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Post Your Comments KayakSue wrote on Sep 7, 2009 8:23 AM: " Just a couple of comments...I was shocked at JT's death. I hadn't been to him for years. He did my hair for my wedding 24 years ago. He did a great job and was the most entertaining stylist I ever met. I remember the love he had for his wife and kids(when they were born, and when they were babies). It's so sad how lives can change. On a lighter note...I was sitting with friends (many years ago) at the Portuguese BBQ when a group of guys walked out of the woods. They were not using the woods as a toilet because they walked behind a large refrigerator truck, faced it, and peed in tandem...only they didn't realize how high the truck body was, so anyone looking their way got a clear view. It's been a memory that brings a hearty laugh to my friends and me! I don't visit too often because of all the negativity, but it's nice to see some interesting comments. " jjfisher wrote on Aug 26, 2009 2:17 AM: " I just wanted to drop in and say that Mass has lost one of the greatest senators for Mr Kennedy has done a lot for Massachusettes... rememeber this family as they go through another hard lost amen " Treehugger wrote on Jul 18, 2009 10:58 AM: " Hi Jim, guess you're right. Can't beat Facebook although I wish this guestbook would come back. " scr1936 wrote on Jul 16, 2009 12:25 PM: " Boy i guess i must have put this site to sleep with my last post, where did everyone go ?? Maybe I'm right , they all went to facebook where you can control who posts to your site. !!! " scr1936 wrote on Jun 24, 2009 11:02 PM: " Tree hugger I wish there was. !!! Most of us that have gone over to face book have just done the axcept friend thing and exchange messages or we will post something on a wall and everyone that is listed as friends can go there and make coments. They do have an area that you can go to and start a group thing and as long as your a member of that group you can post there. The only problem with that is you can't monitor it and stop it from turning into what happened on this site { guestbook }. Not sure what the answer is but maybe we can start our own little group between friends and get something started like that. It's hard cause all it takes is one bad apple to spoil it there to. maybe we can think about it and come up with a solution. There are ways to group your friends and make it so only they see what's posted I think. Will look into it I think though you have to use your real name in order to register there and I remember you saying that you really didn't wamt to do that on the guestbook cause there were some whacko's out there who might use your personal info against you or to find you. You can always send me a message there for sure though and maybe we can figure out how to get something going TTYS Jim " treehugger wrote on Jun 24, 2009 10:21 AM: " Hi Jim, I've been on Facebook for a few months now & have caught up with a lot of old friends. Just didn't realize it would close down the Sun Chronicle guestbook. I noticed classmates.com is fasing out too. Why pay $30.00 when Facebook is free. I there a special spot were all of you are talking? " scr1936 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 9:16 PM: " Treehugger. Most people are on facebook now a days. I talk with a least 8-9 people there. It's set up different then here. There are some chat groups but most are just listed as friends on each others site. it also give you the benifit of deleting anyone you don't want to talk to and you only have to except the friends you want so you can talk to those you want to and not to those that drive you crazy. It's easy and free. the best part of all is if your talking with someone you don't know and they turn out to be an A hole you just delete them from your list. That easy. You can also do what they call pop out chat and carry on a conversation live. It's really nice site, but like all there are so do's and don'ts. If you get on someone there will help you out with how and what. Hope that helps you Jim hathaway " treehugger wrote on Jun 23, 2009 7:13 PM: " Is the Guestbook over? Just got on for the 1st time in a year and everybody's gone. Heard there is another place to chat...where??? " paulagov wrote on Jun 20, 2009 8:10 PM: " City Girl, JT got tired of living. He got tired of his X and his kids putting him through hell. JT is in a better place, his is finally resting. " terry bosh wrote on Jun 19, 2009 11:38 AM: " Me too!! I did mean the Portuguese BBQ. The Holy Ghost Festival is different, but not as much fun. More people I know go the Portuguese BBQ...but it starts with the Festival of Parade of The Holy Ghost, if I remember right, but its been a loooong loong time! Anyone wanna chime in here? My Ancestors are blushing in shame of my lapse... " treehugger wrote on Jun 17, 2009 2:52 PM: " I always get the Portuguese & Holy Ghoset barbs mixed up " treehugger wrote on Jun 17, 2009 2:46 PM: " Not to be a downer but I love it too, Terry...but...Last year a friend & I went. We got our ticket & went over to get our steak. The guy was putting it on our spear without gloves. The juice was running down his fore arms. It was so gross. We took it and figured the fire pit would kill any germs. Ahhh & the salt...Mmmm The other thing I thought I'd hate was the fish in the tomatoe sauce. It's sooo good. FYI I hate potta potties...if you use the woods look out for poisen ivy. I found out the hard way. " terry bosh wrote on Jun 17, 2009 10:51 AM: " Lonicutter, you are right. So let's not let it. Tell me, is the Holy Ghost Festival still held at the end of July? I miss those blade meat sandwiches and those tender steak chunks on the skewers...soo goooood! And you can't forget to wrap them in that Portiguese bread!! Ahh, the gastronomic memories of my childhood... " lonicutter wrote on Jun 17, 2009 7:54 AM: " oh brother...not this sh** again. Everyone keeps hoping that this guestbook will get back to talking about the good ole days, but it's obvios that it'll never happen...sad. " treehugger wrote on Jun 15, 2009 2:00 PM: " C'mon Sinbad aka Rich We all know you're the same person. " sinbad wrote on Jun 15, 2009 1:32 PM: " nice to see Rich back...if it is indeed him!!! could be an imposter. where have you been all this time Rich? Glad to see you are carrying on the fight for conservative values, although you are in the midst of a communist stronghold here on the pages of the Sun. Please give us your opinion on Barney Frank so we can have a lively discussion. " terry bosh wrote on Jun 14, 2009 3:26 PM: " Dickman...uh, Dickhead Rich - President Obama *IS* an American. By the way, we did not wait for your return. You were NOT missed. Go back into your panic room with Dick Cheney...hopefully without internet access!! " LouPic wrote on Jun 14, 2009 6:36 AM: " The guest book is no place for political viewpoints. We all get this from legitimate sources. We had this at one time and the Guest Book collapsed and is just now in the process of reviving. People are trying to get enjoyment from reading pleasant things and not listening to someone on what they think is their personal pulpit.. " scr1936 wrote on Jun 13, 2009 11:23 PM: " Oh No !!!!! sounds like he's back. !!!! Talk of Gays and abortions please tell me I'm wrong someone. !!! Even got the same first name. " Dickman wrote on Jun 13, 2009 3:59 PM: " Hi All, Gee things are so much better now that B.O. is in office. lets see, your great grandkids will be paying for his bailouts. Same sex marriage will be the norm. 50 million alreday abortions will seem like a drop in the bucket. Socialism is here now what with all the govt. handout programs. Hope you are all happy. But when it really hits the fan, don't blame me, I voted for the American. Rich " ArizonaLiving wrote on Jun 10, 2009 10:52 AM: " Looking for information as to the whereabouts of Bobby Wheeler, we invested in some business in the early 80's and it has now paid off. If anyone out there knows how I can reach him, he is about 60 now, please e-mail me at nononot10@hotmail.com. Thank you " terry bosh wrote on Jun 10, 2009 10:31 AM: " I wrote the SC and asked them to put back the link to sign