Happy Birthday Jordan Lynne Winfield, 3/25/2011

My son Chris and my beautiful daughter-in-law Jaime, had their first child about 8:15 this morning. I was sitting here dazed by the wonder and joy of it all, and moved to putting my thoughts on paper. These aren't my exact thoughts, of course. I am incapable of expressing them. But, I hope these words say what a truly wonderful and joyful day this is for this unworthy grandpa. Welcome to the planet Earth, Jordan. May your heart be filled with your mother's and father's love, spirit and determination. Don't let gravity or anything else ever hold you down.

Jordan Lynne

The sun was bright on that cold March day

We knew Jordan Lynne was well on her way.

No news of any kind had our hearts on the edge

But no news is good news it's said by the hedge.

Grandmas and Aunties were all so aflutter

Impatiently awaiting to click every shutter.

She'll be the most loved child on the planet

Years before, that was hammered in granite.

Hair chestnut brown and eyes of bright blue

“She looks like her dad, no she's really more you”

As the relatives gathered around and opined

Deep in their hearts she became more entwined.

She's here, she's here for all to love and hold

From birth to adult, even when she grows old.

She's already the most loved child on the planet

Everyone can see it's hammered in granite.

A "Purposeful" Party

It was no place for the faint of heart or anyone reluctant to party hearty. Who would have thought that staid olde Windsor, CT would be the scene of a massive 4 day party of wild Trop Rock phans?
Only about 500 souls, suffering from the great Northeast's frigid winter induced 'cabin fever', that's who.
From February 24th to the 27th, the Marriott in Windsor hosted this huge phlock of Parrot Heads. They caroused, drank, ate, stayed up all night, and spent their money to further the causes of several charities. After all, it's mainly about helping your fellow man if you're a true Parrot Head. That's why the organization's motto is "party with a purpose". There's no rules saying Parrot Heads can't have a wild time while raising funds for local and national causes, so they do. In fact, they do on a tremendous scale.
It can be described, but not in a forum such as this. It takes participation in the Parrot Head nation known as Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. and one of the affiliated clubs in your local area, to get the full impact of how much can be done and the amount of phun to be had.
Raising funds and having a great time doing it were the main thrust of the 4 day party in Windsor. However, to put perspective on this convention and differentiate it from any other you may be familiar with, think about this. The main business conducted here was to plan the next several New England Parrot Head Conventions. It becomes a party to plan the next party! Cool!
Party on Parrot Heads!