After a trip to Tony's Cleaners, Spencer, a good part of my day was listening to Wayne Dyer's wisdom. submit Dr. Dyer was a brilliant mind in self-development. His messages can be seen on You Tube and are worth the time. I plan on listening more in the days ahead.
No package from Belmont, NC.
Had lunch in North Brookfield at the Senior Center. Tonight Josh gave me a haircut. Now the Red Sox are trailing 2-0. Too early.
Heat and humidity return tomorrow.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
WHEN YOU'RE HOT.. YOU'RE HOT SOX
The Boston hot sox won another game in the 13th inning! I went to bed only to learn of their walk-off victory just now. 75 victories..a franchise record. How nice! Keep going Boston!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Monday, July 30, 2018
A BOILER PLATE MONDAY
Things got done by me this day. An oil change at Ken's Citgo in EB started my day. It is the best insurance for my Honda with 239,100 miles on it. Then I did one lap around the Town Common. I traveled to NB then to Sturbridge and checked out Marshals fashions. Haven't bought any clothes there in months! Walmart has an amazing array of HDTV television.. cheap!
Next I tanked up with "Southbridge gasoline"
at $2.69 a gallon. Still cheap.
No mail from Belmont, NC. Anxiously awaiting a family video from Ben.
Laundry in Warren then a highlight in listening to Dr. Wayne Dyer's philosophy. Nothing compares to his wonderful thoughts on life and living!
The Red Sox game is now in extra innings. Will the Sox win? Stay tuned!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Next I tanked up with "Southbridge gasoline"
No mail from Belmont, NC. Anxiously awaiting a family video from Ben.
Laundry in Warren then a highlight in listening to Dr. Wayne Dyer's philosophy. Nothing compares to his wonderful thoughts on life and living!
The Red Sox game is now in extra innings. Will the Sox win? Stay tuned!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Sunday, July 29, 2018
MY 76TH BIRTHDAY
My mother used to say 'It's only a number, Bob!" She was right. In many ways I feel young. In many ways I feel healthy. In some ways I feel older. I take my share of medications. I feel my weight is spot-on at 177.8 lbs.
I live independently by myself. The many birthday greetings today are appreciated. Josh & Heidi and kids joined me at Ron & Chris lunch for lunch and a birthday cake. I received big gifts and a special gift from Chase who mowed my lawn. "Happy Birthday, Pops."
The Boston Red Sox gave us a nice victory at Fenway over Minnesota 3-0. A big record was set today.
A good week coming up.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
I live independently by myself. The many birthday greetings today are appreciated. Josh & Heidi and kids joined me at Ron & Chris lunch for lunch and a birthday cake. I received big gifts and a special gift from Chase who mowed my lawn. "Happy Birthday, Pops."
The Boston Red Sox gave us a nice victory at Fenway over Minnesota 3-0. A big record was set today.
A good week coming up.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Saturday, July 28, 2018
MY AERIAL AMERICA SATURDAY
I delight in watching the Smithsonian Channel coverages of the New England States in particular./ Today I watched Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. There isn't any finer way to brush up on history, geography and color photography.
I enjoyed reviewing the may sites so familiar to me... from Boston to Cape Cod to The Green Mountains and else where. The camera work and the astute narration by Jim Conrad is the best. Today's coverage was particularly good because these states are home.
Also,. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania were shown.
It was a quiet day.
Now the Red Sox are leading...
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
I enjoyed reviewing the may sites so familiar to me... from Boston to Cape Cod to The Green Mountains and else where. The camera work and the astute narration by Jim Conrad is the best. Today's coverage was particularly good because these states are home.
Also,. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania were shown.
It was a quiet day.
Now the Red Sox are leading...
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Friday, July 27, 2018
SOXAHOLIC FINALLY
This Fenway victory reveals the Red Sox as a come-from-behind victory. I was convinced the Sox were in for their third defeat in a row. Wrong! This win puts the team back in good graces. Nice job men!
Earlier in the night I visited the 'Kemp-Nut's Bachelor
Party at the American Legion WB. For two hours I observed Richard Kemp and Jeff Nickerson ply their talents cooking chicken barbecue and Pollard's sweet corn. The meal was great and the crowd was very large. It was quite a production! Thanks men.
Sister Jan treated me for a scallop dinner at Howard's Drive In at noon. Then we visited Josh & Heidi and Maddie and Evie on Birch Hill then over to Kennedy Road to see nephew Stevie and his rambunctious white dogs. Steve has a Man Den of stuffed animals caught over the years. WOW!
My day began with foodstuffs from HANNAFORD NB.
One more day of hot weather. Cooler on Sunday!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
BOX 11
WEST BROOKFIELD, MA 01585
Earlier in the night I visited the 'Kemp-Nut's Bachelor
Sister Jan treated me for a scallop dinner at Howard's Drive In at noon. Then we visited Josh & Heidi and Maddie and Evie on Birch Hill then over to Kennedy Road to see nephew Stevie and his rambunctious white dogs. Steve has a Man Den of stuffed animals caught over the years. WOW!
