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bipr [Member]
In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
John with an * is always a source of helpful information!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Mountaintop Turbines & More
In response to: Mountaintop Turbines & More
I think we could still put some windmills on Scargo Hill.
Cool pictures - birch trees are my favorite. And it looks like you could hide a geocache quite nicely in those roots ;-)
Beautiful baby, too.
Cool pictures - birch trees are my favorite. And it looks like you could hide a geocache quite nicely in those roots ;-)
Beautiful baby, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Chamber closes Information Center on Route 25
In response to: Chamber closes Information Center on Route 25
It's a shame - the Route 25 visitors center also has nice restrooms. Now you'll just have to hold it.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape to Confront Hate; Ptown half lit; Oceans fall ill, bureaucrats squabble; Nauset Beach pact ready; A star is born; Something fishy this way comes; All Senate candidates but one endorse Cape Wind; Test your Cape Cod IQ
In response to: Cape to Confront Hate; Ptown half lit; Oceans fall ill, bureaucrats squabble; Nauset Beach pact ready; A star is born; Something fishy this way comes; All Senate candidates but one endorse Cape Wind; Test your Cape Cod IQ
South Harwich?
BTW, I understand that the far reaches of West Brewster, adjacent to North Harwich, were formerly known as Dogpatch. Is that an official village name?
BTW, I understand that the far reaches of West Brewster, adjacent to North Harwich, were formerly known as Dogpatch. Is that an official village name?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
Buzz, wherever you hide it, let me know and we'll have the Cape Cod Geocachers (an unofficial crew) hold a Cache In-Trash Out event there. I'll blog about it. Thanks for the tip :-)
bpayne66 - check past "Trail Hounds" to find some of my favorite caches on the Cape. If you have a couple of days, try the series of Cape Cod Towns by erycka and wichie. It's a puzzle that brings you to all 15 towns on Cape. And do not miss "Dune:" Best Cape cache ever.
bpayne66 - check past "Trail Hounds" to find some of my favorite caches on the Cape. If you have a couple of days, try the series of Cape Cod Towns by erycka and wichie. It's a puzzle that brings you to all 15 towns on Cape. And do not miss "Dune:" Best Cape cache ever.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
Heh, heh, Monpo may be jesting, but I have pulled candy out of caches before. I've found the quality of swag has declined, although I did get a festive pair of earrings on a first-to-find last year.
Thanks for the comments, Pack, it sounds like you and the guys had a good excursion. And keep on marching toward... what 700? 800?
Thanks for the comments, Pack, it sounds like you and the guys had a good excursion. And keep on marching toward... what 700? 800?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Newspaper circulation is now in free fall
In response to: Newspaper circulation is now in free fall
Our own daily lost a lot of connection with readers when they let trolls shut down their forum.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Many Moods of Scargo Tower
In response to: The Many Moods of Scargo Tower
Scargo Tower is one of the first places I bring visitors to (not to push them off, as my husband might suggest) - you can get great views! Nice sky photos, Jon.
bipr [Member]
In response to: H1N1 and Kids
In response to: H1N1 and Kids
15 out of 20 kids in my son's combined 7th-8th grade class were out yesterday, including my son. Some had confirmed H1N1. Others, like my son, had some symptoms (mild fever, cough, sore throat) but didn't get too bad. Son had the seasonal flu shot in Sept., and that may have mitigated whatever he had. Best to just keep 'em home for a few days so they don't infect/re-infect everyone. This, too, shall pass (hopefully without incident).
bipr [Member]
In response to: Swim wear & Sun Glasses, served with a Shrimptini Cocktail
In response to: Swim wear & Sun Glasses, served with a Shrimptini Cocktail
In my mid-40's, I decided no matter how much I ran, wearing a skirt tankini would be the better part of valor.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Canal cruising through the Fall foliage peak season
In response to: Canal cruising through the Fall foliage peak season
Great photos, and what a great way to see the sites!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Getting Ready for the Holidays--Target Style
In response to: Getting Ready for the Holidays--Target Style
I don't really like most big boxes, but I love Target. Cool stuff, good prices, not ALL made in China (although most still is, alas), friendly and helpful customer service, and bright, clean stores. Plus, they've got a long tradition of philanthropic giving, back to the 5% Club days in Minneapolis, when corporations set aside at least 5% of profits to support nonprofits.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Suing Baby Einstein
In response to: Suing Baby Einstein
I heard discussion of this on NPR yesterday and I had to laugh. Basically, if you read to your kids and let them play, they've got a good chance of doing just fine. Being a trained monkey who can recite sight words at age 3 is no predictor of future academic success (maybe just of future therapy sessions).
BTW, I'd heartily recommend the Fred Levine series of docudramas: "Road Construction Ahead," "Where the Garbage Goes," "Cleared for Take-Off," etc. Boys especially love 'em. Y'know, for the times you need to read the paper or update your blog or something....
BTW, I'd heartily recommend the Fred Levine series of docudramas: "Road Construction Ahead," "Where the Garbage Goes," "Cleared for Take-Off," etc. Boys especially love 'em. Y'know, for the times you need to read the paper or update your blog or something....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Group to protect Hawksnest State Park meets with state officials
In response to: Group to protect Hawksnest State Park meets with state officials
I'm glad to see people taking action to protect this hidden gem. On a typical walk through the park, I've seen heron in the pond and Showy Ladyslipper (Minnesota's state flower, FYI) along the trail. There are a few good geocaches in Hawksnest, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Challenging convention, making an impression
In response to: Challenging convention, making an impression
Nice pix, as usual! Thanks for the tip on Bob Korn, and good luck with your master's program.
I always remind my teenage daughter that people really aren't as interested in her as she thinks they are LOL.
I always remind my teenage daughter that people really aren't as interested in her as she thinks they are LOL.
bipr [Member]
In response to: I Think I am Getting the Hang of This.
In response to: I Think I am Getting the Hang of This.
Yeah, Cricket, I remember rewarding my daughter with Cinderella cards in the morning if she stayed in bed all night. It worked :-)
bipr [Member]
In response to: A visit to the Big Apple, in Wrentham, MA, that is
In response to: A visit to the Big Apple, in Wrentham, MA, that is
Hi Kelly,
Nice photos! I lived in Franklin for a few years and never went to the Big Apple, but did buy candy from the nuns. Then moved west into the heart of Central Mass. (Worc. Co.) where they have SERIOUS apple orchards ;-). It's great to see agriculture is still alive and well in much of the state.
Nice photos! I lived in Franklin for a few years and never went to the Big Apple, but did buy candy from the nuns. Then moved west into the heart of Central Mass. (Worc. Co.) where they have SERIOUS apple orchards ;-). It's great to see agriculture is still alive and well in much of the state.
bipr [Member]
In response to: A View of Autumn & Autumn Butternut Squash
In response to: A View of Autumn & Autumn Butternut Squash
Yeah, looks good, but I'm still waiting for a recipe to use up some of our canned ham stockpiled from OSJL.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Koch continues with his "theatre of the absurd"
In response to: Koch continues with his "theatre of the absurd"
I didn't know Cape Cod Today had a Washington correspondent. Cool!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape and state organizations pen letter to Salazar and Birnbaum on behalf of Cape Wind
In response to: Cape and state organizations pen letter to Salazar and Birnbaum on behalf of Cape Wind
That's some heavy hitters signing this letter.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Punkhorn hunting: Too close for comfort
In response to: Punkhorn hunting: Too close for comfort
To be fair, Karen, this isn't a news story but an opinion. The news article, one of several on the topic, is referenced through a link. The reason for concern is that the Punkhorn parcel, which is identified in the blog by its boundaries, encompasses a major trail (Boot Swamp) that appears on the town website and on park information kiosks. The other proposed parcel (across Slough Road) isn't in the Punkhorn and isn't around an established trail network.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Another Story From My Dad & Crabbies
In response to: Another Story From My Dad & Crabbies
Oh, don't remind me about how we dismissed the idea of buying a house near the bay in Eastham in the mid-1990s, or the house near the pond in Sandwich that was ~$120,000 in the late '80s. Shoulda, woulda, coulda.... that's life.
Steve, I love your recipes but was wondering if you had some index to them. Do you have anything easy and interesting to do with a canned ham? My husband stocked up on some at Ocean State Job Lot.
Steve, I love your recipes but was wondering if you had some index to them. Do you have anything easy and interesting to do with a canned ham? My husband stocked up on some at Ocean State Job Lot.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Another Sexist Parent Magazine.
In response to: Another Sexist Parent Magazine.
And the connection between all this Psych 1 navel-gazing and the blog topic is...?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Another Sexist Parent Magazine.
In response to: Another Sexist Parent Magazine.
Well, I'm going to be 50 next week and I look AWESOME... oh wait, that's not what this thread is about ;-).
Tom, that's an unfortunate and outdated image in the S&S mag, and not what we who still have kids at home actually experience. I know several stay-at-home dads (wife is typically a doctor, it seems) and even more traditional families where the dad does the cooking/shopping.
As for the parenting mags, which I used to write for, many have regular columns written by dads (see Bay State Parent, a freebie available off Cape). The reason the editors and most writers are women is because they pay squat and can be done on a freelance or work-at-home basis. I don't know too many guys who would (a) work for that low pay, and (b) who'd like to put together endless articles about the more uh, physical aspects of childbirth and breastfeeding. But hey, I'd love to see more dads roll up their shirtsleeves in the parenting publications, too. Go for it! Submit a column idea.
Tom, that's an unfortunate and outdated image in the S&S mag, and not what we who still have kids at home actually experience. I know several stay-at-home dads (wife is typically a doctor, it seems) and even more traditional families where the dad does the cooking/shopping.
As for the parenting mags, which I used to write for, many have regular columns written by dads (see Bay State Parent, a freebie available off Cape). The reason the editors and most writers are women is because they pay squat and can be done on a freelance or work-at-home basis. I don't know too many guys who would (a) work for that low pay, and (b) who'd like to put together endless articles about the more uh, physical aspects of childbirth and breastfeeding. But hey, I'd love to see more dads roll up their shirtsleeves in the parenting publications, too. Go for it! Submit a column idea.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Ban Pink
In response to: Ban Pink
Yikes, did I get a shock when I opened the mailbox. Blech - Not only hard to read, but so cynical. How much does GateHouse donate to breast cancer research? What extraordinary awareness are they promoting? So this is supposed to make us feel warm and fuzzy?
bipr [Member]
In response to: 25 years for prof's kiddie porn; US Chamber supports Cape Wind; Lower Cape Flu Clinics; Cranberry harvest down 27% this year; Deer hunting in the Punkhorn?
In response to: 25 years for prof's kiddie porn; US Chamber supports Cape Wind; Lower Cape Flu Clinics; Cranberry harvest down 27% this year; Deer hunting in the Punkhorn?
The area proposed for Punkhorn hunting encompasses the Boot Swamp Trail and several other popular trails. Even an arrow can travel up to 500 yards. Too close for comfort. Trail Hound is getting upset about this.
bipr [Member]
In response to: September Song-Poetry & Photos
In response to: September Song-Poetry & Photos
September is the prettiest month, IMO. It's too bad it's also so busy with other demands that we hardly have time to pause and enjoy it.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Letter to Army Corps of Engineers
In response to: Letter to Army Corps of Engineers
Why not run commuter ferries across the canal like they do along the South Shore and Boston, or other civilized places like Seattle?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Brewster's game of municipal musical chairs explained
In response to: Brewster's game of municipal musical chairs explained
I hope the building left standing when the music stops, the historical society museum at Spruce Hill, will be able to be preserved in some form.
bipr [Member]
In response to: 1998: Bill Koch counts his coins and weeps. 1967; Bike Trails Opened on Cape Cod
In response to: 1998: Bill Koch counts his coins and weeps. 1967; Bike Trails Opened on Cape Cod
Happy Birthday, bike trails!
bipr [Member]
In response to: The crown jewel in our green diadem
In response to: The crown jewel in our green diadem
Wellfleet Bay is a flagship Mass Audubon sanctuary for good reason. It's a beautiful site and a living laboratory for coastal ecology. Check out the LEED-certified visitor center for a model on "green living." Another Mass Audubon treasure worth checking out, in the Mid-Cape area, is Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Cummaquid.
bipr [Member]
In response to: PURSUING THE PARANORMAL: "Samhain"
In response to: PURSUING THE PARANORMAL: "Samhain"
Did CAIPRS change its name to MPI? Are there two paranormal investigation groups that hold programs at 4Cs? The Cape must be pretty darn' haunted.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Wood from work van smashes through windshield on 6 in Sandwich
In response to: Wood from work van smashes through windshield on 6 in Sandwich
If it's not the ice from traveling snow forts (car/truck roofs that haven't been cleared of snow/ice) smacking you in the windshield, it's debris from construction vehicles. The following driver was lucky it wasn't worse.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Local Flavor-Brewster Gem
In response to: Local Flavor-Brewster Gem
Sitting at Paine's Creek with a take-out "Valley Girl" wrap from Local Flavor: heaven.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Dont like diapers? get used to it.
In response to: Dont like diapers? get used to it.
Perhaps one of the few things more odious than changing poopy diapers is frantically dashing through a store with a potty-training toddler who has to go NOW!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
Sounds like a great place. I remember your glowing report from last year, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: I take care of the kids, but I am no Mr. Mom!
In response to: I take care of the kids, but I am no Mr. Mom!
Welcome, Tom.
What do you tell the guys at the high school reunion? Same thing those of us moms with multiple degrees and formerly fast-track careers say: we've redefined success. Take stock of what's really important to you and be proud of what you're doing. And enjoy the brief time you have with your kids - I doubt you'll regret it.
What do you tell the guys at the high school reunion? Same thing those of us moms with multiple degrees and formerly fast-track careers say: we've redefined success. Take stock of what's really important to you and be proud of what you're doing. And enjoy the brief time you have with your kids - I doubt you'll regret it.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Daily kills forums, "pausing" comments; Obama's promises hot air so far; Discover beauty through our lighthouses
In response to: Daily kills forums, "pausing" comments; Obama's promises hot air so far; Discover beauty through our lighthouses
The CCTimes has never embraced its forum. I used to post there when it was more like a social networking site (pre-2007 or 08). Then they switched to "respond to our articles only" and it got too hard to follow a conversation. There have always been trolls and cranks on it. 'Guess the trolls and cranks won.
bipr [Member]
In response to: 4Cs outclasses Ivy League; Fishing catch data flawed; Late holiday means fewer visitors; New Hampshire AG re-opens Bourne boy's death case
In response to: 4Cs outclasses Ivy League; Fishing catch data flawed; Late holiday means fewer visitors; New Hampshire AG re-opens Bourne boy's death case
Y'know, there's the "5 C's" geocache around that campus ;-). It's a fun multi.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Season Ended Too Soon
In response to: Season Ended Too Soon
We've been following the Brewster Whitecaps for years -- this year my son took part in their youth clinic. They were great with the kids. It is a shame they wrap it up so early in August. Couldn't they stay one more week?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Hunter
In response to: Hunter
RIP, Hunter, in the Happy Mousing Grounds. Sorry about your loss.
bipr [Member]
In response to: What IS capecodtoday.com?
In response to: What IS capecodtoday.com?
My kids read newspapers because they see their parents reading newspapers. If only 17% of teens are reading papers, I wonder what percent of their parents do.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Fatal Route 6 accident in West Barnstable; Massive back-ups in both directions
In response to: Fatal Route 6 accident in West Barnstable; Massive back-ups in both directions
Seriously, what's with the routine 10-mile back-ups to the Bourne this year? In previous years I don't remember much over 5 miles and usually around 3. Now the Sagamore seems to have shorter delays.
Very, very sad (and scary, to those of us with teens) about the rollover. Sympathies to both the boy's and the girl's families.
Very, very sad (and scary, to those of us with teens) about the rollover. Sympathies to both the boy's and the girl's families.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Photos-circa 1940
In response to: Cape Photos-circa 1940
These are great. Have you thought of sharing the nautical ones (on loan or for an exhibition) with the Cape Cod Maritime Museum?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cars that got me to the Cape & 4 Pepper Sauté
In response to: Cars that got me to the Cape & 4 Pepper Sauté
Rockhopper - Off topic, but in reference to your established and welcomed patronage of the Old Landing Inn... Two rooms have just opened up for next weekend, since my relatives suddenly had to cancel for medical reasons. If you're not booked, you could drive your current vehicle to the Cape to celebrate your 5th blog-a-versary!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cars that got me to the Cape & 4 Pepper Sauté
In response to: Cars that got me to the Cape & 4 Pepper Sauté
I remember a 1986 Volkswagen Synchro wagon that my husband and I drove up and down the Lower Cape one summer day because it had air conditioning and the cottage and beaches were hotter than Hades LOL! The last few years it seems the roads have been more crowded with humongous SUVs. Just this year I'm starting to see more small cars, especially Priuses, which makes me breathe a little easier when biking precariously along the white shoulder line (sorry folks - to get to the store I have to cover .8 mile on 6A).
bipr [Member]
In response to: How would Single Payer work for you?
In response to: How would Single Payer work for you?
"Choose your own doctor" is an interesting phrase. We all proclaim to it as a major tenet of our healthcare values. But who really gets to choose their own doctor these days? I've always had good health insurance, but when I've moved and had to find someone new, it's basically been whoever's taking new patients and doesn't have a scandal sheet. Word of mouth and the (erstwhile) Yellow Pages are how many choose their doc. What kind of quality measure is that? If I want to see the specialists who treat the Kennedys and other elites, fat chance getting an appointment! So whatever goes on in this debate, that "choose your own" phrase is a red herring.
BTW, now that I'm self-employed, the fact that I can't deduct insurance premiums from taxes the way employee benefit plans can really rots.
BTW, now that I'm self-employed, the fact that I can't deduct insurance premiums from taxes the way employee benefit plans can really rots.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Dennis Police arrest 57-year-old for enticement of a child
In response to: Dennis Police arrest 57-year-old for enticement of a child
Eeeuw. This gives Red Sox fans a bad name.
bipr [Member]
In response to: DeTours for techie travelers
In response to: DeTours for techie travelers
Pack, the Brewster Earth Cache is awesome. Be prepared to get your feet/shins wet even at dead low tide, though, since the sands shift. Nantucket had several near town, which I would have included if my feet weren't starting to blister and if I had a little more time. Does the Steamship Authority have a cheap boat to Nantucket?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Crossing That Bridge
In response to: Crossing That Bridge
Hi Ryan,
I just found your new cache in Drummer Boy Park, one of my rare First to Finds :-) Thanks for the hide.
-Susan
I just found your new cache in Drummer Boy Park, one of my rare First to Finds :-) Thanks for the hide.
-Susan
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Rail Trail's Many Moods
In response to: The Rail Trail's Many Moods
Nice photos and good highlights of the all-important places to get ice cream along the way :-). I'm bummed that someone graffitied the mile-1 marker. There goes the neighborhood.
bipr [Member]
In response to: It will re-Kindle your love for reading
In response to: It will re-Kindle your love for reading
Walter, how does it read on the beach? I can't even read my cell phone messages in the bright sun. Any problems with stray grains of sand blowing in/on the mechanism?
bipr [Member]
In response to: State Wildlife officials ask residents to report bat colonies
In response to: State Wildlife officials ask residents to report bat colonies
Hmm, the bat that roosts in our picnic-table umbrella probably doesn't qualify as a colony. But it's sure worth the fun when an unsuspecting person opens the umbrella and whooosh!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Family Beach Portrait Mania
In response to: Family Beach Portrait Mania
Love the kid in the blue Adirondack. Is it a rule that people in beach portraits have to wear light blue, khakis, or white?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Mihos, Baker, beat Patrick in new poll; Cape wood fueling Maine power plant; Kennedy's last battle; Town doubts Tribe's claim
In response to: Mihos, Baker, beat Patrick in new poll; Cape wood fueling Maine power plant; Kennedy's last battle; Town doubts Tribe's claim
wb - I don't know what's with the 495/25 traffic this year. It used to be a typical Saturday might be a 5-mile back-up, over in 35-40 minutes; last week it was 9 miles and this week you caught 8 1/2. Maybe more people are vacaying locally and doing weekends at the Cape. At least Wednesdays are free and clear in both directions.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 13
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 13
But what does it do to the flasher who exposes himself not far down the Harwich spur?!
bipr [Member]
In response to: 1959: The Year Everything Changed
In response to: 1959: The Year Everything Changed
Everything changed for me, too, in 1959: I was born :-). But I'm nowhere as cool as you guys!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Rafts & Clam Fritters
In response to: Rafts & Clam Fritters
RH - I stopped by the Old Landing Motel today, since thanks to Solon's blog last year, my in-laws from far and farther away will stay there in August. Dave mentioned you and Solon. He certainly seems like a nice innkeeper, and you can't beat the location for pure Olde Cape Cod.
bipr [Member]
In response to: MAP !!
