MA
Senior softball
Now that we have had our first snowfall of the winter (ah, Florida, how I miss you!), it might be a good time to reflect on my softball season. Yes, at age 65 I continue to play softball. Specifically, I play in an over-55 league organized by the EMASS Senior Softball organization. That organization has … Continue reading
Winterization, part 2
Well, we waited as long as we could. We were hoping against hope that the house would sell before the end of October and we could escape to Ft. Myers for the winter. Didn’t happen. So we are going to let the listing expire, enjoy(?) our (hopefully) last New England winter and re-list in the … Continue reading
Coming off the road
Sad, but true – we are out of the RV and back in our house in Medford, MA. We put the house up for sale in early September and agreed that if it didn’t sell by the end of October we would reside there over the winter (ugh!), fix the place up a bit and … Continue reading
Liliani
My older son Tony has a daughter named Liliani. I don’t know where the name came from, but I like it. She is “Lili” for short. She is going on 9 years old and is just about the best granddaughter a guy could have. She may not be so sweet when she becomes a teenager … Continue reading
A lazy Saturday
Being a working stiff, Saturdays are usually filled with chores unless we have a family event to attend or some other scheduled activity that occupies most of the day. It is a rare Saturday that we just lounge around. And an even rarer Saturday when we get out of the house and spend the afternoon … Continue reading
Water, water everywhere
We have had an average amount of rain this summer, but have had a much-greater-than-normal amount of water inside the RV. First, one of the bunkhouse slides sprung a leak. Beginning with a heavy rain in May, we found a large, very wet spot in the bunkhouse due to water seeping in – somehow – … Continue reading
Screen houses
It may just be that we have a screen house this summer, but I have been noticing how many RVers have them. I suppose in places with few insects (yes, there are some – the desert, for example) they really aren’t needed. But we are in New England where there are, after a good, soaking … Continue reading
QTN Hop 5: Foxboro, MA, to Littleton, MA
This was the delayed ending to the QTN: two short travel days separated by a 2-week stay at Circle Cg Campground. QTN Hop 5, Day 1: Foxboro, MA, to Bellingham, MA 14 miles via US 1, I-495 and MA 140. This trip took about 20 minutes. Tearing down and setting up took much longer. This … Continue reading
Normandy Farms
Sometimes you get what you pay for. And sometimes you REALLY pay for what you get. Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort illustrates both. Yes, it is really nice. Yes, it is REALLY expensive. I have to say that we really liked staying there for two weeks, but we couldn’t afford to stay longer. How expensive … Continue reading
Boston in winter
I just returned from 4 weeks in frigid Boston. I had the pleasure(?) of being reminded what 0-degree temperatures and wind-driven sleet feel like. Can’t say that I am eager to return for another winter. However, I must admit that the cold nights and white landscapes can produce some beautiful scenery. Here is a shot … Continue reading