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theoldwolfThe days are just packed. I had a delightful visit with my Aunt in Portland - we went to a Thai restaurant and I ate far, far too well. She gave me one of her paintings to take home with me - she's quite an accomplished artist, and has traveled the world extensively in the diplomatic area during her life. It was so nice to see her.
Stopped again in Kennebunk on the way down, did some hunting in the Hope graveyard for a FindAGrave request, and had success. Waved at a friend as I drove past.
Was planning on hooking up with Darc and Gyr of Code Name Hunter fame, but logistical concerns prevented the meetup, but had a nice chat with Matt on the phone. He recommended the No Name restaurant in Boston, and I decided to give it a try. The traffic into the city around 4:00 PM was - as usual - abominable, but I made the most of the time by listening to good things in the car. So when I got to Boston, I got scrod.
It came with buttered garlic toast (two pieces are already missing in the picture) - fries, and a coleslaw that was heavy on the veggies and light on the sauce, unlike the waste that you get served at KFC. The fish was fresh and tasty, the service fast, and the prices extremely reasonable. I give the place 5 stars for honest food with no pretention. Thanks for the recommendation, Gyr!
I teetered out of the restaurant, groaning and belching as is my wont, and headed south for Hartford where I will meet up with Coyoty tomorrow for lunch. Stopped in Newton on the way and took in Angels and Demons, which I enjoyed thoroughly. Although it's a pretty dark story, and we won't say anything about the physics, it's a good ride. And for my money, entirely respectful of Catholicism. The Vatican did well to simply ignore this film, so as to give the media sharks less chum to feed on.
Got into Hartford at 1:00 AM, and found that my Motel 6 had been sold to some other chain, who doesn't keep the same standards - but still better than that abomination in Toledo. It was (relatively) clean, and the room didn't smell bad. The first room they offered me was right next to a drunken party full of the most abominable pigs I have seen - they should be charged to re-do the room when they leave - so I requested another room far, far away from the ruckus.
Stopped again in Kennebunk on the way down, did some hunting in the Hope graveyard for a FindAGrave request, and had success. Waved at a friend as I drove past.
Was planning on hooking up with Darc and Gyr of Code Name Hunter fame, but logistical concerns prevented the meetup, but had a nice chat with Matt on the phone. He recommended the No Name restaurant in Boston, and I decided to give it a try. The traffic into the city around 4:00 PM was - as usual - abominable, but I made the most of the time by listening to good things in the car. So when I got to Boston, I got scrod.
It came with buttered garlic toast (two pieces are already missing in the picture) - fries, and a coleslaw that was heavy on the veggies and light on the sauce, unlike the waste that you get served at KFC. The fish was fresh and tasty, the service fast, and the prices extremely reasonable. I give the place 5 stars for honest food with no pretention. Thanks for the recommendation, Gyr!
I teetered out of the restaurant, groaning and belching as is my wont, and headed south for Hartford where I will meet up with Coyoty tomorrow for lunch. Stopped in Newton on the way and took in Angels and Demons, which I enjoyed thoroughly. Although it's a pretty dark story, and we won't say anything about the physics, it's a good ride. And for my money, entirely respectful of Catholicism. The Vatican did well to simply ignore this film, so as to give the media sharks less chum to feed on.
Got into Hartford at 1:00 AM, and found that my Motel 6 had been sold to some other chain, who doesn't keep the same standards - but still better than that abomination in Toledo. It was (relatively) clean, and the room didn't smell bad. The first room they offered me was right next to a drunken party full of the most abominable pigs I have seen - they should be charged to re-do the room when they leave - so I requested another room far, far away from the ruckus.
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Date: 2009-05-22 03:20 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-05-22 04:53 pm (UTC)Seriously, what is it?
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Date: 2009-05-22 07:26 pm (UTC)In Boston, it's catch-of-the-day ;)
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Date: 2009-05-22 09:59 pm (UTC)And two granary toasts.
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