TWO INCHES OF RAIN

The rain keeps coming! I measure 2 inches as I write. Today was different for me. Ater doing my banking I returned to the Poodle and did my chores. I had planned to pay Josh for my rent & bonus however Josh delayed things until tomorrow. We will go to the Worcester VA for a 3:00 clock appointment. I don't know if we'll make it back for a visit to the Legion.  Don't forget to change your calendars!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RELAXING WEDNESDAY

Today was relaxing for me! The Red Sox played a day game with the Twins and flexed their winning ways with a 13-1 victory. Chase Robert called in the Eighth Inning all enthused. He knows I like seeing the Sox win and this victory was special. Tomorrow will be busy for me. First, I will do banking, then later in the day I plan on paying Josh my monthly rent at the Poodle. I will weigh myself first thing. Hopefully it will be pleasing for me. Tonight, I enjoyed two slices of bacon. Earlier it was ice cream twice. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

MY WONDERFUL 83RD BIRTHDAY

Today has been spectacular with the birthday greetings received! My family. Josh, Heidi, Chase Robert, Lily, Sister Jan, son Ben and a myriad of other well-wishers gives a feeling of satisfaction. I appreciate all the adulation from the bottom of my heart! Josh gave me a new black Vietnam Vet hat & new black slippers I did food shopping at Hannaford NB spending $128.00. Chase Robert helped me unload my purchases as we talked Red Sox baseball. Tonight's Red Sox game ended up in an 8-5 victory for the Red Sox!!!!Don't forget the Concert on the Common tomorrow!  The price of gold was bid at $3,371.40.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

VIP Monday AT MGH

 Son Josh exclaimed I received the VIP treatment at Mass General Hospital today. We traveled in Maddie's spiffy Ford in light traffic. Going to MGH from West Brookfield seems to be a "Piece of Cake" as Josh knows every turn. No blood transfusions today and in a week, we will return to see Dr. McAfee, obtain more blood! The Sox are leading 3-2 in the 6th Inning against the Trins. Tomorrow I';; go to Hannaford NB for food. I have made a list as my "Cupboard is Bare!" Tomorrow is July 29th! LOL

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

INTERESTING SUNDAY. HALL OF FAME, RED SOX VICTORY AND MORE

 My Sunday has been complete from. early ran which measured   .28 inches to a delay in both the Red Sox game versus the Dodgers to the Cooperstown Hall of Fame Ceremony I enjoyed watching it all! Each year I delight in seeing the aging members and found the Japanese member ICHIO most inspiring with his message. The Boston Red Sox prevailed over the LA Dodgers 4-3. Son Josh came by both taking my laundry and returning it. Tomorrow, I return to Mass General Hospital for a follow-up visit leaving the Poodle at 7:45 AM. I have made a list of all medications taken. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RED SOX SATURDAY OVER DODGERS 4-2

 This Saturday proved to be a winner!! All day long I anticipated tonight's game against the Dodgers. The game started off with two homers by the Dodgers but didn't last long. The Red Sox, in their yellow uniforms and Cochet's brilliant pitching and Red Sox offensive gave the Sox a victory! Tomorrow will be a busy day with Joel Osteen on Daystar at 10:00 AM then off to Cooperstown for the HOF Inductees. Today was good with me filling up my bag of "Dirty" Laundry and Trash. Spoke with Josh who states he was "worried" and said he would pick things up. No Josh!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

EXTREME HEAT & HUMIDITY

 Today was most uncomfortable for me! I kept inside enjoying my AC & High-speed fan. The highlight came with a 104 Page of the USA Today on National Parks. It is a great review for all who want to refresh their knowledge of the Park System. I enjoy reviewing my memories of when I was a Ranger in the summer of 1964.Tonightthe Legion was fun. I enjoyed Mazzarella Strick's and soft drink. Carol Slater was in rare form exchanging stories. We laughed Jeff Nickerson was in a more serious mood Tonight the Red Sox lost to the Dodgers 5-2. The price of gold was bid at $3,397.20. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THURSDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

 My Thursday began with weighing myself, my weight came in at 150.4 pounds a gain of 3 lbs. I feel I have made a concerted effort to gain a few pounds by increasing my intake of good food and drink. The next highlight came with the visit of Maddie, Evie and Miley. I have been waiting to mentor Maddie with suggestions of choosing a college in a "Major League City!' Seems Boston may be her first choice! Maddie likes to travel to Cape Cod, so I gave her a book on Cape Cod Notional Seashore. And suggested she would make a good Ranger someday. Maddie was responsive to my suggestion No Red Sox game today. Tomorrow night the LA Dodgers will be in town with Shohei Ohtani. Should prove to be very interesting. The price of gold was bid at $2,429.oo.  Tomorrow, I plan on going to the Legion. Josh can't make it. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

COMPLEX TUESDAY IN JULY 2025

My visit to the VA in Worcester revealed low blood counts. Dr. Sanjay called in a "panic" revealing the results Son Josh consulted with Nurse Heidi and arrangements have been made for Josh to take me to Mass General early tomorrow morning! Don't forget the Concert On-On-The-Common tomorrow 7/23 featuring "The Deloreans."

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A GOOD M0NDAY DESPITE THE SOX LOSS

 My Monday has been full! In anticipation of going to the VA tomorrow I chose to go to Hannaford NB Today. I loaded up with supplies with a total of $112.68. Then I drove to the NB Car Wash to get the Honda cleaned. Now it sparkles! After unloading the Honda Josh came by with Miley bringing "clean" laundry. Tonight's Red Sox game was a disappointment! What can I say? The price of gold was bid at $3,399.80.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RED SOX SUNDAY 6-1 VERSUS CUBS

This particular Sunday had meaning and purpose as the Red Sox came alive with their and pitching! It is what the Sox needed before leaving Chicago. Tomorrow the team travels to Philadelphia and hopefully the team has regained their confidence. I enjoyed a twist of food to including 6 strips of bacon, and black raspberry ice cream. Josh came by picking up my "dirty" laundry & trash. We had a brief thunderstorm giving us .11 inches of rain. It is clear skies now as I close. I may be able to stretch my trip to Hannaford NB until Tuesday.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

BIRCH HILL PERFECTION

 My Saturday was perfect as Josh invited me to spend time basking in the sunshine and enjoying a dish of vegetables from Ronnie's garden. I drove the Allante' and enjoyed music from 98.1 FM Brookfield. Earlier in the day I filled my bag of trash and prepared my bag of "Dirty" laundry. I don't want to dwell on the Chicago Club's slaughter of the Sox 6-0. Bello pitched a good game except for "Home Run City!" Tomorrow, I plan on watching Joel Osteen at 10:00 AM on Daystar. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

FRIDAY BASEBALL IN JULY 2025

 Today I had high hopes for the Boston Red Sox. IT seems it just wasn't in the cards. The Chicago Cubs delivered a 3-run homer early in the game. The final was 4-1 Cubs delivering the Sox defeat. Maybe the Sox can stage a comeback tomorrow? The weather today was a beauty. I drove the Allante' to the Legion to be greeted by Josh who was already there! We had a great visit. He had a BLT and me? Two Hot Dogs! Friends came by including Richrd Kemp. Jeff Nickerson and Carol Slater. As usual the conversation was spicey.  My enjoyment of Black Raspberry Ice Cream continues having two servings. before and after. Both newspapers had extensive obituaries on Connie Francis -12-12- 1937 7-16-2025. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RELAXING THURSDAY IN HEAT & HUMIDITY

 Today saw me take the offensive with the heat & humidity! I went around my duties knowing it meant "slow down."  The enjoyment of Friendly's ice cream saw me going back three times! My diet has changed with three Brown & Serve Sausages and Orange Juice. The big news for me is remembering Connie Francis.12-12-1937 -7-16 2025. Connie had so many hits including "Lipstick on Your Collar." What's your favorite Connie sings? Spoke with Josh briefly. He suggested I take the Allante' out for a spin. No Dice! My Thursday has been relaxing and now it looks like we will be in for a Thunderstorm.  What's the old saying "Quit while you are ahead!"

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

JULY'S HEAT & HUMIDITY 2025

It's either you like the heat & humidity, or you don't. I suppose today's weather is conducive for those who enjoy the Concert on the Common. For me, I enjoy my AC and high-speed fan! This Wednesday proved to be back to normal. I did put away all my clean laundry and enjoyed ice cream and Cherries. Spoke with Josh briefly who loves this kind of weather! The second half of the Red Sox season will begin on Friday. The price of gold today was bid at $3,331.50.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

ALL STAR TUESDAY

This Tuesday has been interesting for me! Earlier in my day I traveled to Hannaford NB where I loaded up on everything from Bacon to Cherries. I enjoyed eating some of these as I traveled the aisles. My total purchase came to $179.00 with a Senior Discount of $9.26. A reminder of Concerts on the Common tomorrow with The Crop Dusters entertaining. Josh & Miley came by with my clean laundry. Just now the American League & the National League are tied in the 9th! Now it's making history with the most Home Runs. National League wins 4-3!!!!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

HOME RUN DERBY COMPLETE

It's interesting to see men compete for a Million Dollar title! I like the father & 2 sons celebrating and winning One Million Dollars! This Monday has been long for me. After the morning rituals of getting the newspapers, I called to 01585 for my mail. Received my mail to include my Spectrum bill for cable in the amount of $252.42 which I paid. I also received my bill from the VA for pills amounting to $140.00? which I paid. I placed a call to Josh who was extremely busy with Principal. Never hear back from him. Tomorrow I'll go to Hannaford NB with a big list of items needed. We had .44 inches of rain about 5:00 PM. The price of Gold was bid at $3,359.60.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RED SOX TEN GAME SWEEP

This Sunday saw the Boston Red Sox sweep the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1! I feel this victory shows the team has the momentum as we go into the second half of the season. Now the Red Sox can rest hoping they will come on all fired up! Josh came by earlier picking up my "dirty" laundry. He also gave me an AETNA cup purchased at the Brimfield Flea Market. Josh took Chase Robert. I feel this is good exposure for future interest seeing we are close to Brimfield. Enjoyed Friendly's Black Raspberry Ice Cream. May go to Hannaford NB tomorrow or Tuesday as I'm getting low on ice cream. LOL. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

ROCK N ROLL RED SOX

I was an inspiring game for G. Crochet.  All the Sox needed was one run to defeat the Rays. Red Sox fans around the world will celebrate. I know s I'm one! Chase Robert will be elated with the victory. Josh came by earlier to take my trash and left the "dirty" laundry here. He suggested I take the Allante' out which I did! It was a pleasant ride of 11 miles around town.  I have my routine of driving the back roads. Salem Cross Inn's parking lot was amazingly full. Maybe Josh & Heidi dined as Chase Robert worked? Tomorrow I'll watch Joel Osteen on Daystar at 10:00 AM. The Red Sox have one more game before the All-Star break. Maybe the Sox will finish the First Half with a victory? GO SOX!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

EIGHT STREIGHT RED SOX 5-4

 The Boston Red Sox have spoken again! A walk-off homer at the last moment reveals the strength of the team.  I have waited all day for this. It is like a dream come true. I have developed a black & blue blood surface on my right hand the size of a silver dollar. I began showing it while at the Legion for suggestions. Have not yet showed it to Josh. The Legion was good. My friend Carol Slater was late! I drove the red Cadillac Allante' in the heat of the day. Gold was bid at $3,370.60 per oz. I think the Red Sox are their weight in gold!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