in...NUTTIN. You hafta scroll all the waaay down, sine in, then scroll all the way down again. I am missing home and can't wait to come back in Sept. I hope the June 24th Expo is a success! I can't come home for it, but I'll surely call Mom and ask her what happened! " treehugger wrote on Jun 9, 2009 6:43 PM: " Been trying to sign up again but just figured it out the other day. Have things slowed down or are people not getting their post through? Not much about Obama !!! The days of paying $30.00 a year for "classmates" are passing. A lot of people are gravitating to "facebook." Paper newspapers are closing down. The Sun Chronicle guestbook needs to stay alive. Back in the 60's I'd walk by the "Attleboro Sun's" window where they would have big printing press papers taped to the windows with the daily news !! Tweeter...Twitter...whatever it is sucks!!! " citygirl wrote on Jun 3, 2009 2:26 PM: " I've moved out of the area and just became aware of JT Fournier's death -- can someone tell me what happened to him? I was a longtime client of his hair salon before I moved away. Thanks. " scr1936 wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:31 AM: " Treehugger good to see your doing ok, seems it's been about a year or so since we last heard from you. Good to see you on the guestbook. maybe we can get some more of the other people back too. well at least some but not all. lol lol " LouPic wrote on May 22, 2009 6:15 AM: " It is so good to see activity on the guest book again. I am looking forward to "Coming Home" in Oct. when the foliage is at its' peak and all the beauties of New England are for all to see. Is anyone old enough.....to remember, "Edwards" at bungay Lake? They had the best hot dogs around. So much good old fashioned fun like boating, swimming and watching fireworks. These were the days of enjoying the water because there were no air conditioning and just boating down to get an ice cream at the other end of the lake. Such warm memories. " terry bosh wrote on May 19, 2009 10:48 AM: " I just want a better way to sign in. And yes, people to come back and post like we used to, about home, memories, fun times. No more controversial stuff. Just about our old HOME. And I was much too young to remember Walter Winchell. I do remember Alfred Hitchcock and Benny Hill ;o) " scr1936 wrote on May 18, 2009 9:01 PM: " Well I see not many here still, hopefully we can get some of the regulars back but many have gone to a new site to post. I don't really want to mention the name here cause some of the undesired might find their way to that site and kill it like they did to this one. it is nice to see though that a few are still here. the only problem with this site before was you couldn't monitor who was abusing the site so many have left. hopefully people will come back " LouPic wrote on May 14, 2009 6:56 AM: " Thanks Terry M problem was I wasn't scrolling down and I keep forgetting my ID. You are one of the people who kept the guestbook going. Hopefully some of your friends will get back in and put some spark back into it. It is a great diversity for those of us who are past residents and who like to hear from people. When you are away you like to hear from the good New England people. " terry bosh wrote on May 12, 2009 12:08 PM: " Yes, LouPic, it took me a long long time to figure out how to post in this new Guestbook. You have to scroll all the way down to the bottom, sign in, then scroll all the way back down to post in this little box. I wrote to the Webmeister, but got no response. I guess our old friend the Guestbook is being left for dead... " LouPic wrote on May 8, 2009 9:42 AM: " That is what I was wondering. I go to the guest book and there are no new postings. I am out of state and enjoy reading them Always have difficulty posting. " terry bosh wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:19 PM: " Hello All! I am just back from Attleboro to see Mom, and the Larsen Senior Center Play was AWESOME !!! Mom shone, of course, and the rest of the cast was just WONDERFUL!! The skits were fresh, funny, and very good. The new production staff did an amazing job!! FYI - Mom is Mae West, her solo skit - as well as another skit with the SC's own Mr. D'Arconte proposing marriage! For those of you who missed it, the play will be broadcast on the local channel on your cable system soon. Mayor Dumas showed his versatility by cartwheeling across the stage, as well as dancing in a send-up of the Grapevine Grapes. John Lepper was insane as always...you all have got to see him and MaryLee doing Elton John and Kiki Dee! I had the privledge of partying with the cast after the play Saturday night, at the Moose Cabin. I got to know Mayor Kevin up close. I really like him. He is my "Brush with faaaaaame!" ;o) Mom drove back to VA with me, as the DC Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is tomorrow (Sat). We go to the Marriott Metro Center for breakfast, then walk down to Constitution Ave to the Parade. The Street Festival is after that, with all kinds of food, music, orgami demonstrations...it is an event I look forward to all year. Happy Spring! " danfon wrote on Mar 22, 2009 2:21 PM: " i cant believe no one commented on the jay leno show with obamah. i was surprized there was no t more said thats all " terry bosh wrote on Mar 3, 2009 4:39 PM: " YES !! And for those of you who have gone before and thought it not all that funny, they have a new Director, and the cast themselves are critiquing the rehearsals, takign stuff out that they dont think will work, and putting in new stuff that is better. It is all skits and some singing too. The Larsen Senior Center Play, March 28 at 7p and March 29 at 2p at Peter Thatcher School in Attleboro. Tickets at Senior Center or at the door. $8.00 I believe. And why do I know? I go every year because my Mom is in it, and she is 90! GO MOM ! " coffeenutkim wrote on Mar 2, 2009 8:23 PM: " omg Terry now I rememeber why i love you I am still lmao.So anyway Larson senior center show yeah so everyone its awesome those who havnt been need to check it out. Not only is it entertaining but it also helps out the seniors in our area. " terry bosh wrote on Mar 2, 2009 4:55 PM: " Well Cool! Who are you 'apehangpop'? Its been a very long time since I been to any 'packies'! Around here in VA they'd look at you just as funny as they do when I ask "Where's the bubblah?" HAAA! Hey Alice, if you picked up your phone every flippin time I call you when I am home instead of blowing off my messages - you would know what I am up to. Larsen Senior Center Play March 28-29th. I'm comin home March 27th - 31st. Will ya pick up the phone NOW? Better yet, dig into your jewelry box and CALL ME. Your answering machine is falling in love with me... " apehangpop wrote on Mar 2, 2009 4:39 PM: " Hey Dan I imagine that CD class must be some kind of computer graphics class now. I'm Scott H., graduated 81, had good ole Jim Burbank right after you guys. Great teacher. I don't know if your still in touch w/your friend Rich T., I ran into him down here in Sarasota about 8 years back. Also very sad to hear about Barb's brother Johnny, one of the coolest people I've ever met. And a shout out to Terry- last time I ran into you was in that packy across the border on the other side of Newport Ave (Nationals?)had to be 1991-92 buying powerball or some kind of mega jackpot tix, I was w/my good buddy Bob Beckett since deceased as well. Where has the time gone? " coffeenutkim wrote on Mar 1, 2009 10:02 PM: " Terry, well It's no wonder I couldnt find you on face book your not there lol. moving up in the world . Nice to see your still a reg in the chronicle. check in here every once in awhile to see what your up to. " terry bosh wrote on Mar 1, 2009 3:05 PM: " Dan (alias The Fonz), you still make me smile, even after all the fun we had at AHS until 1980. Commercial changed your life? Like Welcome Back Kotter? Wow, and you became a Minister in Ohio, right? Woe. How did that blend? Still love ya! Come home to the Reunion in 2010. I would love to see you after 30 years! And I hope everyone who graduated in 1980 will show this time. After 30 years, I sure would love to see my old friends who never make it. Gail J? Rhonda T? Marie P? Hey Michelle S...lost ur number. Shelly C in Maine, dig yourself out and jump on 95 south. I'm STILL trying to get Linda out of Alabama to come meet us at home. Even you Lisa R in Florida. You found me on the 'net...come meet me in Attleboro in 2010! Ricky Shea, get your list together! I guess you can trawl Facebook? Except I've never been on it. But you already know where to find me! " danfon wrote on Feb 28, 2009 12:01 PM: " yes this is the danfon from comm design, do they still offer that class anymore? I know it really changed my life... kind of like watching welcome back Kotter. " terry bosh wrote on Feb 27, 2009 6:02 PM: " Hi Bugzy1, thank you for the shout-out, but I live in Sterling, Virginia. There is no red barns near around here. I live in tech heaven, with AOL down the way, and all the dot-coms around me. I am about 40 minutes from Washington DC. Southern Virginia is beaitiful, too, but with the open ways you may mean in Sterling MA. And I would love to have an in-ground pool! I hope you enjoy it when the snow finally melts! " bugzy1 wrote on Feb 26, 2009 7:13 PM: " Terry youive in sterling, we looked at a house back there awhile ago. it was on a back road it was red with a big red barn. it was really a antique, big pine floor boards. we just bought in townsend a couple of month ago. i know i have an inground pool, but yet to see it with 2 feet of snow on it. they are both nice areas very woody, i have about an acher. " wretched ron wrote on Feb 23, 2009 5:16 PM: " Ape Hang - I remember the ATG, ahh those were the days. Good ol fun for everyone. " terry bosh wrote on Feb 21, 2009 3:12 PM: " Oh Dan, I didn't get Mr Nick, but suuure do remember Ron Palagi's Ice Cream truck! When he made his rounds in our neighborhood, he used to turn around in our driveway at the end (well, not the end anymore) of Mathewson Ave. I got free ice cream when my Dad was home, cuz he'd come out and talk to him ;o) I still remember the big fudge cups you'd eat with those little flat wooden spoon-things and the creamsicles that had a toy stick inside like a monkey hanging in a tree. Ahhh, the ice cream man...thx Dan! " danfon wrote on Feb 20, 2009 11:51 PM: " Does anyone remember when Mr Lemon and Mr Nick used to drive around selling slush. I remember they would race around lonicut trying to get that sale. Every once in a while the ice cream guy would come around. That guy had some nerve to incroach upon slush sales, I'll tell you. " Bristol County Fan wrote on Feb 15, 2009 9:44 PM: " I remember well the Plainville Drive-In (on Taunton St.) which used to hold something like 500 cars and by nightfall the place was always packed on the weekends. We used to always sneak a couple of people in by hiding in the trunk of the car. One time the manager caught us hopping out of the trunk and we had to pay up. There were always people picnicking; and others who set up folding lawn chairs next to their cars. Who could forget that funny short film they always showed (before the main movie started) with dancing hotdogs and bubbling soda cups doing the cha-cha and tinny-sounding speaker that hooked on the window. Here's a link to a pic of the Plainville Drive-In Sign http://www.americandrivein.com/images/ct6_s.jpg " chartley-sam wrote on Feb 14, 2009 5:54 AM: " Naw - he's talking about Frates Dairy on Norton reservoir. They had a big milk bottle. There was another in Somerset, and maybe one in North Attleboro on Route 1. " terry bosh wrote on Feb 13, 2009 9:36 AM: " Dan, you talkin bout the one and only Bristol Farms on the top of the hill by the reservoir? They had the BEST creamy coffee ice cream around! Remember when it was just 2 pick-up windows and a parking lot? " danfon wrote on Feb 13, 2009 8:36 AM: " did anyone ever go to the ice cream place in norton that looked like a big milk bottle,iseem to remember at least two of those bottles.thats alot of milk " LouPic wrote on Feb 8, 2009 6:36 AM: " This is going way back to when there was an ice cream store on the top of the hill on Rt l on the NA Plainville line. There was a screen on top of the building and they showed movies. Like all kids, being tired and not wanting to walk I let my Dad carry me while I pretended to sleep. It must have been summer because we were staying at Bungay Lake. Memories are great when you get older and realize their value. " Dastew613 wrote on Feb 7, 2009 10:32 PM: " Hi all! I guess I am dating myself but I remember going to the Plainville Drive in as a kid. There were 4 of us and we were dressed in pj's also. We would go on the rides, eat the greasy food and then settle in the back of the station wagon. Sometimes our Dad would let 2 of us lay up on the roof until the 2 little ones would fall asleep. Like many of you, all 4 of us would fall asleep in the back and would be carried into the house to our beds. Those were the days. those were great days and I wish my kids could have those kind of memories. " Guppie wrote on Feb 7, 2009 5:59 AM: " I remember the boro drive in very well. I used to live right down the street from it.There used to be a little brook that ran alongside it and we would jump the brook to sneak in without paying.Then we would find our friends and sit in their cars.I used to like the snack bar,greasy food sometimes cold but it tasted good back then.We used to go to the lonsdale drive in as well. " gjprovost wrote on Feb 6, 2009 3:13 PM: " Before registering for the guest book, I tried unsuccessfully to update a story and picture at your submit News area. Did the error page that came up (http://www.thesunchronicle.com/cww/) have to do with not being registered?? " danfon wrote on Feb 5, 2009 1:33 PM: " terry thats funny because we would watch the poles dip dip as well. so it was not just us after all " danfon wrote on Feb 5, 2009 1:27 PM: " a few summers ago my son and i were all ready to watch signs at the norwalk ohio drivein.during a spooky part we heard my name over the loudspeaker. my son and i were freaked out thinking it was somehow in the movie. then it came over the speaker again when we realized it was an emergency,a family member got hurt so we had to leave needless to say we had to leave the movie,yet we still laugh about how freaky that was. " terry bosh wrote on Feb 5, 2009 11:08 AM: " Well, this is cool! The last time we reminisced about the Drive-Ins, the Sun did an article in its Sunday section about it. I am still awaiting the April opening of the Stephens City Drive-In here in VA. Can't beat the old Boro Drive-In memories tho. Or The Lonsdale's Drive-In either. I still remember laying up on the back deck of Dad's old Chevy for the ride home...watching the telephone lines dip-dip-dip betweeen the poles... " Bristol County Fan wrote on Feb 1, 2009 7:54 PM: " Yes, I can also remember going to the Boro Drive-In on Rte.1. just south of the current location of the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro. Here is a picture of the back of the screen at Boro Drive-In. http://www.drive-ins.com/imagesdi/ma/matboro005.jpg Those were the days all right. There's nothing quite like the experience of going to a drive-in, these days I mean. Originally, a movie's sound was provided by speakers on the screen and later by a heavy individual speaker hung from the window of each car, which would be attached by a wire. People used to take off without removing from the speaker from the window. Finally the broadcasting of the movie's soundtrack was initiated at a low output power on AM or FM Radio to be picked up by the car radio. Another incidental thing about drive-ins was the fact that they gave rise to crappy (but hilariously badly made) low-budget movies. " lonicutter wrote on Feb 1, 2009 10:12 AM: " I remember going to the Boro Drive-In on Rte.1 right where the Christmas tree shop is now in my pajamas in the back of the station wagon. It seemed that ALL the little kids were in their pajamas, riding the swings that were right underneath the screen which was located on the Cumberland St. side, facing north. My Dad and Ma used to take me and my 2 sisters and fold the back seat down, then put all our pillows and blankets in the back. There was something very calming and safe about being in that