44 posts tagged “boston”

It's that time of year.  The fireworks barge has appeared in the Charles River in preparation for the Boston's 4th of July Celebration.  For those in the area, details of the event can be found at july4th.org.

Boston Fireworks Barge (July 2008)

We had a company outing to watch the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles play at Fenway Park last night.  The Red Sox won 9-2, bolstered by a grand slam in the 5th (the Orioles decided to intentionally walk Manny Ramirez, setting up the grand slam by Mike Lowell).

I would have posted this last night (as well as watching the Celtics), but Verizon screwed up my order from earlier in the day.  I canceled service at my old address and they shut off service at both my old address and the new address.  It's probably just as well that I couldn't watch the Celtics game, because they seem to do better when I don't watch.

Update: Apparently our section was frequently the start of the TV pan, so we were on TV a lot.  If I'd known, I'd have recorded the game (although it wouldn't have worked since I didn't have TV service).

It's a Hit

Back to First

The Rundown

Lowell Grand Slam

Sweet Caroline

This past weekend Boston hosted a big sporting event.  I am, of course, referring to the 43rd Head of the Charles Regatta, which attracts about 7,000 rowers and 300,000 spectators along the Charles River that separates Cambridge and Boston.  A few friends from sculling camp showed up, and we cheered on people from camp who were racing.  The weather was beautiful, watching rowers navigating the turn before the Eliot Bridge was exciting (and not always without contact between boats), the company was fun, and dinner afterwards at Elephant Walk was delicious.

Have I mentioned that there's a wild turkey that lives in East Cambridge/Kendall Square?  He likes staring at his reflection in buildings and cars.

City Turkey

I went to the view the entries in the Fourth Annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival held at Revere Beach on Saturday.  We arrived about the time when sculptors had to finish their pieces, so those who were still working were just adding last-minute details and cleaning up.  They were true works of art and displayed an amazing amount of effort and talent.  "Suspicious Fishes" received second place and the People's Choice awards and "The Apology" was awarded first prize.  Of the others pictured, "Opposites Attract" received fifth prize and "The Last Nail" received third prize and the Sculptor's Choice award.

Castles Made Of Sand

Sand was delivered today to Revere Beach in Revere, MA for the annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival.  Setup and site construction will continue for the next couple days before Master Sculptors arrive and competition begins next week, culminating with judging and awards next weekend.  More details are available at the website.  These aren't your typical sand castles.

[Updated with a couple more pictures]

The fireworks barge for Boston's July 4th celebration is anchored in the Charles River.  Here's the view from the office (this is only half the barge, the other half is obscured by a building -- I might walk down to the river for a closer view).

Unfortunately, the weather forecast for Wednesday night isn't looking great, but it may still be worth coming in.  I'll be heading down to Bristol, RI (home of the oldest annual July 4th celebration) for tonight's show.

Boston Fireworks Barge (July 4, 2007)

Boston Fireworks Barge Detail (July 4, 2007)

I walked across the Longfellow Bridge to get to lunch today, and the sky was intoxicating.

Boston Cloud Detail

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Cloudy Day in Boston

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Clouds with Steeple

Hancock and Hatch Shell

 

I had a pass to get into a free screening of Spider Man 3 tonight, but when my friend showed up early to stand in line he was informed that the passes were not being honored.  Oh well.  I can't say I'm overly surprised, or that I'm overly heartbroken.

Instead I decided to duck out of work and meet another friend for a stroll through the Public Garden.  Technically I left work earlier than I normally do, but since I'd been planning on leaving even earlier to go to the movie, I'll argue that I actually worked late.  It was a beautiful day (with more to follow, if the forecast can be believed).

Waiting to Pop

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Duck, Duck...

Goose!