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Cabot went to a sailing camp near the ocean. In the mornings she played games on the land. In the afternoons she did activities on the water. She learned to sail a boat by herself. She had a fantastic four weeks that completely exhausted her.
"Rick's friend was an executive with the Olympic Committee. He got Rick tickets to any event that he wanted to see. Rick rode a bus to the Opening Ceremonies with many dignitaries. Rick got to watch the track and field events from a suite. The closing ceremonies were great, but he was sad when they were over."
Every Labor Day Rick's hometown held an art show in the park. Local artist's set up booths and displayed their wares. Rick wandered down the aisles admiring artists' handiwork. This year Rick found something he liked enough to purchase. Rick took home a painting and hung it proudly over his mantle.
Martin went to the British Virgin Islands with this friends. They chartered a 40 foot sailboat. For a week they sailed all around the islands exploring. They enjoyed snorkeling and dining on fresh lobster. In the end they all agreed that they should do it again some day.
Rick went to a conference in Las Vegas for work. He had always wanted to play poker in Las Vegas. Rick won second place in his first tournament. After 4 days Rick had won over two thousand dollars. Now Rick goes to Las Vegas on vacation whenever he can.
"Every morning Sue's daddy makes tea and drinks it from a mug. Sue wanted to try tea also. One day her daddy planned a tea party for her. They drank tea and ate cookies together. Sue decided she didn't like tea, she just liked being with her dad."
Sally got a sewing machine for her 8th birthday. Miss Claire promised to teach Sally to sew. They started by learning to thread the needle. Next they practiced sewing in straight lines. In no time at all Sally was making simple clothes for her dolls.
For Spring Break Sue's dad took her to St Lucia. They rented a sailboat and sailed all around the island. One day they anchored in a cove and went snorkeling. They saw all sorts of beautiful coral and fish. As she went to sleep that night Sue could still see all bright colors.
Steve took his children to a livestock auction. They bought five young calves for their farm. The children named all of the calves before they got home. The calves took to Steve's nurse cow right away. Every morning that summer the kids checked on their new calves.
Rick went deep sea fishing with his grandfather and uncle. They rented a boat with a guide and were gone all day. They took a break from fishing just long enough to eat a picnic lunch. Rick caught the last fish of the day. They caught so many fish that they sold some to the market.
Chris borrowed his dad's car without permission. He visited a friend and parked the car on the street. When he went to leave the car wouldn't start. He had the car towed home and pushed it back into the garage. Chris swore that he would never do that again.
Every morning Rick heard all sorts of scratching in the ceiling. He hired a professional to come check things out. The professional found squirrels living in Rick's attic. They laid traps and fixed a number of holes. Now Rick is careful to keep up the maintenance on his house.
"The Smith family went to the same beach every summer. This summer there were 3 sea turtle nests in front of their cottage. A ranger put a wire enclosure over the nests to keep predators out. The children checked the nests every morning. Finally, one nest was dug up, but they didn't get to see baby turtles."
Bob took his daughter canoeing on the river. The entire trip was about three miles. The current was very fast through the shoals. They got hung up on a rock near the end. They had a good time and pledged to go again.
Claire bought a new goldfish for home. She set up a tank for him on the kitchen counter. She filled the bowl with clean water and put the fish in. That night Claire caught her cat pawing at the fish tank. Now a plate covers the top of the tank to keep her fish safe.
Beth learned to drive when she was fourteen years old. Her dad took her to a school that had lots of clear roads. She had the seat all the way forward to reach the pedals. Some days she would practice for an hour. When it was time to get her license she was already sure of herself.
Joel and Rick were in the second grade. One day they decided to play golf in the backyard. Rick accidentally hit Joel in the head with the club. Joel's head started bleeding everywhere. His mom took him to the hospital where a doctor gave him stitches.
"Amanda had waited her whole life for this day. She put her wedding dress on with great anticipation. Her bridesmaid helped her put her veil on. She walked into the church to find it totally empty. Fortunately, she woke up and realized it was just a bad dream."
"Shana used to live in a run-down trailer in the middle of nowhere. She decided she would travel the country in her van instead. After a few months she wound up in California and decided to stay. She got a job with a marijuana grower in Humboldt County. Eventually, she married the grower and lives a life of leisure now...
We had a hot summer in Boston. Today my wife and I sat out on the bench. The temperature dropped and the wind picked up. My wife changed from shorts to jeans. We went back inside after a short time.
I strained my back today. It was due to trying to walk with hemiparesis. I remembered my wife had purchased a Lidocaine spread. I put it on my back and felt better. I will use it tomorrow.