SEVEN WINS BOSTON SOX

The anticipation of the Red Sox winning seven straight seemed not to be in the cards. Held to 4 hits Boston came alive in the 7th. The 4-3 victory for the Red Sox means they have the momentum to keep winning! This Thursday saw me driving the Allante' to East Brookfield to the Clam Box and visiting Lili P who always greets me with a smile I had whole belly clams, and a Diet Pepsi I will change my menu in the future. Maybe Clam Chowder and something more challenging? Spoke with Josh who told me about traveling to Joe's Wake with his brother Ben. Tomorrow, I plan on going to the Legion in WB and don't know what meal I will enjoy? The price of gold today was bid at $ 3,336.00. Remember "good things happen on Friday!"

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RED HOT RED SOX

 The Boston Red Sox continue to show they have what it takes. The 10-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies is revealing more than hope. The Sox are gaining more ground and are raising my hope of what may be around the corner? Today saw my older son Ben arrive for a 2-hour visit. I told Ben he looked like John Lennon with his amazing shock of hair. Ben admits he has a bet with a friend who will pay him $100 for the length of hid hair! Ben is here paying his last respects to his Friend Joe. Tonight, we had a   downpour measuring 2.51 inches of rain on my gauge. Tomorrow, I'll weigh myself and finish filling my pills in my Cady. Gold was bid at $3,304.80. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

CONCERT TONIGHT!

 Today is Wednesday and another concert will feature "Trigger South." Music will be from 7-9 PM. I don't know if the weather will hold out. Tonight's baseball game sees the Red Sox versus the Colorado Rockies at 7:00 PM on NESN. Now you have a choice. baseball or music. My choice is the Red Sox!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

TEN RUN TUESDAY FOR THE BOSTON RED SOX

It keeps getting better and better for Red Sox fans! B. Bello was in true form going all the way. Tomorrow we'll hope for a sweep. The heat and humidity aren't anything I like. Did my shopping at Hannaford NB spending $112.68. My Senior Discount totals $5.09. Did see Carol Slater loading her vehicle when I arrived. Have enjoyed ice cream twice today! Son Josh came by to pick up my trash and recommended I call Son Ben to find out of his plans in coming home tomorrow. Ben has been on vacation with family maybe near Myrtle Beach.? Hopefully I'll get to see my son and maybe we can go to Long View Farm in North Brookfield? The price of gold today was bid at $3,331.30.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

WONDERFUL MONDAY

My Monday has delivered everything I sought! Got a fill-up of gas from Country Corner. Obtaining my mail brought me a supply of pills along with Notices of VA Appointments with Dr. Sanjay on Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 PM. I also received my monthly notice of my pension from Aetna. $282.09. The big deal of this Monday came with the Red Sox defeating the Rockies 9-3. Everything seemed to be in focus. Roman Anthony hit his first homer at Fenway. The broadcasters were high atop the Green Monster. Tomorrow I'll go to Hannaford NB. I have a list prepared. Gold was bid at $3,320.70. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

SUNDAY DELIGHT

 This Sunday was delightful for me! The Boston Red Sox swept the Washington Nationals in a 6-4 victory.! Tomorrow the Sox return to Fenway and everyone will be upbeat. I know I will. Today has been HOT again I try to escape the heat with my AC and Fan going full speed again. No word from Son Ben. who will be coming home, maybe on Tuesday to pay his final respects to his late friend "Joe." Tomorrow I will call for my mail at 01585 and tank up on gasoline at Country Corner. The extreme heat is back!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

 

BASEBALL SATURDAY FOR THE RED SOX

 This was a confusing day for me! I thought it was Sunday until Chase Robert corrected me saying "It's Saturday, Pops!" Today was full, with Josh mowing my lawn and taking my "dirty" laundry. He relayed an invitation for me to have lunch at Ronnie & Chrissies for 2:00 PM. As usual the meal was splendid, and the company saw me enjoying my 4 Grandchildren Chase Robert, Lily, Maddie and Evie. The Red Sox game versus the Nationals came on at 4:05 PM. It was another great victory with Boston winning 10-3! Tomorrow, Sunday, I plan on watching Joel Osteen on Daystar at 10:00 AM. I did speak with my sister Jan for about 8 minutes. The warmer weather will be returning. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

MY FOURTH OF JULY 2025

The baseball game in Washington DC began at 11:05 AM against the Nationals. It didn't take long for the SOX to take a commanding lead. The final score was 11-2 Sox! Josh came by earlier with Miley with my "clean" laundry. and invited me to join him later in Birch Hill. There's lots of Fourth July festivities both from Boston and Washington. I plan on watching enjoying everything to the fullest! I enjoyed seeing the Fourth Celebration at Common's edge this morning! Today's NEW YORK TIMES has a full display of the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united STATES OF AMERICA. "In Congress July 4, 1776. as Free and Independent States". Each signer has their names and states represented. John Hancock served as president of the Continental Congress. His signature is bold and easily recognized. The only Catholic to sign the Declaration was Charles Carrol of Carrolton from Maryland. Later in this Fourth Celebration I drove the Allante' to Birch Hill for a relaxing time with family. Evie was making bracelets as Chase & Lily & Heidi joined in. I came home to watch the two programs celebrating the Fourth. Now I hear the noise of fireworks from downtown. Seems to be the biggest celebration I've ever heard! This Fourth of July 2025 in West Brookfield has proven to be sheer perfection!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

QUIET THURSDAY - JULY 3, 2025

 It has been a quiet day for me! Seems last night's festivities on the Common was perfect; Today saw a cloudy, dismal day with not much going on. All of the news was focused on tomorrow's Celebration of July 4th. I plan on watching tomorrow's Celebration on PBS tomorrow night at 8:00 PM. It is a ritual for me. The Boston Red Sox will be playing the Washington Nationals at 11:05 AM on NESN. Called Josh no avail. The weather has cleared. We had a nominal thunderstorm about 5:00 PM then the sky cleared. Looks like July 4, 2025, will be perfect in every way. Today's price of Gold was bid at $3,342.20. 

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

INTERESTING JULY WEDNESDAY

My July 2, 2025, has been interesting for me! After doing my banking and fetching the newspapers Josh came by. It was a pleasant visit as I paid him my rent for the Poodle. He also brought the news of Son Ben's friend Joe obituary at age 51. Later in the day Ben called me with the details. He plans on coming to Connecticut for the funeral. He also plans on coming to West Brookfield.  As for the Red Sox. the first game was a victory against the Reds 8-4. Tonight's loss was by 4 runs. I took the Allante' out for a spin checking out the wonderful crowd on the WB Common. Tomorrow, I'll weigh myself. No Sox game tomorrow. They are headed for DC and 3 games over the weekend.  Enjoy the Holiday with family and friends!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

BASEBALL TUESDAY 7-1-2025

 My baseball Tuesday came in watching The Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Yankees! It was a sunny day in Toronto. Seeing the Yankees humbled tells me there's more to MLB than the Yankees! After filling 5 days' worth of pills in my Cady I decided it was time to go to Hannaford NB My approach was different knowing there were some things needed... other a treat. One purchase was the TWIZZLER Strawberry licorice. My total purchase came to $121.10 with the 5% Senior Discount of $5.26. Tonight's Red Sox game is in a Rain Delay with the Sox ahead 2-1. Spoke with Josh briefly saying It was July 1 and I had rent money for him! Never showed up.  We had heavy rain and thunder about 5:00 PM. My rain gauge is full of pine needles, so I do not have a reading. The price of Gold was bid at $3,369.550.an ounce. The Bonfire Concert is tomorrow from 6-930 pm. featuring Wheelsmith. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN