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[Crankin]

Ah, just to clarify, Patriot's Day has noting to do with the Civil War; it's the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord (The beginning of the American Revolution).
I find all history fascinating, though.

[Pax]

Ah, just to clarify, Patriot's Day has noting to do with the Civil War; it's the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord (The beginning of the American Revolution).
I find all history fascinating, though.

Have you ever read Back Bay, Harvard Yard, or Cape Cod by William Martin? All wonderful historical fiction that takes place in MA.

[DebW]

I like the new avatar, Pax. And cool planters, X and Kit.

Latest wrinkle on the canoe relay race team I'm organizing: someone dropped out, so now I'm paddling 2 legs At least it's legs 1 and 5, so I get a rest in between.

[Crankin]

I've read all of them. The last one published (I can't remember if it was Back Bay or Cape Cod) ended the exact same week I moved back here... the first week in June, 1990. I felt like the book had traced quite a few of the major events of my life. It was just a weird feeling to read an end of a book when the things discussed had such a current connotation to me.
I like most historical fiction. I guess it must be all of those Sunday drives my grandfather dragged me on, explaining all of the historical markers, etc.

[Pax]

I like the new avatar, Pax. And cool planters, X and Kit.

Latest wrinkle on the canoe relay race team I'm organizing: someone dropped out, so now I'm paddling 2 legs At least it's legs 1 and 5, so I get a rest in between.

Thanks, I'd love to have a Rudge chainring to hang on my wall.

How long are the legs you have to paddle??

I've read all of them. The last one published (I can't remember if it was Back Bay or Cape Cod) ended the exact same week I moved back here... the first week in June, 1990. I felt like the book had traced quite a few of the major events of my life. It was just a weird feeling to read an end of a book when the things discussed had such a current connotation to me.
I like most historical fiction. I guess it must be all of those Sunday drives my grandfather dragged me on, explaining all of the historical markers, etc.

I know when I read Cape Cod it was thrilling to learn the history of my birthplace. The even mention Bourne a few times in the book, pretty cool.

[DebW]

How long are the legs you have to paddle??

5 miles and 6 miles. Just got some 20"x5" signs with the team name on them laminated to tape to the boats.

[Pax]

5 miles and 6 miles. Just got some 20"x5" signs with the team name on them laminated to tape to the boats.

Wow, that's some paddling!

[crazycanuck]

I handed in the worst uni paper ever yesterday...Never again will I type such gunk ...I thought I had the oomph but it seems to have taken a temporary vacation.

It's times like these that I wish I drank beer and bad bad junk food...

[Kitsune06]

We all have days like that, CC.

[marni]

Marni, I don't remember there being a parade that the ABRHS band marched in on Patriot's Day, unless they stopped by the time Josh was in the band.[/QUOTE]

I am probably mixing that parade up with the memorial day parade and or thanksgiving parades, although the first couple of years that my oldest was in the band I'm pretty sure that they did some sort of musical tribute at the two wreath placements at the farm house up charter road from the hs and the monument on the town square. 3 kids each did 4 years in the ABRHS marching band and jazz band, all under Mr. Hickey, until the last three years of number 3 child, who got to finish out her band gig playing in the American School of the Hague International jazz band playing in places like Warsaw, Paris, Moscow and playing in interesting venues like a reception at the American Embassy, etc. Oh the hardships!

[marni]

Marni, I don't remember there being a parade that the ABRHS band marched in on Patriot's Day, unless they stopped by the time Josh was in the band.[/QUOTE]

I am probably mixing that parade up with the memorial day parade and or thanksgiving parades, although the first couple of years that my oldest was in the band I'm pretty sure that they did some sort of musical tribute at the two wreath placements at the farm house up charter road from the hs and the monument on the town square. 3 kids each did 4 years in the ABRHS marching band and jazz band, all under Mr. Hickey, until the last three years of number 3 child, who got to finish out her band gig playing in the American School of the Hague International jazz band playing in places like Warsaw, Paris, Moscow and playing in interesting venues like a reception at the American Embassy, etc. Oh the hardships!

[Crankin]

Oh yes, Mr. Hickey. I remember when Josh came home from his first day of band camp before 9th grade, very concerned that Mr.Hickey swore at them!
The ABRHS band was a huge part of Josh's life, even after he had sort of moved on to another social group. We told him he could quit if he wanted to, but he felt a very strong commitment. We saw them play at Symphony Hall, which was a huge thrill. In fact, that was on the same day that we saw Scott run the one mile fun run that the BAA sponsors for middle school kids on the Saturday before the Marathon. That's what got him started on endurance sports, the cycling, and ultimately, DH and I cycling.
Weird, huh?

[DebW]

I am probably mixing that parade up with the memorial day parade and or thanksgiving parades, although the first couple of years that my oldest was in the band I'm pretty sure that they did some sort of musical tribute at the two wreath placements at the farm house up charter road from the hs and the monument on the town square.

Did your town have a Veteran's Day parade? My son marched with the Middle School Band on Veteran's Day and they ended at the cemetary for a memorial service.

[Crankin]

The Memorial Day parade ends either at the cemetery on Concord Rd, between Rt. 27 and 2A, or the one just outside of west Acton, on Central St. I don't remember there ever being a Veteran's Day Parade. But, I think Concord has one and maybe that's what your son marched in, Deb?
I only remember Josh coming home from the Columbus Day and St. Patrick's parades in Boston, telling me about "the gross drunk guys who run out and try to pinch the girls' azzes," while they were marching .

[Kitsune06]

YAY! My B68 Imperial came in!