My online chess partner got home early today. We played three games. I lost the first game. I won the second but lost the last game. We intend to play again tonight.
My niece's daughter B has a FB account. It is full of nice family photos. My daughter found out B has a second FB account. That account shows partying and drinking. We were a bit surprised.
"My niece has three children - 18, 12, and 9. The 12 and 9 year olds have behavioral issues. One day my niece called her mother, B. The 9 year old had punched a hole in the wall. B told her daughter to get the child into therapy."
My son-in-law's aunt has an 8 year old boy. He wanted to sell lemonade. She wanted to help him. She bought a stand on Amazon for $99. I was highly amused.
My 99 year old friend Ben is getting less dependent. He is walking more slowly. He is forgetting things. His daughter used to visit every so often but is now here daily. I think Ben might have to go to a home soon.
"My wife retires this week. She bought a t-shirt from Amazon. Its slogan is ""Retired and Loving It"". I took a photo of her. She emailed it to her kids with a smiley emoji."
"My nephew lived across the street from Fresh Pond. When he was 8, he got a fishing pole. We went to the pond to catch some fish. We did not have bait and used gummy worms. We did not catch any fish."
"I used to bike to work. I tried to do it in all types of weather. One day it was very icy out. I biked home, and was almost at the door. My bike slipped on the ice and I went flying."
"A furniture truck drove up today. The concierge came up to the driver. He said the truck had to go to the back. The driver refused to go, and the concierge called the police. The driver reluctantly decided to go to the back."
My wife bought German bologna on Monday. I tried to eat it on saturday. One slice tasted odd. I told my wife and she tasted a slice. It actually tasted fresh.
Tonight I played chess against a 1390 opponent. My rating is 1450. I was losing. My opponent ignored a move. I checkmated him.
Today IHOP was charging only $1 for a short stack of pancakes. My wife and I went this morning. The group next to us ordered breakfast. One man in the group ordered only one dish of pancakes. I think he was either cheap or not hungry.
"We went to the IHOP for breakfast. It was very heavy. We were stuffed for the rest of the day. We decided to have oatmeal, our normal breakfast, for dinner. It was a light meal."
"I bought a wireless mouse. I thought it needed AAA batteries, and bought some. I opened the compartment and it needed AA batteries. I went to the store to get the right batteries. I finally got the mouse working."
Our friend R is 45. She married young and had 4 kids. Her husband was a grad student who took 7 years to get his PhD. She neglected her teeth to pay bills. She had gum disease at 44 and needed treatment.
"Stephen Hill recently died. He was the attorney general on Law and Order for years. He was also on Mission Impossible. To honor him, I watched some L&O and MI shows today. I think he was a great actor."
In 1987 we vacationed on Cape Cod. Our daughter was two. It rained the whole time we were there. We went to an aquarium and the mall. Our daughter did not seem to mind.
In 1988 my wife used our tax refund to get new carpeting. The carpet layers did not move furniture. I hired my sister-in-law to help me move the furniture. The installers were done by 2 PM. The carpet was a nice blue color.
My wife went to Target yesterday. It was crowded with students shopping for college. They were buying a lot of dorm room goods. My wife was amused by the mothers and daughters interacting. We went through this ten years ago with our kids.
"My nephew's wife is obese. She loves to eat out. She often posts where she has dinner. Tonight, she drove 40 miles to get a pizza. I think she will have health issues."
"I try to read 100 pages from a book every day. Yesterday I was behind. My wife had taken me to breakfast, and I had read only 20 pages. I sat down in the afternoon and read 80pages. I was exhausted after that."
"In 1991, we wanted to visit a zoo. Our city zoo was run down and in a bad neighborhood. We drove to a zoo in Providence. We had a nice time. A few years later our Boston zoo was renovated."
"This March, my son-in-law's mother and sister Audrey went to Seattle. His mother was pleased her 25 year old daughter went with her. She thought it was a sign of maturity. My daughter said Audrey just wanted to visit a pot friendly city. I think my daughter was right."
My wife's radio had an ad about watermelon. The ad kept extolling how good the fruit tastes. Today she went to the market and bought some watermelon. She served it for dessert. It did taste good.
"In 1987, our daughter developed bottle mouth. She was 2 years old. We took her to a dentist who recommended fillings. She was put under general anesthesia in a children's hospital. Our daughter is 30 and has great teeth."
Stanley Lubritorium was a gas station on Western Avenue in Brighton. In 1986 I drove by it at night. It still had art deco architecture and lighting. I took several photos. A year later it was demolished.
