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Sedulous

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 Finally!  We took the bikes for a late afternoon ride.  Gorgeous (and the bugs cannot catch us!).  Our bikes here seem soooo delux after the pawn shop bikes we used while on the boat.   Paul's pile of tools for digging the electrical ditch. The ditch has taken a few turns due to boulders underground. Meanwhile I unpacked the crib.  Last used 18 years ago for Maddy, it was in a sealed box with enough tape to stop my scissors but not the mice.  The crib thankfully is in perfect shape, the baby blanket I had tucked in the box, not so much.   I also found the pad for the changing table and crib sheets and blankets.  We are all set for our little visitor!  (Yes we are excited!) July 5, 2016:  Maddy at The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.  One of my all time favorite photos.  What is that baby gorilla thinking? July 5, 2019:  Paul and Kevin aboard The USS Constitution in Boston.  Sailors must have been a lot sho...
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Lounging Librocubicularist

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 The weather is absolutely perfect.  Intermittent sun with a nice breeze, high of 76 and almost no bugs.  A perfect day for some serious lounging this afternoon.   Past lounges:                                                       Kevin and Peter                                                                      Kevin                                                                        ...
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Rangeley Fireworks

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  A stunning sunset, great people watching and a great show.  Well worth the walk through the crowds. It was a nice ending to our work day.  While Paul began the task of getting electricity out to the garage, I did laundry, emptied a couple boxes, did some cooking and baking and a bit of cleaning.  The weather is gorgeous and the bugs have either died off or moved elsewhere.  So working outside is enjoyable again. Word of the day - klatsch.  Meaning a casual gathering of people.
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Peregrinate

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 What better way to start the day then a brisk walk with a good friend.  We started early with temps already in the low 80s.  It was awesome!  Just over 3 1/2 miles is easy when catching up and talk, talk, talking.  (Though I did little talking walking up Marshall Ave!) Today we went over train tracks, through the corner of the Blackstone Valley Bike Path and over the Blackstone River.      Lunch with Maddy at Everybody's Favorite (since Bandidos no longer opens at 11am but noon!).  We are proud of how grown up you have become and it was nice to catch up!   Then onward to Rangeley.  We were not alone.  The roads were packed with vacationers headed north.  But with Spotify (thank you again Meg!) we were entertained.  Billy Joel, Pitbull, Elton John and Meatloaf kept us singing and dancing.  Only 6 1/2 hours later we arrived (normal 5 hours).   Now we relax! Word of the day - peregrinate.  ...
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Gumptious

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 What do you do when the sun is shining and the prediction is for 95 degrees?  Visit the playground.  Brianna LOVES to swing.                                                            Today at the Cumberland Monastery.                                                                 The Monastery 2025.                                                                      Megan and TJs backyard 2024.    ...
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Bittersweet

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 Hot, sweaty work this morning at Megan and TJ's was followed by sitting by the pool watching kid antics.  It is really nice she has a friend that can come swim and help entertain.  JD at three years old though makes me nervous.  Yes, he can swim.  Yes, his mom was in the pool near him.  But he is fearless and even climbing the slide - he looks so tiny!                                                              Brianna and JD                                             Paul snapping photos when Megan and I were not feeling it.                               ...
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A Retired Monday

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 June 29, 2017:                                                  Brooke and Maddy at Roger Williams Zoo Today seemed a bit "slower".  To day included: Dentist (last one for awhile 🤞🤞🤞🤞), breakfast by Scott, stain the picnic table, water the veggies and flowers, a bit of cleaning around the yard, a visit with Karen and Alan, Savers, Lowes, a quick pizza dinner, laundry, dishes and done. National Fred Day.  Fred first came to us May 29, 2024 while we were anchored on Vernon River in Georgia.  He continued to visit us through our boat journey and provided us with daily serenades and conversation fodder.   Word of the day - techily.  Meaning irritably or peevishly sensitive.  (A great word that rolls off the tongue easily.) What do you calla person who is happy on Monday?  RETIRED!!!!  😁
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