It was a very windy Thursday. The Worcester airport recorded a gust to 59 mph! Did my banking early in the day and went about my business of putting away my clean laundry delivered by Josh. Got a haircut later in the day by Josh-the-Barber and enjoyed the dog Miley.It was the game shows in the evening after Norah O'Donnel's news. For me it will be early to bed!
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ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
In my thirties I was exposed to the motivational message of Earl Nightengale. Last night son Ben reminded me of Earl's messages. Today I reviewed on Wikipedia just how profound Mr. Nightengle's messages really are. I recommend all readers to check our out this man's philosophy! This Monday saw mw go to Hannaford NB for a small amount of food. I have modified my daily meals to have more salads and NO popcorn! Watching Spring Training saw me relax and see the Yankees defeat Minnesota 9-2. My dirty laundry was picked up by Josh late in the day.All in all this Monday, too, was excellent!
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My Friday was mostly in anticipation of getting my matted & framed "The Rotary Auction" from the West Brookfield Art & Frame Gallery.The navy blue frame is outstanding and will be hung in my "gallery." Today is Sister Jan's birthday. I did go to the Legion for a cheeseburger deluxe sandwich and visited with Carol Slater. Tonight it was spent watching the game shows.
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This Wednesday saw me reflecting on a major coin auction I did for the Late Robert Glass of Sterling, CT. All of the coins were in a bank vault in Ct. For six weeks I traveled from West Brookfield taking inventory of these coins. As I took inventory I decided to send my listing to ALL coin dealers in New England.My accountant suggested my fee would be 3% and $3,000. The preview would be held the day before. It was amazing to see the response.I stood on the stage with Mr. Glass as he called the bids.This response was I recall saw buffalo nickles rolls sell for $1,200.The bottom line to my earned commission came to $10,000. Glass sent me a letter of appreciation for the job I had none.Coin auctions, properly marketed can bring great results!
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I have enjoyed being an auctioneer over my lifetime. It all began in 1951 when Colby Johnson sold at auction the contents of my grandmother Potvin's estate. I was inspired in seeing this man's talent. At the same time Leroy Van Dyke's Auctioneer song further got me going.Then while living in Scituate it was a church auction each June that lasted 10 years. Then in 1981 I attended Missouri Auction School in Kansas City for two weeks with sons Ben & Josh.My adventure was real. I had to learn a chant, a unique style and was made aware of product knowledge. An auctioneer is business man. You gain confidence by researching the product.. be it antiques, land or automobiles,etc. You build a team being bid spotters, ring person in addition to cashiers. My background with a 13 year with Aetna as a claim administrator helped. An auctioneer is a promoter. My experience grew when I did foreclosure auctions for the North Brookfield Savings Bank and others. I have done antique auctions, land auctions, rare coin auctions and the like. My career saw me do 6 to 9 auctions a year. My self-confidence was good as standing in front of 150 potential buyers required being alert... and yes.. being honest! My further education saw me at the Certified Auctioneer's Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.An auctioneer can be a fund-raiser. You are constantly looking for an "auction situation be it old coins, stamps, clocks, watches or autographs.Missouri Auction School is the Harvard of school and I encourage young readers to this adventure to "Just do it!"
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This Daytona 500 was marred with major collisions! 22 cars finished the 500. Powered by a Chevrolet, Byron is a 26 year old from Charlotte, NC.Hendricks Motorsports was the sponsor. Byron won the race in the final lap! The 500 was reminiscent of my son Ben and my 10 year's attendance at the Charlotte Motor Speedway! Attending races in person was fun.
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Seton Hall was behind 19 points against St. John's to win 68-62! All SHU players were in command.Richmond scored 18 points and seems to be back to normal. In other games Little Evie lost at Quaboag. I visited Evie to see her in action. The Daytona 500 was postponed until tomorrow.Ben called earlier. This Sunday is one to remember.
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Weight 166.2 lbs. This morning saw me put away the clean laundry and fill my pill cady for 8 days. I didn't go far as the winds were blowing a gale. The Legion was without many veterans as tomorrow night is a Pool Contest. I did enjoy a cheeseburger and soda. Tonight it was "no basketball" so I watched RFD Jimmy Sturr polka and the game shows.We may be in for a clipper for snow?