My sister-in-law Bea rarely goes out into the lobby. She drives her car into the garage and goes home. Today we were shocked. Bea was in the lobby. She was waiting for a friend.
My 99 year old friend Ben likes to talk to people. Today he met some Chinese people on the bench outside. He told them he had gone to China on business ten times. He invited them to see his photos of China sometime. They took down his information.
"My son's friend is very eccentric. He does not drive or bike, preferring to walk. Yesterday he needed a ride home. My son drove him but told him to wait while he visited us. My son did not want him to talk, as he stays for a long time."
My friend Gary is an outdoorsman. In 1988 we lived next to a pond in the city. Gary inflated a boat and got out into the pond. The police came by and told him there was no boating. He was disappointed.
"My wife is retiring this week. Her boss did not advertise until a few weeks ago. She was afraid of not getting somebody. This Monday, she just hired someone. She said she had run out of time."
"My friend Kate had a 10 year affair with Jim. It ended badly after Jim's wife found out, and he dumped Kate. Kate was angry and posted photos of Jim and her on FB. Jim called a mutual friend and asked her to have Kate stop posting. Kate is still angry and said she would continue to post photos."
"My neighbor Joe's daughter Alice visits often. Alice said Uber drivers always go down the driveway the wrong way. I listened and nodded to her, but did not believe her. Yesterday alice was visiting, and an Uber driver came the wrong way. I now know Alice was right."
"In 1982, my coworkers Tommy and Barbara dated. They ended up in a relationship. One day they had a fight in the office. Barbara threw hot coffee at Tommy. They were sent home for the day."
My nephew and his wife worked Saturday. It was the fifth time they had worked Monday to Saturday. After work they drove to Providence for pizza. Then they watched the water fires on the canal. They felt they deserved the treat.
"On August 13th, our granddaughter had her first dental cleaning. She is two. The dentist was a nice woman. Our granddaughter sat on her mom's lap. She had no cavities and was very happy."
"Today a Chinese baby sat on the bench next to me. His mother was holding him. He was very chubby. He saw me and smiled, and I waved at him. The child really made my day."
"I received two cigars yesterday. My sister-in-law got them from her work. I do not smoke cigars. I asked my friend Jack, who smoked, if he wanted them. Jack said he had to stop smoking for health reasons."
My wife is retiring this week. She made her last lunch tonight. She took a photo. She will probably post it on FB. It will be a sad photo for her coworkers.
My wife had two dolls she wanted to get rid of. She asked me to post them on eBay. I took photos and listed the dolls. It took only a few minutes. We are hoping they sell.
My wife's niece goes to college in Ohio. She lives in MA. Yesterday she posted on FB that this was her senior year. She was proud of getting through college. Everyone gave her encouragement.
I have trouble walking because of a stroke. I have the use of only one hand. I went to clean the cat litter box today. I bent over and strained my back as I cleaned the box. I was better after a rest.
"My friend at work was a Beatles fan. He bought a lot of bootleg cds. He transferred the music to his computer. I sold them on eBay, making about $4K. He was amazed."
"I met Joe when he was 96, in 2013. He remembered whatever I told him. We spoke of current events, and he was very sharp. This month, Joe has begun to forget things I told him. I fear he is getting Alzheimer's Disease."
My wife is retiring this week. She wanted to get the photos off her computer. She asked for my help. On Sunday I went and put her computer photos onto a flash drive. I then deleted her photos from the company computer.
My friend Fred had never gone to the MFA. I took him there one day after work. He was amazed at the art work. He went on to buy books about art. He visits museums regularly now.
I play 3 minute speed chess online. My opponent is usually an old friend. He makes unorthodox moves. Last week I started recording his moves and consulting a chess program. This has improved my games.
"My wife got a bill for $300. It was the deductible for a medical scan. She thought she had already paid the deductible for this. I found an email from July saying she would get a bill in the mail. It came, a month later."
"My FB friend posted a sad message. She said she had lost her phone and was praying to Saint Anthony. She asked her FB friends to do the same. Luckily, she found her phone. She thanked the Saint on FB."
"I went outside to sit on a bench today. My back had been stiff but was better after sleeping. I sat on the hard bench for an hour. My back got stiff, and I needed some Tylenol. I will not be on the bench until I get better."
My wife was on Western Ave in Brighton today. She passed by our favorite sub shop. She bought two steak and cheese subs. I ate my sub with great pleasure. I was stuffed that night.
"I just read that our BSO music director got an award. I was excited, and looked up his recordings. Spotify had few offerings a few months ago. They had more now, including a Grammy winner. I played that album this morning."
