50 Beers, part 2

More from the 50 birthday beers. The Fraoch Heather Ale was delicious. That's one I remember !

McKewans Scotch Ale and Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout

Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale and Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA

Stoudt's Fat Dog Imperial Oatmeal Stout and Otter Creek Summer

Fraoch Heather Ale and Stone Mill Pale Ale

Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale and Mayflower Golden Ale

Cemeteries

This is the old cemetery in Quincy center, between City Hall and the Stop & Shop building. I did not read every headstone ( saved for another visit ! ) but I did see one from 1678.

The church where the two Adamses are buried is in the background to the left. From here you almost could imagine you were back 200 years in time. You can't really see much evidence of the modern world unless you look real hard.

Birthday Beer

For my 50th birthday last year my sister gave me 50 different beers. After agonising over what to do with the bottles/cans, I have decided to photograph them and then turn them in for the deposit. They were cluttering up the end of the kitchen counter !

Hopdevil Victory Ale and The Bitter End Pale Ale

Fullers London Pride Premium Ale and Ruddles County English Pub Ale

Victory Ten Years Alt Ale and Avery India Pale Ale

Mayflower Porter and Blanche de Chambly

McAuslan St Ambroise Pale Ale and Hofbrau Hefe Weizen

Unfortunately, I did not take notes, so I only remember one or two that I enjoyed so much that I would buy them again. I am a creature of habit; I was raised on American pilsners (and I have a weight problem). None were bad. I had the most trouble with the stouts. More pictures to follow !

In Need of Food

Wow, does this sandwich hit the spot ! It usually takes me an hour to finish it. One of the guys I work with gets his wife to bring these home from the restaurant she works at. I hope she never quits !

Squantum Point Park

This is Squantum Point Park, at the far end of Marina Bay, Quincy. The old Naval Air Station has become a bird sanctuary. It was almost deserted at 8:30 on a Sunday morning.

This is at the water's edge at Moswetuset Hummock. This was the name that the Indians used and later became known by us as Massachusetts.

Another Roast Chicken Dinner

Okay. I'm eating a lot of chicken lately. It's supposed to be good for you, and it's easy to prepare. I like to have a "Sunday dinner", and this feels special. The side dish will be mashed potatoes ( boiling away in the upper left ) with pan gravy. Pan gravy includes all of the fat I should be avoiding, but I guess that's the price you pay for real home cooking.

I Have Become My Father

This photo and the previous one are proof that I have become my father. I have a lot of old black-and-white pictures of statues, monuments, etc. that he took wherever we were visiting at the time. It's the reason I can't pass a plaque without stopping to read it, including honor rolls of the dead.
This is the Quincy Firefighters Memorial, across from the police station on the way to Wollaston Beach. I thought today might be a good day to take pictures, but I didn't count on the wind. I was very cold and did not stay long. I needed one more layer to be comfortable.

David Farragut

I am working in South Boston today so I snapped this picture of the statue of Admiral Farragut at Marine Park near Castle Island. I do not know why this statue is here; Farragut had no connection with Boston that I can see. He has a nice view facing the ocean.

Roast Chicken Redux; Special Edition; Director's Cut; whatever

I butterflied this whole chicken; then found that The Joy of Cooking I own has no instructions for this procedure. Oops. I cooked it for about the normal time. It came out perfect. I made mashed potatoes and pan gravy and pretty much gained weight. At least I'm not starving myself to death. I made lasagne yesterday; I now have more than enough leftovers to get me through the work week.

Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl XXXXXXX . . . . well, you know what I mean. I have seen every single one of them. They kind of blur together, except for some distinct memories ( Joe Namath, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, the Cowboys, Joe Montana, the Bills, John Elway, the Patriots ). Tonight's meal is steak ( rare ) and sauteed mushrooms over rice with shallots.