back area with our pillows and blankets and usually it wasn't long after the movie came on and the sun went down that we were all fast asleep. It seemed like we were there almost every weekend during the summer. Those are the times that I miss most about being a kid, when we were all together as a family and we didn't have a care in the world. Just thinking about it warms my heart and has me thinking about all those special times. " Bristol County Fan wrote on Jan 31, 2009 7:53 PM: " One of the most likable features of the drive-in theater was that it offered both privacy as well as the public lounging/eating area. The effect of this privacy was manifold. For one thing, it put an end to the necessity of having to get all dressed up to go out to the movies. Furthermore parents could wear their most comfortable and casual clothing and it was not unusual for kids to show up wearing pajamas, since so many would fall asleep before the movie ended. This way the kids were all ready for bed when they got home. " danfon wrote on Jan 31, 2009 12:46 PM: " did anyone ever go to the drivein wearing pajamas because the second movie was only for grownups,or maybe that was just us " LouPic wrote on Jan 31, 2009 6:59 AM: " It is so good to see some of the people writing in from the old guestbook days. I sure miss reading them. Lets try to get something started again. Like our new president says"Lets all get along" " terry bosh wrote on Jan 26, 2009 2:42 PM: " Hey Dan! What, are you nuts? Take Metro into DC when 4 million visitors are predicted to show up? No way! I was home in Sterling in my blankie with my big-screen...all warm and cozy, having a nice breakfast watching it all where I could see it! If you were here in the area why didnt you call me?? I would have loved to see you after so many years!! I work in the city, so I had already seen the preview of the influx of tourists blocking the fare gates. It was a madhouse Monday, nevermind Tuesday when they ALL were in one place! There were major problems with ticket-holders not even being able to get out of the 3rd St tunnel in time to take their seats. They were furious and cold, not just furious. The DC Govt will be trying to make it up to them, but I really don't see how. They missed seeing it themselves because the Capitol Police got overwhelmed, even though they knew they all were coming. I had a front row seat. Awesome! " danfon wrote on Jan 23, 2009 9:25 PM: " hey terry,glad to hear you had such a good time did i see you on pennsylvania ave? that looked like a crazy time, but it is exciting to see someone our age in there either that,or we are now the old people of the country.i still can't believe that it was not long ago when people actually had to ride on the back of a bus,or were trewated poorly because of race,ethnicity,or beliefs.hopefully that is all a thing of the past " terry bosh wrote on Jan 23, 2009 10:37 AM: " Happy New Year Everyone!! Yes, it sure was an exciting time here in the Washington DC Area. There were people from EVERYWHERE here to see Barack Obama Inaugurated as our new President. And to say GOOD-BUH-BYE to W! There were sooo many happy people, you could just feeeeel it all! Singing, clapping, chanting "O-BA-MA!! O-BA-MA!!", breaking out into a 200-person Electric Slide dance on the Mall, all so happy to have our Country and our Constitution back! Pretty thrilling for a girl from Attleboro, living only 40 minutes away from all of this. AWESOME!! And to anyone going to our "Pre-Reunion" Feb 6th, I will miss you all. See ya at the 30th (30th!) next year! " danfon wrote on Jan 21, 2009 3:37 PM: " im not sure if im on remember the guestbook it must have died,or maybe people are sick of nothing written there perhaps now that obama is president we can all get along " scr1936 wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:49 PM: " Although it seems the the guestbook has closed down I want to wish anyone who might be reading this sight a Merry Christmas. May everyones wish come true for the holidays Jim Hathaway " GeorgeN wrote on Dec 5, 2008 9:46 PM: " Does anyone have a picture of the T J Holmes Company in Chartley they would be willing to share with me. I worked there in the late thirty's. I met my wife there and would like to add the picture to our history. I have many fond memories of Attleboro, North Attleboro and the summers at Bungay Lake. " KayakSue wrote on Nov 16, 2008 7:06 AM: " My husband and I got a chuckle looking at the big color photo on page three of Saturday's paper. How many workers does it take to clean a storm drain? One supervisor and one to do the work! Ha ha " scr1936 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:37 PM: " Terry your right about the guestbook. as far as the game goes, I didn't get to see it cause I was traveling but was trying to listen to it on AM radio. The signal was not real good so I missed some of it. I do agree with missing the changing of the colors on the trees. We don't get to see that here in Fla. Wish I could be there to see the Thanksgiving day game between NA and Attle. Never forget those days back when I was in school. Anyway folks lets keep this thing going. Jim Hathaway " terry bosh wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:25 AM: " Hey Jim!! Nice to see you on again! Yes, you are right. The GB is not dead, just neglected. I watched that Pats game last night. I am incredulous!! What was Bill thinkin? Cassell can't keep runniin like that. Tom didn't! And calling a TO on the 7 yd line? 7 yd line!! It hurt more seeing GoldenFoot kick that 52 yarder. How many times did he save us with those! So can anyone tell me, how do the leaves look up at home? This is the only time of year I get homesick for New England - Fall. Did Wrentham's Big Apple have a good turnout this year? I still remember those fresh doughnuts they had...still warm on the counter. MMMM!! " scr1936 wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:33 PM: " Sam maybe not yet. Lets see if we can't get this thing going again. There are a lot of people just looking for something interesting to talk about again. lets start with this. We the people who live or used to live there and still follow the sports team have some good teams to follow. The RedSox went to the playoffs, our Celtics won the playoffs and the Brady less patriots are still looking good. Not many other places can say that about their teams. Let start with that and see where it leads us. Glad to see you posted. " aspymom wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:45 AM: " In regards to the proposed ordinance to curb unreasonable noise. I am all for it and it's long overdue! I have backyard neighbors who seasonally go from dirtbikes at all hours in summer to snowmobiles in winter. With other neighbors who choose to celebrate their Indian heritage with drumming and chanting till all hours even on school nights. Not to mention the campfires complete with sound effects this past summer. Yes, everyone should be able to break loose at a party get a little and wild but every Thursday night for the drums and every weekend with the machines from H... And seriously have you ever been stuck in traffic behind a car blasting the bass the vibration can cause me to become nauseaous. I've had to pull over and vomit. Yes it does affect some people that way!I don't go to movies often because of the heavy bass. That's my option but I have no control over someone else's rudness and it's about time that this is addressed . " Dastew613 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:54 PM: " Ti Lisa McNally: I too went to McNally's as a young girl. We lived on the Plainville side of Whittings Pond and it was a treat when were allowed to walk there. Your grandfather was a very special man. He and Mr Martin were wonderful to all of the kids who came in as long as they behaved. I can still taste the lime rickys..mmmmm. When a few of us got older we would go there just to see Terry. Yes, we all had a crush on him but I don't think he ever knew it or if he did he didn't let on. He was a true gentleman. Those were the days! " tomjohns4 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 3:54 PM: " To David Laferriere et al. I hope I finally made it through the maize for posting to the guestbook. I've sent two emails without response concerning my inability to add comments to the guestbook. Though accessing the book is easy; attempts to add comments by clicking "Post your comments" was a dud. I finally scrolled down to the bottom, added my ID and password and finally gained entry. Our youngest brother Bruce Frank Johnson (aka Whizzer) died on 23 August in Sacramento CA of liver cancer. He had requested no memorials or ceremonies and was cremated. His obit : Please visit the Notice for Bruce F. Johnson. http://www.legacy.com/ Link.asp?I=LS000116194060X Below the obituary is a link to view the guestbook. When there, there is a link to view the photo album. There you'll find some childhood pics. Brother Howard, Attleboro VFW Post 115, and I survive from the 8 Johnson boys from Falmouth St, Knight Ave, Pike Ave , Holman St days. Tom Johnson Va Beach VA t.johnson134@verizon.net " GrammaRae wrote on Aug 27, 2008 12:27 PM: " Lisa McNally, I just was reading postings and wanted to respond. McNally's was a staple when I was growing up on School Street. It was our "paper store" where we walked to get the Sun Chronicle every evening. It was where the teachers from School Street School (when it was 4 rooms!...boy do I feel old) sent us to get ice cream after staying to help clean erasers and blackboards. It was where Rev Burkey took us for Moxie (not a flavor loved by young girls but we drank it and said "thanks")as a special treat. Half the store was filled with the soda fountain and newspapers and the other half became the liquor store...we weren't allowed in that side. Your grandfather was always there as was Spike Devlin and they were always kind to us. Another memory is going to your grandparents house at Halloween. They always had the best candy...real 5 cent candy bars!!! What a treat. I can picture him so clearly...thanks for that memory. " Liliana Badd wrote on Aug 9, 2008 9:11 PM: " The Health care situation is USA is a disgrace, it's unacceptable. Over 50,000,000 Americans are without any health insurance. Millions of others are at the merci of the insurance companies, paying expensive premiums and still being denied the right of getting health care. The insurance companies decide at their whim when to accept or deny a claim. And what about those with a pre-existing condition? They are on a death row. And what about those who have to file bankruptcy because of medical bills? The health insurance companies are a cancerous entity bleeding doctors and patients alike. http://www.healthcare-now.org/index.html THE PETITION Whereas: We spend over $2 trillion for healthcare in the US, yet 50 million are still not covered and another 50 million are being denied care by their insurance companies; Whereas: Whereas the healthcare coverage in the United States is ranked #37 in the world by the World Health Organization and yet we spend almost twice as much as any other country, enough to cover everybody with excellent comprehensive healthcare; Whereas: A bill has been proposed in Congress, HR-676, non-profit Medicare for All, that outlines a national health care program that will provide guaranteed choice, quality affordable health care and prescription drugs to everyone in the country; Whereas: Over 15,000 doctors have signed on in favor of this plan, including two former U.S. Surgeons General; Whereas: Under this proposed plan, we " Mark M. Farinella wrote on Jul 30, 2008 7:09 PM: " Sunnie, you're perfectly welcome to comment directly on any of my blog entries at any time. But I retain the right of review before they are published. You are also welcome to create your own blog as part of our social network if mine is not serving your needs. Variety is the spice of life! " sunnie13 wrote on Jul 30, 2008 4:06 PM: " Thank you Jessica for your reply regarding missing comments on the opinion page, clearly the quality of the SC web site is in dire need of updating, however it seems that comments not just on the web site but also on the blogs disappear frequently. Mostly, I have noticed arrogant, ridiculous, "ponderous" comments by Mark Farinella seem to get deleted especially when he is whining that his blogs are not prominent or when he specifically criticizes the SC Management for not catering to his giant ego. He clearly thinks his Patriot beat at the blue ribbon daily is the most important section or blog, however no one seems to comment on anything he writes..maybe Mark should be looking for friends and not just readers??? Does any one care about his soap on a dope? About his love affair with Starbucks? His schedule?..last week we had to read him whining about working extra shifts because of vacations...WHY do we CARE?? Everyone has to suck it up in these times, especially those without jobs. I am on the SC site every day, I review the blogs every day and review the comments. I can not quite understand how the guestbook was allowed to become a vicious forum for personal chatter and vulgarity but I hope this will start some dialog about the SC, its blogs and reporters as per David Laferriere welcome comments request from 9/12/07. " rollercoaster wrote on Jul 30, 2008 9:26 AM: " I'm a little disturbed my something I read off another site, Topix.com. Regarding the teenage Ms Whitefield, this was commented by a friend; "caity North Attleboro, MA Reply Friday Jul 25 she was going with the other kid to get his cellphone that he left somewhere in a house on the street-he was the one illegally driving at his age-yes she should've been wearing a seat belt but people makes mistake-hers was just a bad one that cost her life-but don't act like she was a bad child because she wasn't and it is AMAZING how many people loved her so please don't act rude about this because this was a morn on every one in my town and especially my friends family-that was my friends sister!" My question is, if the boy was driving illegally underage, should there be some type of prosecution for him? He killed his passanger while driving illegally! Will this be swept under the rug? " volcanoes wrote on Jul 21, 2008 4:41 PM: " This is in response to the article relative to the two men who stole $1.00 and a bag of aluminum cans from a 10 year old girl at a local market in Attleboro. I have read the article and although I do not condone their behavior, I was very surprised to read the comments about these men and their circumstances which compelled them to take such drastic measures. I personally know that one of these men has been homeless for well over 15 years. He lives on the cashing in of aluminum cans and travels by bicycle. He is willing to work where and when he can and unfortunately has lived through the past several bitter winters out of doors. Spending time incarcerated for alcohol related offenses, has occurred several times over the last few years, which fortunately for Bob, was an imposed de-tox. Essentially, incarceration was a step up as it periodically has provided him with 3 meals and a cot. All of the comments on your site relative to this situation called for jail time. No one seems to think about the others left unattended living in Attleboro, and many surrounding towns, who live on the generosity of church food pantries. There is no thought to the life of desperate men and women, living behind this supermarket. They are forgotten and left out like the trash " wretched ron wrote on Jul 11, 2008 12:59 PM: " I made it back to Addy-burra last month after being away for two years. All I have to say is MAN DOES RTE 1 IN NORTH ATTLEBORO LOOK GREAT!! AND THE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO LOOKS LIKE HELL!! I did see many of my old friend's, had a beer (or four) at Lenny's (Pleasant St Grill), DUNKIN DONUTS!!! and got a blade meat sandwich at The Dodgeville Country Store. They are the new Park Tavern when it comes to blade meat in my book. It was nice to "go home", unfortunately it was for my best friends funeral. Johnny J, you will be loved and remembered by all who knew you........rest in peace bro. " bugzy wrote on Jul 11, 2008 7:45 AM: " i feel bad for the familys , but when you are dealing in drugs, it doesnt matter , what side of the tracks