Andy,

I thought your birthday is on December 25th?

Bob,

I am taking Dang to Macau for her birthday. She likes the Cirque du Soleil shows so we're going to see Zaia that weekend.

I'm sure you guys will have a great time and an advance HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Andy!

I just saw Cirque de Soleil in Boston. Great again. For some reason, they did not choose me as a volunteer from the audience. I could have provided a relatively large surprise for them.

Macau or Cambridge. A tough choice. There's always next year. You can combine a trip to the Boston GTG with a trip to Vegas. A rare double.

Mimi
Just realized YOUR birthday really IS the Saturday of the BOS GTG!!!

we only celebrate birthdays over 76...

and in the case of certain four legged animals we require a birth certificate with the original seal in tact and at least for certified statements of their personal witness to the birth--no exceptions!!!

above is "4" not for

A joint celebration is not unusual in Cambridge.

(Greetings from Tokyo. I hate you all because no one reads my blog.)

Rizz,

Are you in town? Kimjapan is also here. Hoping to hook up with her hopefully in the weekend.

Hey bmt,

Yep, am in Shinagawa for just a couple of days, then off to Kyoto and Karuizawa. Arrived this am, immediately met a bunch of FlyerTalkers for some fiery mabodofu.

I don't have lots of free time, but pls let me know if you and KimJ arrange something -- dtopaz at gee-mail dot uknow.

rizz
Where's your blog?

Carol,
he left us this when he left but nothing has posted yet that I can see

http://tinyurl.com/3nfr5w

Aloha!

ht,

whaddyamean nothing is posted?

address is http://travelwithtopaz.blogspot.com/

I've read his blog. Very amusing. The usual Rizzutto style with fewer literary references. Take a look at his profile. Who would have guessed he was from there?

sorry rizz, I see it now, very good so far
was sarah your neighbor? :)

Rizz
I took a look. Great blog! Nice photos. Thanks for sharing. You'll be in BOS right?
Carol

Rizz,

Wish I went to Tsukiji with you. Last spring, we ended up with a surly sushi chef after waiting close to an hour outside. He would not even allow us to take photos of our (expensive) kani don.
Did you get my email? VIsited KimJ & T last night at the Pen & almost missed the last train with all our chatting.
Hope you have a good trip to the rest of your destinations. Keep in touch !

Konnichiwa bmt=san,

Didn't get e-mail.

Fooey on sushi chefs who are unfriendly -- that is half the fun!

In Kyoto now, getting unintentionally wet, before heading to Karuizawa in a day or two to get wet on purpose.

HEY!! I THOUGHT THIS WAS ABOUT THE BOSTON GTG AND NOT SOME PLACE FOR INANE CHIT-CHAT ABOUT JAPAN!

Jealous that I could not be there so ............... PLUS you did not answer since you did not get your email.
Stay warm. Yoroshiku !!!

As a result of last night's baseball scores, the Friday night dinner may be moved to a sports bar. The beloved Red Sox play the first game against the hated Rays(?) at 8:30 p.m.. I'm not sure what time the Yankees play.