World's Oldest Dog

The world's oldest dog according to Guinness World Records has died at the age of 26 years and eight months.

Pusuke, a fluffy tan Shiba mix, died after suddenly falling ill and refusing to eat, owner Yumiko Shinohara told reporters at her home in Sakura, a city outside Tokyo.

"I would just like to thank him for staying alive so long," Shinohara told TV network FNN.

Meppel, Netherlands

Nice little canal town, larger than expected entertainment district with restaurants and bars around the central square and its old church.

Sunday Driving

Taking a cab to the airport to pick up my rental car tonight at 7:30, then a 90-minute drive to Meppel for work this week.  Supposed to be a scenic little town, but it's where our customer that I'm training is located.

Amsterdam, Saturday

Holiday decorations are going up in the neighborhood, these are all within a 10 minute walk of my apartment:

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth Harbor

Everybody wants their own Space Needle.

Dam Square Holiday Lights

Street musician music, clear cold night downtown:

England Commute

Here's my daily commute in England, from Portsmouth to Woking and back (in Martin's Passat wagon diesel).  One hour each way, beautiful countryside.