HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY -BEN & ALLI

It seems 10 years have flown by! Ben & Allison were married in Myrtle Beach, SC and the entire family attended the wedding. I have a wonderful book of the wedding as a reminder and I will review it afterwards. This is the last day of August and it's dark as I write.The waxing moon is clear. Amazing. This day was highlighted by a call from Josh asking for a ride to Ware/Palmer to DeSantis Motor to pick uo Chase's Jeep. Josh brought it early in the day. The North Brookfield Senior Center featured beans & franks. Tomorrow is September first. Just look how dark it is as I write!Spoke with sister Jan in NB. Told her of my priceless photo album from my 80th birthday. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE RICHARDSON ROAD OLDSMOBILE REGENCY IS STILL FOR SALE

I returned to Richrdson Road WB and found the Olds Regency waiting for a buyer! It is a big car and a beauty. Check it out! Today was hot and boring. No baseball to watch. The NB Senior Center, too, was interesting with Bill.Tomorrow is another meal at NB. Spoke with Josh but didn't see him. I did another spin over Warren & WB back roads.Nothing like the other roads recently traveled.Received my monthly Aetna pension of $260.17.The last day of August! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A PARTLY SUNNY MONDAY

Blood sugar 95 This was a nice Monday. I returned to Hannaford for nutritional drink as I forgot to get some yesterday. It was a day of introspection. Did enjoy some Lean Cuisine Apple Cranberry Chicken both for lunch and supper. Spent time going through some paper work of which I haven't seen for years. Found Bob Glass obituary of 2009. Mr.Glass lived to be age 75.He's the auctioneer who hired me to catalog a massive rare coin collection which I earned $10,000 commission! Later in the afternoon I drove the Allante' over some roads in North Brookfield and Brookfield. There are some special homes, mostly new On Town Farm Road, NB, Donovan Road and others. I continue appreciating fine homes in the Brookfields!Finished the Hood Coffey Ice Cream. NB Senior Center tomorrow for lunch. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

TIME FOR A REST!

The birthday season is over until Chase's birthday in November. The big thing is the launching of a NASA rocket tomorrow morning. I plan on tuning in early!The 322 feet high rocket is the biggest and most powerful ever built according to NASA.I attended the launch of STS-95 in 1998 I was there for 8 days and went around with estranged cousin Paul J. Kizzle. It was exciting. John Glenn returned to space. I have been a space enthusiast for years and have a large collection of envelopes commemorating different different flights. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN.

EVIE'S 9TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

It was another birthday party for a Potvin.It began at three only this time the invitees were much younger.The theme was the NBA and everybody wore a team t-shirt. I was presented a leather bound photo album by Amy Paquette. The album is priceless carrying photos of all party guests of a month ago. Today's party hosted all of Evie's family and friends. Cotton candy and pizza along with Dixie cups graced the buffet.Evie unwrapped all of her cards and presents with a smile.I basked in the late August sunshine and laid low. Then moved into the shade.It was a happy time for all attending! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

JOSHUA POTVIN TURNS 48 TODAY!

Things just didn't turned out as planned.The Salem Cross Inn was out and no electricity so we dined at Francescors in Brimfield. The place was hopping.I chose clam chowder and scallops in butter.The three granddaughters sat across from me and the conversation was good. Lily is now talking about getting a car. Maddie has agreed to wash the Poodle's windows and Evie turns 9 tomorrow! Chase sat to my right. We were belted with a thunderstorm about 3:30 however things cleared in time. Josh sat next to me. Tonight WSBK was off the air so no Red Sox. Seems the air cleared by sunset. This young ladies vision is "NBA Themed". Don't know where I can buy an NBA T-shirt? ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

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There was a time when I was a prolific contributor to Tripadvisor.com. You can log onto my site by trying tripadvisorBobbyP009. If you are successful you will find 291 contributions. This Thursday was spent watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. Before that I washed some front windows and scraped some paint. We're getting ready for Josh's 48th birthday tomorrow.I went over to Birch Hill and enjoyed a campfire. Evie and Maddie were in the pool. The day was pleasant.Tomorrow the family will dine at the Salem Cross Inn. Should be a fun time! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN