Romeo 8-17-16

The Romeo gang met for lunch on Wednesday, August 17 at the Marina Restaurant and Pub (formerly The Wharf) in Revere at 12 noon.  The Marina is located at 543 North Shore Road (Route 1A).

Go to www.marinaathewharf.com
or more information.

 There were 8 present including Joe Pignatiello, Steve Winter, Paul Girard, Jim Terlizzi, Ed DeShuytner, Mark Ryan, Brother Tim Paul and Joe Lapiana.  You can see photos at my Picasa Website .....

Romeo 8-16-16

We were seated at a round table near the window. It was windy out so we sat inside but you could see all the beautiful boats docked at the Marina. Maybe next time we will go out on my Yacht? Ha.

The waitress brought loaves of crusted bread and dipping oil to the table and water. She then took drink orders which included Margaritas, beers and cokes.

We looked at the menu and found a lot of choices including entrees, pizza and sandwiches. Most ordered the lobster roll, breaded haddock, fra diavalo with pasta and mussels and chicken sandwich. We also got salad and chowder.

The conversation was lively as always about sports, Olympics, politics and trips.

We started with Donald Trump's latest news flash. We are all still wondering how he got this far.

Joe P will be going to London in October and Jim gave him some pointers. 

Brother Tim talked about flying to Sanford, Maine to a diner with great food. I flew there for my pilot's solo flight and had to have a instructor pilot there sign my log book. He signed "arrived alive".

Tim also talked about students enrolled at St Johns because there families want them to go to college. A lot of Asian students there who work hard. Tuition is $30,000 plus finding room and board in the community.

Ed talked about the rise in enrollment for online courses at NECC and drop in day enrollment. Also he said it was hard determining student honesty when taking weekly tests at home online. Was someone other than the student taking the test.

Joe L mentioned that the Western avenue artists will have a Artoberfest on October 1+2 at their studios. 300 artists will open their studios. A beer garden and activities for all. Check it out at http://westernavenuestudios.com
Mark mentioned that he participated in an author panel held at the Wilmington library. He discusses his book and sold a few. He also wrote some funny poems which you can see online ...

Http://Poems.MarkRyanBooks.com

Mark also gave out some bags of cherry tomatoes he grew in his garden. Joe L had a good crop as well as Bro Tim. Ed said squirrels were getting into his garden. Mark has an electric fence to keep out critters.
Mark talked about cost of hearing aids. At his audiologist they were costing $2000 to $4000 for just one ear. Walmart and Costco sell them. Costco has them for half price and good quality.
We will meet next month on Sept 28. Jim will send emails.

Comments welcome ..... Markryan82@comcast.net