It’s way too hot to think right now being in the middle of the latest mini heatwave that’s hit us here in the MetroWest. Even with our AC running, it’s 84F/ 29C in our living room right at this moment. I tried to calculate that in my head from Fahrenheit to Celsius like I usually do but it’s too frickin hot to do that. I’m going to be great in the Apocalypse.
Anyway, it’s too hot to think about the expansion draft or how much money and term it will take to lock up Taylor Hall. Judging from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins new deal in Edmonton, it could be a lot less than you think, around $5 million per. Of course, they aren’t the same player but that’s the big signing so far this post-pre-whatever season.
Again, too hot.
We could talk about the Stanley Cup Final, the worst of all worlds for a Bruins fan. I mean, it’s basically the Atlantic Division first round, not the final. I am thankful the Habs did the dirty work of making sure it was spring but Team Meteor all the way!
So, let’s distract ourselves with Craig Smith taking the time to explore the historic sights of Boston.
Fun Fact: Craig Smith either doesn’t have a bridge for his missing tooth or just doesn’t wear it.
Smitty: big history guy. 🚋 @BostonTours | #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/XHnHhGGXc0
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 29, 2021
⚓️@BostonTours | #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/UHbeqZpTxE
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 29, 2021
Batter up. ⚾️ @fenwaypark | #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/dJNqvhf8yM
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 29, 2021
Sightseein’ Smitty. 🚎
Check out all the best shots from his Old Town Trolley tour of Boston to kick off #BearTracks🐾 2021, pres. by @JetBlue.
📸➡️ https://t.co/Nj9rBpQZQW pic.twitter.com/qVKshJcGDB
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 29, 2021
Morning all. Bracing myself for the onslaught of tourists this weekend.
Ugh, tourist onslaught has already begun here. It mostly stops about 10 miles downstream, but we still get the occasional motorcyclist and those pesky boaters
The Warren 4th of July parade is really popular and it’s going to be even more now that it’s happening again after being cancelled last year.
Good morning!
It’s 84F in my office and the dehumidifier tank is filled.
So the Nuge got an 8 year contract? That’s a lot of term.
Granted, I don’t know that he would have had all that much interest in the UFA market. Some certainly – though maybe not for a long-term deal. But he was a #1 overall pick who no longer plays center, or on the 1st line. Though at $5.125M… that’s fair money for someone who can play a David Krejci role and can pop up to 1LW when needed.
Hall is a different animal. He can command big $$. But from the sounds he’s made, I think we’ve got a real shot at a big situational discount. – He played in 11 playoff games this season, but had only played in 10 in his previous career (14 if you count the qualifying round last year) and claims to have been a Bruins fan. Of course losing in the 2nd round may have blunted that enthusiasm.
Hall IS a different animal.
Good morning!
I was still watching the extended replay of the Flortheast final when the carpenters showed up yesterday. Never chimed in. Really did not expect them in this heat. We’re lucky as it cools down at night here. Using a fan, I can cool the house down at night, shut it up in the morning, and keep it fairly cool all day. Went for a swim in the cold, cold water in the evening. I have a beautiful swimming hole just down the street, (’bout a country mile) where you never see a soul…. a beaver was swimming and I could here a fox barking in the wood nearby… it really is paradise here.
Hockey! Right! The Bolts look invincible. It’s a wonder that they haven’t dominated the last decade. Only Game 7 against the Bs in 2011 and some injuries along the way, have prevented them from being a juggernaut. They could have won 7 of the last 10 Cups with a few breaks. Still, I just can’t root for the Habnots….
Long winded indeed!!
Sounds like a fantastic place to spend a summer. Is there much of a tourism industry?
We mostly have boaters, the whitewater rafting (bus loads on summer weekends), and a few motorcyclists. Hikers, as well, to some extent. Most folks don’t come up river tho far
Not even for the local music scene?
Morning folks.
Sorry I missed ya yesterday – I was doing a full working day of physical labour for the first time in more than 20 years! Sonia works two days a week for a small, locally based charity and they were moving to a new office, so I was roped in to help with lifting and carrying, loading and unloading the van, etc.
I was quite pleased the old body was up to the task – and I’m not even TOO sore today!
Looks like Smitty’s missing a couple of teeth there. I think those bridges weaken the teeth on either side of the missing ones too, so if you can get by without one you should. I had a bad tooth next to a missing one the dentist talked me into getting capped, rather than (much cheaper) removal and bridge.
We did some historic sightseeing – Tea Party ships and a historic walk that took in Bunker Hill and things. Really enjoyed it.
Oh great! Now that you’re reassured about moving furniture, you can help us move this weekend! We’re going to need that portal thing.
We’re really moving everything into storage (because we want to move things as many times as possible).