you live on, or how well you were liked and did good in school. " attleborojoe wrote on Jul 9, 2008 7:40 PM: " Does your employee pay you to do personal errands? Then give you a fueled car to do them in? Gas in your neighborhood running about $4.50 a gallon? Tomorrow is Thursday, payday for city employees. Watch for city employees, in city vehicles to going to the bank, credit union, Dunkin Donuts, Stop and Shop, Willow Tree, Seabra, etc. The apathy spreads! Apathyboro! " terry bosh wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:25 AM: " Hey Ron ! I remember The Twilight Shop. I used to buy incense there. They also had some awesome Sterling-silver and turquoise rings too. I still wear one of those rings, and I bought it around 1978 when I was about 16! I also bought a ring from Jerry's Closet at around 14yrs old, and still have, somewhere, one of their finest 'smoke shop accessory' ;o) Later The Twilight Shop became The Curly Catapillar. Sadly both now gone, gone, gone... " Bristol County Fan wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:45 AM: " Still have great NA winter memories. Like 'tailgating' via 'bumper-riding' by squatting down and hanging onto the bumper of passing cars and trucks after a fresh heavy snowfall. Something I'd be most reluctant to try today, of course but it was great fun back then. Also the ice-skating pond on High Street called Titus Pond was a 'wicked blast.' One winter way back when, I can recall when some well meaning person attempted to plow the snow off of the ice and then (surprise!) the vehicle sank down about halfway in the middle of the pond and stayed there for weeks. I do not however have fond memories of sitting on those freezing bleachers at the always windy Sullivan Stadium during the cold months; although it was great sport to watch Jim Plunket and the gang giving their all. Can anybody remember an old guy named Beak who ran the news and candy store downtown in NA? I cannot recall his last name or the name of the store but a great old guy Beak was indeed. He used to give us grade-schoolers like 15 or 25 cents to do easy odd jobs in the store and then pay us off in candy. Then when you got a little older he'd give us jobs in the basement of the store "inserting" ad pages the local newspapers in order to get then ready for the delivery boys after school got out. " Dr NikRiviera wrote on Jun 25, 2008 4:29 PM: " Slot machines are the "crack cocaine" of gambling. Massachusetts should not get involved in exploiting these "addicts". If gambling is a must, then Governor Patrick's plan for upscale resort style casinos is the way to go. What we don't need is sleazy slot parlors. Massachusetts is better than this. We only need to look to the south and see the financial troubles of Twin River, as they contemplate bankruptcy. Mass horse racing is the lowest class of racing, do we really want the lowest class of slot parlors as well? " " wretched ron wrote on Jun 24, 2008 12:03 PM: " Anyone remember Mutch's Leather on Bank Street? I bought my hippy moccasins there in the late 70's. They also could do the lost art of re-stringing baseball gloves. There was a little smoke shop next door to it. Was it the TwiLight Zone or Twilight Shop? The other smoke shop was Jerry's Closet on Pleasant St. Jerry and his mom used to run that one. " kennyp wrote on Jun 21, 2008 11:54 AM: " To Lisa McNally - When my wife and I were first married, we lived in the 3 story home behind Fran's Dairy (1974-1976). Many a morning I would walk across the street to buy The Boston Globe and Hostess donuts from McNally's. It was so convenient to us! Kenny Pelletier " retseagull wrote on Jun 21, 2008 4:04 AM: " To lisa McNally I remmber McNally,s well it was part package store and part news papers magazines with a great soda fountain with plenty of ICE CREAM! the people working there were very friendly I remmber Rita Jimmy and Terry " LouPic wrote on Jun 19, 2008 9:10 AM: " Lisa, was that in NA....If so I do remember the store that sold liquor. " Lisa McNally wrote on Jun 18, 2008 11:48 AM: " Does anyone remember McNally's Liquor store?My grandfather owned it!He passed away before I was born so I don"t know anything about him? Any information would be greatly appreciated. " waugh wrote on Jun 9, 2008 1:38 AM: " once you cross your limit any thing will be danger so know yourlimit and then realise it. To know more about the alochol abuse visit our web sites. ------------------------ waugh Alcohol abuse affects millions. This site has a lot of useful information. Alcohol Abuse " johndisk wrote on May 31, 2008 4:43 AM: " Drug addiction and alcohol abuse are complex, life-threatening issues. Our goal is to help the family, friends and those who suffer, get the help they deserve. ------------- john bosco Addiction treatment and recovery resources for the addict and their families http://www.addictionrecovery.net " Gailann Newton wrote on May 28, 2008 7:59 PM: " Good Evening Attleboro. I guess there is one out there who didn't care about the weather up north here, so I won't tell you how wonderful it has been. Instead I will tell you that my daughter graduated from Johnson State College in Johnson, VT on May 17 with a BA in Psychology. She is also engaged to be married. We also have a new foster child living with us. So lots of exciting things happening up here where the weather is gorgeous. " pindy wrote on May 27, 2008 5:17 PM: " Hello Attleboro! I spent the day there yesterday watching the parade and celebrating with family. It was such a fun-filled day spent with so much meaning. The memorial service at Capron Park was the best I've seen yet! Trust me, I'm old!! Kudos to the people involved in organizing such a great and meaningful day for someone going "home" for a day!! " reywahp wrote on May 19, 2008 8:19 AM: " Hi guys, i like your website cause it has a lot of categories witch you can find a business or jobs for earning moneys. __________ Rey I challenge you to a game of trivia! Click here to battle against me online at ConQUIZtador. Let's see who's the winner... http://https://www.conquiztador.com/?a=26041. " terry bosh wrote on May 13, 2008 10:03 AM: " Wow, In-house suspension at AHS back again? I didn't know it left. Those luck kids who missed it...I hated in-house. Bored out of my mind with nothing to do. You couldn't talk, only read or do homework. When lunch came it was a biiiig thing! I don't wish it on anyone! Hi Jim! Missed ya! Where's Donna and Nancy Z? " scr1936 wrote on May 1, 2008 8:02 PM: " Not sure why but when you used to sign in here you would put your user ID and it would put your name on the top of your post so people would know who posted. Just wanted to let people know scr1936 is Jim hathaway. I made the last post to Terry Bosh. " scr1936 wrote on May 1, 2008 7:54 PM: " Terry Bosh Yes it has been a while since I've posted here. Things got so negative it wasn't worth reading or posting here, but maybe now we can have a new begining. For those of you that Remember Kay K and her daughter LLean the last time I talked to her on the phone things were going well for both of them. She did report to me that her brother who was battling cancer had passed away. All though it's been a few months since I've spoken to her if you are reading this Kay I hope you and your daughter are doing well.Terry talking about albums and turn tables which I just recently got rid of a menber of our community still has his whole collections of 8 track tapes. Not only that he has a player that works and still listens to them. How cool is that. I believe he has about 200 of them which takes up the whole side of one room in his house. lol lol Times and things sure have changed since I was a kid. It wouldn't surprise me that in the next few years that someone will invent an earing that that you will be able to download songs on so you won't have carry an Ipod or wear ear plugs to listen to your music. " attlebubba wrote on May 1, 2008 6:41 AM: " Interesting to read that the proposed routing plans for a train route to the SE coast includes consideration of housing developments near the route. This must be heart warming to the folks on Foley Street and other Attleboro properties that have abutted