Happenings in the Hub!

[Sason]

I knew I forgot things - Andrew took me to Giselle and Paul went elephant-riding!

You do need to come for a visit - we'd love to have you!!   

Thanks -- I'd love to come!!! 

You guys seem to be having so much fun together!

I'm sure I'll be able to make it some day, all it takes is some money saving and planning and travelling..... 


and I do want to hear more about that elephant riding! 

[Jeff Wrangler]

Boston ... aka The Hub of the Universe  .

Here's to the city of Boston,
The home of the bean and the cod,
Where Lowells talk only to Cabots,
And Cabots talk only to God.

  

[southendmd]

and I do want to hear more about that elephant riding! 

Well, that wasn't really a Brokie event.  I went to the Topsfield Fair with my sister, and we rode Beulah the elephant.  Topsfield Fair is one of those old-fashioned county fairs, with prizes given for the best rooster, best squash, biggest sunflower, etc.  The real attraction is the region's largest pumpkin:  over 1400 pounds!  There's also a petting zoo and other wildlife displays.  Even a rodeo! 

There were craft huts, with a real blacksmith, leather-workers, woodworkers and their lathes. Also the typical midway games and vomit-inducing rides.  There was a large selection of cowboy hats for sale, as well.  All manner of junk food too.

Being an elephant nut, I especially enjoyed a little ride with Beulah, who is now 41 years old.  I think she remembered me from 6 years ago.     I took some photos with my phone, and sent them to Lynne, who promised to post them here. 

Nice thread, Lynne! 

I'll add my favorite quotation: 

"After Boston, there's only heaven."

--attributed to Bernard Cardinal Law

[Jeff Wrangler]

There's also a petting zoo and other wildlife displays.

I hope you had hand sanitizer with you. ...  

Of course Beulah remembered you. Elephants never forget! 

[Lynne]

Well, that wasn't really a Brokie event.

Just as long as you know you're not getting out of me posting elephant pictures! 

P.S.  I love the quote!

[Kelda]

Just as long as you know you're not getting out of me posting elephant pictures! 

 

[Sason]

Being an elephant nut, I especially enjoyed a little ride with Beulah, who is now 41 years old.  I think she remembered me from 6 years ago.     I took some photos with my phone, and sent them to Lynne, who promised to post them here. 

I love elephants.

I've never ridden one, but I'd sure like to.

I once fed an elephant apples in a circus stable, and it took a firm grip of my pocket where I kept the apples and pulled me forward!!  There was nothing I could do, the elephant was way stronger than me!!    It let go after a couple seconds, and I hurried to give it some more apples. After that there was elephant snot on my jacket, which I treasured for a long time, until I had  to wash the jacket.... 


I can't say I really collect elephants, but I do have a few, made from different material.



I wanna see the elephant piccies!!!!!!

 

[southendmd]

had to bump this one. 

Hey Lynne, where ARE those elephants photos?

[Kelda]

had to bump this one. 

Hey Lynne, where ARE those elephants photos?