In response to: MAP !!
I'm always on the lookout for excellent hair salons on the Cape. Ones that don't just do gray rinses and perms. Yes,pre- and post-pics of the Waves creation would be nice.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Biking the Cape
In response to: Biking the Cape
Didn't the Shining Sea Bikeway get extended to four miles this year? I haven't been on it, but it sounds nice.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Brewster receives $1.3M in stim funds for Stony Brook project
In response to: Brewster receives $1.3M in stim funds for Stony Brook project
LOL Jonathan, you'll have to come up with a new excuse now for where you've been.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Brewster receives $1.3M in stim funds for Stony Brook project
In response to: Brewster receives $1.3M in stim funds for Stony Brook project
Yea! Federal funding finally going to restore a local treasure.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Falmouth rollover accident Saturday evening
In response to: Falmouth rollover accident Saturday evening
Any information on the accident yesterday afternoon on 25E exit 3, just before the Bourne bridge, that caused at one point a 9-mile backup on 495?
bipr [Member]
In response to: What are YOUR pet peeves?
In response to: What are YOUR pet peeves?
1. Not signaling your turn or lane change.
2. Forgetting to turn off your turn signal once you've completed the turn (what Jerry Seinfeld called "the eventual left").
3. Intersections that don't have street signs for both the road you're on and the cross street.
4. Big SUVs that aren't required for any off-road driving more challenging than the parking lot at the mall.
Seems we get most steamed up about ve-hic-u-lar behaviors.
2. Forgetting to turn off your turn signal once you've completed the turn (what Jerry Seinfeld called "the eventual left").
3. Intersections that don't have street signs for both the road you're on and the cross street.
4. Big SUVs that aren't required for any off-road driving more challenging than the parking lot at the mall.
Seems we get most steamed up about ve-hic-u-lar behaviors.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Yoga For Insomnia - try this tonight!
In response to: Yoga For Insomnia - try this tonight!
I've found yoga to be very helpful when I wake up at 2 a.m. and can't get back to sleep. Doing a series I once learned... something about stars... gets all the kinks out and usually is effective in getting me back to sleep.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Prescription? Photos & Poetry
In response to: Prescription? Photos & Poetry
Nice views of the wonderful summer (now that it's here)!
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
Sounds like a great trip. Amtrak from Providence is definitely the way to get there, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Breathe in, exhale...welcome to Cape Yoga!
In response to: Breathe in, exhale...welcome to Cape Yoga!
There are two yoga on the beach classes in Brewster - one (I think it's daily?) at Crosby and one on weekends at Breakwater Beach. I took a Breakwater class once and it was absolutely beautiful, but the hardest class I've taken because of trying to balance in the sand ;-) (and this from a distance runner who does weights every week, too). I'd still recommend beach yoga to anyone. Too bad about Chatham charging your friend - I hope it's not much. I heard Dennis was getting persnickety about beach yoga, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Breathe in, exhale...welcome to Cape Yoga!
In response to: Breathe in, exhale...welcome to Cape Yoga!
Thanks for the blog. I've tried different kinds of yoga and find that basic hatha really helps my flexibility, strength and relaxation, while the "hot yoga" just made me sweat ferociously and fear for my cardiovascular health. It would be great if there were a comprehensive directory with schedules, locations and types of drop-in yoga classes available, especially all the beach ones. Maybe you could post one?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Only in Wellfleet
In response to: Only in Wellfleet
I love Wellfleet :-) All the creativity of P'town without the adult content that keeps families away.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Falmouth to Brewster-Photo Essay
In response to: Falmouth to Brewster-Photo Essay
Looking forward to visiting Highfield Hall sometime. I hear it's haunted :-). I've never been in Beebe Woods but it's on the to-do list, too.
As much as the traffic is a pain, it's nice to finally have weather for getting out and about. And the kids from the camp nearby are riding their bikes up our street now, so all is as it should be in summer.
As much as the traffic is a pain, it's nice to finally have weather for getting out and about. And the kids from the camp nearby are riding their bikes up our street now, so all is as it should be in summer.
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In response to: BREAKING NEWS - Multi-Vehicle Accident on Sagamore Bridge during holiday rush
In response to: BREAKING NEWS - Multi-Vehicle Accident on Sagamore Bridge during holiday rush
And I want updates on the closed ponds in Brewster and Harwich.
Glad I wasn't driving down today!
Glad I wasn't driving down today!
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In response to: Enough already with the Michael Jackson distortions
In response to: Enough already with the Michael Jackson distortions
1) Too bad Farah Fawcett is all but forgotten.
2) Mark Sanford sure picked a good week to expose his affair.
2) Mark Sanford sure picked a good week to expose his affair.
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In response to: Faith, perseverance or just dumb stubbornness
In response to: Faith, perseverance or just dumb stubbornness
Jon - LOL, I'm half expecting someone to call Homeland Security when they see the suspicious behavior of geocachers scouting a public venue.
I've never tried Keyes Beach as an actual swimming beach. It looks like it would be nice, but I was wondering what the crowd scene would be like.
I've never tried Keyes Beach as an actual swimming beach. It looks like it would be nice, but I was wondering what the crowd scene would be like.
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In response to: Middleboro selectman wants guarantee from Mashpee tribe; Offshore Wind an American investment; Ptown 'gateway' plan gets fast-tracked; Buzzards Bay ripe for renewal; 30 named to fishery management councils; Site names Nauset #9 summer party beach
In response to: Middleboro selectman wants guarantee from Mashpee tribe; Offshore Wind an American investment; Ptown 'gateway' plan gets fast-tracked; Buzzards Bay ripe for renewal; 30 named to fishery management councils; Site names Nauset #9 summer party beach
I was excited when I first read "parking hub," thinking that maybe they would set up some low-cost lots around the edge of town and offer free shuttles into the town center. That would make sense. It's absolutely insane to try to get a car onto Commercial St., or much of Bradford for that matter. But no... they will bring all the cars in to park in the hardest-to-reach part of downtown. Sigh.
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In response to: Allison Argo: Award-winning filmmaker, CapeCodder
In response to: Allison Argo: Award-winning filmmaker, CapeCodder
And hear the birds chirping, we do (thankfully). Congratulations, Allison.
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In response to: "What's the weath-a gonna be this sum-ma?"
In response to: "What's the weath-a gonna be this sum-ma?"
At this point, I'm desperate to believe it even if it comes from a bivalve.
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In response to: Is the Worcester Telegram the next to go?
In response to: Is the Worcester Telegram the next to go?
LOL - I had never really considered Bruce Bennett a "Cape Cod man" before. So that's where the former Mr. Worcester landed.
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In response to: I scream. You scream. Who's got the best Ice Cream ?
In response to: I scream. You scream. Who's got the best Ice Cream ?
Funny, we were just having this conversation as we ate our oversized, dripping cones at Kate's in Brewster (good, but not their own homemade). My vote for homemade faves are, in order: 1) Four Seas - it's the creamiest; 2) Cape Cod Creamery; 3) Sundae School; and 4) Smuggler. The others are good, too.
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In response to: Extra! Extra! Globe Editors Can't Edit
In response to: Extra! Extra! Globe Editors Can't Edit
Aside from the classic headlines of yore: "Hinck's shrink stinks," "Claus is a louse," the Herald is the worst excuse for fish wrap.
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In response to: Crushing Health Care Reform
In response to: Crushing Health Care Reform
A look at health policy history shows us this is deja vu all over again. The AMA opposed Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s because it would lead to "socialized medicine." In some areas, doctors own most, if not all, of the labs, radiology centers and other ancillary facilities -- and then prescribe unnecessary tests to bring in more revenue without benefiting patient health. No wonder health care expenditures are 17% now of our GDP.
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In response to: eCape, Inc. launches CapeCodPets.com
In response to: eCape, Inc. launches CapeCodPets.com
CCToday - I had that poster in my dorm room in college c. 1977 LOL!
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In response to: eCape, Inc. launches CapeCodPets.com
In response to: eCape, Inc. launches CapeCodPets.com
How much do you want to bet this will be 80% or more dog-oriented? The crazy cat lady is nuthin' compared to all the fawning doggy dads (and moms).
I've had a dog and I've had - and have- cats. 'Just an observation that dogs are treated more like children.
BTW Monpo, I'm sorry about your loss.
I've had a dog and I've had - and have- cats. 'Just an observation that dogs are treated more like children.
BTW Monpo, I'm sorry about your loss.
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In response to: Happy National Trails Day!
In response to: Happy National Trails Day!
LOL, I have that effect frequently - everyone seems to think I'm their mom.
Son might be a bit young to start the gin and tonics, but sounds like good advice as far as quinine is concerned.
Son might be a bit young to start the gin and tonics, but sounds like good advice as far as quinine is concerned.
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In response to: Selectmen, spare that Spruce
In response to: Selectmen, spare that Spruce
Don't it always seem to go/that you don't know what you've got till it's gone? They paved paradise/put a parking lot....
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In response to: Single Payer is Coming....
In response to: Single Payer is Coming....
I'm sure the detail-setting sessions have been interesting. What about employers who offer health insurance through self-insured plans and therefore are governed under federal ERISA regs? They'll not be in the pool. What about state and municipal employees on Cape who are covered through the Group Insurance Commission? They're out. Or companies that offer group insurance across the state or across the country? Same with (federal) Medicare-covered retirees. Cape Care might work for the local-only small business, self-employed or unemployed (assuming there's an exclusion from MassHealth), but that's a very small risk pool over which to spread the costs. Interesting, but I'm not keeping my fingers crossed.
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In response to: Its Herring Time Again And Soon They'll Leave Us
In response to: Its Herring Time Again And Soon They'll Leave Us
Here's what I don't get: Our house borders a herring run between ponds #3 and #4 down from Stony Brook. Usually I hear (and see) the alewives splashing all May - they start coming in about two-three weeks after they're at the grist mill. I haven't seen any here this year, although I heard there were some last Saturday. Where, or where have our little fishies gone?
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In response to: Its time to get back to life
In response to: Its time to get back to life
Yea, spring! Yea, getting back to light and blooms and bicycling :-) Next step: getting in the water.
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In response to: Hunting in Hyannis - geocaching always in season
In response to: Hunting in Hyannis - geocaching always in season
Thanks, Pilgrim. Keep on caching!
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In response to: Look out for "Mother's Day Revenge"
In response to: Look out for "Mother's Day Revenge"
Jealous of the Rail Trail Mother's Day Ride! But we were visiting the family cemetery in New Hampshire and I noticed the bike trail through Gardner, Winchendon, etc. looks like it's pretty complete. Might be worth a North Central expedition.
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In response to: Best wishes from across the pond
In response to: Best wishes from across the pond
LOL. Nice tries. But Shecky, Worcester rhymes with "sistah."
Perhaps the Blogfather can convince Mr. Downes to contribute a Budleigh-to-Brewster blog.
Perhaps the Blogfather can convince Mr. Downes to contribute a Budleigh-to-Brewster blog.
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In response to: Cape Cod private schools ride out the recession
In response to: Cape Cod private schools ride out the recession
Coupla points: The Mass. Education Reform Act of 1993 required public school teachers to obtain a master's within 5 years (if memory serves)to obtain professional licensure. Yeah, most are M.Ed.s.
There are private schools and there are private schools (or "independent," as is preferred). Big difference between a nonsectarian college prep school like Cape Cod Academy or Falmouth Academy and a parochial school, although both are private and both may provide excellent learning environments. Most people won't put up with paying thousands of dollars a year for crappy learning environments. I don't know any college prep school - independent or religious-affiliated - that has academic teachers with just an associate's degree. But there could be some in auxiliary positions - I don't know.
There are private schools and there are private schools (or "independent," as is preferred). Big difference between a nonsectarian college prep school like Cape Cod Academy or Falmouth Academy and a parochial school, although both are private and both may provide excellent learning environments. Most people won't put up with paying thousands of dollars a year for crappy learning environments. I don't know any college prep school - independent or religious-affiliated - that has academic teachers with just an associate's degree. But there could be some in auxiliary positions - I don't know.
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In response to: Spring comes to Brewster
In response to: Spring comes to Brewster
I drove down 6A at noon and people were already settling into their roadside seats for the 1 p.m. big event. This is a SERIOUS parade.
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In response to: Cape rep fills potholes, feeds needy, funds AmeriCorps
In response to: Cape rep fills potholes, feeds needy, funds AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps rocks. They do a lot to maintain the Punkhorn in Brewster. Thanks.
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In response to: Patrick talks tourism, turbines, taxes, turnpike and Swine Flu
In response to: Patrick talks tourism, turbines, taxes, turnpike and Swine Flu
I'm not sure I see a connection between the Pike and the Cape. Most people drive the most direct way. If you're coming from NYC or CT you either take 84 to the Pike to 495 and 25, or you follow 95 through Providence to 195 and 25. From Vermont/western NH it would be 91 to the Pike, or deal with the traffic around Boston and 495. Mainiacs aren't gonna take the Pike.
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In response to: CDC confirms Cape's first case, another with a Cape connection, 4 in state; Over 400 US Schools closed; 615 cases now in 15 countries
In response to: CDC confirms Cape's first case, another with a Cape connection, 4 in state; Over 400 US Schools closed; 615 cases now in 15 countries
Here's a page of updates and links from Harvard School of Public Health:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/hcphp/announcements/information-on-swine-influenza.html
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/hcphp/announcements/information-on-swine-influenza.html
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In response to: 9 out of 10 in Yarmouth want renewable energy systems installed
In response to: 9 out of 10 in Yarmouth want renewable energy systems installed
Wind and solar proposals are happening around the state. Douglas, MA, a little town south of Worcester near the RI line, has a proposal for a 13-turbine wind farm: http://www.douglasma.org/selectmen/windfarm/windfarm.php. National Grid just came out with a solar farm proposal for Sutton/Northbridge: http://www.telegram.com/article/20090424/NEWS/904240324. It's happening, folks....
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In response to: Tweets out, birdsongs in - Life unplugged ( a little)
In response to: Tweets out, birdsongs in - Life unplugged ( a little)
I remember when "car phones" started being used and you'd see someone who appeared to be talking to themselves in the next car over. A friend once picked up his shoe and held it to his ear to mimic those folks. Now we're "eccentric" if we actually talk to other people and not little digital devices... oh my. Keep on talking to real people, Pack :-)
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In response to: A quick visit and Ting-A-Ling Cookies
In response to: A quick visit and Ting-A-Ling Cookies
Make that a "So," not "Sp"... wish we could edit posted posts.
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In response to: A quick visit and Ting-A-Ling Cookies
In response to: A quick visit and Ting-A-Ling Cookies
Sp that's what they're called! Love 'em. Thanks for the recipe.
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In response to: School-to-Careers art interns exhibit work at Cape Cod Museum of Art
In response to: School-to-Careers art interns exhibit work at Cape Cod Museum of Art
Great program. I used to coordinate School-to-Career in another region, and it can really give kids a sense of purpose.
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In response to: MassBike to hold first ever Cape Cod Bicycling Forum
In response to: MassBike to hold first ever Cape Cod Bicycling Forum
Forget the silly outfits, I'm drooling over that wide, smooth path -- how unlike Route 6A!
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In response to: APCC endorses Cape Wind
In response to: APCC endorses Cape Wind
Hmmm, I might just renew my APCC membership after all.
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In response to: Springtime anticipation – Outer Cape caches get the nod; Barnstable waits
In response to: Springtime anticipation – Outer Cape caches get the nod; Barnstable waits
Hi Pack,
I hope you have time to do this CC Towns series when you make your annual pilgrimage. I want the 85 degree weather.
I hope you have time to do this CC Towns series when you make your annual pilgrimage. I want the 85 degree weather.
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In response to: Spring Photo Essay
In response to: Spring Photo Essay
Is there a geocache there?
Crab Creek is a nice place to explore. I haven't tried the chicken-fishing thing yet, but I hear that's what people do. Just 2 1/2 weeks till Brewster in Bloom - that means it's spring!
Crab Creek is a nice place to explore. I haven't tried the chicken-fishing thing yet, but I hear that's what people do. Just 2 1/2 weeks till Brewster in Bloom - that means it's spring!
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In response to: Alliance stripped of Soundkeeper designation
In response to: Alliance stripped of Soundkeeper designation
My evil inner copy editor wondered what happened in this sentence at the end of the first paragraph under "Confusion in the water":
"Te association she now heads is a commercial one who interests could easily be contrary to the stated mission og the Waterkeepers, and the group is a long-time opposent to the Cape Wind farm in The Sound."
Sorry to nitpick - interesting story!
"Te association she now heads is a commercial one who interests could easily be contrary to the stated mission og the Waterkeepers, and the group is a long-time opposent to the Cape Wind farm in The Sound."
Sorry to nitpick - interesting story!
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In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 12
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 12
Jon, that's my one complaint about bikes, besides the fact that they can be a pain to transport in/on a car - they have so many mechanical things that can go wrong. I'd be up a creek if a chain popped or a derailleur blew... or a tire went flat. Running is so much easier ;-).
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In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 12
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 12
The Rail Trail, the Rail Trail, yea! Getting excited to pump up the tires and get out there again soon! Only religious experience is the bog spirit, or the thunder god who always makes it start storming when I'm about 8 miles from the car.
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In response to: Yao Ming is a dwarf; Kennedy endorses Cape Wind; China frees Tibet; Detroit admits evils
In response to: Yao Ming is a dwarf; Kennedy endorses Cape Wind; China frees Tibet; Detroit admits evils
I was wondering about the kind of hail the Cape seems to get.... Thanks for the chuckles, Carl.
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In response to: Christy running hard for 2010
In response to: Christy running hard for 2010
With all due respect to the CC2day pollsters, I hope that's not the only basis for Christy's throwing his hat in the ring. It should be a wild ride!
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In response to: A ray of recession relief arriving shortly
In response to: A ray of recession relief arriving shortly
Ugly Americans can be that way in Europe, too. It's so tacky.
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In response to: Latest distortion of facts by Cape Cod Times on Cape Wind
In response to: Latest distortion of facts by Cape Cod Times on Cape Wind
There ain't nuthin' more powerful than the smell of mendacity!
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In response to: Political Tailwind for Offshore Wind Power
In response to: Political Tailwind for Offshore Wind Power
It's good to hear from Seth Rolbein again. Dang, I miss the Cape Cod Voice.
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In response to: Local non-profits mostly transparent on executive salaries
In response to: Local non-profits mostly transparent on executive salaries
With the exception of APNS, these nonprofit CEO salaries are pretty modest, and far, far lower than those of CEOs of similar-sized for-profit corporations. I'd bet the six-figure salary for hospice/palliative care is for a dual RN-MBA type role. The days when doing good for society could all be done by wealthy volunteers are long gone. Sorry.
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In response to: A ray of recession relief arriving shortly
In response to: A ray of recession relief arriving shortly
Thanks for the article. As a year-round part-timer (no seasonal verbs in our family), I'm continually amazed at the "pull the bridge up behind us" mentality. Often it's expressed by so-called year-rounders who "winter" in Florida. Even lifelong Cape Codders occasionally leave the sandbar -- see above-mentioned Florida, or check out Maine every summer -- so think about how you like to be treated when you venture over the bridge. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Peace - and here's to a productive tourist season!
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In response to: Girl Scout cookie sales crumble; Classmates remember Steve Bernard; Google improve "Cape Cod" search
In response to: Girl Scout cookie sales crumble; Classmates remember Steve Bernard; Google improve "Cape Cod" search
My only complaint about GS cookies is that there are fewer in the box!
As for the salaries, what male executive would work for such relatively low amounts, given the size and scope of the organization?
As for the salaries, what male executive would work for such relatively low amounts, given the size and scope of the organization?
