Creepy Old Guy With Tiny Digital Camera, The Longest Dinner Table, South Windsor Public Library

Good morning, South Windsor! Today is Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012; there are 93 days left in the year.

Look, let’s clear something up right now. I love this job. It’s been, for the vast majority of the time, a combination of sunshine, candy canes and rainbows as far as how much I enjoy covering South Windsor.

But there is one thing that bothers me more than anything else. It’s this: I’m the creepy old guy with the tiny digital camera. Hey, I have to take photos for the job. It’s a requirement and, honestly, I like doing it. But the equipment with which I have to work, while perfectly functional, makes for some awkward moments when I have to, say, photograph a gathering where small children are involved. The adults don't look too comfortable, either.

And don’t get me wrong. You should run in the opposite direction when you see a guy like the one in the photo gallery trying to take your picture. Just looking at that should get you to scatter into the winds faster than you can say “restraining order” before I take your photo.

I don’t blame you.

I’m creepy old guy with tiny digital camera.

Sigh.

Just bear one thing in mind: I did get married to the Yogurt Siren recently and SHE doesn’t think I’m creepy.

Here’s your Daily 5:

1. There’s a two-day trip sponsored by the Parks and Rec Department to see the Pats vs. the Bills.

2. Shabbat and worship services at Temple Beth Hillel tonight at 9 a.m.

3. St. Francis of Assisi Church Ladies Society vendor fair today at 9 a.m.

4. The Longest Dinner Table is today at 5 p.m.!!!!

5. Family Stories this morning at the South Windsor Public Library at 10 a.m.