My day began with foodstuffs from HANNAFORD NB.
One more day of hot weather. Cooler on Sunday!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
BOX 11
WEST BROOKFIELD, MA 01585
1995 CHRYSLER Le BARON FOR SALE
See West Brookfield's Bill Jankins for a Spiffy collector car. .. great original condition..Priced to sell! 1995 Chrysler LeBaron.
"CRYING IN THE RAIN"
The Everly Brothers great hit Crying in the Rain is appropriate for this July weather. There are two kinds of people who like this weather.. those who love this clammy-type weather and those who loathe the snows of a January day.
Yesterday, I paid a visit to Steve Magnante in his North Brookfield home. Steve likes this weather! He was shirtless enjoying a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. My visit was cordial. Steve likes this type of weather. I do not!
I told Steve how I maneuvered my visit to Mohegan-Sun in June. He was surprised when I told Steve how I got in to shake his hand for free!
In other news I am discovering blood sugar stabilizers for my diabetes. Lots of offerings on the Internet. Worth looking into.
No relief in sight! Summer as usual!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Yesterday, I paid a visit to Steve Magnante in his North Brookfield home. Steve likes this weather! He was shirtless enjoying a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. My visit was cordial. Steve likes this type of weather. I do not!
I told Steve how I maneuvered my visit to Mohegan-Sun in June. He was surprised when I told Steve how I got in to shake his hand for free!
In other news I am discovering blood sugar stabilizers for my diabetes. Lots of offerings on the Internet. Worth looking into.
No relief in sight! Summer as usual!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Thursday, July 26, 2018
THE WORST TRIPS TO AND FROM BEANTOWN
I left home at 8:15 for a 10:30 appointment at Mass General. I am glad I did! I got to Leicester and headed for the Mass Pike in Auburn. BAM. The announcer told of traffic problems and problems they were. I zigg-zagged across Route 20 aand opted to follow smart travelers. I got lucky, I guess, and ended up in Shrewsbury onto Route 9 headed east. It was surreal. More traffic. Then onto The Pike...slow, slow, slow. Nothing went my way!
As I got to the pike.. more of the Same. I was getting nervous I stopped in Natick for a pit stop and encountered more "stop and go!" Was I going to make it for my appointment? Storrow Drive drove me crazy. I began to maneuver employing my UBER techniques. I jumped two red lights and then some. I became more aggressive with each minute!
The MGH parking garage gave me a break. I parked in spot 353 and ran towards the elevator. Floor 9 and a little luck saw me check in at 10:22. I made it in time.
RETURN ON THE MASS PIKE
Never have I seen such torrents on I-90. It is amazing we didn't all drown. No accidents - no kidding. Puddles personified. Credit to all of the drivers.
With gasoline at 3.17 on the Pike I chose to buy cheap gas in Southbridge. I tanked up buying 15 gallons. I saved 5 bucks making my trip worthwhile. No matter where I drove the downpours were terrible.
I traveled 145 miles total and made it home without incident! I hope this never happens again!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA
As I got to the pike.. more of the Same. I was getting nervous I stopped in Natick for a pit stop and encountered more "stop and go!" Was I going to make it for my appointment? Storrow Drive drove me crazy. I began to maneuver employing my UBER techniques. I jumped two red lights and then some. I became more aggressive with each minute!
The MGH parking garage gave me a break. I parked in spot 353 and ran towards the elevator. Floor 9 and a little luck saw me check in at 10:22. I made it in time.
RETURN ON THE MASS PIKE
Never have I seen such torrents on I-90. It is amazing we didn't all drown. No accidents - no kidding. Puddles personified. Credit to all of the drivers.
With gasoline at 3.17 on the Pike I chose to buy cheap gas in Southbridge. I tanked up buying 15 gallons. I saved 5 bucks making my trip worthwhile. No matter where I drove the downpours were terrible.
I traveled 145 miles total and made it home without incident! I hope this never happens again!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
MEMORIES OF BASEBALL IN TORONTO
The sun is shining in Toronto and I have been watching Toronto/Minnesota baseball for the past three hours. It is heartening to have memories of the 1991 All-Star Game attended by Ben and Josh. The holiday was awesome from dining atop the CN Tower to seeing the Rogers Center roof close.
It was a contest of another era. We enjoyed every aspect of the festivities in style. Joe Garagiaola was the host for the Home Run Derby which was played in the afternoon.
Toronto is the Canadian City to visit. North of Niagara Falls, NY, this one city has it all. I wrote a comprehensive story for The Worcester Telegram in My Favorite Vacation. Anybody have a copy I can borrow?
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
It was a contest of another era. We enjoyed every aspect of the festivities in style. Joe Garagiaola was the host for the Home Run Derby which was played in the afternoon.
Toronto is the Canadian City to visit. North of Niagara Falls, NY, this one city has it all. I wrote a comprehensive story for The Worcester Telegram in My Favorite Vacation. Anybody have a copy I can borrow?
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
"TEENAGERS NEED A GOOD SLUMBER" NYT 7/24/2018
Yesterday's New York Times, in the Science section carried a great little story on the importance of teenagers needing a good night's rest. There are so many qualities of rest that play into being healthy in growing up. "Inadequate sleep - 31 percent slept less than seven hours a night and 58 percent had poor sleep efficiency as measured by percent of time awake after initial sleep onset the article reads.
Sleep today seems to be different with the advent of hand held advices and other distractions.
In other matters I received a Birth Certificate from Shelia Buzzell so I can now obtain a Drivers License! To Southbridge after breakfast.
Pay Day today. Good. Hot muggy weather continues!
Sleep today seems to be different with the advent of hand held advices and other distractions.
In other matters I received a Birth Certificate from Shelia Buzzell so I can now obtain a Drivers License! To Southbridge after breakfast.
Pay Day today. Good. Hot muggy weather continues!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
BOX 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Monday, July 23, 2018
MY TED WILLIAMS MEMOIR
I got to touch Ted William's arm as he drove away from Fenway Park in 1959 after attending a double header at Fenway Park with Jim Cadman and my folks. Ted was driving a shiny new Cadillac and seemed to be herding the crowd of fans as he left! He seemed to be merciless in his manners.
In 2002, on the day of his death, I was living in Boston at the veteran's shelter on Court Street when I decided to go to Fenway to see what was going on. It was on the doorstep at Fenway I observed a solitary red rose! There wasn't anything else present showing of his passing.
Then I recognized a face, a custodian, whom I asked about the memory of #9. I was amazed at his response! "Ted Williams was a no good SOB!" This was the legacy he left at Fenway! I was amazed.
Ted Williams was bigger than life. He was lanky, arrogant, handsome, controversial and most of all, human. He was patriotic and served his Country well. I liked Ted Williams s he was truly the best! I owned an Hillerich & Bradsby baseball bat for years bearing his emblazoned signature! His signature flowed like his home-run swing! When YAZ was coming up as a slugger Ted advised Carl "to improve his signature. He did!
The best part of TW was the contest with Joe DiMaggio. Both men left an indelible mark to the game of baseball. Hitter Ward Boggs credits his successes to reading the Ted William's book The Science of Hitting.
I even once asked Curt Gowdy about Ted when Curt spoke at Aetna Men's Club in Hartford! "Ted Williams was all set!" was his response.
Ted liked fishing and will always be remembered as "The best in baseball!" I liked his rhythm in his swing, the best!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
A TRUE TW FAN!
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
In 2002, on the day of his death, I was living in Boston at the veteran's shelter on Court Street when I decided to go to Fenway to see what was going on. It was on the doorstep at Fenway I observed a solitary red rose! There wasn't anything else present showing of his passing.
Then I recognized a face, a custodian, whom I asked about the memory of #9. I was amazed at his response! "Ted Williams was a no good SOB!" This was the legacy he left at Fenway! I was amazed.
Ted Williams was bigger than life. He was lanky, arrogant, handsome, controversial and most of all, human. He was patriotic and served his Country well. I liked Ted Williams s he was truly the best! I owned an Hillerich & Bradsby baseball bat for years bearing his emblazoned signature! His signature flowed like his home-run swing! When YAZ was coming up as a slugger Ted advised Carl "to improve his signature. He did!
The best part of TW was the contest with Joe DiMaggio. Both men left an indelible mark to the game of baseball. Hitter Ward Boggs credits his successes to reading the Ted William's book The Science of Hitting.
I even once asked Curt Gowdy about Ted when Curt spoke at Aetna Men's Club in Hartford! "Ted Williams was all set!" was his response.
Ted liked fishing and will always be remembered as "The best in baseball!" I liked his rhythm in his swing, the best!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
A TRUE TW FAN!
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
OUR GREENHOUSE EFFECT
I was surprised to see my rain gauge's reading just now: 2.25 inches! Our grounds are saturated yet the WATERING BAN signs are still posted! But why?
High humidity means one thing for me: Air conditioning. What would we do without AC? Also, mosquitos breed well in this weather.
To the Town Clerk in North Brookfield later for an Official Copy of my Birth Certificate 7/29/1942. from Shelia Buzzell.
Rain, rain, go away!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
High humidity means one thing for me: Air conditioning. What would we do without AC? Also, mosquitos breed well in this weather.
To the Town Clerk in North Brookfield later for an Official Copy of my Birth Certificate 7/29/1942. from Shelia Buzzell.
Rain, rain, go away!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Sunday, July 22, 2018
PAGEVIEWS TODAY 214
The pageview activity today picked up somewhat at 214. Good.
The big news is the Boston Red Sox continue to flex their bats and deliver quality SALE pitching. Each day is a victory in itself. Now to keep the juggernaut moving towards Cold Weather. Actually, it is a long way off.
The change in the weather gives us a change in the mood... and the week's forecast is WET!
I think the Yankees got rained out against the METS. Baseball lives in the Northeast.
Madeline Potvin turns 10 tomorrow! We had a birthday cake party this afternoon at Ron & Chrissies. All my grandchildren are special, you know!
"Say Good Night, Dick!"
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield MA 01585
The big news is the Boston Red Sox continue to flex their bats and deliver quality SALE pitching. Each day is a victory in itself. Now to keep the juggernaut moving towards Cold Weather. Actually, it is a long way off.
The change in the weather gives us a change in the mood... and the week's forecast is WET!
I think the Yankees got rained out against the METS. Baseball lives in the Northeast.
Madeline Potvin turns 10 tomorrow! We had a birthday cake party this afternoon at Ron & Chrissies. All my grandchildren are special, you know!
"Say Good Night, Dick!"
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
20 FLAT SCREEN TELEVISIONS FOR FREE!
For the enterprising electronic mind: a collection of used flat screen televisions.. some repairable .. some salvage!
BOB POTVIN
508-867-3360
Boppot2002 @ yahoo.com
West Brookfield, MA
Across from Howards Drive In
132 East Main Street - Route 9
BOB POTVIN
508-867-3360
Boppot2002 @ yahoo.com
West Brookfield, MA
Across from Howards Drive In
132 East Main Street - Route 9
PIANOLA PLAYER PIANO QRS - PLAYRIGHT ROLL COLLECTIONS
This is a bargain for the person who wants a PLAYER PIANO and a contemporary collection of over 100 Player Piano Rolls for cheap!
Make me an offer I can't refuse!
BOB POTVIN
508-867-3360
Boppot2002@yahoo.com
Make me an offer I can't refuse!
BOB POTVIN
508-867-3360
Boppot2002@yahoo.com
A LAZY SUNDAY COMING UP
After enjoying 4 glorious summer days in July, the fragile miracle has arrived: RAIN!
Actually the balance is good. The growing season needs a balance of both so here we are!
I think the spread of good weather is good as we now focus our endeavors indoors. What shall it be? Organize each room? Pick-up? Listen to Casey Kasem as I am doing. It is all part of our day. Later the Red Sox will be on tv @ 1:10 PM. The show goes on!. Let's hope for a victory today!
"Keep going" as the saying goes as the saying goes! So now I'll shave! LOL.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Actually the balance is good. The growing season needs a balance of both so here we are!
I think the spread of good weather is good as we now focus our endeavors indoors. What shall it be? Organize each room? Pick-up? Listen to Casey Kasem as I am doing. It is all part of our day. Later the Red Sox will be on tv @ 1:10 PM. The show goes on!. Let's hope for a victory today!
"Keep going" as the saying goes as the saying goes! So now I'll shave! LOL.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Saturday, July 21, 2018
MY SATURDAY RECAP
A busy day.. a good day several trips to Birch Hill to Chase mowing my lawn to a surprise visit from "Johnson!" No more gambling for the duo who once enjoyed weekly trips to the Indians in Connecticut! Instead we did another junket west to the Quabbin after dining at Debbie Wong in Ware.
This July Saturday was warm.. then a return to Josh & Heidi's for "meat bake."
Charcoal prevailed in the outside cookery. Josh and friends handled tons of food for the more than 30 contemporary guests and their kids. Then the East wind kicked in and it actually got cold! Like unheard of. Visitors commented on the differences in temperatures from downtown. Women put on sweaters and kids frolicked around. Little Evie took charge of her many friends.
I chose to leave the party to see the Red Sox fall to the Detroit Tigers! tomorrow is another day! GO SOX!
Right now it is 65 degrees!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
This July Saturday was warm.. then a return to Josh & Heidi's for "meat bake."
Charcoal prevailed in the outside cookery. Josh and friends handled tons of food for the more than 30 contemporary guests and their kids. Then the East wind kicked in and it actually got cold! Like unheard of. Visitors commented on the differences in temperatures from downtown. Women put on sweaters and kids frolicked around. Little Evie took charge of her many friends.
I chose to leave the party to see the Red Sox fall to the Detroit Tigers! tomorrow is another day! GO SOX!
Right now it is 65 degrees!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
THE BOSTON "HOT" SOX
It seems the Red Sox can do no wrong! Last night's game reveals their good fortunes. David Price got in trouble then got out of it. It will be something special if the "Hose" can sustain their championship ways. Good Luck, Boston!
GO SOX!
ROBERT LLOUIS POTVIN
A TRUE "FAIR WEATHER"
FAN
West Brookfield, MA 01585
GO SOX!
ROBERT LLOUIS POTVIN
A TRUE "FAIR WEATHER"
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Friday, July 20, 2018
A RECAP OF MY JULY FRIDAY
First to Southbridge were gasoline is $2.659 a gallon .30cents cheaper than Country Corner in WB! I tanked-up 35 dollars worth. I went to the RMV for a license renewal only to find out I needed a copy of my birth certificate. Back Monday!
I did a good amount of reading today.. both Dyer and Peale. Both men were prolific writers and inspiring messages.
Got a nice call from sister Janet. She invited me out for my birthday on the 29th!
Had an interesting inquiry about handling an estate in Spencer of a painting contactor. Consulted with SonJosh. Also called Bernier Bouvier, Painter, for possible interest. There's also a 2003 Harley-Davidson cycle in the estate! More later.
A very warm July day, indeed. OOps, almost forgot MOON LANDING.. JULY 20, 1969! Where were you? I was in Charlton City!
Baseball is back in business. Boston is in Detroit. Tomorrow a 6:10 PM Game!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
"FRIDAY"
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
I did a good amount of reading today.. both Dyer and Peale. Both men were prolific writers and inspiring messages.
Got a nice call from sister Janet. She invited me out for my birthday on the 29th!
Had an interesting inquiry about handling an estate in Spencer of a painting contactor. Consulted with SonJosh. Also called Bernier Bouvier, Painter, for possible interest. There's also a 2003 Harley-Davidson cycle in the estate! More later.
A very warm July day, indeed. OOps, almost forgot MOON LANDING.. JULY 20, 1969! Where were you? I was in Charlton City!
Baseball is back in business. Boston is in Detroit. Tomorrow a 6:10 PM Game!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
"FRIDAY"
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
YOU CAN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN N.V. PEALE
This one book changed my life back in the mid-seventies. Dr. Peal's messages of then are good tonic for today!
Chapters :
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
#1. Peale Fan
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Chapters :
- The Persistence Principle.. It's Always too Soon To Quit .
- So What's Your Problem,? You Can Handle It.
- Up Tight/ Tense? How to Cool It and Relax
- Motivation That Really Motivates
- Keep On Believing In Yourself. Have Confidence
- You Can If You Think You Can
- What Are You Afraid of? Forget it!
- Expect A Miracle - Make Miracles Happen
- Bored? Frustrated ? Fed Up? What To Do About It
- Never Think of Failing - You Don't Need To
- All The Resources are in Your Mind
- Ways To Foster Health, Vitality, Aliveness
- Ease Up! Have a Sense of Humor
- Get On Top Of Things and Stay There!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
#1. Peale Fan
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Thursday, July 19, 2018
MY ERRONEOUS ZONE
My erroneous zone is I just don't know how to eat properly! Breakfast is never a problem and then there's lunch and supper. I am all over the map with improper nutrition!
Milk is my favorite drink and more water would be smart...then there's the temptation of fast foods. My alibi is "I live alone." I have a propensity to grab improper food like bacon and all variations of processed foods. Hard salami, .. hard headed Bob!
I have all kinds of charts provided by the VA dietician...Nothing seems right. My further alibi is the cost of food... and yes, my missing denture. That will be corrected Tuesday.
On another note came while I was reading YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES. I was seated on the porch in a chair when a dragon fly came in. A beauty it was as I chased it around my "space." Then in an attempt to lift up a combination window to free this drone, the aluminum window came down hard on my third finger, right hand, squashing the nail! "F*** me!" I exclaimed. Blood gushed and I ran for the box of Band Aids. Fortunately, I caught things immediately.90 minutes later things seem to be in control. Throbbing it does.
The moral of the story is read your book and forget about dragon flies as entertainment! LOL.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Injured Blogger
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Milk is my favorite drink and more water would be smart...then there's the temptation of fast foods. My alibi is "I live alone." I have a propensity to grab improper food like bacon and all variations of processed foods. Hard salami, .. hard headed Bob!
I have all kinds of charts provided by the VA dietician...Nothing seems right. My further alibi is the cost of food... and yes, my missing denture. That will be corrected Tuesday.
On another note came while I was reading YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES. I was seated on the porch in a chair when a dragon fly came in. A beauty it was as I chased it around my "space." Then in an attempt to lift up a combination window to free this drone, the aluminum window came down hard on my third finger, right hand, squashing the nail! "F*** me!" I exclaimed. Blood gushed and I ran for the box of Band Aids. Fortunately, I caught things immediately.90 minutes later things seem to be in control. Throbbing it does.
The moral of the story is read your book and forget about dragon flies as entertainment! LOL.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Injured Blogger
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
BACK AGAIN - STAPLES TO THE RESCUE
Staples, Sturbridge, and Roland Rogowski truly has your bloggers interests at heart! Every now and then I get my All-In-One 'tuned up" and Roland is loyal to my needs. LIQUID Armor did the trick.
Now, the next step will be a replacement printer. My HP 8600 has served me well for some 20,000 copies. Now it is "dead." I was reimbursed $114 for a return of ink I bought in January! Staples has never failed me in making things "right!"
So it's onward and upward on this perfect July Thursday. I did splurge with a Burger King lunch including "Onion rings".. my favorite.
Book to be returned Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer.
Paperwork given to the Veterans' Agent, Gary LaPine.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
BLOGGER
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Now, the next step will be a replacement printer. My HP 8600 has served me well for some 20,000 copies. Now it is "dead." I was reimbursed $114 for a return of ink I bought in January! Staples has never failed me in making things "right!"
So it's onward and upward on this perfect July Thursday. I did splurge with a Burger King lunch including "Onion rings".. my favorite.
Book to be returned Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer.
Paperwork given to the Veterans' Agent, Gary LaPine.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
BLOGGER
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD IN AUSTRALIA
Over the years when I tell people 'I've been to Australia three times' people perk up: "I've always wanted to go Down Under." What's it like?
I have traveled from Sydney to Cairns then to Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) to Melbourne. All along I had a dear friend and Mate, Rodney .We were kindred spirits in many ways. Rod, as a musician, taught me the ways of "being on stage."
Mr. Bryar knew history.. from the American Civil War to the Outback. We never were short for words until his passing two years ago.
My R&R from Vietnam saw Australia come alive in October of 1967. For eight days I tool in the sights of Sydney and Melbourne! It was pure fun.Being in the audience of singer Dusty Springfield will always be my Australian highlight. Dusty was absolutely great singing 'Wishing and Hopin.'
For those wishing and hoping to go to Australia I say "GO FOR IT!" Any season is great for an Australian vacation. Quantas has an "All Australia Pass." My word of advice has always been "Go for 30 days" not two weeks. Jet Lag can be a killer.
Take the whole family as I did in 1990.Ben and Josh joined Mother Rita and others. There are many options in visiting Australia from Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef. Perth, Western, Australia, as well as the famed Sydney Opera House make Australia tops in being Down Under!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
A lover of Australia
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
I have traveled from Sydney to Cairns then to Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) to Melbourne. All along I had a dear friend and Mate, Rodney .We were kindred spirits in many ways. Rod, as a musician, taught me the ways of "being on stage."
Mr. Bryar knew history.. from the American Civil War to the Outback. We never were short for words until his passing two years ago.
My R&R from Vietnam saw Australia come alive in October of 1967. For eight days I tool in the sights of Sydney and Melbourne! It was pure fun.Being in the audience of singer Dusty Springfield will always be my Australian highlight. Dusty was absolutely great singing 'Wishing and Hopin.'
For those wishing and hoping to go to Australia I say "GO FOR IT!" Any season is great for an Australian vacation. Quantas has an "All Australia Pass." My word of advice has always been "Go for 30 days" not two weeks. Jet Lag can be a killer.
Take the whole family as I did in 1990.Ben and Josh joined Mother Rita and others. There are many options in visiting Australia from Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef. Perth, Western, Australia, as well as the famed Sydney Opera House make Australia tops in being Down Under!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
A lover of Australia
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
AWAY FOR A WEEK - NOW I'M BACK!
It was a function of getting my meds back on track. I was off of Lithium for several months, etc. Now I'm ready to blog my heart out. In my absence I have made new friends and I'll leave it at that.
Today's downpours left us with 3 inches of rain here in the Brookfields. I drove back from Waltham and boy was it a challenge. Few times have I driven in such conditions. Traffic flowed at a snail's pace and there were no accidents observed.
So what's new Pussycat? ALL-STAR Game scheduled in an hour or so.
Trump won't make it! He has his own agenda. He is wishy -washie in everything he handles.. or so it seems.
My home is Hot, Hot, Hot. Josh mowed the lawn on Sunday.
Concert on the Common tomorrow night in West Brookfield.. THE OTTERS.
My dad would turn 105 tomorrow 7/18/1913. He made it to 70 years. RIP Joseph E!
Must get "caught up" in matters of the mails, etc.
PLAY BALL!
Today's downpours left us with 3 inches of rain here in the Brookfields. I drove back from Waltham and boy was it a challenge. Few times have I driven in such conditions. Traffic flowed at a snail's pace and there were no accidents observed.
So what's new Pussycat? ALL-STAR Game scheduled in an hour or so.
Trump won't make it! He has his own agenda. He is wishy -washie in everything he handles.. or so it seems.
My home is Hot, Hot, Hot. Josh mowed the lawn on Sunday.
Concert on the Common tomorrow night in West Brookfield.. THE OTTERS.
My dad would turn 105 tomorrow 7/18/1913. He made it to 70 years. RIP Joseph E!
Must get "caught up" in matters of the mails, etc.
PLAY BALL!
MENTAL SHAMPOO EXPERT
Rev. Norman Vincent Peale
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Sunday, July 8, 2018
52 degrees at 5:50 AM
Ideal weather for all Sunday activities! Clear blue skies, the fog has lifted and the "race is on" at Wickabaug. It will be exciting to see how the Potvins place. Josh & Chase.. father and son. The girls have made signs.. they are the family cheerleaders.
"We are family!"
LOVE,
POPS
"We are family!"
LOVE,
POPS
Saturday, July 7, 2018
BEACH BOYS SPECIAL ON 88.5 FM WJMJ
Radio artist Glenn Culligan just finished a two hour special on the Beach Boys accompanied by Symphonic Sounds. It was a classic down memory lane. I recall all of the BBs music as I was in college when they hit the pavement. From the first to their last hit the Beach Boys live forever. They will be coming to Indian Ranch, Webster, MA, August 12th ar 2:00 and boy are the tickets pricey!$$$$$$$
Hit's include
You can tune in for an encore performance tomorrow night on WJMJ and Glenn Culligan's masterpiece. It is truly worth listening to. I will listen to it again!
In other news, I traveled to Springfield for a visit to John B. O'Sullivan. "Johnny" took me to REDBRICK BOOKS on Page Boulevard and it was there I found a new-used paperback copy of YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES for replacement at the library!
Chase was busy and the lawn will be mowed after the race in the AM at the Town Beach here in West Brookfield.
Hit's include
- Surfer Girl
- In My room
- Rhonda
- California Girls
- Kokomo
- Fun, Fun, Fun
You can tune in for an encore performance tomorrow night on WJMJ and Glenn Culligan's masterpiece. It is truly worth listening to. I will listen to it again!
In other news, I traveled to Springfield for a visit to John B. O'Sullivan. "Johnny" took me to REDBRICK BOOKS on Page Boulevard and it was there I found a new-used paperback copy of YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES for replacement at the library!
Chase was busy and the lawn will be mowed after the race in the AM at the Town Beach here in West Brookfield.
20+ FREE FLAT SCREEN TVS FOR A FLEA-MARKET FLIP!
Free to you with a creative mind: 20+ flat-screen televisions. May be used for coffee tables or what have you. Bring a truck to my garage and take them away.. for free!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
AUCTIONEER
Box 11( Route 9 Across from Howards)
West Brookfield, MA
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
AUCTIONEER
Box 11( Route 9 Across from Howards)
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| Not Like This! |
49 DEGREES AT DAWN!
What a difference a day makes. It was 49 degrees at dawn and now the brilliant blue, cloudless skies, are at hand. Low humidity is a welcome change! "Good things can happen on sunny Saturday mornings."
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
"COME SATURDAY MORNING" The Sandpipers
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
"COME SATURDAY MORNING" The Sandpipers
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
Friday, July 6, 2018
PAGEVIEWS TODAY 322
322 IS A GREAT WAY TO END THE DAY. Thanks.
The northwest winds have arrived just in time for the weekend. Mother used to refer to the "Northwest winds" coming across the meadow from the Wendemuth farm. Our parlor curtains would rise to the occasion.
The uncomfortable weather has left for a couple of days.. thang God. It seems we have been "partied to death!"
I'll have Chase mow the lawn tomorrow. Needs it.
SOX are hotter than the weather. Kansas City is trailing by eight runs. If the SOX can keep winning until the All Star break the Fenway faithful will love it. I say take one game at a time.
I did walk around most of the common sidewalk after supper. Must increase my exercise you know.
Keep on trucking my friends!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
322 CLUB
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
The northwest winds have arrived just in time for the weekend. Mother used to refer to the "Northwest winds" coming across the meadow from the Wendemuth farm. Our parlor curtains would rise to the occasion.
The uncomfortable weather has left for a couple of days.. thang God. It seems we have been "partied to death!"
I'll have Chase mow the lawn tomorrow. Needs it.
SOX are hotter than the weather. Kansas City is trailing by eight runs. If the SOX can keep winning until the All Star break the Fenway faithful will love it. I say take one game at a time.
I did walk around most of the common sidewalk after supper. Must increase my exercise you know.
Keep on trucking my friends!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
322 CLUB
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
TRIP ADVISOR UPDATE 180,861 READERS!
Although TRIP ADVISOR pays me nothing, the new update is great! In having written 198 reviews over the past 7 or 8 years most of the 180,861 visitors like my messages. 88% are from the USA.. 5% from Canada .. the remaining are worldwide.
I have earned badges in a variety of categories. Check me out at BobbyP 009!
I have earned badges in a variety of categories. Check me out at BobbyP 009!
ROBERT LOUIS
TRIP ADVISOR
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
HEAVY RAINS, LIGHTENING IN THE BROOKFIELDS
It was been raining for almost an hour and the rain gauge reveals 1.25 inches of water. Dark skies prevail. Outside temperature is at 72 dgrees. Hopefully the cold front will rush through by nightfall! enuf is enuf!
