The Root Family

Well, we're just new in the neighborhood, so we're still deciding what to do with this place. We live in a 9 year old colonial with a 32x48 foot base. My wife, Jeanne, and I have some project ideas for our home. I want some decent walkways to the front door and the rear deck, possibly this year! I may be looking for ideas, so suggestions are welcome. We have a rise from the side of the driveway and a slow 90 deg turn to get to our front door, although it could be a sharp 90 deg.

We were just married last October, and are a large family of 10 (yes, 10). Five of the children still at home, ages 10 to 18. You can visit our Wedding Pages by clicking on this link.

	I thought it might be nice to attach faces to names by dropping a picture of us here. Hello everyone! We don't own horses, but Jeanne works at a horse barn part time. This is her favorite to spoil, Lilly.
	This is some of our family. Jeanne and 4 of the kids, my sister and neice, two of my brothers and my Mom and Dad. What a crew!
		As you may be able to tell, I like the spicy stuff, too. My life and my tastebuds crave something other than dull and drab. Maybe that's why all the kids and crazy life!
	Links to good hot sites, where you can find more! Try either one for LOTS of HOTS!

I love to ride the two-wheeled monster of mine, a 1982 Kawasaki KZ1100-A2 shaft drive. I got it from a friend after it sat in his driveway for 5 years, neglected and just itching for a new owner to breathe some life into it. It's red and has a full fairing. It gets lots of TLC from me and has given me back lots of (S)MILES of fun. My kids love to ride with me, the two younger girls, mostly.

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LAISSEZ BON TEMPS ROULEZ

My Dream Machine - the Kawasaki Concours
Photos by Kawasaki

Calphalon - I would recommend to anyone!

Cooking is another passion I have. Cooking is another way to show love for the people I care about. Sharing a good meal made with care is always relaxing and enjoyable. I like to try new foods and recipes whenever the moment strikes. I grew up with good family cooking, Italian and German, mostly. I didn't experience the varieties of cuisines and ethnic foods you might find in our larger cities with more diverse cultures. Once I joined the Navy and began traveling I found a whole new world of gustatory delights. It is a rare moment I try something new and don't care for it. Getting my family to try new foods and recipes is the biggest challenge of all. If I can make it appealing, they'll usually give it a go. With luck and a little time, I can get a page of recipes included on this site to share. I have a recipe form on the following page to allow people to share their recipes with me.

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