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In response to: Nobska & Beyond, photos & poetry
In response to: Nobska & Beyond, photos & poetry
Ya gotta dig those skies! Nice shots.
I was at Nobska Point a few weeks ago for the Cape Cod Towns - Falmouth geocache. The memorial for Neillie (?)Heffernan (?), one of the 9/11 victims, is incredibly moving.
I was at Nobska Point a few weeks ago for the Cape Cod Towns - Falmouth geocache. The memorial for Neillie (?)Heffernan (?), one of the 9/11 victims, is incredibly moving.
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In response to: Michael McCaffrey, family man, educator, blogger, dies
In response to: Michael McCaffrey, family man, educator, blogger, dies
I am so very sorry to hear this. I only had the honor of meeting him in real life once, at a meet-and-greet for the other online news forum, but I've always enjoyed his thoughtful and well-written observations. My sympathies to his loving family.
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In response to: Barnstable County has spent over a quarter million to stop Cape Wind - Has town-sized legal bills
In response to: Barnstable County has spent over a quarter million to stop Cape Wind - Has town-sized legal bills
Who's Sue Lyons? Is that Sheila's evil twin?
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In response to: Cape bottle connects in UK after 30 years; Record fish numbers; Recession "good for Cape"; Cape Cod "Iron Brides" wanted
In response to: Cape bottle connects in UK after 30 years; Record fish numbers; Recession "good for Cape"; Cape Cod "Iron Brides" wanted
Don't go there, Possee... I just might swing my pirate's scimitar at anyone who makes a derogatory comment! Arghh.
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In response to: A pile of Angelic cats
In response to: A pile of Angelic cats
Cute overload! If it were up to some in our family, we'd take in a cat every time we found one in need of a home. But the two resident Puerto Rican rescue gatos wouldn't like it, territorial beasts that they are. And... sigh... I'd be well on my way to becoming a crazy cat lady.
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In response to: Time for newspaper folks to fight back
In response to: Time for newspaper folks to fight back
Kathleen Parker had a good column today about the continuing need for serious reporters who do the leg work on stories that then become the subject of second-hand blog critique. Here's one reprint of it: http://www.arcamax.com/kathleenparker/s-512407-168641. The link from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette didn't work so I couldn't send readers to that website. Bummer for them.
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In response to: Incongruity lost on editors but not on readers
In response to: Incongruity lost on editors but not on readers
Oh yeah, I keep forgetting that global warming is all a government conspiracy... or a conspiracy of greedy scientists drooling over the prospect of lucrative government grants. Not.
Right on, Walter.
Right on, Walter.
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In response to: Brewster's Eddy School wins regional Destination ImagiNation, again
In response to: Brewster's Eddy School wins regional Destination ImagiNation, again
Congratulations! Y'all must be very proud :-)
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In response to: The next 10 newspapers to fold or go digital
In response to: The next 10 newspapers to fold or go digital
Sigh, I miss the days of spending half a Sunday reading the Globe. Now it's written by 25-year-olds who have no sense of historical perspective (even late-20th century history). They cut it down to the minimalist hip and edgy. Boring is right. Sad to see what was once a pretty darn good paper go.
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In response to: The Common Loon
In response to: The Common Loon
I used to see loons while canoeing in northern Minnesota. They're cool. Love that laughing sound they make.
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In response to: MCAS-Recent News & Analysis
In response to: MCAS-Recent News & Analysis
We need to teach children how to learn, how to think critically, how to work as a team member, how to find information, how to create original work rather than just copy from a model. Teaching to the test doesn't do this. Standardized tests are OK when used for diagnostic purposes or to evaluate curriculum, but MCAS quickly became a drill-and-kill tool affecting teacher pay and real estate values. Even after a decade of MCAS, a district's scores correlate largely with the income level of its population. Well, duh. Learning is more than just a bunch of facts.
My kids have gone through a progressive private P-8 school with no grades, no tests till middle school (and then only for feedback), project-based curriculum, and they're thriving. Teachers at schools where this school's grads go after 8th grade are impressed by their work ethic and classroom participation.
Funny, I had to memorize state capitals in 3rd grade and tonight I was wracking my brain trying to remember the capital of New Jersey.... That's what Google's for, right?
My kids have gone through a progressive private P-8 school with no grades, no tests till middle school (and then only for feedback), project-based curriculum, and they're thriving. Teachers at schools where this school's grads go after 8th grade are impressed by their work ethic and classroom participation.
Funny, I had to memorize state capitals in 3rd grade and tonight I was wracking my brain trying to remember the capital of New Jersey.... That's what Google's for, right?
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In response to: Cache dash for first in stats
In response to: Cache dash for first in stats
OK, I won't tell Colleen... or Collen or Colin!
I know a guy who was a protege of Doc Nickerson in the biology dept. at Tufts. They did field work here before the Nickersons sold the land to the town. Anyway, this guy, Scott Shumway, is now a biologist at Wheaton and just wrote a Falcon guide on "The Atlantic Seashore." It has lots of local spots you'd know, I'm sure.
I'll keep my eye out for hosers with stolen railroad switches. Maybe it was the guy in the black SUV....
Cheers.
I know a guy who was a protege of Doc Nickerson in the biology dept. at Tufts. They did field work here before the Nickersons sold the land to the town. Anyway, this guy, Scott Shumway, is now a biologist at Wheaton and just wrote a Falcon guide on "The Atlantic Seashore." It has lots of local spots you'd know, I'm sure.
I'll keep my eye out for hosers with stolen railroad switches. Maybe it was the guy in the black SUV....
Cheers.
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In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 11
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 11
Johnny Depp?! Johnny Depp's in Chatham? Hold the phone!
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In response to: Help My Really Pretty Friend and The Ol' Barking Dog Play
In response to: Help My Really Pretty Friend and The Ol' Barking Dog Play
What?! You can't leave a blueberry cheesecake unattended in a gas station with stunning Steve?
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In response to: Dennis Village Improvement Society Endorses Christy's, Yet NIMBYism and Other "Issues" Persist
In response to: Dennis Village Improvement Society Endorses Christy's, Yet NIMBYism and Other "Issues" Persist
I love DPM and will continue to shop there, but my car also needs gas and I have been known to partake occasionally of a medium coffee/milk only and a chocolate frosted. What's the big deal? Christy's is better than the boarded-up site that's there now. I suppose I'd prefer Buckie's Biscotti moving in there, but you can't always get what you want.
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In response to: Winter weather advisory this morning - All Cape schools closed - Peace Corps event cancelled
In response to: Winter weather advisory this morning - All Cape schools closed - Peace Corps event cancelled
That's why it's more accurately called climate change.
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In response to: Alliance sues CZM, seeks to stop Cape Wind from moving forward
In response to: Alliance sues CZM, seeks to stop Cape Wind from moving forward
Possee, where are you chefing - is that the Market? I've never been in Pine Hills. I fear planned communities. Sort of Pleasantville-ish. But I hear The Hills are a happenin' place so someday I might take you up on your offer.
Meanwhile, I know an occasional poster who's really good at tying together thread themes into delicious serial novellas and I think he'd have a field day with all the drama herein. Are you paying attention, "Linda of the Mills" author? :-)
What was this thread topic, again?
Meanwhile, I know an occasional poster who's really good at tying together thread themes into delicious serial novellas and I think he'd have a field day with all the drama herein. Are you paying attention, "Linda of the Mills" author? :-)
What was this thread topic, again?
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In response to: Winter weather advisory this morning - All Cape schools closed - Peace Corps event cancelled
In response to: Winter weather advisory this morning - All Cape schools closed - Peace Corps event cancelled
Where's our weather blogger? But it could be worse: The Cape was only expecting a few inches; we left that for the 10-15" of new snow today in the Worcester/Providence corridor. Dang, I hate these never-ending winters.
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In response to: Late winter photo essay
In response to: Late winter photo essay
Nice ice pictures - and I like the Capt. Penniman House. That is some whale jaw.
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In response to: Canal bridge tolls; Cape man assaults prison guards; RI school breathalyzer tests; Kitten killer sentenced
In response to: Canal bridge tolls; Cape man assaults prison guards; RI school breathalyzer tests; Kitten killer sentenced
Practicalities aside, how would they define "resident"? I heard it would be based on where the vehicle is registered, so all those people who call themselves year-rounders but register their car in Florida, where they winter, would have to pay. And non-resident taxpayers who already pay full-freight property taxes plus more, in some towns, would have to pay (assuming their vehicle is registered at primary residence). So is it really just hosing the tourists?
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In response to: Cape Cod love-ins united President Obama and P.M. Brown
In response to: Cape Cod love-ins united President Obama and P.M. Brown
Leadership 101: Choose your advisers by the quality of their summer homes.
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In response to: Historic newspaper say "Goodbye to Colorado" on 150th Birthday
In response to: Historic newspaper say "Goodbye to Colorado" on 150th Birthday
I think Facebook may be the next threat to online news-based sites.
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In response to: WHOI grad student earns Ph. D and respect for local scientists
In response to: WHOI grad student earns Ph. D and respect for local scientists
Aw, c'mon, Sam, what about the accusation by those who don't believe in the human impact on global warming, who argue that scientists will say anything to get rich off of those lucrative government grants? ;-)
Seriously, science can be very cool and it's great to see more women involved.
Seriously, science can be very cool and it's great to see more women involved.
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In response to: Christy's Stimulus Plan for Massachusetts
In response to: Christy's Stimulus Plan for Massachusetts
When did caring about someone's source of family income ever come in the way of all the lay-offs, "right sizing," "re-engineering," or other RIFs that business has been doing for years?
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In response to: Does "The Journalist's Creed" need to be rewritten for the Cyberage?
In response to: Does "The Journalist's Creed" need to be rewritten for the Cyberage?
One could debate a few aspects of this creed, but its core tenets are still worth upholding. And don't forget to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.
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In response to: Cache maintenance keeps it clean
In response to: Cache maintenance keeps it clean
Yes Pack, you were one of the intrepid pond sloggers ;-). If I replace it, it will be a micro latched firmly on to something solid. But unfortunately, nothing on the Cape is meant to last for eternity, so maybe there's some ephemeral poetry in its recurring demise.
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In response to: Your town government at work, NOT!
In response to: Your town government at work, NOT!
In most small communities, the school dept. budget makes up the lion's share of expenses. Not to rag on public school teachers (who don't make a lot individually), but if you want to put a face to town spending, a lot of it is their aggregate salaries and benefits. Health insurance, in particular, should be brought more in line with what the rest of the working citizens have had to live with for the past decade. Then maybe we'll come up with a more sensible national policy for health care coverage.
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In response to: Cape Cod Children's Museum wows the young crowd
In response to: Cape Cod Children's Museum wows the young crowd
Ah, good memories. I used to write about things for families to do on the Cape for Bay State Parent magazine. Here's one that covered top 10 museums for kids: http://www.baystateparent.com/news/2006/0501/Articles/026.html.
But too bad about the New England Fire and History Museum being closed. My kids loved that place.
But too bad about the New England Fire and History Museum being closed. My kids loved that place.
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In response to: Fella said, "Cheer up, things could be worse." He was right.
In response to: Fella said, "Cheer up, things could be worse." He was right.
Walter, you misread me. I agree online is what's here and what will be for the next generation, and overall there are a lot of good things that come from it. On a national level, I hope the quality publications will rise to the top of the very mixed bag of what's out there. But there are (were?) some good ideals from the "old journalism," like fact-checking, having an editor give a second look at a piece before publication, and having a clear command of the English language, that I hope we can preserve. Sometimes these are sacrificed for speed and cheap content. You're doing a great job. I was referring to complexities in the global trend.
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In response to: Fella said, "Cheer up, things could be worse." He was right.
In response to: Fella said, "Cheer up, things could be worse." He was right.
Of course your costs are low, Walter - you don't pay for most of your content ;-). Newspapers still have to pay reporters. I'm not saying stick with the old model - obviously it's a dinosaur. And while your publication maintains high quality standards, there are overall fewer quality controls when speed is the primary criterion for running a story. I'm concerned we may be throwing the baby of professional journalism out with the bathwater. The questions is how do we maintain the best (certainly never perfect, but at least ideals) of professional journalistic standards with the efficiency and marketability of online news -- and pay reporters for quality work?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod vs. Hawaii: Observations from a lowly traveler
In response to: Cape Cod vs. Hawaii: Observations from a lowly traveler
While I envy your tropical vacation (anyplace warm would be welcome now), it's true that you don't always appreciate what you've got till you're someplace else. Give me the National Seashore over commercialized, high-rise surrounded Florida beaches, or even Rhode Island beaches, any day.
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In response to: Winter Camp for Kids
In response to: Winter Camp for Kids
Hmmm, I heard you were stuck in some Boston hotel without Internet... guess you pulled a fast one on the staff. Sounds like fun. I'll be someone's kid for this....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Snowy Trails & Wily Coyotes
In response to: Snowy Trails & Wily Coyotes
Cool, a coyote den. Nice pics. I always thought coyotes lived in Brewster's town hall, since a pack of pups used to loll around the parking lot. Talk about not being afraid of people!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Callan: Why French women don't sleep alone
In response to: Callan: Why French women don't sleep alone
Jim, how did you arm-wrestle Walter to let you cover this story, hmm?
It's kinda creepy that men are psychic when it comes to our underwear.
It's kinda creepy that men are psychic when it comes to our underwear.
bipr [Member]
In response to: 60 year-old woman Woman critically injured on Rt. 6; Coast Guard plane make emergency landing on Martha's Vineyard; Ice rescue on Upper Mill Pond in Brewster
In response to: 60 year-old woman Woman critically injured on Rt. 6; Coast Guard plane make emergency landing on Martha's Vineyard; Ice rescue on Upper Mill Pond in Brewster
Good thing Walkers Pond has an average depth of 4 feet.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Supa Bowl!!
In response to: Supa Bowl!!
Yeah, and they have crossramps now where you can set it like you're going uphill. Good for the tush. Ellipticizing, perhaps?
Did Bruce Springsteen perform yet?
Did Bruce Springsteen perform yet?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Supa Bowl!!
In response to: Supa Bowl!!
I suppose it's good that SOMEONE in New England remembered it was Super Bowl Sunday. I honestly forgot, until I saw something about it on TV while ellipticating at the Y. Party on. Go, Pittsburgh!
bipr [Member]
In response to: As times grow tight, locals again become welcome at Cape motels
In response to: As times grow tight, locals again become welcome at Cape motels
I'd like them to bring back day passes to the wave pool. I'm still not up for dropping upwards of a hundred or two to sleep.
bipr [Member]
In response to: What kind of wine is this?
In response to: What kind of wine is this?
Solon, this brought back fond memories of a wine-tasting seminar at my then-boyfriend's house at that old university on the Charles. We came up with descriptions like, "It has the nose of a muddy canoe." Of course, we were half into the muddy canoe by that time, not exactly observing the proper wine-tasting tradition of swirling in your mouth and then spitting it out.
By the way, I saw you recently in a Danish video from a few years back... awesome!
By the way, I saw you recently in a Danish video from a few years back... awesome!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Perez and the peeing cop--now it's national
In response to: Perez and the peeing cop--now it's national
Interesting analysis between the two publications. Thank heavens the CC Today posters don't sound like Perez'! Rolling Stone gets the award for best news coverage and most dedicated-to-the-theme (rock and roll) readers: The majority of their comments addressed the musical quality of the concert.
bipr [Member]
In response to: 1853: The day Brewster got a Ladies' Library
In response to: 1853: The day Brewster got a Ladies' Library
I think the name keeps the number of drunken brawls to a minimum. We approve.
bipr [Member]
In response to: What Recession? Two new publications announced here
In response to: What Recession? Two new publications announced here
But I'm not writing any assigned articles for it unless I get a contract that pays up front - unlike a previous parenting tabloid that suddenly ceased publication ;-). Seriously, I'm sure that with Julie and Walter running it, it will be a smashing success. Congrats!
bipr [Member]
In response to: The North Side - A Seasonal View
In response to: The North Side - A Seasonal View
Nice winter sky. Skies can be so interesting when they're cloudy.
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In response to: Another woman named as NY's Senate pick; Guv won't cut school aid; CCBL prexy Scarafile gets award; Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl; Selectman feud in M-boro
In response to: Another woman named as NY's Senate pick; Guv won't cut school aid; CCBL prexy Scarafile gets award; Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl; Selectman feud in M-boro
Not a wingnut - just a rural bluedog Dem. Very smart lady, though, and knows her politics. I heard her speak a year ago at a celebratory anniversary of coeducation at our formerly all-male alma mater. She can beat the pants off the guys anytime.
bipr [Member]
In response to: 2004: Cape group visits Danish offshore wind farm
In response to: 2004: Cape group visits Danish offshore wind farm
Tried to follow the link to video but I got some code errors.
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In response to: Blizzard conditions on the way; Elderly to wait for home care; Yarmouth's new Fire Chief gets $100k; Kirk Davis' new job
In response to: Blizzard conditions on the way; Elderly to wait for home care; Yarmouth's new Fire Chief gets $100k; Kirk Davis' new job
Not to diss the fair City of Cambridge, where I spent much time in my younger years, but Worcester had pay-as-you-throw garbage collection before the other cities got on that band wagon. Hard to believe, huh?
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In response to: Cape Cinema finds success in older demographic
In response to: Cape Cinema finds success in older demographic
All the young'uns are shunted to the other side of Dennis, Patriot Square, where they can still watch a mass-market movie but can't play on the BK playground anymore 'cause it's gone.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cinema finds success in older demographic
In response to: Cape Cinema finds success in older demographic
I've been a big fan of Cape Cinema but I've raised the issue with them a few times of doing more to recognize, and possibly encourage, the younger set to attend indie films. We have brought our school-age kids there for several PG-13 shows. They've learned to like films in spite of subtitles. While ticket prices list at least 3 variations on adult: regular, member, and senior discount, they don't list children's prices. If you ask, they'll give you the senior discount for kids under 12. Youth are invisible. I'd think it would be good to encourage young people to appreciate this genre. How about a student discount?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Landscape for the mind
In response to: Landscape for the mind
I have a pair of XC skis that I only get to haul out every few years. I used them in mid-December along the Blackstone Canal and was thrilled. I was kicking myself for not bringing them to the Cape over New Year's - the snow was perfect!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod: beware the Asian Longhorned Beetle
In response to: Cape Cod: beware the Asian Longhorned Beetle
I saw one of these bugs in Worcester (held by a Forest Service employee). Think of New England without hardwoods. Think of Cape Cod in the 19th century. Not pretty. Check your firewood.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Landscape for the mind
In response to: Landscape for the mind
OMG, midnightgardner, that's too funny about blog titles. I swear I've never seen your blog before! But thanks for showing it to me. You have lovely pictures. And you, like Frost and his horse, "stopped," while I was impatient and kept on walking. Maybe the cold temps and strong wind had a hand in that as well (I could barely open the car door at Paine's Creek, it was so windy. Rock photos were taken while bracing myself against another boulder).
-Susan
-Susan
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In response to: First in a series of Cape Cod Parables
In response to: First in a series of Cape Cod Parables
I like the idea of reserving a daily copy of a newspaper. I'm still mourning the passing of dead-tree media. I love the feel of the paper and the excitement of what's on Page One. We used to get the afternoon paper in Minneapolis (there was a morning one, too) so we'd be "more current" on the day's happenings.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 9
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 9
That's why Brewster's the BEST!
But isn't this star gate on state park property (Nickerson extends its holdings on both sides of 6A)? If it doesn't work for ya, you might have to petition the Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, and they've been downsizing lately. It might take a while for a reply.
But isn't this star gate on state park property (Nickerson extends its holdings on both sides of 6A)? If it doesn't work for ya, you might have to petition the Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, and they've been downsizing lately. It might take a while for a reply.
bipr [Member]
In response to: January on Cape Cod
In response to: January on Cape Cod
I like the railroad tracks in snow. It's true that the water looks much clearer in winter. I was noticing that at Slough Pond... and making a note to myself to pull out that cinder block before a swimmer gets a nasty stubbed toe.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Nursing Home Ratings and Cape Cod
In response to: Nursing Home Ratings and Cape Cod
It's good people are taking a closer look at where some of our most vulnerable live. Just a slight correction: the story might have been reported by AP but the survey was conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
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In response to: BiPR, ~Marvalus and Blackstone Val’s excellent adventure
In response to: BiPR, ~Marvalus and Blackstone Val’s excellent adventure
Hi Pack,
The key to surviving weight control is to find tasty yet low-cal items. The caloric impact of biscotti is relatively minor; at least that's what I keep telling myself. Enjoy!
The key to surviving weight control is to find tasty yet low-cal items. The caloric impact of biscotti is relatively minor; at least that's what I keep telling myself. Enjoy!
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In response to: Here comes the snow - up to 6 inches of it
In response to: Here comes the snow - up to 6 inches of it
I'm glad I was in Chatham yesterday rather than today, although I sorta regret missing the road race. It was snowing hard when I left Orleans for Brewster this a.m. but the good thing was the roads were pretty empty. 6A at 25 mph isn't all that bad.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Fox-Hunting with Horace in Harwich!
In response to: Fox-Hunting with Horace in Harwich!
Fetching, Ned, but that earth-toned hat and scarf ensemble might negate the pale orange in the shirt.... Let's hope your fellow hunters know the season and know the difference. Also hope they know the difference between a hawk and a duck! Cheers - Happy New Year.
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In response to: Ten biggest headlines of 2009
In response to: Ten biggest headlines of 2009
Looks like His Holiness has also been getting tanned and rested. :-) Nice job and Happy New Year.
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In response to: Groups question how MMS is handling Cape Wind historic preservation issue
In response to: Groups question how MMS is handling Cape Wind historic preservation issue
Oil derricks are uglier than wind turbines.
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In response to: Our 2008 Christmas Editorial
In response to: Our 2008 Christmas Editorial
Nice thoughts, Opi. It brought back memories of driving home from church on Christmas Eve and listening to those NORAD reports on the car radio (still on in the late 60s and early 70s). We wimped out on church last night but enjoyed the childlike essence of the holiday by pulling out "Charlie Brown's Christmas" and "Little Mermaid" - and this with two teenagers LOL. Also got some take-out Chinese in deference to the Jewish wing of the family.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
bipr [Member]
In response to: A forgotten son returns to Cape Cod
In response to: A forgotten son returns to Cape Cod
If I were retail planning czar I'd get rid of all the icky big-box discount stores and replace them with one or two Targets - maybe in Hyannis and Falmouth. Keep the Christmas Tree Shops 'cause they were originally local and tourists love 'em, and maybe keep the Job Lot in Dennisport for those obscure, really cheap must-have items. You'd have all you need to furnish the house, dress in Mizrahi chic and serve gourmet hors d'oeuvres to your guests.
And keep your cotton-pickin' fingers off the National Seashore.
And keep your cotton-pickin' fingers off the National Seashore.
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In response to: Brewster spares a spruce; Barnstable bans beach butts; Body in Bay; Calypso in S 'n S; Cape Cod watch - $2,000
In response to: Brewster spares a spruce; Barnstable bans beach butts; Body in Bay; Calypso in S 'n S; Cape Cod watch - $2,000
Thank you, Brewster selectmen! I love that tree. The intersection isn't a big problem from what I've seen.
As for Barnstable beaches, I'm good with that but wha'fo duz John Klimm mean by "violators won't not be fined."?
As for Barnstable beaches, I'm good with that but wha'fo duz John Klimm mean by "violators won't not be fined."?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Get ready: Winter's first snowstorm hits Cape on Friday
In response to: Get ready: Winter's first snowstorm hits Cape on Friday
Welcome, weather dude! Stacey's right - don't mess with her or she'll get snarky ;-)
Just keep repeating the Cape and Islands Realtors' mantra: It never snows on Cape Cod.
-BiPR/"Trail Hound" blogger, who left the snowy upper Midwest for the snowy Upper Valley of NH, then snowy Worcester County and Brewster - where it snowed 3 feet one day during our first winter there. I'm starting to hate snow.
Just keep repeating the Cape and Islands Realtors' mantra: It never snows on Cape Cod.
-BiPR/"Trail Hound" blogger, who left the snowy upper Midwest for the snowy Upper Valley of NH, then snowy Worcester County and Brewster - where it snowed 3 feet one day during our first winter there. I'm starting to hate snow.
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In response to: Bacalhau (cod to you) faces a frozen future; Truro Net-Zero Energy Beach House; Bob Staake creates a "Minimalistmas";
In response to: Bacalhau (cod to you) faces a frozen future; Truro Net-Zero Energy Beach House; Bob Staake creates a "Minimalistmas";
I wasn't sure whether the house's living bar and sleeping bar referred to different stages of the same party....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Lubing your car for the holidays--try Walter's Quick Lube
In response to: Lubing your car for the holidays--try Walter's Quick Lube
Honda. Period. The only unscheduled maintenance was to replace a battery at 120,000 miles and a tire that took a nail. It might cost a few bucks more to get oil changes through the dealer, but I've never had to worry. And they generally have nice waiting rooms (although Hyannis Honda could learn a few waiting-area tips from Lundgren in Auburn).
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In response to: Storm Coverage
In response to: Storm Coverage
LOL Solon, you KNOW Worcester is a snow trap. It's the hills. It just dumps there.
(But now there's a big, sleek wind turbine on the hill at Holy Name HS and it will blow all the snow down to Providence. Nyah, nyah.)
(But now there's a big, sleek wind turbine on the hill at Holy Name HS and it will blow all the snow down to Providence. Nyah, nyah.)
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In response to: Police chief, two others, club indicted for death of Christopher Bizilj
In response to: Police chief, two others, club indicted for death of Christopher Bizilj
Dad may still have his medical license but I wouldn't be surprised if he completely unravels. I don't know how one could get up every morning and face the impact of this horrific event.
bipr [Member]
In response to: On the rocky coast of Maine for Thanksgiving
In response to: On the rocky coast of Maine for Thanksgiving
It looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving. Great picture of the Linekin Bay sunset.
I've noticed how many Cape Codders have vacation homes in or retire to (stage one) Maine. Do Mainiacs jeer at them at the tollbooth down 95 as they leave?
I've noticed how many Cape Codders have vacation homes in or retire to (stage one) Maine. Do Mainiacs jeer at them at the tollbooth down 95 as they leave?
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In response to: Man dies in Falmouth rollover, police officer, two residents lift car off victim; Jeep takes to the tide off Sandy Neck Beach
In response to: Man dies in Falmouth rollover, police officer, two residents lift car off victim; Jeep takes to the tide off Sandy Neck Beach
Jeeps are always getting into places they shouldn't be.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The madness of "Black Friday" can kill
In response to: The madness of "Black Friday" can kill
In accounting it's good, but in shopping it's insane. I prefer holiday denial until the last minute, thank you very much.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Deer shotgun season starts Monday morning
In response to: Deer shotgun season starts Monday morning
And above all, wear clothes in the woods!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Report on a Hospital Stay
In response to: Report on a Hospital Stay
Welcome home, Opi. Sorry to hear about your accident. I'm working on an article about universally-accessible trails. If you'd like to comment, send me an email. I think you can do this through the posting notification....
Here's to rehab! - Susan
Here's to rehab! - Susan
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In response to: Plymouth movie studio has detractors; Cape Cod, a brand you can trust; Tart success; New Cape book
In response to: Plymouth movie studio has detractors; Cape Cod, a brand you can trust; Tart success; New Cape book
Congratulations, Chris. Beautiful shot.
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In response to: Hit the trail and discover new treasures
In response to: Hit the trail and discover new treasures
Hi Jon,
Sorry to hear about your daughter's injury. It is cold out today - I haven't decided where to run so I won't be blasted with windchill. Well, maybe next weekend will be better!
Sorry to hear about your daughter's injury. It is cold out today - I haven't decided where to run so I won't be blasted with windchill. Well, maybe next weekend will be better!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 8
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 8
I always felt a little creepy running on the path between Ballston and Head of the Meadow beaches. Now I know why :-)!
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In response to: Abbicci falls to recession
In response to: Abbicci falls to recession
Never did get to try it. We were waiting for the economy to bounce back to support our now-repressed taste in fine dining. And just after we lost 902 Main (or whatever the number was) in Yarmouth last year. Rats.
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In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
Gentlemen, save this pissing contest for your next cruise. Now behave or you'll get another reminder about commenting policies. Have a good evening. :-)
bipr [Member]
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
I don't think there's a cache yet in Nantucket Sound, although there is one on Little Sipson Island in Pleasant Bay, and of course over on The Islands. Maybe you could be the first to place one there, Mav. It would be rated a 5 for terrain difficulty (all caches where you need a boat are in this category). I'm sure geocachers would make every attempt to be neat, and wouldn't even discharge their waste into said pristine waters.
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In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
RockHopper's got a recipe blog. But boy, that Federal Hill stuff is making my mouth water and it's just after breakfast. You could do ethnic gourmet specialites, possee (wish I could put accent marks here; otherwise it looks like I just misspelled 'specialties'. Bon appetit.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
Ah, Lake Sunapee, good times, good times. I recall a midnight road trip circa 1978... we were enjoying nature at its finest.
Now Mav, I'm sorry you're so upset. It's not good for the blood pressure. I suppose I'm as much a fraud as the Conservation Law Foundation, National Resource Defense Council, the Sierra Club, Union of Concerned Scientists, and I think Mass Audubon has now leaned this way, and all those other wild and crazy environmentalists. So be it. You asked my position. I told you what it was. This issue has been debated ad nauseum elsewhere on this site, and while I appreciate the comments 'cuz I'm trying really hard to break into the coveted "most commented-on blogs" weekly honor roll, I'll just leave it at that. Thanks.
Now Mav, I'm sorry you're so upset. It's not good for the blood pressure. I suppose I'm as much a fraud as the Conservation Law Foundation, National Resource Defense Council, the Sierra Club, Union of Concerned Scientists, and I think Mass Audubon has now leaned this way, and all those other wild and crazy environmentalists. So be it. You asked my position. I told you what it was. This issue has been debated ad nauseum elsewhere on this site, and while I appreciate the comments 'cuz I'm trying really hard to break into the coveted "most commented-on blogs" weekly honor roll, I'll just leave it at that. Thanks.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
uh, yeah Possee...
Try "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" instead ;-)
Try "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" instead ;-)
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In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
In response to: Geocaching is no place for hate
Mav... I'm for it. I initially had concerns about the aesthetic impact, but I can live with the trade-off.
-Susan
-Susan
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In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
Sorry Ned, I was referring to this classic '80s song (and trying to get you to 100 comments):
It's too late
To fall in love with Sharon Tate
But it's too soon
To ask me for the words I want carved on my tomb
So I think it's time that you all start
To think about gettin' by
But what about that need to go out and find somebody to love
It's too late
There's no one left that I even wanna imitate
You see, you just don't know
I'm here to give you my heart
And you want some fashion show
But it ain't no contribution
To go and rely on an institution
To validate your chosen art
And sanction your boredom
And let you play out your part
It's too late
You know when they got nothin' to give
They only part their legs for what's negative
And they're so decadent . . .
Until their daddy's money from home's all spent
So I think it's time, 'cuz it's too easy
To rely on worshipping strangers and devils in bed,
Though they do get good drugs, and they do give good head
It's too late
You shoulda realized I was worth the wait....
It's too late
To fall in love with Sharon Tate
But it's too soon
To ask me for the words I want carved on my tomb
So I think it's time that you all start
To think about gettin' by
But what about that need to go out and find somebody to love
It's too late
There's no one left that I even wanna imitate
You see, you just don't know
I'm here to give you my heart
And you want some fashion show
But it ain't no contribution
To go and rely on an institution
To validate your chosen art
And sanction your boredom
And let you play out your part
It's too late
You know when they got nothin' to give
They only part their legs for what's negative
And they're so decadent . . .
Until their daddy's money from home's all spent
So I think it's time, 'cuz it's too easy
To rely on worshipping strangers and devils in bed,
Though they do get good drugs, and they do give good head
It's too late
You shoulda realized I was worth the wait....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Our Kids Come Home With Blood On Their Hands
In response to: Our Kids Come Home With Blood On Their Hands
You go, BHS girls!
Thank God they haven't started offering beach volleyball on the Cape yet (have they?).
Thank God they haven't started offering beach volleyball on the Cape yet (have they?).
bipr [Member]
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
Thank you for vouching, Neddy (bat eyelashes here). I'm not out to get anyone and if anyone is out to get me, they're in serious need of a life. I'm always up for a boat ride, and I presume we're not talking kayaks here. Thank you for the kind invitation, cru.
By the way, Ned: Isn't it too late to fall in love with Sharon Tate?
By the way, Ned: Isn't it too late to fall in love with Sharon Tate?
bipr [Member]
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
Cru, I couldn't agree with you more about some of those rogues. The drama queen bee was enough to drive people away. But those forum meets of old attracted a diverse group, including some of the stalwarts who post here. Nevertheless, I wouldn't be so quick to assume that I am/was a spy. Neddy can vouch for me, although he once confused me with Rockhopper ;-).
Have a good day. Off to enjoy the sunshine (finally).
Have a good day. Off to enjoy the sunshine (finally).
bipr [Member]
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
And who's towelman? Man, am I OUT OF IT.
bipr [Member]
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
Cru, who's cappie44? I'm confused and meant no personal attack! Is this someone from CC Times, which I haven't been on since they changed format a year ago? And if I'm inferring correctly from your later comments, it could be someone who went by previous names that I eventually ignored. Anyway, I haven't spoken IRL to anyone else on this site other than Ned, you (we chatted at Katy's show this summer, remember?), Katy, and the Myrbie and Dix artist. Oh yeah, I met Opinionator and Peter Porcupine at previous CC Times events. I found that even those with whom I disagreed in print were interesting to talk to in person.
I was simply commenting on the fact that you're using a public forum to invite specific people only to your soiree. It's kinda rude.
But whatever. Have a good time, kids, and keep the weapons safely locked up.
Peace.
I was simply commenting on the fact that you're using a public forum to invite specific people only to your soiree. It's kinda rude.
But whatever. Have a good time, kids, and keep the weapons safely locked up.
Peace.
bipr [Member]
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
In response to: On the Relationship Between Bloggers and Trolls
Man, are you guys and gals exclusive. Even back at the "I'm right and you're a moron" CC Times forum, someone would post a time and a place for a gathering and all who were game would show up, break bread and hoist a few drinks together and forget why they hated each other's guts. It did wonders for the peace process.
I'd join you but evenings in Burlington just don't work, what with all the kids' activities, etc. Thanks anyway.
I'd join you but evenings in Burlington just don't work, what with all the kids' activities, etc. Thanks anyway.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
Whatever happened to the commuter rail link idea just over the bridge, with connecting bus service to the Cape?
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In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
Cru, I wouldn't wax too romantic about the People's Republic of Cambridge (and this from a liberal). Having spent a good amount of time there years ago, I've seen what rent control can do to distort a rental market and discourage/prevent home ownership. But look at the towns that various magazines point out as best places to raise a family... Keene, NH, for example. 'Also in the boonies and in an area popular with tourists and retirees, but they seem to have found a good mix. And they welcome young people. Their indie movie theatre probably even lists prices for children and students, not just three variants of adult/senior/member prices (sorry, Cape Cinema). I don't know what the answer is, but let's include the young 'uns in this discussion and look at other good models.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
Andy, I'd agree about schools not being the make-or-break issue here. The Cape has some excellent schools, including charters like Lighthouse and Sturgis that would be a draw if that were one's main criterion.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
In response to: Summit participants ponder Cape's economic, demographic problems
I didn't see too many people under, oh, age 55 or so, mentioned in the article as participating in the summit. With all due respect, and they could've been there but not mentioned, I think we need to include young families and young adults in the solution, before they're gone for good.
Andy, I'd venture that regional schools - at least at the high school level - could provide more AP courses, better arts programs, etc. But sending one's second-grader on a two-hour bus trip to a regional elementary school is not a plus.
Andy, I'd venture that regional schools - at least at the high school level - could provide more AP courses, better arts programs, etc. But sending one's second-grader on a two-hour bus trip to a regional elementary school is not a plus.
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In response to: Windles faced foreclosure prior to alleged church theft
In response to: Windles faced foreclosure prior to alleged church theft
'Not surprising that Jeff's parents weren't too keen on the French-Canadian Jeannine. Mill owners wouldn't typically fraternize with the help.
I didn't realize this was THE Windle family of Windle Industries, Windle Field, Windle Street and several old mills in Millbury. This makes his criminal actions even more bizarre.
But it's not so bizarre that Jeannine switched churches. With all due respect to the priest, Congregational, Unitarian, and probably lots of other denomination churches are full of ex-Catholics. Either they switched for a spouse (happens all the time) or wanted a spiritual life without the RC structure.
I didn't realize this was THE Windle family of Windle Industries, Windle Field, Windle Street and several old mills in Millbury. This makes his criminal actions even more bizarre.
But it's not so bizarre that Jeannine switched churches. With all due respect to the priest, Congregational, Unitarian, and probably lots of other denomination churches are full of ex-Catholics. Either they switched for a spouse (happens all the time) or wanted a spiritual life without the RC structure.
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In response to: Business News: Cuddle & Bubble sold; Cape economic summit; Hospitals receive awards
In response to: Business News: Cuddle & Bubble sold; Cape economic summit; Hospitals receive awards
smah, you're all wet and sliding down a slippery slope. You can still rant here - like, will the new owners bring back the policy of not renting to guests with local ZIP codes? (Or was that another fine local establishment? My memory has bubbles....)
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In response to: Cape Cod’s happy hunting ground?
In response to: Cape Cod’s happy hunting ground?
I'm sorry... but now you've got me thinking about THIS: http://video.aol.com/video/daffy-duck-hunt/1853499
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In response to: Cape Cod’s happy hunting ground?
In response to: Cape Cod’s happy hunting ground?
numah, thanks for the info. I think it would be helpful if the public were more aware of hunting regulations and practices. I did not know that about lead vs. steel shot.
Maverick, LOL. I was thinking of adding in something about the wind farm, too, but didn't quite have the patience to Photoshop a turbine onto the pond pics.
Happy Trails,
Susan
Maverick, LOL. I was thinking of adding in something about the wind farm, too, but didn't quite have the patience to Photoshop a turbine onto the pond pics.
Happy Trails,
Susan
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In response to: Two-vehicle crash at West Main and 28 in Hyannis; Barnstable Police investigate shooting on Fresh Holes Road in Hyannis; Marstons Mills drug raid; Conservation trails at Dennis Pond closed until further notice
In response to: Two-vehicle crash at West Main and 28 in Hyannis; Barnstable Police investigate shooting on Fresh Holes Road in Hyannis; Marstons Mills drug raid; Conservation trails at Dennis Pond closed until further notice
Hey, there's a geocache on that trail. Trail Hound is not happy about this!!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Burger Kings Removing Playgrounds
In response to: Burger Kings Removing Playgrounds
At first I thought this was part of the trend in the mid-to-lower Cape to deny the existence of children other than cute grandchildren who only visit for a week or two and then leave the place in peace. You know: the phenomenon that causes otherwise intelligent organizations like Cape Cinema to list three different levels of adult prices (regular, member and senior) but no special prices for children or students. But no, it's happening statewide. The McDonald's in Worcester where I took my kids to blow off steam in the ball pit on dreary winter days has removed the Play Place and installed... picnic tables.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Exploring Bell's Neck
In response to: Exploring Bell's Neck
Nice reflections on Bell's Neck. There are a couple of mega-multi geocaches on the West Reservoir trails. I'm slowing working through the stages on one of them. I guess it's like doing the 12 steps.... In the mean time, it's a great place to explore.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Fun Things to Ponder On Election Day
In response to: Fun Things to Ponder On Election Day
The Ohio Players! Prince! Maybe bring back some Aretha for aging boomers! Yeah - I'm at that inaugural ball.
bipr [Member]
In response to: He loved the Cape, and he'll be with us forever
In response to: He loved the Cape, and he'll be with us forever
The family is obviously going through the stages of grief. They'll live with this forever. Let's leave them alone.
bipr [Member]
In response to: State's dailies lose circulation; Monitor ceases publication;
In response to: State's dailies lose circulation; Monitor ceases publication;
I don't know why, in each latest business model du jour, local papers rely less and less on local news. I'd like to buy Walter a cup of coffee and find out how he thinks high quality journalism can be profitable in the online world.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Animal Shelter Fund Drive At Wareham Middle School
In response to: Animal Shelter Fund Drive At Wareham Middle School
'Not sure I like the visual involving chickens, pigs and teachers... but you gotta hand it to these folks. The kids and schools inevitably come through for the community. I hope the community reciprocates.
bipr [Member]
In response to: 1988: There's a Cape Cod town for every character. 1985: Bourne Bridge gets final touch; 2004 Red Sox win World Series
In response to: 1988: There's a Cape Cod town for every character. 1985: Bourne Bridge gets final touch; 2004 Red Sox win World Series
Ah, the old 617 days. Pre-CCRT to South Wellfleet. And no mention of Mashpee's major landholdings: Mashpee Common and New Seabury!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Gee, what do you think about Globe's new "G"?
In response to: Gee, what do you think about Globe's new "G"?
That last sentence should be: "Adrian Walker's picture looks like clip art."
How do you edit comments here?
How do you edit comments here?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Gee, what do you think about Globe's new "G"?
In response to: Gee, what do you think about Globe's new "G"?
At least the print in "g" is clearer than our always-blurry edition of Sidekick. The new comics titles are hard to read, being about an 8-point font and turned sideways. I hope this latest attempt at saving the daily print works. I like Alex Beam. I like the Globe writers, at least the ones who are over 23 and have a little bit of contextual knowledge, including the definition of the baby boom cohort (b. 1946-1964) and the fact that bra burning was a short-lived phenomenon of the 1970s, not the early '60s [really, Globe writers have started screwing up facts like these]. But whatever. looks like clip art.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Liberal Editor costs Obama the Election
In response to: Liberal Editor costs Obama the Election
The deed is done. I hope my lawyer bro' doesn't sue me. Thanks.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
global warming "believers"? Even W. - finally - acknowledges it's happening now. If you want to learn more about climate change's impact on your own backyard, stop by Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/2008/07/15/environmental-lessons-on-south-cape-beac?blog=183.
Barrier beaches are the first to go. Just look at the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Oh yeah, I forgot: It's the pointy-headed scientists getting rich off of government grants who are perpetrating this hoax. Not the right-minded folks with a vested interest in the fossil-fuel industry.
Barrier beaches are the first to go. Just look at the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Oh yeah, I forgot: It's the pointy-headed scientists getting rich off of government grants who are perpetrating this hoax. Not the right-minded folks with a vested interest in the fossil-fuel industry.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Can GateHouse Media stop our local newspaper shrinkage?
In response to: Can GateHouse Media stop our local newspaper shrinkage?
It would help if the "Wicked Local" jobs and other content weren't in places like Natick and Southbridge.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
As I tell the kids, Google is not a source... it is a search engine. This brief excerpt has no context. A much more detailed analysis, reflecting the work of leading scientists from all over the world, would be the 2007 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The summary for policymakers is here: http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment-report/ar4/syr/ar4_syr_spm.pdf. Not every factor has complete agreement, but the report outlines the evidence and levels of confidence in conclusions.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Leaf Peeping & Wine Tasting in Connecticut's "Quiet Corner"
In response to: Leaf Peeping & Wine Tasting in Connecticut's "Quiet Corner"
The Quiet Corner is great - more like the Berkshires than the rest of the state. I just celebrated a friend's 50th birthday at the Golden Lamb restaurant in Brooklyn (no, not the NY one). It's in an old barn on a dairy farm overlooking rolling hills. Stop by and say hi to the Blackstone Valley, too, as you head between the Cape and the QC.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Dr. Bob's House Cleaning
In response to: Dr. Bob's House Cleaning
Happy birthday, Mav! Happy birthday, Jon! Mine was Monday - a bunch of Libras here. No wonder we're so well balanced ;-)
bipr [Member]
In response to: "My family collects bookstores"; CC Healthcare V.P. gets Caritas job; Eastern bank expands
In response to: "My family collects bookstores"; CC Healthcare V.P. gets Caritas job; Eastern bank expands
I love the Brewster Bookstore, and all the other quirky independent bookstores on the Cape. Perfect place to bring the kids and get your gift shopping done.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Let's Privatize Public Libraries
In response to: Let's Privatize Public Libraries
Ah, libraries: an important part of community culture whether or not you use them. Yes, info can be found on the Internet, but it's also a cesspool of simply bad information. Library story times inculcate a love of reading and appreciation for good literature. The West Springfield library invites preschoolers to celebrate their 5th birthday with a visit to the library and their own library card.
Many towns' public libraries are run by private nonprofits. Brewster Ladies' Library gets only about 7% of its income from town and another 2% from the state, if the undated info on Education Bug is accurate. I think Opi's concern is with for-profit companies owning libraries.
But I think consolidation of at least some branches or little libraries would make sense. If the Senior Center bus can make the rounds, it should be able to have a stop at the main library.
Many towns' public libraries are run by private nonprofits. Brewster Ladies' Library gets only about 7% of its income from town and another 2% from the state, if the undated info on Education Bug is accurate. I think Opi's concern is with for-profit companies owning libraries.
But I think consolidation of at least some branches or little libraries would make sense. If the Senior Center bus can make the rounds, it should be able to have a stop at the main library.
bipr [Member]
In response to: What happened to newspapers and journalism
In response to: What happened to newspapers and journalism
That should be "has changed."
How does one edit comments here, anyway?
How does one edit comments here, anyway?
bipr [Member]
In response to: What happened to newspapers and journalism
In response to: What happened to newspapers and journalism
Excellent article. The last few paragraphs are particularly important: they're a reminder about what is/was a noble ideal of journalism - multiple sources, rigorous editing, and at least some attempt to create a balanced historical record. I hope we don't throw the baby out with the bathwater as the medium as changed.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Importance of Art and loss of intelligent life in America
In response to: The Importance of Art and loss of intelligent life in America
Nice article in this week's Cape Codder, Katy. I tried to find it online to link to it, but I think they post a week after the print edition.
bipr [Member]
In response to: When McCain Blew Up the USS Forrestal
In response to: When McCain Blew Up the USS Forrestal
D'oh! With that headline, I thought Ned was offering us a pictoral expose of a co-blogger.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Runs of October
In response to: Runs of October
Pack, I think you should put the Greenway Challenge on your bicycling schedule. Mountain or road. The organizers (National Park Service) can connect you with a team. I ran a 4.5-mile leg that covered trails and roads. As for the old P-to-P and Lake Winni relays... those were all running relays. The Cape was long with occasional obstacles. Lake Winni is long and hilly. Funny, a fellow geezer runner was reminiscing with me about the Cape relay - and how we weren't always welcomed by the business establishments either. Go figure ;-).
bipr [Member]
In response to: Celebration of Cape Cod's Waterfowl
In response to: Celebration of Cape Cod's Waterfowl
Nice bird pix, especially the Harbingers of Autumn.
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In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 6
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 6
LOL. Yup, Bob's Discount Appliance isn't your typical Rail Trail site. Add this to Savvy Shopper's list. (Now if only they could work on the display....)
bipr [Member]
In response to: Art imitates life between CBS and SNL
In response to: Art imitates life between CBS and SNL
Whoa, scary!
Anyone have Kathleen Parker's column calling on Palin to withdraw?
Anyone have Kathleen Parker's column calling on Palin to withdraw?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Santa Paulson's coming to town
In response to: Santa Paulson's coming to town
Yeah, who wants to bail out the Wall Street fat cats? Problem is, those of us who have to live on 401(k)s and IRAs 'cause Social Security won't be around in a few years (and for heaven's sake, who has defined benefit pension plans anymore?) have just seen our retirement income flush down the toilet. If you're under 60, Wall Street is us.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Executive faces fine for conservation violation
In response to: Executive faces fine for conservation violation
I thought we were moving beyond the days when it was cheaper to just pay the fine. And what about the landscaper who did the work, obviously aware that it was in a protected zone? Sigh. Time to bring out the Book of Punishments.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Pulling The Plug- Life Without Television
In response to: Pulling The Plug- Life Without Television
When I was in elementary school, there was a kid whose dad was a school principal and they didn't have a TV. We thought he was weird, but that kid was very smart, and even though he got bullied a lot, he went to Stanford, became a lawyer, and is probably now getting back at the kids who beat him up on the playground.
TV probably doesn't play as big a role now that everything's on the Internet. A kid wouldn't miss much, socially-culturally speaking, by not keeping up with the latest reality show. I'll admit that I used the electronic babysitter to occupy kids when I was preparing meals. It was just PBS at first... I tried, really!... and then daughter got hooked on Jeopardy.
TV probably doesn't play as big a role now that everything's on the Internet. A kid wouldn't miss much, socially-culturally speaking, by not keeping up with the latest reality show. I'll admit that I used the electronic babysitter to occupy kids when I was preparing meals. It was just PBS at first... I tried, really!... and then daughter got hooked on Jeopardy.
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In response to: Kiss of Peace
In response to: Kiss of Peace
This reminded me of an older British couple we met at a B&B in Scotland several years ago. The husband, who seemed like a proper gentleman, complained that the (Anglican) church had become "just too darn friendly."
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Importance of Art and loss of intelligent life in America
In response to: The Importance of Art and loss of intelligent life in America
Art is problem-solving, and is vitally important to a complete education. It integrates math, communication, cultural perspective. It may not be structured with the content that standardized tests use (except at Harvard, where you can major in art and never set foot in a studio), so it has dropped out of favor by those who define education by superficial test scores.
bipr [Member]
In response to: One good tern doen't deserves another
In response to: One good tern doen't deserves another
There ain't nuthin' more powerful than the smell of mendacity!
(With apologies to Tennessee Williams)The bird arguments have become just so much doo-doo. The only legitimate argument left is aesthetics, and in the big picture, I'd rather see hints of sleek turbines than oil derricks offshore.
(With apologies to Tennessee Williams)The bird arguments have become just so much doo-doo. The only legitimate argument left is aesthetics, and in the big picture, I'd rather see hints of sleek turbines than oil derricks offshore.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Windle blogger appearing on Channel 5 tonight at 5:30
In response to: Windle blogger appearing on Channel 5 tonight at 5:30
I missed the 5:30. Can't stay up till 11. Will you link to video?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Welcome to the Poet's Perspective!
In response to: Welcome to the Poet's Perspective!
Nice work, Jon. I think the 6th-7th stanzas of "The Phantom" are particularly relevant to online forums :-).
bipr [Member]
In response to: Route 6: "Patti Page Highway"?
In response to: Route 6: "Patti Page Highway"?
Not totally accurate assessment of New England, Capemom. Cambridge abruptly renamed Boylston Street JFK Street and suddenly, in Worcester, Worcester Center Boulevard became Major Taylor Blvd., and I don't even know who Major Taylor is, and neither does Google Maps. I guess it depends on who wants the renaming. ;-)
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In response to: Walking Trail Guide gives armchair explorers tools for trails
In response to: Walking Trail Guide gives armchair explorers tools for trails
Good luck with the blog, Jon. I'm glad to see the onward march of cultcha on this site ;-).
bipr [Member]
In response to: Elle's Quiet On The Western Front
In response to: Elle's Quiet On The Western Front
Why do I think this just *might* have been a ploy to get babes to sign his cast... or whatever.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Ten reasons I like Sarah Palin
In response to: Ten reasons I like Sarah Palin
Solon, I assure you your absence was noted, with regret.
I think Palin's "Drill, baby, drill!" slogan might make an interesting bumper sticker. Expect to see them around.
I think Palin's "Drill, baby, drill!" slogan might make an interesting bumper sticker. Expect to see them around.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Campaign Fatigue
In response to: Campaign Fatigue
I can't make it through any speech interrupted every other sentence by applause. From either party.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Bass River rumbles and rambles
In response to: Bass River rumbles and rambles
Thanks, CCJon, that's an evocative poem. Winter is so stark around here.
bipr [Member]
In response to: I'm With the Band
In response to: I'm With the Band
Don't let it keep you up at night, Ned ;-) It compliments the rest of the ensemble nicely.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Ned Sonntag at the Studio on Slough Road with Rob and Tracey Logan
In response to: Ned Sonntag at the Studio on Slough Road with Rob and Tracey Logan
Thanks for the lovely show, Kate and Ned. It was nice meeting local glitterati and a couple of CCToday bloggers :-). The music was fabulous, too. Good luck with your art.
bipr [Member]
In response to: PT 728 cruises Nantucket Sound
In response to: PT 728 cruises Nantucket Sound
Sneaky! Here I thought this would be a cool educational event for the family, and it's a fundraiser for the anti-clean energy people.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Bass River rumbles and rambles
In response to: Bass River rumbles and rambles
An Easter egg hunt on Indian Lands trails must be awesome! Sure beats hiding them around the living room. I am eagerly anticipating the Rail Trail too, but have no further information other than what I glean from official sources like DCR and whatever I find on the Web. I wonder if the Dennis Planning Dept. has further details. Does Dennistonian know?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Old Cape Cod at Old Landing Motel: Lodging Review
In response to: Old Cape Cod at Old Landing Motel: Lodging Review
Thanks, Rockhopper. Enjoy!
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In response to: Old Cape Cod at Old Landing Motel: Lodging Review
In response to: Old Cape Cod at Old Landing Motel: Lodging Review
Old Landing, Old Landing... gotta remember that one. When people ask where to stay, my mind usually goes blank or can only come up with such nuggets as the B&Bs on 6A or, if they look like big spenders or big families, Ocean Edge. And does this place have the rare and highly prized option of staying for only one night? Well, sounds like local color and good location.
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In response to: Whom Do You Throw Overboard?
In response to: Whom Do You Throw Overboard?
Wise words, as usual, Opinionator. Especially now that statewide standards dictate public school curricula and student services, it makes sense to streamline those administrative processes as much as possible.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Ding-Dang--the Ptown Carnival Parade Makes its Annual Pass Down Commercial
In response to: Ding-Dang--the Ptown Carnival Parade Makes its Annual Pass Down Commercial
And P'towners write indignant letters to the editor of the weekly paper complaining that visitors gawk at them. Go figure.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Violent assault in Provincetown; Sandwich blaze; Orleans shopping plaza evacuated after SUV hits electrical box
In response to: Violent assault in Provincetown; Sandwich blaze; Orleans shopping plaza evacuated after SUV hits electrical box
While I suppose I should be grateful that the car hitting the utility box didn't involve another vehicle, what is it with these low speed "car vs. pole (or building)" collisions? Cell phones? Elderly drivers? Drunk drivers? Confused tourists? Humongous SUVs in which you can't see the road around you? I wonder whether NHTSA or DPH or anyone else has done a study on contributing factors. It seems we get a lot of them here.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Hungry for Breakfast
In response to: Hungry for Breakfast
I loved the Marshside when it was a hole-in-the-wall and the late great Johnny Kelley hung out there. Good food, nice view. The new building is lovely, but the prices have gone way up. 'Guess they have to pay for it somehow. The Northside in Brewster has good food at a reasonable price, although the indoor ambience is a bit dark. Sit outside if you can.
Oh yeah, the Rose Cottage, or something like that, on Old Bass River Road has great omelettes but long lines on weekends.
Oh yeah, the Rose Cottage, or something like that, on Old Bass River Road has great omelettes but long lines on weekends.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Olympic Moments
In response to: Olympic Moments
Yeah, Opinionator, no surprise beach volleyball is most men's favorite sport LOL. I didn't know it was an international event until now. I wonder how women can play in those suits without getting wedgies. Did you read about the recent study that found that media coverage of an event is inversely related to the amount of clothing worn by athletes? The broadcast chiefs aren't fools.
bipr [Member]
In response to: It's more than just tacos
In response to: It's more than just tacos
Ned et al., El Guapo's Taqueria, along the bike trail and Underpants Road in Brewster, gets my vote for best Mex. Good side dishes like Mexican corn, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Voice will shut down
In response to: Cape Cod Voice will shut down
The July issue on development in the National Seashore was really good: in-depth and comprehensive in its reporting. I'm still looking for the windfarm editorial... was that in June? Walter, invite them to publish over here. Although they may not be able to swing the pay.
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In response to: Dennis detours: Between a rock and a dog place
In response to: Dennis detours: Between a rock and a dog place
Dog poop is indeed a scourge. I would score one for the cats for their tidier litter habits.
As for Dennis-Yarmouth intermunicipal relations...they must be as delicate and confounding as anything on the international stage. I wonder: Can they bring disputes to the Cape's own version of the UN, the Commission?
As for Dennis-Yarmouth intermunicipal relations...they must be as delicate and confounding as anything on the international stage. I wonder: Can they bring disputes to the Cape's own version of the UN, the Commission?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Dennis detours: Between a rock and a dog place
In response to: Dennis detours: Between a rock and a dog place
Hi Jon,
Here's the link to maps of Dennis town conservation trails (it's under Natural Resources) - Sorry, editors, I don't know how to make a space-efficient hyperlink in a comment:
http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/dept/naturalres/cam06_4.pdf.
That's where you'll find most public trail maps. Barnstable and Yarmouth have trail guides in addition to maps. Harwich Conservation Trust is coming out with one very soon.
'Hope this helps.
Here's the link to maps of Dennis town conservation trails (it's under Natural Resources) - Sorry, editors, I don't know how to make a space-efficient hyperlink in a comment:
http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/dept/naturalres/cam06_4.pdf.
That's where you'll find most public trail maps. Barnstable and Yarmouth have trail guides in addition to maps. Harwich Conservation Trust is coming out with one very soon.
'Hope this helps.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Dennis detours: Between a rock and a dog place
In response to: Dennis detours: Between a rock and a dog place
Hey, folks, sorry, I don't mean to offend. These town conservation areas aren't exactly secrets - they're on town Web sites and listed in travel and trail guides. Plus, they have signs along the road. I've found most tourists don't bother with these fairly rustic places. And locals like to know about them if they're inclined to take a hike - it may increase appreciation for the beautiful but fragile nature of the area.
Solon, LOL about your cat :-).
Cheers,
Susan
Solon, LOL about your cat :-).
Cheers,
Susan
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In response to: Layoffs, changes at Cape Cod Voice
In response to: Layoffs, changes at Cape Cod Voice
I tried to subscribe twice last year and got nothing.... I logged onto archives to find the CW editorial, but apparently it's not in the May (most recently posted) issue. If they want to survive, they've got to be easier to access. It's too bad.
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In response to: Nouveau-riche exhibitionism on Cape Cod
In response to: Nouveau-riche exhibitionism on Cape Cod
As the saying goes, money doesn't buy taste.
From the few glimpses I've had into the inhabitants of this type of home, I'd agree with Dorsal about happy family moments being a rarity. Money can't buy love, either.
From the few glimpses I've had into the inhabitants of this type of home, I'd agree with Dorsal about happy family moments being a rarity. Money can't buy love, either.
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In response to: P-ss-ss-t!!
In response to: P-ss-ss-t!!
Kate and family always host a grand art gathering. I'll plan to be there. And I don't even need GPS to find it :-) 'Hope to see other bloggers there.
-BiPR/Trail Hound
-BiPR/Trail Hound
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In response to: Trailblazing from the left side of the brain: Geocaching gadgets for geeks
In response to: Trailblazing from the left side of the brain: Geocaching gadgets for geeks
Yup, paperless geocaching is something even a psychology major can master :-).
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Last Day of July
In response to: The Last Day of July
Uh oh, son's birthday is today (Aug. 1). Is he astrologically destined for public service? Or did he just dodge the bullet?
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In response to: Sunsets, Sandy Neck and more: the Upper Cape in pictures
In response to: Sunsets, Sandy Neck and more: the Upper Cape in pictures
Nice work, Sam. I especially like the tiger lilies.
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In response to: Layoffs, changes at Cape Cod Voice
In response to: Layoffs, changes at Cape Cod Voice
That's good news - it's had an excellent rebirth. Now when can we see the editorial? I missed that issue on the stands.
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In response to: Cell Phone Tricks You May Not Know
In response to: Cell Phone Tricks You May Not Know
Don't take any wooden nickels and don't believe any emails until you've checked it out on Snopes.com.
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In response to: Most expensive house in Chatham for sale; Another sold by court; Russian Sub raised
In response to: Most expensive house in Chatham for sale; Another sold by court; Russian Sub raised
I do believe that stretch of waterfront is federal land - another free beach! So even though you spend $12 m. on the house, you'll still have those hoi polloi hikers and birdwatchers to contend with.
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In response to: Where does one find Good Chinese Food??
In response to: Where does one find Good Chinese Food??
Hunan Gourmet III in Orleans is pretty good (like its siblings HG I in Milford and the former HG II in Franklin).
I've had better luck with Thai Food. The one in Patriot Square in Dennis and the newly renamed one in Foster Square in Brewster are good. I just can't remember their names off the top of my head ;-).
I've had better luck with Thai Food. The one in Patriot Square in Dennis and the newly renamed one in Foster Square in Brewster are good. I just can't remember their names off the top of my head ;-).
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In response to: Hungry? Hike to Harwich
In response to: Hungry? Hike to Harwich
The second bog sandpit had trees across the path and "no trespassing" signs, presumably to deter ATVs, but I was wondering where the public right-of-way was around that. It was hard to carry my Trek bike, which I was walking, over those branches.
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In response to: Fishing boat starts sinking; Missing child found safe in Brewster; Hyannis bank robbery
In response to: Fishing boat starts sinking; Missing child found safe in Brewster; Hyannis bank robbery
Drift happens. I'm glad he was found safe, and thanks to all those who helped with the search. I bet that's one grateful family!
bipr [Member]
In response to: WANTED: Art, Architecture and Movie Critics
In response to: WANTED: Art, Architecture and Movie Critics
Solon, you were in "The Golden Boys" (nee "Chatham")? Kewl. We saw it last week at the Cape Cinema. I kept waiting for a trophy house to come into view on those sweeping shoreline shots. It must have been a photographic challenge.
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In response to: COMCAST's blue screen from hell
In response to: COMCAST's blue screen from hell
My parents still have the 1958 BW Magnavox that my brothers and I grew up with LOL. Of course, they have about 4 other TVs (most accumulated through '70s and '80s) for the 2 of them, too. We have one TV hooked up for cable and a small analog for the PS2. If it weren't for the Simpsons, we'd probably be more willing to make the CCjon cold-turkey switch :-)
Cable's expensive... but what really gets me are cell phone plan charges, even the most basic.
Cable's expensive... but what really gets me are cell phone plan charges, even the most basic.
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In response to: Body found in Mashpee; Bike path assaults in Brewster; Wellfleet tagging
In response to: Body found in Mashpee; Bike path assaults in Brewster; Wellfleet tagging
And what's with the bike-and-feel program in Brewster? Yikes.
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In response to: Cape Cod Rail Trail shames Sudbury NIMBYs
In response to: Cape Cod Rail Trail shames Sudbury NIMBYs
Geez, you'd think these Sudbury parvenues were in Dover or Weston or someplace really exclusive. I mean, how exclusive can a town be when it has Route 20 running through it? Fear of Framingham and Lowellites (or worse: people from Lawrence, which is near Lowell and where very few people speak English, which is sort of like parts of Framingham today, too) has run amok! But at least the help will be able to get to work cheaply and therefore won't require a raise. Tut, tut, Lovey, maybe we should reconsider.
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In response to: Truro head-on; Violent assault in Falmouth; Dennis gas leak; Hyannis fire; Several crashes
In response to: Truro head-on; Violent assault in Falmouth; Dennis gas leak; Hyannis fire; Several crashes
And we think tribal violence only exists in the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Falmouth crash; Hyannis incidents; Pole down in Yarmouth; Eventful 4th weekend inYarmouth
In response to: Falmouth crash; Hyannis incidents; Pole down in Yarmouth; Eventful 4th weekend inYarmouth
It seems like Centerville is the center of crashes. Maybe the stats chart could include motor vehicle accident rate per community.
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In response to: Ptown 4th celebration, Sandwich, Eastham crashes, Hyannis MC crash; Girl injured in Orleans parade; Fire hits Vineyard restaurant
In response to: Ptown 4th celebration, Sandwich, Eastham crashes, Hyannis MC crash; Girl injured in Orleans parade; Fire hits Vineyard restaurant
We rarely get to any of the fireworks because parking is such a hassle. It would be nice if the Flex would run shuttle loops from e.g., school or church parking lots to beaches where you could see the festivities, sort of like the MBTA running extra trains for Red Sox games or First Night.
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In response to: Class Reunion: Sweet Memories
In response to: Class Reunion: Sweet Memories
LOL about the nametag! I think people should wear nametags all the time. Save everyone that awkward ritual of "Gee, if I prompt some open-ended questions, I'll figure out who this person is."
I like my classmates more and more the farther away from school I get. Those who were too full of themselves to talk to social nobodies back then have mellowed, opened up, and become decent people to know.
I like my classmates more and more the farther away from school I get. Those who were too full of themselves to talk to social nobodies back then have mellowed, opened up, and become decent people to know.
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In response to: Stony Brook Road: A Cape Cod classic
In response to: Stony Brook Road: A Cape Cod classic
Thanks for the poem, CCJon. So true, you really see nature's rhythms here. I saw some little slivers of fish (any baby herring yet? Or just minnows?) the other day when I stopped by. Good to see them survive.
-BiPR/Trail Hound
-BiPR/Trail Hound
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In response to: Vacationing Through Tough Times & a Beach Bum Cocktail
In response to: Vacationing Through Tough Times & a Beach Bum Cocktail
Hey, Rockhopper, I found your dream cottage: It's on Stony Brook Road in Brewster. Seriously, there are a few that look just like that.
Enjoy your vacation, however you do it, and if you're willing to walk half a mile on a trail to an unmarked town conservation beach, you'll find you still have it almost all to yourself, even on the eve of the 4th. We did. Happy trails,
BiPR/Trail Hound
Enjoy your vacation, however you do it, and if you're willing to walk half a mile on a trail to an unmarked town conservation beach, you'll find you still have it almost all to yourself, even on the eve of the 4th. We did. Happy trails,
BiPR/Trail Hound
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In response to: A Vermeer-like morning opens into a Buddha beautiful day
In response to: A Vermeer-like morning opens into a Buddha beautiful day
"The greatest prayer is patience. The Buddha"
Gotta remember that. Cool story; even cooler pictures.
Gotta remember that. Cool story; even cooler pictures.
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In response to: Saving on your summer vacation; Nantucket uncovering public right od ways to water; Red Tide hits Nanucket Sound
In response to: Saving on your summer vacation; Nantucket uncovering public right od ways to water; Red Tide hits Nanucket Sound
Trail Hound is all in favor of Nantucket's plan to identify and preserve public rights-of-way. She will happily go to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. It doesn't take much for a private land owner to put a fence across a public way and suddenly it's no longer public. Towns don't have funds to fight that legal battle, especially if original deeds were ambiguous. It's happened in the Punkhorn in Brewster.
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In response to: Cicada Stew and Osprey's Breakfast
In response to: Cicada Stew and Osprey's Breakfast
That's a great picture. I enjoy your work. Would you mind sharing your settings/tech details with us? As an emerging photographer (that's what they call quasi-beginners now ;-) ), I'm always interested in how someone got a really good shot, aside from f8 and be there. Thanks.
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In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
Payomet's one of the Cape's best kept secrets :-). I hear Kiddie Shakes (Shakespeare on the Cape's program for kids/families) is awesome. We hope to get to "The Tempest" this year.
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In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 2
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 2
Hey, I thought that South Chatham was the wine country of the gilded coast. At least that's the way the locally-grown jams are labeled: vintage South Chatham Concord, etc. 'Ya mean it's a step away from Dog Patch?!
Bike the Chatham/Harwich spur in April and it's hardly noticeable.
Bike the Chatham/Harwich spur in April and it's hardly noticeable.
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In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
Nee Nee, also check out the theatres(e.g., Harwich Junior Theatre, Academy of Performing Arts, Payomet Center for Performing Arts, WHAT for Kids). They have workshops/classes lasting from a day or two to a couple of weeks. Cape Cod Museum of Art and Cape Cod Art Association would also have classes.
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In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
Capemom, I think our sons are twins separated at birth... or something. My 11.5 y.o. is totally into '60s and '70s cars and music. He wants to start guitar lessons in fall and keeps sending me emails of Fenders for sale. Um, I think we'll start with the acoustic Yamaha starter set instead. Anyway, good thing he also likes to prowl the flats for sea creatures. Keeps 'em well rounded. He'll be at Extreme Science in August.
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In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
In response to: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Announces KidSummer 2008 Schedule
Got son signed up for Extreme Science to give him (us) a break from Guitar Hero.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 1
In response to: Wonders of the Cape Cod Bike Trails 1
I never knew the story behind Ye Olde Caved Inn. And we all know people deserving of McMansions deserve an unobstructed view (where's the :roll eyes: emoticon on this system, anyway?). I suppose one can still see the commemorative stone from the Canal service road/bike path.
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In response to: Treasures in the sand
In response to: Treasures in the sand
OK, now you've got my interest up to go explore the South Shore, which despite living in Mass. for 31 years, including several years in the Boston area, I seem to have overlooked. The Mass. coast easily beats the R.I. coast, IMHO.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Outdoor Gas Grills: Basics or Frills?
In response to: Outdoor Gas Grills: Basics or Frills?
Still using the Weber charcoal grill. Only replaced once in 27 years.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Treasures in the sand
In response to: Treasures in the sand
Jon, I'm not a yachtsperson (unless a pond kayak qualifies), but I hear the whitecaps can pick up pretty quickly there. Still, sounds like a great adventure you've got planned. Lucky.
bipr [Member]
In response to: College Education - A Problem
In response to: College Education - A Problem
As a former Midwesterner who came east to go to one of those high falutin' schools (a good strategy for admissions diversity), I encourage Easterners to consider the Midwest. By golly, you can still get an "elite" education west of the Hudson, it's slightly less expensive than NE, and you'll have better odds of getting in. Or for the best value, take two years at community college to get a marketable skill, then transfer to a four-year college for the finishing degree. I've got my teen thinking about Canadian universities too, which are a third of the cost of US schools, even for international students.
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In response to: Car vs tree in Centerville; Falmouth garage fire; Route 6 closed during Sunday exodus by motorcycle accident; Police track down inpaired driver; Sporadic power problems reported on Cape
In response to: Car vs tree in Centerville; Falmouth garage fire; Route 6 closed during Sunday exodus by motorcycle accident; Police track down inpaired driver; Sporadic power problems reported on Cape
Punishments! It's time to bring out the book of punishments for causing major traffic delays because of negligence. I used to spend my time stalled on the Mass. Pike coming up with formulas for punishments based on miles backed up, number of cars in back up, dollars of work productivity lost, etc. because some bozo didn't maintain his/her vehicle, was driving while phoning/texting, and now doing wheelies. If I were the traffic god, there would surely be hellfire and brimstone in this chap's future....
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In response to: Welcome to Paul's world
In response to: Welcome to Paul's world
Really nice! What settings or filters were used on the blue heron photo?
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In response to: Girls' Weekend on the Cape
In response to: Girls' Weekend on the Cape
This is an aggressively non-political blog, but perhaps we should add visits to Barnstable District Court to the tour's scandal edition?
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Cost of Education on Cape Cod
In response to: The Cost of Education on Cape Cod
whatthe, that average Catholic school, if still charging less than $4K, must be heavily subsidized by the Diocese, or that's just the half-day kindergarten rate. All the independent schools (not supported by a church) that I know of on and near the Cape charge between near-$10K up to about $25K. And that's usually not including transportation and other amenities like extensive special ed. The district school costs seem well within the ball park.
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In response to: The Great Wall of Mexico
In response to: The Great Wall of Mexico
The wall wasn't such a good thing for Berlin, either.
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In response to: Come to the great Iraq War debate
In response to: Come to the great Iraq War debate
Buckie's would definitely be on the girlfriends' tour. With all that caffeine and sugar, we could talk about the war till the cows come home.
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In response to: We Shall March On A Road Of Bones
In response to: We Shall March On A Road Of Bones
I'll admit I haven't watched the Celtics since Larry Bird was the headline player and Kevin McHale was hawking condos at Ocean Edge. Although, the girlfriends and I left the Woodshed the other night to finish watching the Detroit game at home because we couldn't see very well on the teeny bar TV, even with progressive lenses. Enjoy the series!
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In response to: Toe-tips for 'comfy' trips
In response to: Toe-tips for 'comfy' trips
As a runner (former marathoner), my toenails are none too pretty. My daughter announced when she was 5 that she wasn't going to be a runner like me because she didn't want ugly toes. So she took up ballet and now dances on pointe. Mom gets the last laugh.
Anyway, I never bicycled so seriously that my toes were an issue, but I s'pose it makes sense. The next big worry is whether I have a good pedicure so if I get hit by a car, the EMTs won't be grossed out. ;-)
Anyway, I never bicycled so seriously that my toes were an issue, but I s'pose it makes sense. The next big worry is whether I have a good pedicure so if I get hit by a car, the EMTs won't be grossed out. ;-)
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In response to: What's In a Name?
In response to: What's In a Name?
So Sarah and Tyler, top names of the 1990s, are off the list.
There's something to be said for having a popular name, except that your age is apparent and you go through life using both first and last names (speaking as one of several Susans in a class).
There's something to be said for having a popular name, except that your age is apparent and you go through life using both first and last names (speaking as one of several Susans in a class).
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In response to: A wonderful new voice for Cape Cod
In response to: A wonderful new voice for Cape Cod
And what a stylish and easy to navigate Web site, too. Congrats!
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In response to: Flat-out summer: Uncovering marine marvels at low tide - Finding a message (cache) in a bottle
In response to: Flat-out summer: Uncovering marine marvels at low tide - Finding a message (cache) in a bottle
LOL, I was thinking of posting a tutorial on "know your poison ivy and ticks!" We got the wag while heading out in shorts and flip flops the other day. Luckily, and knock on lots of wood, I've also never gotten a PI reaction or a deer tick bite. But I know several natives (and these pests - the plants and bugs, that is - are found all over New England and much of the Midwest) who have.
Wing Island in a storm must be awesome!!
Wing Island in a storm must be awesome!!
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In response to: Why do I always seem to be paddling uphill - both ways!
In response to: Why do I always seem to be paddling uphill - both ways!
That's why I only paddle in ponds :-) (Or maybe it's the fact that I don't have anything to tow my kayak around with on a car).
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In response to: $14 million in attachments filed in alleged Harwich embezzler case
In response to: $14 million in attachments filed in alleged Harwich embezzler case
Crossroads for Kids already has a camp in Brewster (Camp Mitton). But I'm sure a satellite campus would be wonderful for when they get tired of the pond scene and want to try their hand at yachting.
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In response to: Creative Ways for Building Family Wealth
In response to: Creative Ways for Building Family Wealth
I've never been to a Mom's Club, but I think they have things like charodonnay in sippy cups. Maybe the Dad's Club could hold Three Stooges marathons, or a seminar on how to tell the front side versus the back side of a child's outfit when getting said child dressed ;-).
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In response to: Geocaching without a trace
In response to: Geocaching without a trace
Yeah, Julie, I'd agree that in the big scheme of things the benefits of more people out in the woods, and taking care of the trails, outweigh potential negative impacts. I just have this neurotic need to feel guilty about something at all times :-) I dunno, blame my parents....
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In response to: Fashion Time & Bermuda Salad
In response to: Fashion Time & Bermuda Salad
Hopefully today's style of wearing one's underwear on the outside will fade into obscurity along with the lemon-yellow leisure suits. And remember when people dressed up to ride on an airplane? Or even go shopping?
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In response to: Take a walk on the Y'Port side; and World Wide Flash Mob III
In response to: Take a walk on the Y'Port side; and World Wide Flash Mob III
Thanks, Producer! And our multi-media page is WAY better than Western (Central) Mass.' Sorry we didn't get to chat at the event.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Leave it alone, why don'tcha?
In response to: Leave it alone, why don'tcha?
Is the Cape where NJ sends its miscreants, sort of like Australia was to England ;-)?
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In response to: Geocaching: The good, the bad, and the ugly
In response to: Geocaching: The good, the bad, and the ugly
That's OK, Ned. Rock Hopper has better recipes than I. It was nice meeting you.
bipr [Member]
In response to: A Most Excellent Plus-Size Bohemian Socialite
In response to: A Most Excellent Plus-Size Bohemian Socialite
'Bet that's something you don't see in beautiful downtown Chatham.
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In response to: "Brewster in Gloom" rains on our Pols
In response to: "Brewster in Gloom" rains on our Pols
We had planned to go to the craft fair, but even if the vendors were under tents, the thought of parking and walking across a muddy field was enough to dissuade us. Never got the free CFL lightbulbs at Drummer Boy either. Went to B&N at the mall instead. I feel a little guilty.
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In response to: Amazing Linda McNeill-Kemp, A True Advocate for our young Talent
In response to: Amazing Linda McNeill-Kemp, A True Advocate for our young Talent
The Rock Hopper was there? Dang, I missed him/her! But thanks for a lovely time, and it was fun to chat with Ned and the gang.
-BiPR (Trail Hound)
-BiPR (Trail Hound)
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In response to: Open for Business (make that pleasure…)
In response to: Open for Business (make that pleasure…)
I wish we had an outdoor shower. I loved using the one in the cottage we used to rent in Eastham. Nuthin' like skinny dippin' on the deck on a hot summer day (and watching out for those sightseeing airplanes)!
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In response to: Psst! Secret beaches revealed!
In response to: Psst! Secret beaches revealed!
Ah, dilli, but you have to hike some distance from the visitors centers to get to the BEST parts of the parks. Most people don't bother.
Seriously, on a broader level national park visits have declined. Outdoors folk are concerned that people aren't interested in natural recreation anymore, and that's not good for the future of these sites.
Seriously, on a broader level national park visits have declined. Outdoors folk are concerned that people aren't interested in natural recreation anymore, and that's not good for the future of these sites.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Psst! Secret beaches revealed!
In response to: Psst! Secret beaches revealed!
Sure thing, dilli. There's Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge (I really like the hike to Lookout Rock with a view over the river valley:
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm; free pond swimming at Meadow Pond town beach in Northbridge; Purgatory Chasm State Reservation:
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm; and more. Public land is for public enjoyment and protection.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm; free pond swimming at Meadow Pond town beach in Northbridge; Purgatory Chasm State Reservation:
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm; and more. Public land is for public enjoyment and protection.
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In response to: Dreaming in Shades of Saffron and Yellow
In response to: Dreaming in Shades of Saffron and Yellow
Hi Kathleen,
Twinkle Toes has a dance commitment off Cape that afternoon, but hopefully we'll make the tail end of the social. It was nice meeting you, family and friends last year. The herring are running between Walkers and Slough Ponds. Spring IS finally here!
- Your neighbor around the corner,
BiPR
Twinkle Toes has a dance commitment off Cape that afternoon, but hopefully we'll make the tail end of the social. It was nice meeting you, family and friends last year. The herring are running between Walkers and Slough Ponds. Spring IS finally here!
- Your neighbor around the corner,
BiPR
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In response to: The Ultimate Cheap Eats - FREE !
In response to: The Ultimate Cheap Eats - FREE !
Dave's is awesome and I wish him well. I just wish my husband could find the place without getting lost (no, not Alzheimers; just geographically challenged). You eat enough of that stuff and you'll be licking sauce off dimpled elbows for sure! Bon appetit.
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In response to: Marathon Monday
In response to: Marathon Monday
I was in the heart of the Midwest this Monday and missed this beloved rite of spring :-(. I've run it 7 times and volunteered at water stations countless other times. From the operations side, it's fascinating: Dave McGilvray et al. run it like a military op. As a runner, it's had its highs and lows. My most memorable time was the first, when I (age 25) finished, unbeknownst to me, a step in front of Johnny Kelly (age ~75). I was so impressed and a little bewildered that everyone was cheering for me LOL!
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In response to: Dennis OUI crash; Orleans fire; Bourne crash; Boat found sunk at Provincetown pier; Yarmouth man arrested twice overnight
In response to: Dennis OUI crash; Orleans fire; Bourne crash; Boat found sunk at Provincetown pier; Yarmouth man arrested twice overnight
Love that sunken boat photo!
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In response to: Why I thrift shop
In response to: Why I thrift shop
Film? What's film?
Teen daughter went to school today adorned in a bright geometric long rayon skirt, circa 1983, purchased at the First Parish Brewster thrift shop. The kid's got style.
Teen daughter went to school today adorned in a bright geometric long rayon skirt, circa 1983, purchased at the First Parish Brewster thrift shop. The kid's got style.
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In response to: Onward Thru The Fog
In response to: Onward Thru The Fog
Nice fog photo. Don't try flying over Fenway in that.
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In response to: Rx: Nearby nature
In response to: Rx: Nearby nature
Dang, you mean you can't trust Wikepedia anymore: "New York City; this nickname was first given by Washington Irving in 1807 in Salmagundi. [Irving] adopted the name from the story of the Wise Men of Gotham, in which the inhabitants of the town of Gotham (in Nottinghamshire, England) behave like madmen."?
No doubt NJ is the home of the Bat Cave, which is an interesting slice of nature :-).
No doubt NJ is the home of the Bat Cave, which is an interesting slice of nature :-).
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In response to: Wheelin’ in the years
In response to: Wheelin’ in the years
Heh heh, Monpo. I didn't tell you I was a bad mommy, did I ;-) ? And this after allowing only PBS in the first few years.
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In response to: Wheelin’ in the years
In response to: Wheelin’ in the years
A stop for a treat at Pleasant Lake General Store is de rigeur. I'll be sitting on the bench to the left of the door ;-).
There's a series of geocaches hidden along the Rail Trail, which I didn't even mention. Maybe in another post.
There's a series of geocaches hidden along the Rail Trail, which I didn't even mention. Maybe in another post.
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In response to: Death by blogging?
In response to: Death by blogging?
No! no killing us off before we get the big book deal! Aaaarrrgghh.
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In response to: Does off Cape mean off base?
In response to: Does off Cape mean off base?
Tony, I hear whatchyer sayin'. Every place has a way to separate the insiders from the outsiders. In my off-Cape town, it's how many generations your family has lived there (and if your family worked in the mill, you're higher on the power ladder). On the Cape, it's full-time vs. part-time or, God forbid, tourists. And among the full-timers, it's Nickersons/Eldredges/Doanes vs. recent washashores. 'Don't know the solution, just keep up the sincere, thoughtful participation.
And here's to dear old Boston/the land of the bean and the cod/ where the Lowells speak only to Cabots/and the Cabots speak only to God.
And here's to dear old Boston/the land of the bean and the cod/ where the Lowells speak only to Cabots/and the Cabots speak only to God.
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In response to: Cape Cod Voice's staggering self-absorption
In response to: Cape Cod Voice's staggering self-absorption
See the benefits of being multilingual?
As for the Voice, well, I guess I'm only half as pissed now that they never ever fulfilled my subscription orders that I dropped in the Cape Rep Theatre box - twice! - as part of some benefit offer a year or two ago.
As for the Voice, well, I guess I'm only half as pissed now that they never ever fulfilled my subscription orders that I dropped in the Cape Rep Theatre box - twice! - as part of some benefit offer a year or two ago.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Magic & Bubbles in Orleans this Saturday
In response to: Magic & Bubbles in Orleans this Saturday
Good to see this blog up and running. It's nice to recognize that kids live here too and aren't all just visiting grandchildren. I hope this page will also include things to do for middle-school-age youth and teens. Thanks!
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In response to: Why blog? Reason #92, to get a $300,000 book deal
In response to: Why blog? Reason #92, to get a $300,000 book deal
Thanks, Walter. We can't all be hip :-).
I did send the link (Stuff white people like) to an editor at another daily, and he replied, "That website is sick, and funny. Thanks." Oh yeah, I also referred him to this site. And so it goes.
I did send the link (Stuff white people like) to an editor at another daily, and he replied, "That website is sick, and funny. Thanks." Oh yeah, I also referred him to this site. And so it goes.
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In response to: Why blog? Reason #92, to get a $300,000 book deal
In response to: Why blog? Reason #92, to get a $300,000 book deal
OK, Walter, I get your point. I'll try to put more wit and irony into my Trail Hound posts ;-). And I thought I was pushing the envelope by referring to the small Punkhorn paths as Indian trails.
Ah, but pity the poor mainstream media moguls these days, beholden to Wall Street and scared shipless about how to maintain a profitable business model when information roams for free over the Internet. But what does Wall Street know about Main Street?
Ah, but pity the poor mainstream media moguls these days, beholden to Wall Street and scared shipless about how to maintain a profitable business model when information roams for free over the Internet. But what does Wall Street know about Main Street?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Help - I Need a Cooper!
In response to: Help - I Need a Cooper!
If Plimoth doesn't have any, Old Sturbridge Village should. Good luck!
bipr [Member]
In response to: cc2day blogger in USA Today; Wamps get better reception on Cape
In response to: cc2day blogger in USA Today; Wamps get better reception on Cape
Congratulations, Bree! And now I know what my adolescent son is becoming.
bipr [Member]
In response to: In praise of the Punkhorn
In response to: In praise of the Punkhorn
Capemom, maybe the town should put that motto on the sign: "In the Punkhorn, no one can hear you scream." LOL
bipr [Member]
In response to: In praise of the Punkhorn
In response to: In praise of the Punkhorn
I've tried to find a way to attach a holster to my running shorts... just kidding. It's something I think about, but to tell you the truth I'm more afraid of encountering wildlife or twisting an ankle in the woods than running into human weirdos, who tend not to be out bright and early in the morning. That said, I sometimes pick up a stick or stone, always tell someone where I'm going and when I should be back, and keep aware of my surroundings, including possible escape routes. The best is to go in with a companion, but I'm the only runner in the family. If I'm geocaching, I take a cell phone. Oh, I also wear orange and make noise if it's hunting season. I've encountered guys with rifles more than once.
-BiPR
-BiPR
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In response to: Harwich ATV accident; Harwich rollover at 1:30 a.m. Saturday
In response to: Harwich ATV accident; Harwich rollover at 1:30 a.m. Saturday
The CC Times article said that everyone else in the biking party am-scrayed, taking the vehicles with them, before police could interview them. They knew it was illegal.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Harwich ATV accident; Harwich rollover at 1:30 a.m. Saturday
In response to: Harwich ATV accident; Harwich rollover at 1:30 a.m. Saturday
It's against the law to ride an ATV or dirt bike on public property. It's also against the law to ride said vehicles on private property without the owner's permission. I would like to remind the two gentleman who were gouging up the trail behind my house this afternoon of that.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cutting edge media: restaurant review by a nine-year-old
In response to: Cutting edge media: restaurant review by a nine-year-old
Great review! I'm impressed that a nine-year-old can carry through such detail in multiple paragraphs. (My 11-y.o. is far more taciturn.)
I like the idea of the kids' review. First, they're usually honest in their assessment. Second, it reminds people that kids exist on the Cape in the off-season.
I like the idea of the kids' review. First, they're usually honest in their assessment. Second, it reminds people that kids exist on the Cape in the off-season.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Getting in touch with nature through technology
In response to: Getting in touch with nature through technology
Hey Pack, glad to see you're here. Thanks for the comments. Always good to hear from a master cacher.
Buzz, yeah, the Red Cedar Swamp Trail is cool. Fort Hill offers a nice choice between meadow and woods.
almostdone, there's a cache in Mashpee called something like "Bridge at Mashpee River Ford." It's on my to-do list. Letterboxing is another way to find these types of places, and geocachers and letterboxers occasionally stumble over each other.
Buzz, yeah, the Red Cedar Swamp Trail is cool. Fort Hill offers a nice choice between meadow and woods.
almostdone, there's a cache in Mashpee called something like "Bridge at Mashpee River Ford." It's on my to-do list. Letterboxing is another way to find these types of places, and geocachers and letterboxers occasionally stumble over each other.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Getting in touch with nature through technology
In response to: Getting in touch with nature through technology
Hey Buzz,
Atlantic Cedar Swamp Trail (in S. Wellfleet?) is one of my favorites! I love the boardwalk through the forest. Eastham has another interesting network I've recently discovered (through geocaching, natch)... I may write about that soon.
Thanks for commenting; and thanks, Monpon, for the first comment :-). I haven't been to Duxbury in eons, but it's good to hear about.
-Bipr (aka Trail Hound)
Atlantic Cedar Swamp Trail (in S. Wellfleet?) is one of my favorites! I love the boardwalk through the forest. Eastham has another interesting network I've recently discovered (through geocaching, natch)... I may write about that soon.
Thanks for commenting; and thanks, Monpon, for the first comment :-). I haven't been to Duxbury in eons, but it's good to hear about.
-Bipr (aka Trail Hound)
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In response to: Cape Cod TODAY and WBUR
In response to: Cape Cod TODAY and WBUR
Just let me know when y'all are getting together over beer and pizza ;-)
bipr [Member]
In response to: Print news or electronic? Which is best?
In response to: Print news or electronic? Which is best?
Paper or silicon? Paper! It's just not the same taking your PDA/laptop/iPod to the beach, to the bathroom, or lounging on the couch with it on a lazy Sunday. That said, newspapers are jumping to online because they're scared to death of their falling ad revenues. It is nice to get "instant news" online, and the interactive nature of blogs opens up new worlds of citizen journalism. But I hope we don't throw the baby, or fishwrap, out with the bathwater. There's a role for both.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Sound Views & Hash Brown Casserole
In response to: Sound Views & Hash Brown Casserole
Nice post, Rockhopper. I don't miss those Minnesota temperatures or snow, either.
As for views, I sometimes wonder whether I'd be up in arms if something new were to spring up in Cape Cod Bay. I already see lights all along the semi-circular shore, and on a clear night/day see the twinkling of Plymouth and P'Town. One of my favorite photos is littered with sails from the Sea Camps. The view I don't like is Mirant in Sandwich, especially when it's spewing haze.
I also don't like the view of cell towers, but we seem to have accepted them all over the landscape without a fuss.
As for views, I sometimes wonder whether I'd be up in arms if something new were to spring up in Cape Cod Bay. I already see lights all along the semi-circular shore, and on a clear night/day see the twinkling of Plymouth and P'Town. One of my favorite photos is littered with sails from the Sea Camps. The view I don't like is Mirant in Sandwich, especially when it's spewing haze.
I also don't like the view of cell towers, but we seem to have accepted them all over the landscape without a fuss.
bipr [Member]
In response to: A working class woman
In response to: A working class woman
Hmmm... I've been wondering where that Wisteria Lane is ;-)
Anyway, welcome Marla, and I envy your ability to build houses and do useful things without having to call a contractor! A propos of not much, you know there's this romantic image of the brainy carpenter living off his/her skill and imagination. OK, maybe it's still largely "his," but it's time to make that image gender neutral. Read Tracy Kidder's book, "House", which is about some Ivy League drop-outs who started a groovy construction business in Western Mass.
Anyway, welcome Marla, and I envy your ability to build houses and do useful things without having to call a contractor! A propos of not much, you know there's this romantic image of the brainy carpenter living off his/her skill and imagination. OK, maybe it's still largely "his," but it's time to make that image gender neutral. Read Tracy Kidder's book, "House", which is about some Ivy League drop-outs who started a groovy construction business in Western Mass.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Dennis Denies Merits of Lady Golfer's Suit, but...
In response to: Dennis Denies Merits of Lady Golfer's Suit, but...
Wow, the town's legal argument rests on "separate but equal."
bipr [Member]
In response to: Not too late to register for 2/24 Hyannis half-marathon
In response to: Not too late to register for 2/24 Hyannis half-marathon
I'll be there... look for the middle-aged broad in a blue hat somewhere in the middle of the pack :-)
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In response to: All expenses-paid to Falmouth Road Race for winner of essay contest
In response to: All expenses-paid to Falmouth Road Race for winner of essay contest
Darn, I was planning to write an ode to the half-dozen or so road race mugs I still have from the '80s-'90s, which my husband keeps threatening to dump.
Falmouth in the Fall is much better, anyway.
Falmouth in the Fall is much better, anyway.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Crowes Pasture - A Hidden Gem in Dennis
In response to: Crowes Pasture - A Hidden Gem in Dennis
I agree, tron. There's even a nice nature trail from the parking lot at the end of South Street, so you don't have to compete with the vehicles for the narrow dirt road. In fact, the one major drawback to Crowe's Pasture is the virtual parking lot it becomes in the summer.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Storm coverage; Fire forces cinema evacuation at Mall; SUV vs Mercedes at Patriot Square
In response to: Storm coverage; Fire forces cinema evacuation at Mall; SUV vs Mercedes at Patriot Square
DPM's meat counter is the best! Much safer driving there than to Ring Bros. or Stop and Shop, it would seem.
Happy VD (which reminds me of when I was 16 and my mother saw a card from my boyfriend that said "happy vd" and she thought I had an STD... OY....)
Happy VD (which reminds me of when I was 16 and my mother saw a card from my boyfriend that said "happy vd" and she thought I had an STD... OY....)
bipr [Member]
In response to: Our future is a race between education and catastrophe.
In response to: Our future is a race between education and catastrophe.
I have worked with public schools, but my own kids go to an independent, progressive (remember John Dewey?) school that does not use standardized test or grades for assessment. Learning is project-based and integrates intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical components. The kids love to learn. And after they graduate and go on to high schools - whether private or public - they do phenomenally well, even in traditional academic environments. Flexible, creative thinkers are what employers are looking for to succeed in the global economy, too. Tests can give some valuable feedback, but the extent to which high-stakes standardized testing has taken over education is counter-productive to real learning.
People say that independent school students do well because they have involved parents and higher socio-economic status. This is true. But it's also true that MCAS scores largely correlate with those same factors. So, why are we killing education at the altar of the almighty standardized test?
People say that independent school students do well because they have involved parents and higher socio-economic status. This is true. But it's also true that MCAS scores largely correlate with those same factors. So, why are we killing education at the altar of the almighty standardized test?
bipr [Member]
In response to: All Cape schools closed Monday; Multiple accidents all over cape during Nor'easter Sunday night
In response to: All Cape schools closed Monday; Multiple accidents all over cape during Nor'easter Sunday night
Yeah, it's kinda weird to read these comments and not know what the heck heinous thing Bastille and assorted others said/did. Talk about the 500-lb. elephant in the room....
And then there's the weather: wow! I'm relieved that for once it's not us stuck in Worcester County waiting for the plows. Enjoy it if you can - good XC skiing. And keep repeating, "It never snows on Cape Cod."
And then there's the weather: wow! I'm relieved that for once it's not us stuck in Worcester County waiting for the plows. Enjoy it if you can - good XC skiing. And keep repeating, "It never snows on Cape Cod."
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In response to: We're one of the 100 best US communities; Bus riders "Flex" their muscle over cut-back; Ed Smith's 90th birthday party; Wind farm one of P.E.I.'s most popular sights
In response to: We're one of the 100 best US communities; Bus riders "Flex" their muscle over cut-back; Ed Smith's 90th birthday party; Wind farm one of P.E.I.'s most popular sights
LOL! Yeah, that's why our kids love it, especially in the off season.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Ankle Sunbursts and Shoulder Iguanas
In response to: Ankle Sunbursts and Shoulder Iguanas
I'd like to see that 24% of 18-50 year olds broken down into a few more subgroups. I'd bet it's heavily weighted towards the under-35s. It's a generational thing. I don't like tattoos, just like I don't like body piercings other than a hole or two for earrings. I'm 48, and when I was starting out, these things were considered fashion "don'ts" if you wanted to succeed in the "respectable" world (remember: women had to wear those silly dress-for-success bow tie blouses and suits to be taken half seriously). And yes, I know some perfectly lovely people with tattoos. Things may have loosened up, thankfully, but old prejudices remain, mine included :-).
I think Opinionator's story is charming. I recall having to mount a major campaign to win my mother's approval to get my ears pierced when I was 13, because in her generation, only gypsies had pierced ears.
I think Opinionator's story is charming. I recall having to mount a major campaign to win my mother's approval to get my ears pierced when I was 13, because in her generation, only gypsies had pierced ears.
bipr [Member]
In response to: No news is bad news
In response to: No news is bad news
This is a sad but true testament to the fact that the collective minds of the industry haven't figured out how to survive as news organizations while the medium of choice has switched from print to telecomm to Internet. There should still be a market for news - not just celebrity tabloid stuff. David Simon had an excellent column in the Washington Post on Jan. 20, titled, "Does the News Matter to Anyone Anymore?" see here.
Oh, sorry, it's not about Cape Cod. But I'm sure the local paper of record can relate.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please don't use long web addresses in comments. Break the long ones in two lines so it will not mess up our page width.
Thanks, and thanks for the neat article which we hyperlinked for you.
Oh, sorry, it's not about Cape Cod. But I'm sure the local paper of record can relate.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please don't use long web addresses in comments. Break the long ones in two lines so it will not mess up our page width.
Thanks, and thanks for the neat article which we hyperlinked for you.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Graying Of Cape Cod
In response to: The Graying Of Cape Cod
This article sums it up, especially for the mid-lower Cape. It happened again last week: spouse and I (late 40s) went to indie cinema with middle schoolers for PG-13 movie. Ticket prices were listed for adults, adults with membership, and senior discounts. Um... no children? Students? If you ask, kids get the senior discount rate, but it's as though they're not even on the radar screen. And they're not! They were the only youth there, and we were among the youngest adults.
On Sunday we went to a "family program" on crabs at National Seashore. The room was packed with gray-hairs, causing some who arrived late, with strollers, to be turned away.
More telecommuting and convenient public transportation to suburban metro jobs (495 high tech belt, etc.) might help keep families in the area who can at least afford the housing.
On Sunday we went to a "family program" on crabs at National Seashore. The room was packed with gray-hairs, causing some who arrived late, with strollers, to be turned away.
More telecommuting and convenient public transportation to suburban metro jobs (495 high tech belt, etc.) might help keep families in the area who can at least afford the housing.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Wireless Politesse: Give People A Chance To Miss You!
In response to: Wireless Politesse: Give People A Chance To Miss You!
It's appalling: Peek in on any meeting, no matter how formal, and you'll see a good number of participants in "The BlackBerry Prayer."
All this instant communication raises the expectation that you will respond to someone immediately, so it ratchets up the attention deficit to the here and now. Sad.
And take care of yourself in this difficult time along life's journey.
All this instant communication raises the expectation that you will respond to someone immediately, so it ratchets up the attention deficit to the here and now. Sad.
And take care of yourself in this difficult time along life's journey.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Judging Judy
In response to: Judging Judy
There's always "The Simpsons" :-D
Maybe Judge Judy should hook up with (can I still use that term, in the old sense of "make a connection"?)the Divorcee Demolition Derby I heard about today on NPR's "Only a Game." Ex-es go after each other in slightly modified cars at a speedway in Illinois....
Happy New Year, Opinionator!
Maybe Judge Judy should hook up with (can I still use that term, in the old sense of "make a connection"?)the Divorcee Demolition Derby I heard about today on NPR's "Only a Game." Ex-es go after each other in slightly modified cars at a speedway in Illinois....
Happy New Year, Opinionator!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Seventh annual Andrea Holden race Nov. 24 in Dennis
In response to: Seventh annual Andrea Holden race Nov. 24 in Dennis
A good time was had by all, even though it was freeze-yer-gizzard cold out there. Thanks to all who helped. And I finally beat the two senior ladies who usually leave me in the dust. Dang, this geezer division is brutal!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Repeat male and female winners in Cape Cod Marathon
In response to: Repeat male and female winners in Cape Cod Marathon
Larry Olsen is god! I don't know what the old goat ran this year, but I'd bet his pace put young bucks half his age to shame. This race holds many fond memories for me, some of which involve being paced in the last few miles by Larry (at a decidely dragging pace on my behalf, when all I wanted to do was close my eyes and go to sleep on my feet) Long may you run!
bipr [Member]
In response to: You didn't by any chance get your hair cut here?
In response to: You didn't by any chance get your hair cut here?
Um... if your S/O ever finds herself in Worcester, have her visit Anya.
bipr [Member]
In response to: "A Stop at Willoughby"
In response to: "A Stop at Willoughby"
Hi Tony,
We're in the same boat. I know it's not a dream world for my neighbors who struggle to make a year-round living; but I feel very fortunate to be able to even come down for the day. Just hearing the wind through the trees, seeing the sun sparkle off the ponds and driving along the tidal pull of the bay provides a much needed tonic.
We're in the same boat. I know it's not a dream world for my neighbors who struggle to make a year-round living; but I feel very fortunate to be able to even come down for the day. Just hearing the wind through the trees, seeing the sun sparkle off the ponds and driving along the tidal pull of the bay provides a much needed tonic.
bipr [Member]
In response to: I hate Cape Cod
In response to: I hate Cape Cod
I happen to have an excellent cod recipe, purloined from the East Coast Grill or some such trendy spot in Cambridge, and Kid Foster doesn't know me. So there. He also apparently has never traveled west of Rt. 495. Same topography all over Massachusetts? Let me introduce you to the rolling hills and river valleys of Central Mass., or -Egads! The Berkshires! I think the dear boy needs to get out more....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Hyannis, Harwich crashes, Bourne, Eastham crashes
In response to: Hyannis, Harwich crashes, Bourne, Eastham crashes
Punishments! It's time for insurance companies and municipal rescue squads to exact punishments for cell-phone induced accidents. I say no coverage for driver when cell phone is in use - none. Zippo. And negligent drivers must automatically be fined to reimburse towns for public safety costs. That would make the teen driver in the 4Runner think twice next time.... Arrggh.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Double rollover on Route 6; Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash; Tree branch cuts power
In response to: Double rollover on Route 6; Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash; Tree branch cuts power
"Impeded operation" usually means "talking on a cell phone." When will these knuckleheads learn that you can't drive while distracted? I've seen people texting while driving too, which I heard preceded that tragic single-car crash in NY State which killed five cheerleaders a month or so back.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Police deny pursuit in deadly crash; Yarmouth crashes; Crash closes southbound Route 134; Nantucket football star killed in boating accident
In response to: Police deny pursuit in deadly crash; Yarmouth crashes; Crash closes southbound Route 134; Nantucket football star killed in boating accident
Re: 134/Old Chatham
Wolfram, I agree about the Airline/134 intersection. To avoid it, I go west on Satucket/Setucket to turn left at the lights on 134. It's longer than taking Airline, but better for my blood pressure.
Wolfram, I agree about the Airline/134 intersection. To avoid it, I go west on Satucket/Setucket to turn left at the lights on 134. It's longer than taking Airline, but better for my blood pressure.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Band Concerts
In response to: Cape Cod Band Concerts
It's a public park - let kids be kids and enjoy something that doesn't come from a screen. This isn't Symphony Hall, for Heaven's sake.
BTW, I'd vote for blues and jazz at the Brewster concerts, too.
BTW, I'd vote for blues and jazz at the Brewster concerts, too.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Meet the iPhone...maybe
In response to: Meet the iPhone...maybe
But does Cingular/ATT get the same geographic coverage as Verizon? I switched from CellOne years back because I couldn't make calls from several "dead zones", including where I went grocery shopping.
I think I'll wait....
I think I'll wait....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Ten Hut !
In response to: Ten Hut !
Heh heh, Solon, your third comment reminded me of a British couple we met while staying at a B&B in Scotland. The husband was complaining that the Anglican Church had gotten "so damn friendly."
bipr [Member]
In response to: As Bare As You Dare
In response to: As Bare As You Dare
I'm no spandexed cycling jockette - just a geeky T-shirt clad rider who likes to bike for a little exercise, to enjoy the scenery and to pick up the Sunday paper at Tedeschi's. Believe me, I'd stay off the 8/10 of a mile of 6A if I could. Bike trails are great, but I still have to bike 3 miles to get to the nearest one, and they don't really go where I want to be.
Normal sized cars fit just fine with bikes on the road. It's those honkin' big, gas guzzlin' SUVs with one person talking on the cell phone while driving that make me clutch my handle bar in fear.
So share the road with these two-wheeled vehicles, and hang up and drive.
Normal sized cars fit just fine with bikes on the road. It's those honkin' big, gas guzzlin' SUVs with one person talking on the cell phone while driving that make me clutch my handle bar in fear.
So share the road with these two-wheeled vehicles, and hang up and drive.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Welcome to an Accidental Mom's world
In response to: Welcome to an Accidental Mom's world
True words, Accidental, and funny comments, Mon.
Go to your 25th reunion and you'll find: (a) people are a lot nicer now; (b) half your class has "retired" from their first career and are exploring new interests; and (c) there are a lot of miserable lawyers out there. Oh yeah, (d) the mousy, quiet girl now is the CEO of a major start-up company and looks like the million+ bucks she makes.
Go to your 25th reunion and you'll find: (a) people are a lot nicer now; (b) half your class has "retired" from their first career and are exploring new interests; and (c) there are a lot of miserable lawyers out there. Oh yeah, (d) the mousy, quiet girl now is the CEO of a major start-up company and looks like the million+ bucks she makes.
bipr [Member]
In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
Yes, Mary was the pride of Minneapolis, that is for everyone but the woman who owned the house that served as Mary's apartment's exterior shot. The owner, a radical professor at the U of M, got fed up with the publicity and hung large "Impeach Nixon" signs all over it one year LOL.
I'm with you on the memories - even brought back the image of Bob's waiting room elevator! But I never really picked up a must-see sitcom from the 90s on, after Cheers ended. Sure, by now I've seen all the Seinfelds in rerun. In between giving my toddlers their baths, I dabbled in the ones whose names I forget but they always seemed to have a gay character. Grace something. Just Shoot Me (?).
Do they still make sitcoms, or is everything "reality" now?
I'm with you on the memories - even brought back the image of Bob's waiting room elevator! But I never really picked up a must-see sitcom from the 90s on, after Cheers ended. Sure, by now I've seen all the Seinfelds in rerun. In between giving my toddlers their baths, I dabbled in the ones whose names I forget but they always seemed to have a gay character. Grace something. Just Shoot Me (?).
Do they still make sitcoms, or is everything "reality" now?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape in top 5 for attractions; Discounts for wind proofing; Murray to freeze FAIR rates
In response to: Cape in top 5 for attractions; Discounts for wind proofing; Murray to freeze FAIR rates
Yeah, but you have to admit those other places have more bus parking.
bipr [Member]
In response to: I ate the lobster, and then I ate his tail
In response to: I ate the lobster, and then I ate his tail
Amazing how so much turns nasty on CC Today - yikes.
Back to the original blog - yes! It's a local thang you have to get used to. It's also in the tween girls' lexicon as meaning "very good." Just another example of how dynamic language is.
In the understated Midwest, it's the "heckuva" construction. Heckuva deal.
Back to the original blog - yes! It's a local thang you have to get used to. It's also in the tween girls' lexicon as meaning "very good." Just another example of how dynamic language is.
In the understated Midwest, it's the "heckuva" construction. Heckuva deal.
bipr [Member]
In response to: A real life hero in your midst, someone you should know
In response to: A real life hero in your midst, someone you should know
Hi Kate,
It was a pleasure meeting you and Laurel in your beautiful gallery/home at the Brewster in Bloom open house. Thank you both for your hospitality and for incorporating fully inclusive art space into the community. Best of luck,
BiPR
It was a pleasure meeting you and Laurel in your beautiful gallery/home at the Brewster in Bloom open house. Thank you both for your hospitality and for incorporating fully inclusive art space into the community. Best of luck,
BiPR
bipr [Member]
In response to: Herring Run
In response to: Herring Run
maverick, I've only seen gulls circling the herring runs on the Cape. Maybe all the cormorants are in RI (and we considedered it a good thing when they started showing up on the Blackstone again LOL).
From my totally unscientific analysis, it seems more herring are making their way to the farther ponds inland from Stony Brook this year than in the last two years. That would be nice.
From my totally unscientific analysis, it seems more herring are making their way to the farther ponds inland from Stony Brook this year than in the last two years. That would be nice.
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In response to: 2nd lost body found; No shows at this sale
In response to: 2nd lost body found; No shows at this sale
But wait, there's more from this article: "Prices are down slightly for purely vacation homes. The median price of a vacation home in 2006 was $200,000, down 2% from 2005. The typical investment property $150,000, down 18.3% from the year before."
D'oh! That's the problem: They're asking $2 mill and the median is $200K (in Illinois, maybe).
D'oh! That's the problem: They're asking $2 mill and the median is $200K (in Illinois, maybe).
bipr [Member]
In response to: Herring Run
In response to: Herring Run
Maverick, 'not much you can do about the cormorants (legally), but what would you suggest for the seining? How much is going on?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Herring Run
In response to: Herring Run
Nothing says spring like the screaming seagulls and crows overhead, telling us the herring are running. Watching the fat gulls scoop up their fish dinner at the Stony Brook mill, you'd think the poor herring don't have a chance. And yet, the survivors of the first challenge have made it through Lower Mill Pond, through Upper Mill Pond, through Walkers Pond, and are now on their way to Slough Pond and perhaps even Pine Pond beyond that. I saw a few schools this morning en route. Not quite the juicy fat ones from Stony Brook, but the hearty endurance alewives. Long may you run.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Bay Will Not Be Denied
In response to: Cape Cod Bay Will Not Be Denied
Great pictures, Monpon! Yowza!! And to think it was pleasant, partly cloudy, and only a bit of a stiff breeze here on the Lower Cape yesterday afternoon.
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In response to: Run? Like Hell!
In response to: Run? Like Hell!
It's true that many in the pack will be running at a slow pace (~ 9:00 minutes/mile for a 4-hour marathon) but the elites are running sub-5:00s, or sub-5:30s for women. A 38-year-old teacher and mother of two I know ran it in 3:11 last year, a 7:17 pace. I dunno about you, but my best single mile time was around 6:00, and that was 16 years ago, so I am in awe. Whatever the pace, these aren't casual joggers.
Good luck, runners :-) !!
Good luck, runners :-) !!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Run? Like Hell!
In response to: Run? Like Hell!
Sounds like sour grapes to me, Monpon. If you were a real sports writer you'd know that "joggers" don't run marathons, runners do. 26.2 miles - running. You try it.
Hancock and the cities en route feel it's worth the financial investment, and don't forget the $7.5 million raised last year for charities like the Jimmy Fund (Dana Farber) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
And then there's the tradition:
The marathon is as much a part of Boston as the Red Sox, maybe more so because the marathon is considered a successful event.
I've run it seven times and it's been wonderful and awful. Retired from it when I turned 40. But it's an event to be respected and I sure as heck am glad I'm not facing the wind, rain and cold that runners will have tomorrow. Yeah, let's see how the Kenyans do....
Hancock and the cities en route feel it's worth the financial investment, and don't forget the $7.5 million raised last year for charities like the Jimmy Fund (Dana Farber) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
And then there's the tradition:
The marathon is as much a part of Boston as the Red Sox, maybe more so because the marathon is considered a successful event.
I've run it seven times and it's been wonderful and awful. Retired from it when I turned 40. But it's an event to be respected and I sure as heck am glad I'm not facing the wind, rain and cold that runners will have tomorrow. Yeah, let's see how the Kenyans do....
bipr [Member]
In response to: Anna Nicole Update
In response to: Anna Nicole Update
Aaarrrrgh! Why do we care? A celebrity died in typically-Hollywood weird circumstances, but bury her and move on. Why do the media keep hounding us with this story? Why are judges celebrities? And why do we care who "took" Paris Hilton's virginity? Please, make it stop!
bipr [Member]
In response to: Per Pupil Costs
In response to: Per Pupil Costs
Monponsett, tell your friend that good schools not only develop good citizens, but they contribute to higher property values (OK, maybe less so on the Cape with its large second-home population but it's still generally positive).
Thanks for posting this info, Opinionator. It also shows that independent schools aren't so out of line with tuitions ranging from ~$10,000-$20,000 per year.
Thanks for posting this info, Opinionator. It also shows that independent schools aren't so out of line with tuitions ranging from ~$10,000-$20,000 per year.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Form and Function, Aesthetics and Renewable Energy
In response to: Form and Function, Aesthetics and Renewable Energy
I have advocated for a windfarm to be located at the top of the hill formerly known as Worcester airport. The airport has never been able to support commercial aviation. It's up on a hill. It's remote. It's windy. It's already-developed land. It would add enough energy to the grid to power eastern Massachusetts.
Now that former Worcester mayor Tim Murray is Lt. Gov., I'd think he'd be eager to find good use for this white elephant site.
Now that former Worcester mayor Tim Murray is Lt. Gov., I'd think he'd be eager to find good use for this white elephant site.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Form and Function, Aesthetics and Renewable Energy
In response to: Form and Function, Aesthetics and Renewable Energy
Kathleen,
Interesting comment. The Boston Society of Architects sponsored a competition for the wind farm and its viewing area last year, called Windscape. There's an exhibition catalog, which I tried to post the link to but CCToday wouldn't allow it without the secret phrase (put where?). Anyway, Google it and you'll find it.
BTW, we're neighbors around Slough. Is your studio open regularly? Maybe you could host an exhibition of local artists' concepts for wind power....
Interesting comment. The Boston Society of Architects sponsored a competition for the wind farm and its viewing area last year, called Windscape. There's an exhibition catalog, which I tried to post the link to but CCToday wouldn't allow it without the secret phrase (put where?). Anyway, Google it and you'll find it.
BTW, we're neighbors around Slough. Is your studio open regularly? Maybe you could host an exhibition of local artists' concepts for wind power....
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Higher Power of Naughty Words
In response to: The Higher Power of Naughty Words
I don't care what they print about me, just spell my name right :)
Cheers.
Cheers.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Higher Power of Naughty Words
In response to: The Higher Power of Naughty Words
Katie, thanks for the full link.
Interesting that not even the librarian who criticized the book has actually removed it from the collection. Other critics (librarians) said they still carried the book or were deciding whether or not to order it.
Maybe the press made another story where there really wasn't a story.
Interesting that not even the librarian who criticized the book has actually removed it from the collection. Other critics (librarians) said they still carried the book or were deciding whether or not to order it.
Maybe the press made another story where there really wasn't a story.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Chamber ad scares away visitors
In response to: Cape Cod Chamber ad scares away visitors
Obviously the chamber saw it otherwise, and was reaching out to a constituency that does care about the Cape (yes, tourists do care because they keep coming back). The chamber feels its members are best served in the long run without the toothpicks and blinking lights in Nantucket Sound. That's their decision. If you disagree and you're a chamber member, take it up internally.
CVBs aren't always the silver bullet for tourism either (the chamber I worked with had its own tourism department and it coordinated with the CVB, but the CVB was pretty weak in our area. Worcester CVB - 'nuff said.)
So you might think anyone who disagrees with your perspective is an idiot, but the chamber acted rationally.
CVBs aren't always the silver bullet for tourism either (the chamber I worked with had its own tourism department and it coordinated with the CVB, but the CVB was pretty weak in our area. Worcester CVB - 'nuff said.)
So you might think anyone who disagrees with your perspective is an idiot, but the chamber acted rationally.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Chamber ad scares away visitors
In response to: Cape Cod Chamber ad scares away visitors
Do I dare jump in here?
I worked in another regional chamber of commerce, and while I didn't see the CC chamber's decision-making process on this, I would imagine the chamber board of directors discussed and may well have voted on this issue. If you're a chamber member and disagree with the policy, speak up to your board! They're the real governance.
I think Wendy's done an admirable job all in all. It's hard trying to please so many diverse constituents. Her work with the arts foundation and cultural economic development, a key part of the Cape's tourism economy, is well-regarded statewide.
I worked in another regional chamber of commerce, and while I didn't see the CC chamber's decision-making process on this, I would imagine the chamber board of directors discussed and may well have voted on this issue. If you're a chamber member and disagree with the policy, speak up to your board! They're the real governance.
I think Wendy's done an admirable job all in all. It's hard trying to please so many diverse constituents. Her work with the arts foundation and cultural economic development, a key part of the Cape's tourism economy, is well-regarded statewide.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Higher Power of Naughty Words
In response to: The Higher Power of Naughty Words
Katie, I appreciate your sentiment, but please tell us uninformed who, exactly, has banned the book. I find it highly unlikely that librarians (the American Library Association) would support this censorship. Was it a school committee (a political body), or a principal, or the board of trustees of a library? Librarians are one of the last guardians of free speech, and have been willing to violate the Homeland Security Act to protect your right to read what you want to read without Big Brother watching you. Your blog gives no evidence that they are the ones calling for the censorship of "scrotum," but you clearly imply that they're behind it.
Thanks in advance for the clarification.
Thanks in advance for the clarification.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Does Anyone Take Oprah Seriously?
In response to: Does Anyone Take Oprah Seriously?
Love her or hate her, Oprah has been extremely successful because she can connect so well with so many women in America. She brings issues to the forefront of popular culture because her audience feels they can relate to her like a good girlfriend. She's an amazing "opinion leader" as they say in sociological circles, and people don't hate her like they do Martha Stewart who (was) too perfect.
When I was on 12-week maternity leave from my high-powered executive job (ahem ;)), I enjoyed tuning in. Now that I'm self-employed and work 'round the clock, I still occasionally give it a glance if it's an interesting topic.
Underestimate Oprah at your own risk.
When I was on 12-week maternity leave from my high-powered executive job (ahem ;)), I enjoyed tuning in. Now that I'm self-employed and work 'round the clock, I still occasionally give it a glance if it's an interesting topic.
Underestimate Oprah at your own risk.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Real Estate rise; CCBL to New Bedford; Hurricane threat
In response to: Real Estate rise; CCBL to New Bedford; Hurricane threat
Emmanuel's comments about how scientists need to communicate directly with the public are right on. As someone with an educational and professional background in science, who only recently entered journalism, I see lots of distortion in journalists' and the publics' understanding of the nature of scientific research and interpreting data. I'd love to see more leading research institutions provide scientists/spokespeople who could effectively communicate the significance of what they're discovering.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Hugging the Middle of the Road
In response to: Hugging the Middle of the Road
Way to go, Opinionator!
In Minnesota we actually had to do things like parallel park and drive in reverse. That's what got kids all the time - not keeping their head turned to look behind them the entire time the car was backing up.
I don't know what Mass. road tests are like now, but here's what happened in front of me at the Registry last time I went to renew my license:
Very elderly man shuffles up to the counter.
Clerk asks him to look into the viewfinder for the vision test. He can't find the viewfinder.
Clerk points out the viewfinder to him and asks him what he sees. He says he doesn't see anything. Clerk says, "Don't you see the letter E there?" He says, "Yes, E."
Clerk stamps his renewal A-OK and sends him on his way.
Drive defensively.
In Minnesota we actually had to do things like parallel park and drive in reverse. That's what got kids all the time - not keeping their head turned to look behind them the entire time the car was backing up.
I don't know what Mass. road tests are like now, but here's what happened in front of me at the Registry last time I went to renew my license:
Very elderly man shuffles up to the counter.
Clerk asks him to look into the viewfinder for the vision test. He can't find the viewfinder.
Clerk points out the viewfinder to him and asks him what he sees. He says he doesn't see anything. Clerk says, "Don't you see the letter E there?" He says, "Yes, E."
Clerk stamps his renewal A-OK and sends him on his way.
Drive defensively.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Barbies for Cape Cod
In response to: Barbies for Cape Cod
Yup, CCT, did read it and was just clarifying. Some of the comments were along the lines of "this is one of the best blogs you've done." For a journalist, it's an interesting line to draw between cut-and-pasting existing material and creating one's own. As blogs proliferate, will they face the same plagiarism scrutiny as the print media?
But not to be cranky. It's a fun post and thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
But not to be cranky. It's a fun post and thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
bipr [Member]
In response to: Barbies for Cape Cod
In response to: Barbies for Cape Cod
Yes it's funny; but it's not an original blog. Are there any guidelines for noting that this is a copy of already circulating material?
bipr [Member]
In response to: Barbies for Cape Cod
In response to: Barbies for Cape Cod
This e-mail has been making the rounds lately, but thanks for adding the Cape Cod Barbie. That was missing from the previous version :).
(And why do I feel so strangely simpatico with MetroWest Babs?)
(And why do I feel so strangely simpatico with MetroWest Babs?)
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In response to: Marching toward a milestone on Martha's Vineyard
There are some people who just like to be snarky when they comment, so I didn't take it seriously (about tossing junk in the woods). Thanks again for your clarification. And I don't know why the guy in charge would take umbrage at your last bit of helpful information ;-0