"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Moving On
Those of you who are close to us know that tomorrow is a big day for our family.
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We appreciate all of the well wishes, prayers, and expressions of support. More than you can imagine.
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My prediction is that everything will be alright and that justice will prevail.
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Keep the faith. We'll get through this and more.
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We appreciate all of the well wishes, prayers, and expressions of support. More than you can imagine.
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My prediction is that everything will be alright and that justice will prevail.
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Keep the faith. We'll get through this and more.
Worldwide Pants
Day 3 - 8.65 miles on the Cybex.
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No, I'm not checking my weight. Maybe after 100 consecutive days or so.
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I'll gauge any weight loss on how my pants fit in the next few weeks. I have to thank Archrival, Joe Collins, for the big motivational boost.
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No, I'm not checking my weight. Maybe after 100 consecutive days or so.
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I'll gauge any weight loss on how my pants fit in the next few weeks. I have to thank Archrival, Joe Collins, for the big motivational boost.
The Last Straw
Arch Rival Joe Collins said…
I once new a runner named Jay
whose regimen just didn't play.
macaroni and cheese,
and dark & stormies
resulted in obesity !
C'mon buddy... As Ahnold wanna be's Hanz and Franz used to say... Don't let that "flahbby bohdy" make you a girly man!
If you're gonna visit me in hotzy totzy Naples in the winter... You need to start looking more like a GQ cover boy !I
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I swear to God and all that is holy…..
I am going to kick his ASS. Plus he is a crappy poet.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Motivation
OK I admit that my resolution to seek fitness is due to seeing my old friend Harvey Rowe compete in those triathlons and look so good.
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And did I say old? He's at least 30 years older than I am. Maybe 40.
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He published a picture of me on his blog, "Harvey's Thoughts" when I was on the cross country team at UMASS, and I really do miss being in such shape. It used to be great to break into a trot and escalate into a full blown sprint. Plus the UMASS Track Team alumni are always sending me invitations to events where they get together for a fun run or small road race out in Amherst, MA.
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I wouldn't be caught dead showing up at my current weight.
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And I'm sick of hearing how fat I am from Katelyn and Ryan. Mikey doesn't get on my ass as much, but I know what he's thinking.
Waterfront Offerings
Land Offerings
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And did I say old? He's at least 30 years older than I am. Maybe 40.
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He published a picture of me on his blog, "Harvey's Thoughts" when I was on the cross country team at UMASS, and I really do miss being in such shape. It used to be great to break into a trot and escalate into a full blown sprint. Plus the UMASS Track Team alumni are always sending me invitations to events where they get together for a fun run or small road race out in Amherst, MA.
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I wouldn't be caught dead showing up at my current weight.
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And I'm sick of hearing how fat I am from Katelyn and Ryan. Mikey doesn't get on my ass as much, but I know what he's thinking.
Process Improvement
It was a milestone day for Nanepashemet Telecom today with our investment in a nice industrial condo unit right out there in the confluence of Rt 128, Rt 114 and Interstate 95. It will be convenient for our trucks, crews, and supplies.
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Does this mean that our service will get even better???
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It's hard to improve on perfection.
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Does this mean that our service will get even better???
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It's hard to improve on perfection.
Grateful Insight
I told you at the beginning of this ordeal that this would be a test of character. What I expected was that loyalties would be strained and we would find out who our friends were.
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We were told that in situations like this, people tend to shun you and try to put some space away from you.
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But the exact opposite happened.
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We really didn't expect to see such an outpouring of support... and for that we are eternally grateful and will not forget. There are a lot more people out there now that I would jump on a grenade for. More than I ever imagined.
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We will forever look for ways repay the loyalty that you have shown us.
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Loyalty is the deciding factor of character. We all are weak, we all make bad judgments, we all make mistakes. But loyalty says that I am your friend for whatever reason, and I will stand by you despite your weaknesses, not because of the benefits that you can give me.
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The people who failed the test... and a few of you did... failed miserably. Those with the greatest past benefits, betrayed the most. You showed your true colors, and for this we are grateful also. We will be on our guard, and not waste any of our future concerns on you.
