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Offline Lynne

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Happenings in the Hub!
« on: October 25, 2009, 09:25:24 pm »
So...there's lots going on around Boston these days, aka The Hub of the Universe  ::).

This is the thread for posting those random pictures, to keep you up to date and to make you want to come and visit, where, between all of us Boston Brokies, you'll always be welcome!  If we can't find cherry cake, we can find some clam chowdah and beans.

Lynne & Paul

(pics to come)  ;)
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2009, 09:50:11 pm »
Quote from: Lynne on October 25, 2009, 09:25:24 pm
If we can't find cherry cake, we can find some clam chowdah and beans.

Don't forget the brown bread. ...
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2009, 10:05:06 pm »
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 25, 2009, 09:50:11 pm
Don't forget the brown bread. ...

Exactly so, Jeff.   :-*

Paul..ahem...fell asleep on me tonight, so pictures may be forthcoming tomorrow.  ;)
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2009, 03:12:09 am »
Looking forward to seeing them!
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2009, 09:01:27 am »
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 25, 2009, 09:50:11 pm
Don't forget the brown bread. ...

Quote from: Lynne on October 25, 2009, 10:05:06 pm
Exactly so, Jeff.   :-*

Can't have Boston baked beans without good brown bread!  ;D  :-*
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2009, 11:25:57 pm »
OK, buds...here's the scoop!

There's always something going on in New England these days - it's like a mini-San Francisco because of the concentration of Brokies.  We've had so many great experiences this year - and I'm sure I'll leave some things out, but for me it started with my road trip with Dev to get here...

Then there were many wonderful restaurant excursions with Paul because the man is a gourmand extraordinaire.

Some of us spent the weekend in Provincetown getting even more spoiled by Paul!

And Chuckie came up and did the AIDS Walk for the AIDS Action Committee in June with Paul (I turned in the $$$ - ankle troubles).  And Gwillion and Mike met us for dinner afterward.

Mike (ZephrK) and I spent the Fourth of July together seeing the fireworks at the Hatch Shell.  And I've been down to Providence to visit him.

Amanda visited!!   8)

I went to Maine and stayed with Lauren and we both spent Labor Day with Leslie.

Andrew and I went to see James McMurtry and he answered a couple of questions and I got an autograph.

Some of us went to see Brokeback Mountain at the Brattle Theatre.

Some of us went to hear Judy Shepard speak about The Meaning of Matthew in Newton.

And I had lunch with Sandy in Lexington near my work at a healthy place called 'Nourish'.

Lisa came out and visited with Paul and me one night a week or so ago....my brain is still reeling from that one.

Chris was here last week and visited with Lisa.


So you can see how I'm losing track.  ::) ::) :P

Many of these events were 'big' enough to have their own threads where any photos that were taken are safely uploaded.  But I still have photos and nowhere to put them.

Please be patient with me...they are now out of my phone and uploaded to divshare...but it's 11:30 here and past my bedtime, so the posting will need to wait until tomorrow night...In the meanwhile, anticipation....

 8)
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2009, 06:47:05 am »
looks like i need to get on ovet to that hub sometime soon!
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2009, 07:01:19 am »
Quote from: Kelda on October 28, 2009, 06:47:05 am
looks like i need to get on ovet to that hub sometime soon!
I second that!

How great that you all live so close to one another. Eagerly waiting for pics
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2009, 08:02:35 am »
Quote from: Buffymon on October 28, 2009, 07:01:19 am
I second that!


I third that!


It's great that there are places where brokies actually can meet easily in everyday life without a lot of planning and travelling!!
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2009, 11:07:30 am »
Quote from: Sason on October 28, 2009, 08:02:35 am
I third that!


It's great that there are places where brokies actually can meet easily in everyday life without a lot of planning and travelling!!

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!!   :-* :-*
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2009, 11:31:03 am »
Quote from: Lynne on October 28, 2009, 11:07:30 am
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!  ;D
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2009, 11:38:50 am »
Quote from: Lynne on October 25, 2009, 09:25:24 pm
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.

 ;D  :-*
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2009, 12:34:00 pm »
Quote from: Sason on October 28, 2009, 11:31:03 am
and I do want to hear more about that elephant riding!  ;D

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
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2009, 02:32:23 pm »
Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 12:34:00 pm
There's also a petting zoo and other wildlife displays.

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

Of course Beulah remembered you. Elephants never forget!  :D
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2009, 02:39:25 pm »
Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 12:34:00 pm
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!
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2009, 02:53:49 pm »
Quote from: Lynne on October 28, 2009, 02:39:25 pm
Just as long as you know you're not getting out of me posting elephant pictures!  ;)

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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2009, 07:13:46 pm »
Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 12:34:00 pm

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!!  :o There was nothing I could do, the elephant was way stronger than me!!  ;D  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!!!!!!

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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2014, 02:38:37 pm »
had to bump this one. 

Hey Lynne, where ARE those elephants photos?
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Re: Happenings in the Hub!
« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2014, 04:20:18 pm »
Quote from: southendmd on April 03, 2014, 02:38:37 pm
had to bump this one. 

Hey Lynne, where ARE those elephants photos?

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