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My day began with a 9:00 o'clock appointment at Parson's Auto in East Brookfield. My Honda Accord EX-L had the oil changed and all levels topped off cost $49.75.. While waiting I picked up a Time Magazine featuring Taylor Swift. The article is a composite story of Swift's life. Amazing! A billionaire and then some. The story inspires me to play my video entitled "Olivia Newton-John Live at the Sydney Opera House." For an hour and a half I enjoyed watching and listening to 27 songs performed by Olivia. She gets my vote! Olivia (1948-2022.) Tonight it was "JFK A Day in America" on the Smithsonian Channel. Tonight Jeopardy had a final question on "Landmarks.." The Gateway Arch. Nobody knew it except me!
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Seton Hall rebounded over Xavier 88-70. It was an important victory indeed. From the onset The Hall had a commanding lead.
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Today's snow accumulation here in WB accounted to 2-3 inches! The media was slammed for making the wrong call. Connecticut and Rhode Island got a foot of snow but Boston and surrounds received little. Onward and upward. Josh came by and took my "dirty" laundry and fixed my channel selector to receive FS1, FS2 and CBSSN so tomorrow night I'll be able to watch Seton Hall basketball. The Pirates are playing Xavier. Tonight I watched St. John's play Providence at Providence and are leading 63-56. Happy Valentines Day!
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The hype of the forthcoming snow storm brings me to the fore. I begin watching the barometric pressure then jump from Fox Weather to Pete Bouchard on NBC 10. Next, it's reviewing the speculation of Channel 10 in Providence to reviewing my historical perspective from my writings. In 1962 we saw 24 inches of snow on Valentine's day. My original "guess" was more than the latest predictions.Now I say we'll get around six inches! Wait and see!!
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It took an overtime game for Kansas City to score a touchdown victory! Although I am not a football fan necessarily I did enjoy watching the game..."I'm Going To Kansas City!"
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I am difficulty posting my blog! Last night I wrote about Lily's 18th birthday celebration at Salem Cross. It was an experience in the Tavern room. My favorite Seafood Chowder and Scallops hit the spot. Today it was to Hannaford NB for food.Have a bag of "dirty laundry" for Josh who is going to Wachusett with Evie for skiing.The sunshine is warm.. snow on the way on Tuesday.
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Today seemed to be a complete Thursday for me. My first assignment was to go to the West Brookfield Art & Frame Gallery to have my Rotary Auction matted & framed. I chose a blue frame and attendant blue matting. While there I noticed a spiffy grandfather clock reproduction. This clock is a Howard Miller and is for sale! Looking for a grandfather clock? Stop by and see Rebecca Fay - 508-753-8604. Am having my Honda's oil changed at Parsons Auto in East Brookfield on Feb. 15th. Today was perfect for sitting in the sunshine. Did just that for an hour on a chair in my garage.Maybe tomorrow? Enjoying the Smithsonian Channel. Today was World War 2 in color.
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ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
I had an article entitled "THE ROTARY AUCTION" " a surefire way to raise money for your club" published in 1992! This article fetched me $300! It went around the world to all Rotary members.Tomorrow I will have my copy matted and famed at the West Brookfield Frame Gallery. This Tuesday was beautiful with brilliant sunshine. Drove my Honda to North Brookfield's car wash where it was treated to "hot wax." then to Hannaford for food. I'm deliberating on writing some type of small book about my years as an auctioneer. The song "Auctioneer" by Leroy Van Dyke inspires me to this day.
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It was a late night for me watching the entertainment of he Grammys. Did stay up to see Billy Joel at his piano playing and singing his new song. Today was brilliant sunshine as I "cleaned house" disposing of all past greeting cards and reviewing old photographs of family. Photos reveal where we've been in life. Then my review included my Army days with photographs.Tomorrow it's going to Hannaford NB ans getting the Honda washed. Lily turns 18 on Thursday!
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