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The ironic thing is that the person who made the big mistake has shown the most character of all. And we are very proud of that.... as well as thankful for the loyalty of friends like you.
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We were told that in situations like this, people tend to shun you and try to put some space away from you.
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But the exact opposite happened.
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We really didn't expect to see such an outpouring of support... and for that we are eternally grateful and will not forget. There are a lot more people out there now that I would jump on a grenade for. More than I ever imagined.
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We will forever look for ways repay the loyalty that you have shown us.
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Loyalty is the deciding factor of character. We all are weak, we all make bad judgments, we all make mistakes. But loyalty says that I am your friend for whatever reason, and I will stand by you despite your weaknesses, not because of the benefits that you can give me.
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The people who failed the test... and a few of you did... failed miserably. Those with the greatest past benefits, betrayed the most. You showed your true colors, and for this we are grateful also. We will be on our guard, and not waste any of our future concerns on you.
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The ironic thing is that the person who made the big mistake has shown the most character of all. And we are very proud of that.... as well as thankful for the loyalty of friends like you.
Workout Resolution
My new resolution is to workout everyday before I take a shower. Even if it's a 20 min. burn on the Cybex.
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So if you see me and I'm dirty and smelly, then you know that I haven't worked out yet.
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I'm not setting any goals on weight loss or anything like that. I just want to get a significant run of consecutive day workouts in.
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This is Day 2.
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So if you see me and I'm dirty and smelly, then you know that I haven't worked out yet.
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I'm not setting any goals on weight loss or anything like that. I just want to get a significant run of consecutive day workouts in.
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This is Day 2.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Say No to Nazi's
The Big Lie went out of style with Nazi Germany.
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It just doesn't work here in the good old U.S. of A.
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And it sure doesn't work in the small Town of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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The problem with The Big Lie is that this country allows the facts to come to the surface. And the truth will set you free, as well as kick the shit out those who stand behind The Big Lie.
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So get ready.
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It just doesn't work here in the good old U.S. of A.
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And it sure doesn't work in the small Town of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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The problem with The Big Lie is that this country allows the facts to come to the surface. And the truth will set you free, as well as kick the shit out those who stand behind The Big Lie.
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So get ready.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Badass Bass
Tommy O and I spotted some bird activity between Haste Island and Coney Island outside of Salem Harbor this afternoon.
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After bringing to bear some of our superior fishing skills, we landed this nice 26" schoolie on a surface popper.
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This striped bass put up a very commendable, yet completely fruitless fight and we promptly returned him to the brine to fight another day.
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Just a couple more inches and we would have debated whether we should grill him, broil him or put him in the turkey fryer.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Activity Spectrum
Once again, a beautiful Saturday.
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Should I keep sitting on this couch, drinking coffee and making sure that you pathetic Peeps get your Blog fix??? Or should I venture forth and try to make contributions to the further advancement of humanity?
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I'll probably choose to do stuff in the middle of this spectrum... like work on the Workbench and Adirondack Chair projects, row the Tender, and play with the Grandkids.
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BTW... sometime this weekend, one of you will hit this Blog for the 50,000th time. That's FIFTY THOUSAND instances of searching for solace and inspiration, yet most likely coming back with frustration and emptiness.
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I don't really care. I'd be Blogging or venting in another type of journal whether you looked at it or not. But I have to admit that it's nice to share some thoughts with you. As you may suspect, I really don't tell you everything.... some things you don't want to commit to documentation. Not now anyway.
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Should I keep sitting on this couch, drinking coffee and making sure that you pathetic Peeps get your Blog fix??? Or should I venture forth and try to make contributions to the further advancement of humanity?
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I'll probably choose to do stuff in the middle of this spectrum... like work on the Workbench and Adirondack Chair projects, row the Tender, and play with the Grandkids.
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BTW... sometime this weekend, one of you will hit this Blog for the 50,000th time. That's FIFTY THOUSAND instances of searching for solace and inspiration, yet most likely coming back with frustration and emptiness.
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I don't really care. I'd be Blogging or venting in another type of journal whether you looked at it or not. But I have to admit that it's nice to share some thoughts with you. As you may suspect, I really don't tell you everything.... some things you don't want to commit to documentation. Not now anyway.
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