Pet Care and a Grilled Supper

I spent a couple of nights at my friend's house while they were away and had the monumental task of watching their cats ( notice how active this one is at all times ). They are very good cats and were no trouble at all.

I was able to grill my supper, something I really can't do at the condo. I made kielbasa, corn-on-the-cob, and brussels sprouts, all grilled ! I found the recipes online. Everything came out beautifully and I had leftovers for lunch.

Wollaston Beach

A hot Sunday in Quincy. A lot of people already at the beach at 9:30, including this woman who probably would not appreciate being photographed courtesy of the telephoto feature on my camera.

This was at 9:30; when I left, an hour later, someone actually waited for me to pull out so they could take my space.

The 99

I am not normally a fan of photos taken from a cellphone, but, since I have a brand-new Blackberry Curve, I have given in. This is my regular hangout on Sunday afternoons. I was showing my friend how the camera worked and decided to keep this one. The bar is not usually crowded; I think The 99 wants it that way (it's a restaurant, not a bar).

Pizza !

Homemade pizza ! Of course I cheat and buy frozen dough, but what the heck. A little sauce, a little cheese, and some crumbled sausage.

Homemade Fried Rice

This is not the best fried rice I've ever had; I think the fried rice at Great Chow is better. But it's close. And homemade ! I cooked some Uncle Ben's and put it in the 'fridge. The next night, a little canola oil, some diced ham, a little onion, a handful of frozen peas and carrots, and there you have it ! Made in my brand-new (yard sale) aluminum wok.

Beautiful start to the day

The park ranger lady was cleaning up trash at Wollaston Beach. She agreed with me that it's pretty amazing that there's trash on the ground 10 feet from either of the 2 barrels near this bench. I guess it's the product of poor upbringing (yes, Mom, that's a compliment !).

The bumper stickers say "I'd rather be fishing". This looks to me like it could be improved by a portable fold-up canvas chair, but what do I know about fishing ? I love to sit in the boat, and I would hang out here with a cooler, but my favorite fish has already been caught and cleaned.

I was talking to a guy who was walking the beach at the end of Squantum Point. He walks every morning with his dog and picks up the broken glass that the kids leave behind. The dog always finds something to play with (a crushed piece of PVC pipe this time). He says it's easier than playing with the dog himself !

Quincy Center Project

This is where Alba's Trattoria and The Holy Ground were. I'm hoping this is the beginning of the one billion dollar Quincy Center development project and not just another guy coming in to make a quick buck (like the owner of Alba's did; he opened the place knowing it was going to be razed when the project began, then, unbelievably, moved down the street where his new building will also be razed).

May 31, 2009

I imagine it's awfully tough to get off of this boat and onto the dock. Ha ha, even a landlubber like myself knows this is low tide (note that the boat is aground).

Sometime I want to try kayaking. The ocean was as calm as a millpond this morning.

Memorial Day

This is the site of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home near Wollaston Beach. It was a farm and home for Civil War veterans. It closed in 1931. It is very quiet and peaceful here. Furnace Brook is in the background.

I went over to Moswetuset and found this flower in the middle of the wood. If I knew more about flowers I would tell you what it was. Maybe a daffodil ?

Old House

My friend's former home (divorce, etc.). This was the office and showroom of the Quincy Lumber Company (?). Every floor in every room is finished with a different wood. It was pretty cool to see.