The Romeo gang met again for lunch today at the BYC (Boston Yacht Club) in Marblehead. We went as guests of Paul Girard who is a member there. I arrived about 12 noon and met Paul and a few others who were there earlier. We ordered drinks and sat on the outdoor deck which looks out over Marblehead Harbor. There were boats as far as you could see, some at the dock, some at moorings and some meandering around the protected harbor. It was a beautiful day with the temperature in the high 80s.
After everyone had arrived, we went inside and sat at a long table. The Romeos in attendance were Joe Balsama, Joe Loduca, Jim Terlizzi, Peter Gabriel, Paul Girard, Ed Deschuytner and Mark Ryan. Other dining tables began to fill up fast with members and their guests. Our table was already set with menus at each place. You can see some photos at the link ………… http://picasaweb.google.com/markryan312/Romeo52009
The waitress told the group about some specials and gave us a few minutes to look at the menu. When she returned, most ordered the Lobster Roll and some ordered Baked Haddock. The meal came back quickly and we all dug in. Everything was delicious. Afterwards we had coffee and dessert, which we shared around the table.
As usual, the conversation was interesting and varied. We all had some story to contribute. As we talked about politics, Joe B. said that he was in the service with state house poll George Keverian. He was always a bundle of laughs but never on time for morning inspection. Most times they would hide Keverian in his locker until after the inspection. He must have been somewhat thinner then.
We talked about seeing some new movies and Ed D. said he saw the new Star Trek which was excellent. You can see a movie trailer and some reviews at the link …. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=star+trek&fr=ush-movies
Jim T. said he saw a new movie called the Great Buck Howard with John Malkavich which he thought was just super. You can see a review on Netflix at the link … http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809736206/info
Peter G. asked who had Comcast, Verizon or Dish TV. Most still had Comcast but several have switched to Verizon (Fios) with mixed reviews. Paul G. said he didn’t notice any difference in HD TV compared to regular TV nor the internet speeds. Peter G. has Verizon with phone, internet and TV (4 TV Hookups) for $130 month which seems like a good deal. Paul was miffed though since he opted for Verizon for $99 for one year and a few weeks later they offered it for two years. He called to get the better deal and they wouldn’t do it.
Paul and Mark talked about gardening and growing Heirloom Tomatoes as well as starting vegetables from seed in a cold frame.
Jim T. mentioned that he planned a few trips to Key Largo FL, South Beach FL, and Ogunquit Maine. Mark R. mentioned that he was going on a few trips this summer in Maine and NH in his RV Trailer. He was leaving tomorrow for Littleton, NH for some camping and hiking with his brother-in-law. Joe L. said he enjoyed the area around Littleton and Bethlehem which is close by. You can see the campground at the link below …... http://www.ucampnh.com/crazyhorse/default.asp
After everyone had arrived, we went inside and sat at a long table. The Romeos in attendance were Joe Balsama, Joe Loduca, Jim Terlizzi, Peter Gabriel, Paul Girard, Ed Deschuytner and Mark Ryan. Other dining tables began to fill up fast with members and their guests. Our table was already set with menus at each place. You can see some photos at the link ………… http://picasaweb.google.com/markryan312/Romeo52009
The waitress told the group about some specials and gave us a few minutes to look at the menu. When she returned, most ordered the Lobster Roll and some ordered Baked Haddock. The meal came back quickly and we all dug in. Everything was delicious. Afterwards we had coffee and dessert, which we shared around the table.
As usual, the conversation was interesting and varied. We all had some story to contribute. As we talked about politics, Joe B. said that he was in the service with state house poll George Keverian. He was always a bundle of laughs but never on time for morning inspection. Most times they would hide Keverian in his locker until after the inspection. He must have been somewhat thinner then.
We talked about seeing some new movies and Ed D. said he saw the new Star Trek which was excellent. You can see a movie trailer and some reviews at the link …. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=star+trek&fr=ush-movies
Jim T. said he saw a new movie called the Great Buck Howard with John Malkavich which he thought was just super. You can see a review on Netflix at the link … http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809736206/info
Peter G. asked who had Comcast, Verizon or Dish TV. Most still had Comcast but several have switched to Verizon (Fios) with mixed reviews. Paul G. said he didn’t notice any difference in HD TV compared to regular TV nor the internet speeds. Peter G. has Verizon with phone, internet and TV (4 TV Hookups) for $130 month which seems like a good deal. Paul was miffed though since he opted for Verizon for $99 for one year and a few weeks later they offered it for two years. He called to get the better deal and they wouldn’t do it.
Paul and Mark talked about gardening and growing Heirloom Tomatoes as well as starting vegetables from seed in a cold frame.
Jim T. mentioned that he planned a few trips to Key Largo FL, South Beach FL, and Ogunquit Maine. Mark R. mentioned that he was going on a few trips this summer in Maine and NH in his RV Trailer. He was leaving tomorrow for Littleton, NH for some camping and hiking with his brother-in-law. Joe L. said he enjoyed the area around Littleton and Bethlehem which is close by. You can see the campground at the link below …... http://www.ucampnh.com/crazyhorse/default.asp
Jim T. told us that he recently got a free transponder to travel through Massachusetts Toll Booths like the EZ Pass. I looked it up at the link below and learned that you can use the transponder in 16 adjoining states from Maine to Illinois. http://www.masspike.com/travel/fastlane/fastlanefaq.html#42
We talked about where to meet next month and Peter recommended Angelica’s in Middleton. Jim T. will send out the info.
The time went by so quickly as we joked and laughed that it was 3 PM already. I left to use the Men’s Room and when I returned the grouped had already left and were outside. Luckily there was some Ocean Charts on the walls of the Men’s Room that I could used to navigate my way home. (See Photos).
We all got in our cars and I followed Peter and Joe L (in his MG sports coupe) out of Marblehead and through Salem. The traffic was quite heavy in Salem which made me glad that I am retired and don’t have to fight the maniac drivers everyday.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Send email to : ……. markryan82@comcast.net
We talked about where to meet next month and Peter recommended Angelica’s in Middleton. Jim T. will send out the info.
The time went by so quickly as we joked and laughed that it was 3 PM already. I left to use the Men’s Room and when I returned the grouped had already left and were outside. Luckily there was some Ocean Charts on the walls of the Men’s Room that I could used to navigate my way home. (See Photos).
We all got in our cars and I followed Peter and Joe L (in his MG sports coupe) out of Marblehead and through Salem. The traffic was quite heavy in Salem which made me glad that I am retired and don’t have to fight the maniac drivers everyday.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Send email to : ……. markryan82@comcast.net
