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5/31/2015

But officer isn’t its strawberry picking season?
.....A woman was hospitalized and charged with DUI after police found her disoriented and with 13 nearly empty whipped cream cans in the car.

No more Finger Lickin good!
Police say an Indiana woman stabbed another woman in the eye with a fork in a dispute over the last rib at a barbecue.

Is this a form of sex education?
A teacher is accused of showing some of her student’s before-and-after photos of her breast augmentation that were on her phone, according to school officials.

Kosher Vibrators? Oy Vey.......Cant touch this...More

I always knew that a tough crowd hangs out in those parlors. Police arrested an 82-year-old man for slashing a woman's tires because he claims she was sitting in his favorite bingo seat.

A pizzeria owner has been arrested after topping a pizza for two policeman with cannabis because they ‘sounded cool on the phone’ and told him to add whatever type of toppings he wanted.

There are a lot of things that can be stuffed in your pants, but an AK 47 is not the ideal choice.

May 30th, 2015

5/30/2015

I’m off to the annual Victory for Veterans ride today. The Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Motorcycle Run is one of the largest benefit rides in Western Mass. All Money raised from this ride benefits the recreation fund for the Holyoke Soldiers Home Vets yearly activities.

Friday's Open Road

5/29/2015

Another three day weekend for me.....sweeeeeet

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5/28/2015

Man strips naked at Charlotte airport, Yes he had a perfectly good reason!

I will be trying this, making a bad 12 volt battery good again for under 5 dollars.

Its always the hackers
More than 3.5 million people's sexual preferences, fetishes and secrets have been exposed after the dating site Adult Friend Finder was hacked. Already, some of the adult website’s customers are being identified by name.

Fun Freebies in New England

5/27/2015

Each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Fun Freebies that will be held throughout New England during the week. To see many more events that are taking place this weekend, Click on any of the drop down tabs from the top of each page of this web site.

The Rhode Island Air Show                     Saturday and Sunday                  North Kingston RI

The 2015 Air Show will be held this weekend at Quonset State Airport. The Blue Angels Air Demonstration Team will be headlining the show this year. Also making appearance at the show are the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds demonstration teams, the Geico Skytypers and many other great performers. The 2015 Rhode Island National Guard Air Show will no doubt prove to be an outstanding show.

Waterfire                              Saturday at Sunset                                                  Providence RI

This Friday, there will be another Basin lighting for the Waterfire Festival. The Bonfires will be lit in Waterfront Park, You can walk towards the Basin along the arched bridges and beautiful sculptures; your senses will be captivated by the flames, aromas of burning wood and music from around the world.

The Hartford Earth Festival.              Sunday                                                        Hartford Ct

Celebrate the Earth at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza with fantastic musicians on the Main Stage, such as the Hartford Steel Symphony and the Meadows Brothers.

Bascom Lodge Weekly Performances                                                                 Adams Ma

Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires of Massachusetts is Bascom Lodge. There is a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. The season opener starts this weekend and continues through October 30th, the lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds.

The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts  Series                                                    Greater Boston Ma

This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community. .

Free Fishing Days                  in the State of Maine                                  Saturday and Sunday

During Free Fishing Days events, fishing license requirements are waived for recreational anglers. Free Fishing Days are the ideal time for adults who don’t yet have a license to introduce kids to fishing or for anglers to mentor beginners.

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5/26/2015

“ Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin’.”

Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption

Happy Memorial Day

5/25/2015

The Memorial Day Holiday originally began after the Civil War to honor Union soldiers who lost their lives in the war. The holidays original name, Decoration Day, came from the day's main activity: leaving flowers to honor the fallen at cemeteries.

More recently, it has come to mark the unofficial beginning of summer for many. Along with parades doused in red, white and blue, cook-outs in the backyard and excursions to the local beach for a long weekend.

But one thing should never be forgotten. Veterans are still being mistreated and abandoned by our government. The reality is that today, our veterans have never in the history of this country, been asked to do so much for a government that has been grossly incompetent in taking care of their needs. As citizen’s of this country, we can never forget the sacrifices that were made by those before, or are being made now, by the very few who allow us to live a safe and secure life today.
All gave Some, Some gave All

To celebrate the unofficial start of summer....... Monday's Motivators

Take a guess, the answer should not shock you, there will be no prizes given out for the correct answer on this one. Who has the 10 Highest Beer Prices in Major League Baseball?

If anyone ever see’s me raising one to my lips, call the doctor, a shrink, and my immediate family. Beer Drinkers Admit Corona is Gross, But buy Tons of it Anyway.

Moose and More

5/24/2015

A Beer a Day is the secret to a long life. More

Men who drink the equivalent caffeine level of two to three cups of coffee a day are less likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED), according to researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).   More

Do you want to see how much Google knows about you? More

Boys who smoke cannabis before puberty could be stunting their growth by more than four inches, a new study suggests.    More

It’s not just Norman Rockwell anymore, deep in the Berkshires, it’s become Housewares and High Fashion

Does the BU Racist Professor have new things to apologize for?    More

It's going to be a Good Day

5/23/2015

There are a lot of really bad companies who consistently offer nothing but bad experiences for their customers. But there is one firm that truly stands out — a company so horrendous the very mention of its name causes stress levels and anxiety for many, not to mention the sleepless nights.

I am talking about the King of being the worst. The company that does its best treat their customers likes a piece of crap. The company that offers a product that is in such high demand, but when it goes wrong treats the customer with a level of lip service that rivals a goldfish breathing for air.

