AN APRIL SATURDAY OF GETTING THINGS DONE

I deleted the Mothers Day greeting as I was a week early!When I walked out to the Allante' two flat lawn tractor tires were on the front seat. Thet were earmarked for George's Tire Place.George wasn't certain they could be repaired.After doing laundry I stopped ba

ck and was encouraged they were repaired: $50. One new tube was installed. This meant my lawn could be mowed. Stopped at Howard's to say hi to Chase was working in the back room.Got a cheeseberger and fries.Howard's was booming all day. I like the atmosphere created with music playing from the 50's and sixties. Sox are playing in Baltimore as I write and are leading 1-0. Top down on the car; tomorrow looks like a perfect Sunday. I did sit out in the brilliant sunshine as Josh mowed. Birds have a full supply of seed and suet.

A FEBRUARY-LIKE THURSDAY IN THE BROOKFIELDS

I am sick of the wintry weather as we near May! The gales of this day saw temperatures in the 40s. It finally cleared towards late afternoon. No further word from Arbella!Maybe Friday will bring an offer? Watched the Red Sox lose to Toronto. The Sox just didn't have it although they did last night. I rewarded Chase, Lily and Madeline with a cash offering for their wonderful report cards.Had Ramen Noodles for supper along with greed grapes from Chile. "Good things happen on Friday!" ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

ARBELLA - TIME'S UP!

The 30 days if up tomorrow - April 28th. I waited patiently all day to hear from an Arbella claim person.Nothing, so tomorrow I'll be more agressive in bringing this claim to solution. I am very lucky to have had my red Cadillac Allante' for use all the time. Nothing was ever mentioned about getting a rental. I watched the Cardinals defeat the Mets and witnessed a brawl between the two teams. Today was downright cold and windy. The temperature right now is about 48 degrees. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

ARBELLA INSURANCE CONTACTED ME

It seems as we approach April 28 things are going to happen on my theft claim.Diane Danca, Claim Service Specialist,interviewed me on a recorded line and forwarded the interview to the claim people who will review my claim and offer me payment. I have no idea what to expect! I have reviewed what a 2008 Honda Accord EX might be worth.A 2009 with 172,232 miles ia bwing offered for $8647. My Honda had 206,170 miles on it when I bought it from Josh.In other matters Howard's Drive-In opened today. It was a misty Tuesday and I decided not go. Waiting for a bright, dry day. Our fragile miracle will help turn the grass green.NB Senior Center tomorrow noon. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

MY MONDAY OF ANTICIPATIONS

My Monday began thinking about many things.I had hoped to hear something about my stolen Honda: Nothing!I thought about the Celtics game in Brooklyn. They are leading at half-time. Next comes the opening of Howard's Drive-in: Tomorrow.I plan on having lunch and I'll wait in making a decision. I spent the afternoon assembling my blogs and One Lucky Soldier for the ladies on Wednesday. My back is itching up again as is my scalp.Other than that things are fine. LOL. I enjoyed listening to Piano Man by Billy Joel. Didn't know the Jeopardy! answer of The Mayflower ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A SUNDAY OF DIFFERENT INTERESTS

Son Ben attended a Billy Joel Concert in Charlotte last night. Ben reports Billy was on top of his performance. Joel, now in his seventies,performed in front of a 45,000 audience! This was special as Ben won 2 tickets two years ago and had to wait because of the pandemic.My favorite Joel Concert came in 1990 at Yankee Stadium in the Storm Front performance. The NASCAR race was at Taladaga with Ross Chastain being the winner.The Boston Red Sox lost to Tampa BAy - twice.. last night in 10 innings and today5-2. Now they head to Toronto.The Yankees won today 10-2.Had burned hot dogs for lunch. Yum. Visited with the grandkids at Ronnie & Chrissies.Tonight I enjoyed watching MAyor of New York City, Eric Adams.The Mayor has an infectious spirit! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A SATURDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRE

This Saturday began clear and cool. The Allante' got a first-class cleaning by Josh. I did laundry as usual. Later in the day I drove over to Birch Hill and requested the top be put up. Josh was in the middle of his expanse mowing for the first time."Come back in an hour and I'll buy you a beer." Little did I know he was planning a campfire! Earlier I sat out in the sunshine for about an hour as cloudiness settled in. It got cool. Chase mentioned the Red Sox game with Tampa Bay came on at 6:10 p.m.. The fire took the sting out of the cool. Evie was having fun with a tennis racket and ball.I arrived home at the beginning of the game. Saturday was good. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN