The Romeo gang met again for lunch today at Angelicas Restaurant on Rte 114 in Middleton. You can see the menu and other info at the link …… http://www.angelicas-online.com/ .We all met outside in the parking lot as each arrived, one by one. We shook hands and joked and greeted each other like long lost “Gumbas”. When most had arrived we wandered into the restaurant and met the hostess who led us to a table. We all began to take seats when Peter G. said “over here near the window”. Evidently we were at the wrong table and the good scout “Tonto” found the right one.
The Romeos in attendance were Joe Pignatiello, Mark Ryan, Jim Terlizzi, Brother Tim Paul, Steve Winter, Peter Gabriel, Joe Balsama, Ed Deshuytner, Paul Girard, Joe Loduca, Joe Lapiana, and Jack Tweedie. You can see photos of the group at the link …..
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We all took our seats and the waiter added another small table, so all twelve could be seated comfortably. We looked at the menu which almost had too much to choose from. There was a lunch section and regular items. As we made our lunch choices, the waiter took the drink orders. Most ordered beers, (no drafts) and martinis and soda.
The waiter returned for the lunch orders which ranged from turkey and pastrami sandwiches, to turkey dinners, shrimp, and steak. Most dinners also came with salads. After a short wait the dinners arrived and were very good.
Since we were seated at a long table, it was hard hearing the conversation at the other end. Most of what I heard was only from one end of the table. As always Joe Loduca joked and we all laughed. Jim T. talked about the poor quality of sitcom TV shows but said he liked “Two And A Half Men”. We all agreed. Joe Loduca said that his favorite was Archie Bunker with his use of twisted words. Like his wife went to see the women doctor which he referred to as the Groinologist.
Joe Lapiana talked about his duties as a Justice Peace and the 18 people he has married. Only so many JP licenses are available per town and population, however Joe can use his license all over Massachusetts. John Tweedie talked about going to his house in Mashpee today after the lunch. He enjoys life at the beach. Mark R. talked about his carpal tunnel operation and follow up appointment for some wrist swelling. Joe P. talked about taking the train to Portland some day soon with the Romeo’s.
I talked with Brother Tim who has just got his Private Pilot’s License. He is thrilled about it and uses every chance he gets to fly around the area. He belongs to a flying club and is trying to get his students at St. John’s Prep to take flying lessons too. We will be anxious to hear about his flying adventures in the near future.
Steve Winter joined us for lunch after a long absence. He is recovering well from his fall a few months ago. He is not driving yet so Joe P. picked him up at his house so he could attend the Romeo lunch. Steve tells me that he reads the Blogs with interest so he can keep abreast of what is going on.
Joe P. suggested that we go to a restaurant in Boston next month since the Tall Ships will be in. Several restaurants were mentioned and we all decided on Anthony’s Pier 4 which also has free parking. Jim T. will send out the particulars. See you all next month. Comments always welcome. Send email to ……. markryan82@comcast.net