I liked watching foreign movies. In 2006 Volver was released. I wanted to see the movie but my wife did not. I took a half day off from work and saw it. It was very amusing.
"On towing day we were surprised. There were two cars parked. Only one was put on a flatbed, and we wondered why. Later, a small tow truck took the car. I think the flatbed tow would have damaged the car's brakes."
My wife bought a bag of frozen chicken and pasta last week. She cooked it tonight. It was very convenient. The bag said its contents served four. It barely fed the two of us.
My wife went to the supermarket to buy fresh fish. She likes white fish. There was only salmon or bluefish in stock. She bought frozen fish instead. I told her I am not fussy.
My wife is retiring this week. One of her coworkers is in the field. She does see him often. Last week he came into the office. She had a photo taken of them together as a remembrance.
"My daughter had 4 friends when she was a teenager. Three were Catholic and one was Jewish. One day the group went to midnight mass on Xmas eve. The Jewish girl had no idea what was going on. She was glad to be with the group, however."
We are getting our carpet cleaned tomorrow. We took a lot of stuff off the floor. Our cat was unhappy as she lost her hiding places. She decided to sleep on the bed. Things will return to normal on Thursday night.
Our condo complex is next to another one. We have a large parking lot. Several people from the other complex parked on our lot. One day our board had those cars towed. A lot of people were unhappy that day.
"My niece has temporary custody of two children, 10 and 2, Her niece was irresponsible and left the kids alone. My niece and her mom tried to care for the kids. She could not care for the kids and withdrew her custody claim. She still has the kids for now."
"I own two pairs of shorts. One fits very well. I wondered why the other did not fit. I found it was a size narrower, and ordered another pair. I was sure I could not lose weight to fit into the smaller pair."
Our neighbor next door had a hamster. One day it escaped through the baseboard into our unit. We put the hamster into a box and left it outside our neighbor's door. He said his 8 year old son was appreciative. I was just glad it wasn't a mouse.
"I am retired. I still keep in touch with my work friends. I was told there would be layoffs last week, and the week before. Each time the rumors were false. I told my friends their sources may be wrong."
We have a pool in our condo complex. One day in 1995 some jokester drained the pool. The pool went down halfway before it was plugged up. It took two days to refill and prep the pool. They never found the culprit.
I lose my bookmarks easily. I found Amazon sold 100 bookmark lots. I bought a lot six months ago. Today I am down to a few. I had to order some more tonight.
My coworker Ann is recovering from the end of an affair. She had an affair which ended when the man's wife got suspicious. Ann is angry that the man denied having an affair. Today she posted a photo of them together on Facebook. Her ex-lover must be nervous.
"I received a scam email today. A lawyer said he represented a rich uncle who died. The email, full of errors, said I was the sole heir to $32M. I was asked to contact the lawyer. I disregarded the email."
"The other night my niece was walking in the park. She suddenly felt pain in her heel. She could not walk on her heel. She went to urgent care, who recommended an MRI. She had a stress fracture and has to wear a boot for 4 weeks."
My wife has an iPhone 6s. She wanted me to take a photo of her. I am disabled and can use only one hand. I could not hold the big phone and take a photo. I used my 5c instead.
I had a dream about paratransit vans last night. I had a stroke and use paratransit. In my dream I told a friend how hard it was to get onto the van. This is because the van has three steps. I woke up feeling depressed.
"Today was street cleaning day in Cambridge. We woke up to watch cars being towed. There were only two cars today. One was towed, but the other was not. We were mystified."
I work for a transit authority. One day I found an old rollsign in the garbage. I brought it home. Years later I sold it on ebay for $100. I needed the money to pay bills.
My wife likes to eat in diners. Today she mentioned visiting one in a nearby town. She had seen an article in the paper about this diner. She pulled up the article and it said the diner went out of business. We ended up at the IHOP.
I met a woman in my sophomore year of college. We were lab partners in biology. We got to be good friends. I brought her to a high school in the same college. He said he did not like her at all.
My son-in-law turned 33 today. My son sent him a tribute. They both love the tv show The Office. My son sent a photo of a birthday slogan from an episode. My son-in-law was pleased.
"My wife had a day off today. We went out to breakfast. Afterward, she dropped me off at home. She to Carter's to buy clothes for our granddaughter. She will be gone for hours."
My wife's coworkers A and B never got along. Yesterday A had to run a backup. She needed to use B's computer. B was angry at A and swore at her. They yelled at each other for an hour!
"I had a stroke and need special shoes. I was heading out today. I could not find my right shoe. I started to panic, until I found the shoe under a blanket. I vowed to keep my shoes together from now on."