Comcast is the largest cable and Internet provider in the country. Its reputation for horrendous customer service and inept tech support has now landed on my door again.. As a pretty mellow guy, and very tolerant of the shit happens, curve balls that can be thrown at you. It’s time to join the ranks of the many people who strongly believe that Comcast is one of the worst companies in the country.

The level of frustration I feel in dealing with Comcast is something that I have never experienced with any other company in my life. There have been many screw ups that have led to this day. I truly believe that screwing up is just one of the many services that Comcast provides as part of their service plans.

For me, its been a long list of screw-ups during the last two years that Comcast has provided. Cable TV outages that were caused by the company technicians- Numerous Internet disruptions that can be attributed to faulty equipment- Missed appointments on numerous times.

But now they have even found a way to screw up their goodwill gesture at appeasing me from all those previous bad experiences. The company offered me an upgrade on my TV and internet package. They gave me a reduction on the monthly bill and free phone service. I agreed because after all, cancelling service from a company that I have been doing business with for 30 plus years, (Verizon) to save over a hundred bucks a month at the time seemed like a good idea.

It’s now been 3 days since Verizon relinquished my phone number to Comcast so they could be the new provider of my land line phone service. I still don’t have a dial tone. Breath slowly…..help is on the way and for now, its time to enjoy the cookout.

I was watching the news last night and they aired a segment that I could strongly relate too. So in the interest of your safety today and for the rest of your existence, I will give you a re-post from a few years ago…. Never clean your grill with a wire brush!

And with a couple of fantastic days in store for us, and those of you that are ready to fire up the grill, How to Grill Chicken with 12 Good Tips.

Friday's Open Road

5/22/2015

A Good Willie Nelson Interview: What I've Learned, more

13 tunes by Willie Nelson

May 21st, 2015

5/21/2015

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. — Thornton Wilder

Fun Freebies in New England

5/20/2015

Each Wednesday, we try to list some of the fun and free things that are available to do on a weekly basis with the posting of, “Fun Freebies in New England”. With the long Holiday Weekend coming up, there's a bunch more stuff going on in addition to the cookout.

If you know of something fun and free that is going on, please forward it so it can be added to the weekly feature. The “Contact Me” is located on the home page. You can also find many other events that will be held throughout New England during the year. To see more events, Click on any of the drop down tabs from each page of this web site.

The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts  Series                                           Greater Boston Ma

This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community.

Thursday         Gallery Night                                                                                       Providence Ri

On the third Thursday of each month ,Gallery Night offers free, carefully curated, guided bus tours to Providence Galleries, Museums and Art Spots from March to November.

Thursday         Third Thursday Street Festival                                                          Willimantic Ct

Every third Thursday, thousands of people from far and wide stroll along Main Street, Willimantic amid a background of musical, theatrical, visual, gastronomic, and olfactory delights. Seven stages simultaneously host a wide variety of music and entertainment while over 100 vendors showcase a variety of handcrafted goods and services. Willimantic's diversity really shines through in the delicious authentic international cuisine. Enjoy locally produced artwork, beer, music, and soda.     More

Thursday         Third Thursday Street Festival                                                            Pittsfield Ma

Every third Thursday the downtown district comes alive with live music and performances on multiple stages setup for the event, local food and craft vendors set up booths, street performers are entertaining people and plenty of fun is to be had. If you want to experience a little more, businesses are open late for shopping, theater and there are plenty of dining options available as well. More

Saturday             Waterfire                                                                                           Providence RI

This will be the first full lighting this year for Waterfire. Over eighty bonfires will be lit 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. There will be torch-lit vessels that travel down the river to light the bonfires. Also, there are numerous street performers and performances by Fire Dancers, The Gargoyles and the Phantom Boatman. 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.

Saturday           Riverfront Summer Pops Concert                                                  East Hartford Ct

Spend an evening on the Riverfront with the professional concert band, the Middletown Symphonic Band. This event will celebrate Memorial Day and features wind, brass and percussion instruments.

Sunday            Blackstone Valley River Tour                                                          Central Falls, RI

On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Blackstone River cruise offer's, free cruises along the river. You may see swan, herons, geese, ducks, turtles, hawks and beautiful plants and trees! The tour guide explains the ecology of the river and surrounding wetlands along with stories about the people and history of the region. Every time you go out on the river, you’re bound to see something cool !

Many museums also offer free admission during specified days of the week. You may find them in the Good Diggin   Museum Listing of New England

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5/19/2015

The White Mountains, it should have been a challenging day hike. It became another tragic story in the history of a mountain range whose cordial slopes and modest elevations belie its savage weather. This is the story of Kate Matrosovas 16-mile, dawn-to-dusk solo traverse across New Hampshire’s highest peaks last winter. More

Monday Motivation

5/18/2015

Good Day at the Air Show yesterday

Moose and More

5/17/2015

Floridians may have thought that the market was cornered by having Florida Man and all those crazy exploits. Today we give you The Massachusetts Man! Could he Possibly be the King of Moose Droppings?    More

So you think there’s only one NFL team who cheats? You’re wrong. All 32 NFL teams cheat, but since they are not as good as the Patriots, nobody really cares about them.    More

Has another one of Life’s big riddle’s been solved!
A new survey says guys and gals want sex at opposite times of day     more

Get the popcorn ready, this could be one Hell of a Show
Tensions between terror organizations Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and Hamas in Gaza have intensified recently. Clashes apparently spiraled after Hamas demolished a mosque used by members of the “Islamic State" as well as arrested nearly 40 of its members.   more