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A Great Ride

5/31/2014

The 3rd Annual Victory for Veterans Motorcycle Run took place today and I rode in the ride again this year. All Money raised from this ride benefits the recreation fund for the Holyoke Soldiers Home Vets yearly activities. The Holyoke Solders Home is the largest long term care facility in New England for Veterans.

It started at the Holyoke Soldiers Home where everyone registered and then lined up for the big event. There were also many of the Vets from the Home who were outside to meet and greet the riders.

This year, there were over 1500 motorcycles that participated in the ride. There was plenty of coffee, bagels, pastries and water available, to all the riders. Vinnie DiMartino from Orange County Choppers was also there to greet the riders, and was more than gracious to do photo’s with anyone who wanted.

The ride left Holyoke and wound through the towns of South Hadley, Granby, Belchertown, Ware, West Warren, Palmer, Wilbraham, Indian Orchard, and Ludlow, it then finished at the Moose Club in Chicopee Ma.

At the Moose Club, everyone was treated to Hamburg’s, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Potato Salad and plenty of fixin’s, with live music performances from Bon Jersey, a Bon Jovi tribute band and Ray Guillemette and his band King Kountry.

The rain held off during the ride, and we only had a very light and fast moving sprinkle, when we got to the Moose Club. It was a good day and a great ride.

May 30th, 2014

5/30/2014

Time to cut loose

Long, Long Ago

5/29/2014

In another time warp far, far away.

Fun Freebies this Week

5/28/2014

As the tough economy continues, I will try my best to list some fun free things to do here on a weekly basis every Wednesday with the posting of, “Fun Freebies in New England”. Here are a few of the events that will be held this week.

June 1 through 30, 2014  21st Annual Celebration of Lupines ..Throughout New Hampshire

Paying homage to the annual blossoming of this captivating wildflower, the Fields of Lupine Festival is a time honored regional event. The brilliant spikes of the lupine flower carpet local fields and pastures in a rolling sea of vibrant purples, pinks, blues and whites. Complementing the natural beauty of the floral show, the Fields of Lupine Festival offers special events within the festival. Complementing the natural beauty of the floral show, the Fields of Lupine Festival offers special events within the festival. In the communities of Franconia, Easton, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods, Littleton, Lisbon, Lincoln, North Woodstock and Whitefield NH.

Friday ........Waterfire ............................................................................................Providence RI

This will be a Basin lighting for Waterfire. It is still a wonderful event, but will not feature the full eighty bonfires along the river in downtown Providence. As you walk along the paths in Waterfront Park, past the arched bridges and beautiful sculptures; your senses will be captivated by the flames, aromas of burning wood and music from around the world.   WaterFire has been enjoyed by of over ten million visitors since its flames were first lit in 1994. This is a must see event for 2014, It is free but donations are what keep it going.

Multiple Weekly Performances at ............Bascom Lodge...............atop Mount Greylock in Western Ma

Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires sits Bascom Lodge There are a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. Open May 31st through October 30th, The lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds.

Free Statewide Fishing Days for  Maine    May 31st-June 1st

Free City and Town summer Concert Schedule found on Good Diggin listing............ for New England

Free Thursday Multiple Gallery Bus Tour Night................................................................Providence RI

Free Sunday and Third Thursday Rhode Island School of Design...................................Providence RI

Free admission to Art Museums found on the Good Diggin listing ..................................... in Ma & Ct

Free admission to Art Museums found on the Good Diggin listing....................................... in Maine

Time to get back at it

5/27/2014

I had a good long weekend and really enjoyed myself. We finished up yesterday afternoon by taking a trip down to the river. It's a perfect place to walk and relax, and the environment leads easily into good contemplation, and the hopes of a few fish.

The fish weren’t doing much to make the day exciting but the shore lunch that we brought was very good. It’s now time to get ready for work. Off to North Eastern Vermont and western New Hampshire today. This week there will be some traveling with a visit to every New England state during the next four days.

Memorial Day

5/26/2014

Across the land today, in print, on TV and in the blog verse, there will be many Memorial Day thanks that will be heard and seen. Songs will be sung; statements of thanks will be spoken.

To the many men and woman who over the years took their turn in the rotation to serve and protect this country, giving their time. They've earned much better than what we have heard of, in the news lately.

I simply say,

Thank You.

For the ones that gave everything. All we can do is remember them, perhaps pause, tip your hat or raise a drink to the sky and just say "Thanks."

May 25th, 2014

5/26/2014

Moose and More

5/25/2014

The “Holy Grail” of muscle cars have been found

Mick Jagger Becomes Great-Grandfather "How do you feel"

The Bulls got some payback

You're not Officer Friendly anymore,

Another Badass Kitty

Police pull over driver and ask, are you smoking Pot?

Look up and see a plane, you can ID it

12 Rude Revelations about Sex

A very different R

May 24th, 2014

5/24/2014

The Red Sox losing streak has now reached eight games in a row. Things have gotten real bad.

And they are good for you

Let the summer begin

5/23/2014

The work week, is over. It's been interesting, but now I'm ready to relax, and looking forward to the long weekend and the unofficial start of summer! I am going to spend the next three days with a hope of grilling, fishing, a trip to Providence to enjoy Waterfire and hopefully, a last chance this season to get in the woods after a gobbler. Not necessarily in that order.

Have Fun