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5/31/2024

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“Look around, appreciate what you see, everything will not be the same in six months.”




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5/30/2024

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Annual Re post

Mark your calendars for this year's Free Fishing Days.

Free fishing days have been established to encourage those who do not fish to get out there and give it a try. The following dates and links are for each New England state and the regulations for their respective free fishing day or days. Please note, on these days, you will not need to buy a license, however, in certain states you may need to possess a license that will be issued by the state free of charge. Check each states web site listed below for all restrictions and / or other regulations.

Free Fishing Day’s in Connecticut are May 11th June 16 and August 10th (you still must possess the free one-day license)

Free Fishing Weekend in Maine is Saturday & Sunday June 1st-2nd

Free Fishing Weekend in Massachusetts is Saturday & Sunday June 1st-2nd.

Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire is June 1st.

Free Fishing Day in Vermont is June 8th.

​Free Fishing Weekend in Rhode Island was May 4th-5th.


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5/29/2024

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We don’t make the news; We just report it.

At a recent Screening for the Jaws movie
Some of the blue blood elites got butt hurt and were quoted as saying they walked out early, clutching their jewelry during the event. Richard Dreyfuss Slammed by Liberal Media.  (hollywoodreporter.com)

However, the audience were not all as they would have you believe, many people enjoyed the Q&A at the Cabot Theater Beverly Mass (youtube.com)

The Trans nut job allegedly murdered a CT man before stabbing spree in Mass, locals claim he also killed dogs. Jared Ravizza pictured with man he allegedly murdered before stab spree (nypost.com)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for infected blood scandal that claimed more than 3,000 lives on 'day of shame' (telegraph.co.uk)

Can you believe it, Sir Brian Langstaff, who chaired the five-year inquiry said doctors, civil servants and ministers had “closed ranks” to hide the truth for decades.

Biden's daughter Ashley has finally admitted her diary about 'showers with dad' as well as fears she was 'molested' is real. What IS the truth, Joe? | Daily Mail Online

“The Laptop is Real”: Justice Department Denounces Claims of Russian Disinformation as a Biden “Conspiracy Theory” – JONATHAN TURLEY ​

Israeli tanks seen reaching central Rafah, as troops operate along key Philadelphi Route | The Times of Israel




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5/28/2024

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The Gap Between The Rich And The Poor Is Larger Than Ever, And Frustration Is Growing To Very Dangerous Levels (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)


The Entitlement Mentality
Are Gaza Protests Happening Mostly at Elite Colleges? | Washington Monthly

Thanks to rising prices, most Americans now see fast food as a luxury and are eating it less often, according to a new LendingTree survey. | LendingTree

More Realities of What Happens To Cities When They Become Run By The Woke
Take a look at America's LARGEST Abandoned Mall – pic.twitter.com/E6Tt37SPOu

Rhode Island asking kei car owners to turn in their registration, which would make the vehicles illegal to drive on a public road. Autoblog

Attempted home invasion scheme caught on camera in Whittier CA (yahoo.com)

Everything You Need to Know as Trump Trial Heads to Verdict | The Epoch Times

It’s National Burger Day 

Wendy’s Selling 1-Cent Burger For A Week (today.com)

Burger King celebrates 70th birthday with a week of freebies (wwlp.com)

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5/27/2024

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Another Trans nut-job charged after 6 people, including 4 girls, are stabbed in Massachusetts - CBS Boston

What you didn't hear on the mainstream news about the Trans suspect, Jared Ravizza goes by a ‘she’ on Instagram. Jared Ravizza (@jareeejones) • Instagram photos and videos

CBS Reacts: Trump's Rally in The Bronx Showed That Americans of Every Race LOVE Trump "This Rally Did Look a Lot Like America" | The Gateway Pundit

It’s becoming a lot more common to see big cities struggling with a lack of Police, especially in cities that are already sh-t hol-s that are run by the woke a--h--es. pic.twitter.com/4XhEURoR4d

Mysterious shooting outside Army Special Forces residence in NC raises questions | Fox News

