now turned 10 and growing up to be a wonderful young man, who is respectful and courteous (If not, his mother would go up beside his head), lol, only joking.
Prince is soon looking to graduate from his Charter School he attends on 123rd street, Manhattan, and hopefully moving to another. Prince enjoys skate boarding, wants to play football, basketball, and do stunts on bikes. With all that energy, we can only hope he applies some towards his lessons. Happy B'day and graduation. Good luck and be safe.

Meet Tanty Mildred from Barbados

Hi Fam,

I have to start off by saying WOW. This trip to the island of Barbados was an educational marvel when it came to my endeavor learning about my family history. Pam arranged to stay in a nice hotel, which came with our own stove and frig. So, though away from home, we cooked every night and had some wonderful dinners. Meeting tanty Mildred was great. She remembered me as a little boy when she came to the US back in the late 70's and had some pictures to prove it. Those pictures and historical notices will be posted on the website at a later date. But, until that time, enjoy some pictures from down there.
This was Pam and Tanty on the front porch. Before that, we were served some Cucu and sol fish, hmmm. Sorry you weren't there.


This was the background of our hotel where we stayed. Pam and myself took a stroll as the sun was setting. BTW, every day, I was in that sea behind her. Sorry you weren't there again. LOL.

Of course, I got the worst of it with some blind bum on the beach taking a picture of us 3 feet away, but must have zoomed out like we were 10 mile out to sea. The speck to the right is me. This one you could have been there in my place.





















Also wanted to say, while away it was Prince's Birhtday. Happy Birthday big man.

Recognition of American Express Marathoners

Morning Fam,

Wanted to post this link of an editorial piece on Pam and her marathon exploits though the magazine: MIN Online, (http://minonline.com/frontlines/businesscasual/12551.html) I for one am very proud to see my baby's name up in lights (well in print), but none the less proud.
Also, after many months of slipping and sliding, Pam and myself are going to see Daddy's last living relative alive in Barbados next week. Tanty Mildred, is the last sibling of my father, Hugo Abbott, and I hope to get all that information lost to me when he passed away at a young age. For those who have not kept up, this is in conjunction with the genealogy website: wwww.abbottlineage.com. This is more of a family field visit for me, but will also be a nice reward and relaxation for Pam's running this past weekend.
Talk to you when I get back. Oh, Erica is taking her SAT's this Saturday, wish her luck as she continues on her voyage towards college.

We have a Winner!!!

Hi Fam,
After a year of grueling workouts with her boxing coach, a year of running in cold rain and hot weather, Pam have reached the goal she set out for with this year's New York City marathon run.


Last year, she completed the race in just over 5 hours, her best PR before, (personal record) was 4:45.10. Today, all records have been smashed!!! Pam took an AMAZING 40 minutes off that time, to complete the race in a time of 4:05.04, close to just under 3 hours.

Congrats again Pam and great running.

Two Days and Counting!

Hi Fam,

Well, three more days until the day for Pam's Marathon Run. She's been training hard and I expect her to do really well. She will be building up on the carbs for the next couple of days and getting lots of rest. I will post her official time and place Sunday afternoon. Send her your good lucks via her email.
YEAH PAM

Junior Comes to Town

Hi Fam,
Sorry I haven't been up and running with the blog, but this is the reason why. Take a look at this picture!! Every time I jump on the laptop to update, Ms. Penny wants to help. Unfortunately in this household, I have to wait on ALL the women.


Now that her and her brother Scooter are off chasing each other like they stole something, here are some pics from nephew Junior's visit to the Big Apple. Picking up Junior in the morning can be an adventure, especially when he looks like he's ready to go to work on the docks.


However, he was quickly awaken by a pass-a-byer.


We went a little shopping and ended up here for his very first pedicure. If anyone of you know Junior, I can't begin to tell you the noises he was making and the remarks to the ladies, LOL.


After visiting the Barber and a change of clothes, I couldn't recognize the brother. The day he left, we stopped off to give Merlin a going away visit at Prince's school in mid Manhattan.

Lastly, Junior came and chilled out with me at the house before heading back to Brooklyn to catch his plane flight. He's been wanting to meet Pam for the longest, so I obliged him.


It was great having Junior up here these past weeks. He will be moving to Tampa soon and securing a job at the Veterans Association. Also, he will be pursuing a degree in Bio-Engineering next semester at a local college. Good luck and "keep your eyes on the prize, instead of the bamse."