the tracks for over a century. All Aboarrrrd! " LouPic wrote on Apr 29, 2008 10:27 AM: " I can't make any comments on local politics from New England as I am in Colorado. Try to read the local news. I do watch closely though the national presidential primaries. Everyday there is something new and interesting on that front. Right now, I am interested in the Rev. Wright epidsode which seems to be so negative for Barack. " terry bosh wrote on Apr 29, 2008 10:13 AM: " WOW !!! Another record store closing. How sad! Does anyone still own a turntable and albums? I do, but don't play them as often as I should. I even still have some 45's from Studley School days!! (Rasberries, Creedence, Don Mclean - American Pie!) I do also own a CD player but have not changed formats for my albums because I can't yet...too many memories! " joeforcitycouncil2009 wrote on Apr 28, 2008 12:51 AM: " To change the subject in this guest forum. What is everones take on the State Rep race here in Attleboro? With John Lepper retiring. We have two viable candidates Bill Bowles (D) and George Ross (R), Kate Jackson (D) has yet to come out of the rock with her nomination papers. We will know on wendsday for sure if shes an offical candidate since papers are due in the Attleboro City Hall by 5:00 on tuesday. Joseph Lazzerini City Council Candidate " bugzy wrote on Apr 26, 2008 8:26 AM: " Ron first of all i want to say i am sorry, i did not not know i wrote that comment, i was having health problems at that time and two weeks of my life was unclear to do my sickness, it had nothing to do with drinking or rugs, it was a mental lasp something from the past. i just got back to being on the computer an seen what i wrote put i am sure it wasnt pointed excatly at you. so i do ant to sat sorry if i afended you or anyone else on this sight. mike grant " sinbad wrote on Apr 24, 2008 10:06 AM: " Gailann....Do you think anyone really cares about the weather where you are? " LouPic wrote on Apr 24, 2008 7:36 AM: " Thanks so much for the info on the sanitorium. When I return to NA and Attleboro I can hardly recognize the old places. The center of Attleboro looks the same except for the loss of LG Balfour. It is so sad to see all the once thriving factories in such vacancy and disrepair. With all the jobs moving something must be done. " Gailann Newton wrote on Apr 23, 2008 8:49 AM: " To LouPic, The old TB hospital is down on Oak Hill Ave. just down from Briggs corner. It is now a christian school from what I understand. When I am in the area to visit my family I drive by it and you can see the building be cared for. Before the christian school bought the property I believe it was a nursing home. " LouPic wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:38 AM: " Could someone tell me what happened to the old Briggs Corner Sanitarium. On my last trip to Attleboro I wanted to see it again and couldn't remember exactly where it was. When I was a young kid my neighbor suffered from TB and had to go to Rutland Vt. for treatment and being that I was in close contact had to make numerous trips there to be X-Rayed. How old-fashioned is that? " terry bosh wrote on Apr 21, 2008 11:12 AM: " You GO RON!!! Billy I. was my uncle, and I will miss him dearly. These 'posters'(read posers) who do not post their real names can't refrain from posting such nonsense! If we knew who they were, they wouldn't say "Boo" in public! I sorely miss this forum, as badly mangled and re-packeged as it now is...it's what we have left. So, someone besides us come back!!! Nancy Z! Jim Hathaway! Shelly! Donna! Now, I was just home in Attleboro for Mom's Play put on by the Larsen Senior center, (Way to go MOM!) also cruised a few of my old haunts - Briggs Corner Pizza (it will always be J&D to me!), Golden Dragon Chinese in Plainville, Norm's for clamcakes, Stop and Shop for imported mayo and pastrami (from No A!), seeming like I always just come home for the food...cuz all my old bars are closed!
" Gailann Newton wrote on Apr 20, 2008 4:58 PM: " Good Afternoon Attleboro! Just thought that I would let you know that after a 122 in. snow season, setting a few records, the snow has finally cleared and we are able to move about the yard. We have our drive way back. All snowbanks are gone! I am in the southern part of the Lakes Region and all is clear. Amazingly the flooding we have seen in the last two years has not happened yet. Though as the northern part of the state thaws out I am sure we will see some rising rivers. So Mother Nature has been kind to us over the last couple of weeks. The robins are looking for juicy worms and the maple syrup is running. What better way to welcome Spring! " wretched ron wrote on Apr 17, 2008 6:23 PM: " Bugzy - if you're referring to my entry about my good friend passing away, then you have a twisted sense of humor. And if you're not wise cracking then you can join these other morons who get a kick out of posting idiotic responses to other people's entrys. The internet sure has made several cowards crawl out from under rocks and flex their imaginary mouth muscles. The funny thing is that any normal person who has a brain can see right through these negative or devil advocate type responses and tell right away that no one listens to them in the real world so they have to put down other people via the internet. It's amusing and pathetic at the same time. Kind of like erectile dysfunction. " bugzy wrote on Apr 14, 2008 7:33 PM: " the only thing you see in here now are obits. i think there is an obit colum already. " lonicutter wrote on Apr 9, 2008 7:22 AM: " ...not until ALL of the old entries are restored. The online editor editor is screwing with us. " LouPic wrote on Apr 8, 2008 8:44 AM: " Doesn't anyone read the guestbook anymore? There may have been alot of controversy but it was always interesting to read and now I go there everyday and there are rarely any new comments. Lets get back to having some stimulating conversations.
Please " wretched ron wrote on Apr 7, 2008 3:36 PM: " I want to wish all of my friends in the Attleboro area well. I haven't said hi in a while. Still in Texas, loving the nice weather and dodging the Tornado's. I was very sad to hear that Big Billy Ilkowitz had passed. I got to know him well while working at Jarrod's Place and you couldn't ask for a nicer man. He always yelled "Ron" whenever I walked in and always was a great person talk to. He was a good listener and totally down to earth. We had our share of many good times. I wish I could have been there to offer my condolences to Linda,Greg,Sue,Mark and Jarrod personally. He will be missed. Well, take care everyone and go Bosox!!! " LouPic wrote on Mar 25, 2008 7:49 AM: " Nice to know that Brook Manor will be opening its' doors again. Hopefully, it will be successful. " bugzy wrote on Mar 24, 2008 4:48 PM: " pretty grown up of that 52 year old, writing on the city hall walls. " tomjohns4 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:39 AM: " How about free shuttles encompassing the Railroad Station, Union or Pine St, right turn onto Park St,Left turn onto Forest, left turn onto Pleasant, Right turn at Bank St, left turn at Sanford, left turn onto N.Main, right turn onto County turn around at Capron Park. right turn onto SMain and back to Railroad Station. Think about it city managers.. and stop choking everyone concerned.
