Boston Pronunciation

The other night, Bill was at a Dunkin' Donuts and ordered a cruller. He pronounced it as CROO-ler. The lady behind the counter had no idea what he was saying. He tried three times and then gave up and pointed. The lady said, "You're not from around here, are you. We pronounce it CRAW-lah."

Today on our way out of Boston, we stopped for gas in a suburb and there was a Dunkin' Donuts. (They are EVERYWHERE in this area.) Bill wanted a cruller but was hesitant to order one. Luckily the crullers were the manager's special, so Bill just had to ask for the manager's special. The guy behind the counter said, "Oh, you want a CROO-ler?" Bill was happy to hear someone pronounce it the way he is used to hearing it. (The dictionary says it is pronounced CRUH-ler, so the Boston lady was probably the closest to the correct pronunciation.)

We are on our way to Buffalo, NY, for the night and then tomorrow we will drive through Canada to get to Bud and Donna's lake house for a short visit.

K


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Location:Dunkin' Donuts

Hoppin on down the Freedom Trail

Photos from our journey down the Freedom Trail!

Will in front of old town hall. 

Inside of North Church. 

Ken and Will takin a break on the trail. 

The USS Constitution, the first ship commissioned by George Washington. 

Dad looking out at the ship. 

Paul Revere decked out in a Bruins Jersey. 

Snapped a photo with our tour guide, Jeremiah Poope. Yes that's his real name. 

Getting into trouble in Boston, Salem and Gloucester

On the USS Constitution

Salem, MA

Gloucester, where they had a festival that included a grease pole contest, rowing races, and a carnival. Also, fun Main Street.

 

At the harbor, we stumble onto a diving museum, run by an 80 year old retired diver who showed off his relics including his several deep sea diving outfits.

 

 

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Red Sox items

These are what I wore to tonight's game. As first time Fenway visitors, we all got a Red Sox Nation bracelet, a Red Sox sticker and a "My First Game at Fenway" button.

It was a great game! The Sox beat the Blue Jays 7-4 and Dustin Pedroia hit a home run over the Green Monster!!


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Bo Sox Game!

Awesome time at Fenway with perfect seats! 

Day one in bean town

Ken and I arrived in Boston around 10:30am and spent some time exploring before the family met us...

Ken at the Green Dragon Tavern, where revolutionaries like Sam Adams used to meet. I had fish and chips and Ken had corned beef. 

Then we went to the Fanueil Hall Market, which was rather impressive.

Then met up with the family, ending up at Cheers...no one knew our names, though. 

Local Flavors

 

 

 

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The Guys

Ken, Bill, Brent and Will enjoying their pints.


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Cheers

Having a Shirley Temple at the Cheers Bar!

We are all here: Bill, Meredith, Ken, Will, Brent and me :-)


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Lunch

We could not go through Sandwich without getting sandwiches. We are at Cafe Chew, "Sandwich's Sandwichery".

K


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Location:Sandwich, MA

Out & About Cape Cod

Slow start to the day enjoying the ocean breezes and cup of tea on the front lawn.

 

Drove out to Hyannis and .... Mom did laundry. Then stopped by for a photo op with JFK.

 

Eventually back to Falmouth and went out to see "the knob".

Lots of fun.

 

 

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Cape Cod Potato Chips

Just took a self-guided tour of the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory and had free samples. Now we all are thirsty and headed for lunch with large beverages :-)

They did not allow pictures at the factory.


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Location:Hyannis

A Day in Cape Cod

A day in Cape Cod:

Morning on the porch

Then off for a bike ride,

A quick dip in Nantucket sound,

We biked a total of 6-7 miles and had lunch in Wood's Hole at the Pie In The Sky restaurant. I had the PB&J.

Later, took our beach chairs and sat on the beach and listened to the waves.

Supper on Main Street, Falmouth.

Ended with ice cream.

 

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Travel to Cape Cod

Awoke this morning in Liverpool...New York. Went for a jog...on the campus of Lockheed Martin next to the hotel. Stopped by security after about a mile. Had to give my name and leave. Enjoyed the waffle at the complimentary breakfast. Drive to Cape Cod...Co-pilot, Kathy, reads off Beatles trivia and, thankfully, I miss several (?the 8 songs with day in the title?). Will finishes the Massachusetts leg. Orientation from Walt the seaside resort owner. Cape Cod with cool sea breezes. Will swims. Lobster Bake. Main Street stroll for ice cream.

 

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Our Cape Cod hotel

Our room looks out on the pool. The ocean breeze is AMAZING!!! (Supposedly we are 97 steps from the beach. We have not tested that claim, yet.)

Wish Brent and Will luck on the bunk beds....

K











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Location:Our temporary home

On to Cape Cod

We have left Liverpool with no Beatle sightings. On our way to Cape Cod!
K


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Location:I 90

Matriculation!

Brent accepted for higher learning. 

Geography not my strong suit

Liverpool is in NEW YORK. (Now you know why a navigation system is a necessity whenever I buy a car!)

K


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Location:Rochester, NY

Geographic mistake

We just crossed into Pennsylvania, which made me realize I posted today's destination incorrectly as Ohio. We are heading to Liverpool, PENNSYLVANIA.

I planned the itinerary, so I should have caught my blogging mistake. Maybe I'd better double check the rest of the itinerary and be sure I have us heading to the correct Cape Cod and Boston!

K


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Location:I 90

On our way to Liverpool

We have left Canton and are on our way to Liverpool.

Before you start thinking we are going to visit the boyhood homes of the Beatles, the Liverpool we are heading to is in OHIO. We needed a stop off place on our drive to Cape Cod, so Liverpool seemed to be an appropriate place for this Beatle loving family.

K


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Location:I 77

Pro Football Hall of Fame

After a lovely overnight stay near Toledo, it off to Canton, Ohio. Great time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame today. Kathy suited up for the if game...and later created her own Super Bowl ring.

 

• Felt the thrill of the game

 

• Played on AstroTurf
• Saw the 2014 Super Bowl Trophy
• Wearing the quarterback helmets with the audio plays.

 

 

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