AFTER CLOUDS SUNSHINE HOPEFULLY
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
COOLING OFF A BIT
Box 11
Wet Brookfield, MA 01585
A RECAP OF MY RARE COIN, CLOCK AND ESTATE AUCTIONS
It all began with my calling 10 lot coin auctions at the Worcester County Numismatic Society's monthly meetings in 1979-1980. My interest in becoming an auctioneer grew. First it was several friends from the coin club recruited me to auction off their Benefit Auctions. As my interests grew my desire to be trained in the ways of a professional grew... first with two weeks attending Missouri Auction School.. then to Indiana University, Bloomington.
coins.. then it was doing
My big break came in 1982 when Norman J. Richardson, Trust Officer at Shawmut hired me to liquidate the real and personal property at the Barry Estate, Hampton Street, Auburn. Then it was called "Beginner's Luck." Not really as I had planned on being a success!
I observed other auctioneers such as Bob Glass. Auctioneering is a calling not for the faint hearted. A strong back, good vocal chords and a helpful team makes an auction become real. It took me 4-6 weeks to effectuate a sale. Having product knowledge is tantamount to it all. My library grew as I grew.
Auctions may be "On-Site" or Ballroom. On site auctions lend themselves to being more profitable. Also, I don't like auctions with a Reserve! My philosophy is "One Way .. out the door.. to the Highest Bidder.
Anything and everything may be auctioned off: Cars, trucks, equipment, antiques.. you name it.. to the highest bidder.
My auction sales have been staged in Belchertown, Tully, Ware, Clinton, Auburn, the Brookfields, Worcester, Southbridge and beyond. An auctioneer requires a State License and a permit in the municipality where the event will be staged. Inspection and a good prepared catalog or listing gives you order and direction.
You will need auction clerks, cashiers, runners and another auctioneer or two depending on the size of the auction. Logistics are important to properly display items to be sold. Clerking sheets are good to record prices and bidder numbers.Also, a policeman is needed for traffic control.
By offering the more prominent items first you control the flow of the auction in my view. Plus the auctioneer must keep his cool.
National and state organizations of auctioneers offer training and insights into the process of selling. National Conventions are exciting and are held each summer. I have attended conventions in Atlanta,Anaheim, Houston, Philadelphia, Hollywood, FL and Oklahoma City! For me it was always a family affair! Also, seminars are offered in different times of the year.
The most expensive item ever auctioned off by me came in 1982 when a Chippendale Slant Front Desk c. 1790 fetched $8,000 + 10%.!
Today, the internet, smart phones and all have changed the auction mix. Be it as it may, auctions still can be fun and that they are!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
AU 2000
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
My big break came in 1982 when Norman J. Richardson, Trust Officer at Shawmut hired me to liquidate the real and personal property at the Barry Estate, Hampton Street, Auburn. Then it was called "Beginner's Luck." Not really as I had planned on being a success!
I observed other auctioneers such as Bob Glass. Auctioneering is a calling not for the faint hearted. A strong back, good vocal chords and a helpful team makes an auction become real. It took me 4-6 weeks to effectuate a sale. Having product knowledge is tantamount to it all. My library grew as I grew.
Auctions may be "On-Site" or Ballroom. On site auctions lend themselves to being more profitable. Also, I don't like auctions with a Reserve! My philosophy is "One Way .. out the door.. to the Highest Bidder.
Anything and everything may be auctioned off: Cars, trucks, equipment, antiques.. you name it.. to the highest bidder.
My auction sales have been staged in Belchertown, Tully, Ware, Clinton, Auburn, the Brookfields, Worcester, Southbridge and beyond. An auctioneer requires a State License and a permit in the municipality where the event will be staged. Inspection and a good prepared catalog or listing gives you order and direction.
You will need auction clerks, cashiers, runners and another auctioneer or two depending on the size of the auction. Logistics are important to properly display items to be sold. Clerking sheets are good to record prices and bidder numbers.Also, a policeman is needed for traffic control.
By offering the more prominent items first you control the flow of the auction in my view. Plus the auctioneer must keep his cool.
National and state organizations of auctioneers offer training and insights into the process of selling. National Conventions are exciting and are held each summer. I have attended conventions in Atlanta,Anaheim, Houston, Philadelphia, Hollywood, FL and Oklahoma City! For me it was always a family affair! Also, seminars are offered in different times of the year.
The most expensive item ever auctioned off by me came in 1982 when a Chippendale Slant Front Desk c. 1790 fetched $8,000 + 10%.!
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| S-ROLL TOP $2,000 |
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| TIGER MAPLE sold for $8.000 +10% |
Today, the internet, smart phones and all have changed the auction mix. Be it as it may, auctions still can be fun and that they are!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
AU 2000
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA 01585
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