Ukraine Hits Base In Crimea With US Long-Range Missiles In Further Escalation | ZeroHedge

Buttigieg Can't Explain Why Biden Has Only Built 'Seven or Eight' EV Charging Stations (breitbart.com)

Cost of hotels, quality of meals questioned in Massachusetts homeless migrant crisis - CBS Boston
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US Weapons Accuracy Drops to 10 Percent in Ukraine Due to Jamming – MishTalk

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Legends of the East  ( I )

5/26/2024

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For years, I have traveled throughout New England working as a delivery driver. In that traveling man capacity, I have been fortunate enough to travel to every state during the course of a weeks' time.

It has allowed me the opportunity to stop at a lot of noteworthy roadside dinners for lunch and try a lot of different types of road food. 
From hot dogs, Hamburg's or BBQ, to fried clams and lobster rolls, my traveling route went by a lot of noteworthy diners and roadside food stops.

There were a lot of days that it had to be a quick lunch stop. Between the amount of stops I needed to deliver that day and the distance I needed to travel, this meant there would be no sit down, drawn-out lunch break. I needed to maintain a schedule and finish the day as best I could, trying to get home at a reasonable hour.

​I never enjoyed working a Can't too Can't shift. That means you can't see the sun when you start, and you can't see the sun when you finish.
That’s an old quote from my Army days.


So, with the summer travel season now getting underway, I decided to highlight some of my favorite food stops that I was fortunate enough to enjoy lunches at, just in case anyone is doing a road trip and wanted to give one of these classic road food stops a try.

A little clarification here is now needed. This is not a “Readers Best of Poll." These are just my personal roadside favorites, that I was able to stop by for a bite and enjoy.

I won't be making any promises that these lunch stops are healthy for you, because I have never been a role model of keeping a healthy diet. But they are all tasty and have received plenty of praise from both locals and travelers alike.

So now, with the first posting of "Legends of the East", we get right down to some roadside food stops at their best, and six of my favorite hot dog joints, that I have visited.

Living in New England, we are fortunate, like our neighbors to the south in New York and New Jersey, there are a lot of very good hot dog joints in the northeast. No single style dominates the flavor profile, but if there is one thing you can count on, you will be able to find a great selection to choose from.

Starting with a natural casing dog with a good old-fashioned topping of mustard, relish and onion. To how they are cooked, either buttered or grilled, Hot Wieners or Foot Longs, served with or without, toppings like Melted Cheese, Greek, Detroit. Coney Island or Chili sauces.  Enjoy



Capitol Lunch 510 Main St, New Britain, CT,
Since 1946 this Family-owned CT institution has been serving Hamburg's and Martin Rosol's natural casing Hot Dogs with their famous meat sauce. This unique sauce is unlike anything you probably have ever had. They also feature Dogs, Burgers and Fries with combo specials that will have you coming back for more.


Blackie's Hot Dogs 2200 Waterbury Road Cheshire Since 1928 this Family-owned CT institution is a classic old school joint that has been serving Hamburg's and Martin Rosol's Hot Dogs with their famous pepper relish for over a hundred years. Don't forget the Birch Beer.

Tom's Long Hot Dogs 61 State rd (Rt 5 ) Whatley Ma
Toms has one of the best flavored chilis that we had the good fortune of being served, under a hot dog.

George's Coney Island Hot Dogs 158 Southbridge St, Worcester, Ma
Grilled Pork and beef wieners, Chili, mustard and onion on a steamed bun.         


Olneyville NY System 18 Plainfield Street Providence R.I. Classic Wieners grilled and served on a steamed bun, meat sauce and onions. It's also a recipient of the James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award for 2014      

Flo's Hot Dogs Rt. 1 Cape Nedick Me Another classic roadside stand, Flo's Hot Dogs feature their legendary relish. The relish is a chutney-like mixture of spicy molasses and sweet onion. Served over a snappy dog on a steamed NE bun, "Flo's Special" comes with mustard, green relish, Flo’s relish, chopped onions, and celery salt. Because you're in Maine, it should also be enjoyed with an ice-cold Moxie.


A top 6 list is, by its very nature, a very limited list: There are a lot more legendary dog houses throughout the Northeast that are doing a stand-up job and putting out a great product. They didn’t crack the top 6, but I know these also deserved honorable recognition. 

Augie and Ray's Drive-in Restaurant 314 Main Street East Hartford, CT

Chef's Dog House 337 Willard Ave, Newington, CT

DogTown 664 New Haven Avenue Milford CT

Frankie’s Hot Dogs Multiple locations throughout CT

Glenwood Drive-In - Famous Grilled Hot Dogs 2538 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT

Rawleys Drive-In – 1886 Post Rd. Fairfield, CT

Tex Barry's Coney Island Diner 31 County St Attleboro, Ma

Jack's Hot Dog Stand 12 Eagle St North Adams Ma

Hot Dog Ranch 20 Linden St Pittsfield Ma.

Teo's Hot Dogs 1410 East St Pittsfield Ma

Simones Hot Dog Stand 99 Chestnut st. Lewiston, Me

Baba's Original New York System 424 Smith St Providence, RI

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5/25/2024

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“Get woke, go broke” is no longer a funny meme; just look at Bud Light or Target.

It looks like the people who came for affordable, country-style comfort food don’t actually want sexual-identity propaganda mixed in with their mashed potatoes. Cracker Barrel's CEO admits chain 'not as relevant as we once were' (nypost.com)

Call It for What It Is…A Lie made up by a dishonest cop
New Video Shows What Really Happened During Golfer Scottie Scheffler's Arrest Incident | The Gateway Pundit

I have a hard time believing he was a legal gun owner or went to a gun safety coarse.
Tragic moment teen rapper Rylo Huncho, 17, accidentally shoots himself dead while filming video for social media after pointing gun at his head and pulling trigger | Daily Mail Online


CNN reporter admits the Bronx Trump rally was a huge success. Anderson Cooper wasn't looking so good. https://t.co/97z0UA9zHv" / X

The battle is over, Thursday Trump confirmed Nikki Haley 'Will Absolutely On The Team in Some Form.' (thenationalpulse.com)

CNN focused on the Trump Trial, posts the lowest-rated week in prime-time since 1991 (nypost.com)

Should You Believe Faulty US Crime Stats or Your Own Lying Eyes? It's a Tough Call | RealClearWire

Nearly 70% of Gaza Aid Transported from Newly Built US-Built Pier Stolen : Gatestone Institute

Daily marijuana use now outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says (nbcnews.com)

Border Patrol lost 25% of agents during Biden admin: report (nypost.com

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Friday's Adventure Road

5/24/2024

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Never say no to an adventure, after all who wants to have just another ordinary day



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5/23/2024

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The Debate Starts Again
Is fluoride in drinking water safe? What to know as some cities ban it (nbcnews.com)


Alvin, the iconic research submersible, plunges deeper than ever with 99% of the ocean floor now accessible| AAAS

Is Fast Food Affordable Anymore? Here’s How Menu Prices Have Changed Over the Years [2024] | FinanceBuzz

FBI Agents Were Prepared for Secret Service Resistance at Mar-a-Lago: Documents | The Epoch Times

Bill Maher Takes the Ladies of 'The View' Apart, Calls Them Out to Their Faces – RedState

Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed (yahoo.com)

Retailers jacked up prices and squeezed consumers. They might have just blinked (yahoo.com)


DHS Admits Border Has Been Open to Criminals and Terrorists | The Epoch Times

Florida python killing: How state enforces snake-hunt rules (sun-sentinel.com)

High-Potency Cannabis Doubles Psychosis Risk in Young Adults (scitechdaily.com)

What You Aren’t Hearing About Marijuana’s Health Effects - WSJ

How to Catch Carp: Don’t Miss Out on this Overlooked Game Fish. / fieldandstream.com

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5/22/2024

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He didn’t bring the knife to a gunfight, but that old adage may have been put to bed.
Florida man praised by police for fatally stabbing intruder who shot his wife | Fox News

It was nothing like a Trump Show, Biden passing through Atlanta with the motorcade for a campaign appearance. pic.twitter.com/g2k9uZsh6J

D.C. Police Captain Shot During Attempted Carjacking 5 Blocks from His Station. (thenationalpulse.com)

Target to Limit LGBT Pride Products to Online and ‘Select Stores’ After Last Summer’s Controversy | The Epoch Times

The American establishment has allied with its weirdos against Trump. They’re doomed (msn.com)

'Folks, it's bad': Merced sheriff warns of public safety crisis as deputy vacancies mount (yahoo.com)

California set to become latest state to apologize for slavery, but reparations payouts shelved | Daily Mail Online

148 Democrats Voted Against a Bill to Deport Immigrants Who Attack Police (breitbart.com)

Patients with female doctors have lower risk of death, research shows (nbcnews.com)

Suicide Risks 1200% Higher After 'Gender Affirming' Surgery – HotAir ​

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5/21/2024

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Annual Re-Post


It’s About Time to Fire up the Grill 
Coming together with friends and family for the Memorial Day Weekend is one of life’s enduring annual pleasures. The tradition of Grilling or a Barbecue is a very big part of the social gathering. Good food, cooking or smoking for hours, while enjoying family, friends and stories of life.

I personally love the smell of food cooked on charcoal. When you’re cooking with charcoal, food is cooked in a way that it creates a flavor that gas grills just can’t begin to match. The unique smell and flavor that is produced as the juices of the meat drip onto the hot coals, that it is cooking at its best.

People wonder about the difference between grilling and barbecuing. Grilled foods (veggies, burgers, steaks, and fruit) cook quickly over the direct heat with gas or hot coals. The outer surfaces become seared, creating a caramelized crust that helps seal in the juices and flavor.

Barbecuing is a long, slow cooking method that can take hour after hour over the low dry heat of smoldering charcoal with soaked, aromatic hardwood chips added as it burns. “Low and slow” is the pit master’s mantra. In The Northeast, its often apple, cherry or peach wood that add a light smoky flavor.

What else to have with all those grilled foods? Pasta salads, fresh salads or some hearty sides. We are here to help you decide. There are a lot of very good choices to choose from in the links below. 

55 Barbecue Recipes that will make you feel like a grill master (tasteofhome.com)

77 Best BBQ Side Dishes - Grilled Side Dish Barbecue Recipes (countryliving.com)

And Because I'm impartial and always seem to have a rack of ribs going with everything else. my go to link is right here. Our 30 Best BBQ Ribs Recipes—Messy and Perfect for Summer (tasteofhome.com)


In the Interest of Grilling Safety
This weekend, the grills will be fired up and all the Master Chefs like me will be hard at work. Few people realize that there is a big danger involved in outdoor cooking. What I consider the biggest threat in grilling is not the flame, but a grilling instrument. The grill brush can really screw you or your guests up.

A study conducted at the University of Missouri School of Medicine identified more than 1,600 injuries from wire-bristle grill brushes reported in emergency rooms since 2002. Loose bristles can fall off the brush during cleaning and end up in the grilled food, which, if consumed, can lead to injuries in the mouth, throat and tonsils. I was personally at a cookout where that happened to one of the guests and have never used a grill brush since. Our advice, consider alternative grill-cleaning methods like any bristle free or wood scrape grill cleaners.

Grill with caution: Wire bristles from barbecue brushes can cause serious injuries | ScienceDaily


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5/20/2024

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In what appears an intentionally timed message, Ukraine's military launched its largest-ever drone attack on Russian territory while President Putin was visiting China. | ZeroHedge

I wish they would take a poll now on how bad Orange Man was
Another Democratic Tie Dye Blue Massachusetts town is furious over migrant shelter opening in their neighborhood (yahoo.com)

Just a Coincidence
Massachusetts placed immigrant children in hotels with registered sex offenders: report | The Post Millennial

Employees at unlicensed day care in NH accused of lacing children's food with melatonin (yahoo.com)

Ex-CDC Director Says It’s High Time to Admit ‘Significant Side Effects’ of COVID-19 Vaccines | The Epoch Times

Pediatrician Blows Whistle: Doctors Get Kickbacks to ‘Vaccinate Your Children’ (mytruthnews.com)

CDC Links 84% of Measles Cases in Chicago to Illegal Aliens from Venezuela | The Gateway Pundit

US focused on hunting down Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, in bid to end Gaza war | Middle East Eye

Majority of Voters in Financial Times Poll Say Biden's Economy Crippled Their Finances (breitbart.com)

Trump posts the Tom Petty Biden meme on truth social.


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5/19/2024

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How Many Times Have You Heard " Just Another Victim" on this blog?
Chicago mom waits hours for police response after home break-in only to be told, we have no units to send for you. – NBC Chicago
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As Biden continues his historic collapse in the polls, Democrats in Massachusetts can take brief solace in the fact that the Bay State is still solidly blinded in blue. With another new poll out last week, Massachusetts is now one of just two states in which the voters actually believe that Biden is doing a good job as President. The other is Hawaii. Civiqs | Joe Biden: Job Approval

But Were Told Violent Crime Is Down
Assaults on law enforcement in the US reached a 10-year high in 2023, the FBI says (yahoo.com)

"What is the difference between a conspiracy and the truth? About six months." ~ Russell Brand
Federal officials suspend funding to EcoHealth Alliance, nonprofit entangled in COVID-19 origin debate | Science | AAAS

Why was Egypt upset about the Invasion into Rafah, “Maybe 50 Tunnels Crossing Into Their Country” – HotAir

As the Gain of Function Lies Are Exposed, Elon Musk Issues Call to 'Prosecute/Fauci' – RedState

Biden makes fresh appeals to Black voters, hoping they can return him to the White House | CNN Politics

Trump Allies Draw Up Plans for Unprecedented Immigration Crackdown - WSJ (archive.is)

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA were 'abused' and 'bullied,' moms say (usatoday.com)

Miss Teen USA runner-up declines the crown after resignations: NPR

UAW vote: Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against union (cnbc.com
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5/18/2024

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From a Democrat Darling to a Dog
During Trump’s trial on Thursday for allegedly falsifying business records related to a non-disclosure agreement with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump’ s defense team conducted a brutal cross-examination of the prosecution’s “star witness” Michael Cohen.

It was so bad for the prosecution's case against Trump, that CNN host Anderson Cooper and Elie Honig said that Cohen’s testimony was devastating to the case against former President Donald Trump.

"I think if I was a juror in this case watching that, I would think this guy is making it up as he's going along." pic.twitter.com/4Pfp5MQctG

"Michael Cohen Had His ‘Knees Chopped Out, by Trump’s Attorney" https://t.co/sZFyJEDYjG

House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) on Thursday told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo that his committee found new Biden family bank accounts. Comer told Maria Bartiromo that he issued a subpoena for targeted financial information from a “certain financial institution” related to Jim Biden, Sara Biden and Hunter Biden. | The Gateway Pundit 

Today’s heartwarming story of those Woke Liberal Democrats getting what they deserve takes us to the Jurupa Unified School District of California where a lesson in Justice was Taught.
Teacher refused to use preferred pronouns and was fired, suit says. Now district owes (yahoo.com)

When Police broke up the MIT occupation last week, they didn’t hold back. pic.twitter.com/Sn507OfLNz

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug (nypost.com)

The narrative for the media this week is that Ukraine may be lost - Don Surber (substack.com)

North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts (yahoo.com)

Nonprofits Are Making Billions off the Border Crisis | The Free Press (thefp.com)

Israel recovers the bodies of three hostages taken on Oct. 7 music festival (usatoday)

After giving everyone the Big Wac for so long
McDonald’s $5 value meal is coming in June — and staying for just a month – NBC New York
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Friday's Adventure Road

5/17/2024

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Sometimes the mouth seems to do its own thing 
​while the brain just stands still.



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