10-18-2025, 02:23 AM
Another very nice day.
We went to lunch at the Sixties Diner with the Bride and groom and my cousin Natalie. I couldn't believe they had time during Wedding prep to have lunch with the blow-ins from California. I was really surprised the Groom was there. We don't know him from Adam. And worst (best) of all he had another lunch date with his friends down in the North End of Boston.
We took the subway into downtown after lunch. Brought old memories. Speaking of Franchises that have passed, the two biggest department stores that were a constant presence in early years, Jordan Marsh and Filene's, have closed. There are plaques on both buildings to announce their histories.
We walked over to the State House for some snaps and then to the Granary Cemetery, final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Mother Goose, and John Hancock. There were some really great tombstone work in there.
Our walk took us over to Faneuil Hall and Marketplace. I was hoping to go upstairs at the Faneuil Hall to see some old haunts of the family but it was closed due to the government shutdown. F DJT.
We walked the North End including a stop at the Old North Church to see Paul Revere and his horse. The Queen accosted every dog she saw, demanding pets. For dinner, we dined at the 99 year old Pizza Regina, my father's go to. I used to give him a lot of crap about the place back in the day, compared to a real pizza place like Jake's. But I come here every time. It's always good. They have a chain of restaurants around Massachusetts now, but nothing tastes like the original fresh from that million year old oven. Even at 4:45 we had to stand in line. The place was packed. Unfortunately, the Queen and I were still a bit full from lunch so didn't do the pizza justice.
My sisters had floated the idea of going to the Regina Pizzeria and I told them I was already going. Their plan of insanity was to show up at around 7:30 with a party of 8. On a Friday night. I just want a camera to see how that went because it can't have gone well. They aren't really set up for large parties.
We were too full for after dinner cannolis at the famous bakeries on Hannover street. Which was good because both Mike's Bakery and Modern Bakery had huge lines outside their establishments. Most restaurants in the North End did. I can't imagine how bad the lines will be later in the evening.
Passed through a nice outdoor fruit and veg market on Haymarket street on our way to the T station. Took the subway back out to Quincy Adams and our car. Crashed way too early and got up way too early on Saturday.
We went to lunch at the Sixties Diner with the Bride and groom and my cousin Natalie. I couldn't believe they had time during Wedding prep to have lunch with the blow-ins from California. I was really surprised the Groom was there. We don't know him from Adam. And worst (best) of all he had another lunch date with his friends down in the North End of Boston.
We took the subway into downtown after lunch. Brought old memories. Speaking of Franchises that have passed, the two biggest department stores that were a constant presence in early years, Jordan Marsh and Filene's, have closed. There are plaques on both buildings to announce their histories.
We walked over to the State House for some snaps and then to the Granary Cemetery, final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Mother Goose, and John Hancock. There were some really great tombstone work in there.
Our walk took us over to Faneuil Hall and Marketplace. I was hoping to go upstairs at the Faneuil Hall to see some old haunts of the family but it was closed due to the government shutdown. F DJT.
We walked the North End including a stop at the Old North Church to see Paul Revere and his horse. The Queen accosted every dog she saw, demanding pets. For dinner, we dined at the 99 year old Pizza Regina, my father's go to. I used to give him a lot of crap about the place back in the day, compared to a real pizza place like Jake's. But I come here every time. It's always good. They have a chain of restaurants around Massachusetts now, but nothing tastes like the original fresh from that million year old oven. Even at 4:45 we had to stand in line. The place was packed. Unfortunately, the Queen and I were still a bit full from lunch so didn't do the pizza justice.
My sisters had floated the idea of going to the Regina Pizzeria and I told them I was already going. Their plan of insanity was to show up at around 7:30 with a party of 8. On a Friday night. I just want a camera to see how that went because it can't have gone well. They aren't really set up for large parties.
We were too full for after dinner cannolis at the famous bakeries on Hannover street. Which was good because both Mike's Bakery and Modern Bakery had huge lines outside their establishments. Most restaurants in the North End did. I can't imagine how bad the lines will be later in the evening.
Passed through a nice outdoor fruit and veg market on Haymarket street on our way to the T station. Took the subway back out to Quincy Adams and our car. Crashed way too early and got up way too early on Saturday.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm