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Posted by Roberta on October 13, 2009, 8:15 am
Thanks Bronnie, I bookmarked it!
Roberta in D
On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:39:44 -0700 (PDT), Bronnie
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>> Thanks for the report. Glad to know people are treating you right! :-)
>> I'd love to know the name of the Boston B&B. Planning a trip to Boston
>> next year!
>> Roberta in D.
>> On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:23:42 -0700 (PDT), Bronnie
>> >The chronicles continue.... I'll jump in here before Judy in Maine
>> >logs on! It has been difficult to get online to rctq as we are busy
>> >during the day and at night, either the accom does not have wifi or we
>> >are busy getting travel info.
>> >A big thing is --- my twin sister Pam, is presently up in Canada. I
>> >dont think I told you guys that. She lives in Oz, is a school teacher
>> >and has 19 weeks sabbatical. She is travelling in Canada visiting
>> >friends, for 5 wks and then going to the UK.
>> >Being such close sisters, we try to email ea day She is at present in
>> >outback Ontario - and I mean outback. About 500 miles north of Thunder
>> >Bay. It has already started to snow (and here in the northern US I see
>> >on TV tonite. We narrowly missed that on our route across the north I
>> >see.)
>> >I digress -- we had a great day with Judy and her DH Don - who is a
>> >keeper - good fun and they are obviously live a contented life. Judy
>> >took us for a drive along the New England coastline, we loved the
>> >quaint housing and historic towns. We had local lobster and crab
>> >cakes at a tiny local cafe (fully 8 ft sq!). Yum. Judy had cooked her
>> >world famous blue berry buckle cake for morning T and it was a winner,
>> >we have 2 squares with us for tomorrow's drive. What a delight she
>> >is. Oh, we visited JoAnnes, a first for me -- and guess what, she
>> >found the dog pattern fabric I had been on the lookout for this entire
>> >trip. ( I don't normally do 'novelty' child's quilts, but I got a
>> >commission just before I left Oz.) Judy had kindly saved some 50%
>> >discount vouchers, so I also got some expensive (for Aussies) water
>> >soluable stuff 2 for 1 and saved heaps on the dog fabric bec. I needed
>> >3 yds.
>> >My ankle is still giving me some grief - it is hard not to walk on it,
>> >on vacation. Boston was such a wonderful city. We stayed at a
>> >charming B&B downtown.
>> >We are now driving (not in the rv - that is done now) in a sm rental
>> >car (DH really enjoying that after the rv!). thru NH. for a couple of
>> >days before heading to NYC for our final week. Will write you from
>> >there. we might be able to catch up with Kim (AuntK) from NJ one
>> >day.
>> >Hugs
>> >Bronnie
>Hi Roberta
>The B&B can be highly recommended, right downtown in a quiet street in
>South Bay. Booked thru website: www.bnbboston.com.(property #M372) The
>property is at 54 Montgomery Pl. Kathe McKenna. Walking to subway
>etc.
>The room was lovely and at street level with a king bed.
>If you need more info closer to the time, just let me know.
>Cheers Bronnie
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>> I'd love to know the name of the Boston B&B. Planning a trip to Boston
>> next year!
>> Roberta in D.
>> On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:23:42 -0700 (PDT), Bronnie
>> >The chronicles continue.... I'll jump in here before Judy in Maine
>> >logs on! It has been difficult to get online to rctq as we are busy
>> >during the day and at night, either the accom does not have wifi or we
>> >are busy getting travel info.
>> >A big thing is --- my twin sister Pam, is presently up in Canada. I
>> >dont think I told you guys that. She lives in Oz, is a school teacher
>> >and has 19 weeks sabbatical. She is travelling in Canada visiting
>> >friends, for 5 wks and then going to the UK.
>> >Being such close sisters, we try to email ea day She is at present in
>> >outback Ontario - and I mean outback. About 500 miles north of Thunder
>> >Bay. It has already started to snow (and here in the northern US I see
>> >on TV tonite. We narrowly missed that on our route across the north I
>> >see.)
>> >I digress -- we had a great day with Judy and her DH Don - who is a
>> >keeper - good fun and they are obviously live a contented life. Judy
>> >took us for a drive along the New England coastline, we loved the
>> >quaint housing and historic towns. We had local lobster and crab
>> >cakes at a tiny local cafe (fully 8 ft sq!). Yum. Judy had cooked her
>> >world famous blue berry buckle cake for morning T and it was a winner,
>> >we have 2 squares with us for tomorrow's drive. What a delight she
>> >is. Oh, we visited JoAnnes, a first for me -- and guess what, she
>> >found the dog pattern fabric I had been on the lookout for this entire
>> >trip. ( I don't normally do 'novelty' child's quilts, but I got a
>> >commission just before I left Oz.) Judy had kindly saved some 50%
>> >discount vouchers, so I also got some expensive (for Aussies) water
>> >soluable stuff 2 for 1 and saved heaps on the dog fabric bec. I needed
>> >3 yds.
>> >My ankle is still giving me some grief - it is hard not to walk on it,
>> >on vacation. Boston was such a wonderful city. We stayed at a
>> >charming B&B downtown.
>> >We are now driving (not in the rv - that is done now) in a sm rental
>> >car (DH really enjoying that after the rv!). thru NH. for a couple of
>> >days before heading to NYC for our final week. Will write you from
>> >there. we might be able to catch up with Kim (AuntK) from NJ one
>> >day.
>> >Hugs
>> >Bronnie
>Hi Roberta
>The B&B can be highly recommended, right downtown in a quiet street in
>South Bay. Booked thru website: www.bnbboston.com.(property #M372) The
>property is at 54 Montgomery Pl. Kathe McKenna. Walking to subway
>etc.
>The room was lovely and at street level with a king bed.
>If you need more info closer to the time, just let me know.
>Cheers Bronnie