Papa Nord

This is the tumblelog of John Nord. In my life I have had 5 children, 39 jobs and run over 40,000 miles. I am using this as a meeting place for my ideas and a discussion about life
Thu Jan 12

Onboard the Mar Mostro

jamesnord:

We had the completely insane opportunity to compete in a Pro-Am race aboard Puma’s 6 Million Dollar, carbon fiber Mar Mostro race boat. These boats are the fasted in the world (can reach speeds of 45MPH +) and are manned by the best sailors alive. It was exhilarating, exhausting and really just a whole lot of fun. Tomorrow they will do some sprint races and then leave for stage 3 of the Volvo Ocean Challenge

What an Awesome experience. Can’t wait to hear more

Tue Oct 18
jamesnord: The happiest of birthdays to my best friend, team mate, inspiration and always my baby brother.   Happy Birthday:  May your next year bring great joy and fulfillment

jamesnord:

The happiest of birthdays to my best friend, team mate, inspiration and always my baby brother. 

 Happy Birthday:  May your next year bring great joy and fulfillment

Tue Jul 26
jamesnord: I do this all the time really, obsess that is. I get something in head and I see myself owning it, and I don’t feel at balance until I make that happen. I did it with my bike, my a lot of my clothes and my camera. Well now I have been looking at this motorcycle for months now, and it’s in my head. It was built by a man named Terry and I am talking to him about building me one as well.  don’ forget to sign up for the organ doner program   

jamesnord:

I do this all the time really, obsess that is. I get something in head and I see myself owning it, and I don’t feel at balance until I make that happen. I did it with my bike, my a lot of my clothes and my camera. Well now I have been looking at this motorcycle for months now, and it’s in my head. It was built by a man named Terry and I am talking to him about building me one as well. 

don’ forget to sign up for the organ doner program   

Fri Jul 15
dylannord: I’ve learned that in a sprint it’s not just about speed, aerodynamics or even power, and the quickest man doesn’t always win. At the end of the race, sprinting is more about your position coming up to the line, and the miles leading up to that moment when you drain everything you have left. looking very tourish there.  Should be in France

dylannord:

I’ve learned that in a sprint it’s not just about speed, aerodynamics or even power, and the quickest man doesn’t always win. At the end of the race, sprinting is more about your position coming up to the line, and the miles leading up to that moment when you drain everything you have left.

looking very tourish there.  Should be in France

Mon Jul 11
jamesnord: 20 minutes in Mykonos 

jamesnord:

20 minutes in Mykonos 

Tue Jul 5
Fireworks in Baltimore were spectacular this year. 18 minutes of applause and laughter at the amazing display

Fireworks in Baltimore were spectacular this year. 18 minutes of applause and laughter at the amazing display

Sun Jul 3
Happy birthday Ryan. We all miss celebrating with you today. Your Mother,brothers and I wish you happiness and joy. Save a few lives today and put that 24 years of education to good use. Thinking of you today Dr Nord

Happy birthday Ryan. We all miss celebrating with you today. Your Mother,brothers and I wish you happiness and joy. Save a few lives today and put that 24 years of education to good use. Thinking of you today Dr Nord

Thu Jun 23
This delicious, oversized bowl of rice pudding arrived from NYC today. Thanks James and Dylan I am enjoying.

This delicious, oversized bowl of rice pudding arrived from NYC today. Thanks James and Dylan I am enjoying.

Wed Jun 15
My copy of “Pretty Good Summer” arrived today. Did u get your copy?

My copy of “Pretty Good Summer” arrived today. Did u get your copy?

Thu Jun 9
Do you remember your last day of school and the start of summer? Was it sheer joy?

Do you remember your last day of school and the start of summer? Was it sheer joy?