************************************** YOUR TURN: View from a downtown landlord BY MARK DeCHAMBEAU Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:37 PM EDT As a downtown building owner I would like to add to the observations in "That empty feeling downtown" (March 16). I am the owner of the Sanford Building, located on the corner of Park and North Main - the infamous empty corner unit that unfortunately seems to have become a symbol of the downtown. " lonicutlane wrote on Mar 19, 2008 12:31 PM: " I grew up in Lonicut from 1967-79 and attended CCD in all those years..and I can't say there was anything in hindsight that appeared away from the norm with Father Fraga..infact, I remember he was stern, gruff but "fatherly", and I can go a step further in saying I felt protected-like in his presence. Sister Elaine..well, she was simply frightening. " terry bosh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 2:15 PM: " WHOA !!! Father Fraga diddlin' with the youngsters? That explains why I always seem to avoid him whenever I had to be in Holy Ghost, or for my whole short catechisim term...avoided him and Sister Elaine. Not role models, them! " rickyboss wrote on Mar 15, 2008 9:16 AM: " Sen. Barack Obama's minister who delivered a fiery sermon about Sen. Hillary Clinton having an advantage over Obama in the presidential race because she is white. Obama's minister said "Hillary was not a black boy raised in a single parent home. Barack was," Wright says in a video of the sermon posted on YouTube. "Barack knows what it means to be a black man living in a country and a culture that is controlled by rich white people. Hillary! Hillary ain't never been called a 'n!gg*r!' Hillary has never had her people defined as a non-person." In other sermons Obama's Rev. Jeremiah Wright the former member of Obama's African American Religious Leadership Committee also stated. "We bombed Hiroshima, we bombed Nagasaki, and we nuked far more than the thousands in New York and the Pentagon, and we never batted an eye," he said. "We have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans, and now we are indignant. Because the stuff we have done overseas has now brought right back into our own front yards. America's chickens are coming home to roost.""A sermon from Wright shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorism attacks is also under scrutiny. In it he said America had brought on the attacks with its own practice of terrorism". Obama rejected the statement only after the Senator's relationship with the extremist was made public. Careful on what sort of change Barack is promising. " Gailann Newton wrote on Feb 27, 2008 10:30 AM: " Good Morning Attleboro! Digging out from yet another snowstorm. This one left us with about 8 more inches of this fluffy white stuff. I am no longer amused. Our record of snowfall has been broken. Concord, NH has received an official 100" of snow.
I was lucky enough to have traveled down to South Attleboro last weekend. I have to tell you that the new gas station at the church intersection on Rte.1 was a sad sight to my eyes. The small neighborhood feeling I knew from childhood is gone. Time changes everything I guess. Till next time... " ksullie68 wrote on Feb 16, 2008 11:14 AM: " Hi...This wednesday Feb 20,2003 will mark the 5th anniversary of the tragic Station Nite Club Fire where 100 people died....My late husband being one of them Walter E Rich he would have been 45 this year....And still living life the the fullest...Plz take a moment a remember everyone affected by this tragedy....Thanks Kimberly (Rich) Sullivan " Dastew613 wrote on Feb 15, 2008 8:25 PM: " I am also distressed that a court has ordered the dog park closed at this time. As Lynne Cullen has stated the park was clean and a wonderful place for dogs to socialize as well as their owners. I only used the park twice as my dog does not follow commands well and it was not fair to the other well behaved dogs to deal with him. Hence, he needs to be on a leash and I decided that was best for him. Debbie and Heather have done everything that they were asked to do in order to ensure that all requirements were met. But I would like to propose another scenario here. Since I live on Neponset Resevoir and it is a year round place of activity should I have the right to sue the town because I wake up at 4:00am in the Spring to hear men/women fishing right outside my windows and talking like it is noon time? Should I get angry and go before the Selectman and demand that the boater's in the summer cease their boating at darkness because it disturbs me? What about the snowmobile riders who choose to ride across the ice at all hours of the day and night? NO way! We have been a community of people working out issues together or at least that is the way it used to be...before some Selectmen decided they knew best. Sad day for Foxboro. " lynnecullen wrote on Feb 15, 2008 10:29 AM: " I just want to post how disappointed I am with the closing of the Foxboro Dog Park. To Heather and Debbie, thank you for all your efforts. For those of us that used it, what a wonderful way to meet new friends and have our dogs exercise and socialize. For the record, I never heard excessive barking nor did I see unsanitary conditions. I was told that before the dog park, it was a teen hangout with vandalism. Debbie and Heather brought in new picnic tables and we were talking about new plantings. Fresh pine bark was brought in, smelled better than any yard I know! The most noise I heard was from the Gun Club and the neighbor that continued to harass everyone with his vulger language. Now with the allegation that a child was bitten, very funny no record, nothing submitted to the police or dog officer. Somthing does not smell right to me and it is not the dog park.
" terry bosh wrote on Feb 14, 2008 9:56 AM: " Hey Gailann - I would take snow ANY DAY instead of the ice storms Virginia gets! That is the only thing I don't like about living here (well, besides the high cost of living, no decent pastrami, or clamcakes, or stuffies...but I digress). It was soooo slick here Tuesday night the rain falling on my umbrella FROZE ON CONTACT! In my whole life as a New England girl, I NEVER had a frozen umbrella! It was sooo bad around here, even Robert Gates fell on his home walkway and broke his shoulder! I almost went down myself a few times, and FOX News was filming people falling down about 2 blocks from where I work in Arlington. It took me 3 hours to get home, and its only a 90 min commute! I'll take traction in snow ANYDAY...my complex was a sheet of ice when I finally got home after 9PM. And FYI - the scary people only come out when it's bad...must be some kind of thrill-seeking thing? It was plenty thrilling alright...! " Gailann Newton wrote on Feb 8, 2008 6:50 PM: " Hello All from a very snowy New Hampshire! I am so very tired of all the snow. It is no longer measured in inches, but feet. FEET I tell you!! This winter has been a skier's lucky year and for those of us with snowmobiles, it is wonderful also. However, enough, is enough!! At one point in December, the snow was up to my window sills! Just crazy. The snow banks are up over 7feet high. Whew! I miss Attleboro, but from the looks of it, it may be July before I get back there. More snow coming tomorrow. I can hardly wait. " chummer wrote on Feb 7, 2008 8:49 PM: " It is a sad day in North Attleboro today! Tri-Boro Cinemas is being torn down " bglass84 wrote on Feb 6, 2008 10:36 PM: " P.S. andgens is not a word. I meant to write and. I figured maybe I should clear that up so you wouldn't be wondering what an andgens is! " bglass84 wrote on Feb 6, 2008 10:33 PM: " Dear Donald,
Notice I put "the'dear" after your name? That's for being a Patriot andgens Red Sox fan and explaining why you wrote what you did. Thank you for being kind to us in Mass. Everybody is taking their cheap shots at us(look what Terry wrote), and it's been very hard to hear them all gloat. I do think it was a good game, but right now it still hurts. I think your approach to life is very optimistic, and maybe I should try it for myself. Anyway, thanks again! As for Terry, I'm sorry people are giving you a hard time. I know what it feels like. The radio and television stations are still talking about it! You'd think during the primaries yesterday they'd be through talking about the Pat's but on my way to vote yesterday it was still the biggest topic! Maybe Donald's right. We all need to move on with our lives, especially here in New England as we're getting hit the hardest! " terry bosh wrote on Feb 6, 2008 11:52 AM: " I am soo bummed about the Pats I can't even think about it. Now I got NY-ers around here emailing me in CAPS. Tom is no loser, and the jints did not 'stomp us out' thank you very much Mr Strahan. I wonder how the guys all feel? Is BB even talking? I can't get any news down here in VA...just Snyder's search for a new Redskins' coach. Good luck with that with him for a boss! My, my...Sox Spring Training anyone? " afarmersboy wrote on Feb 6, 2008 8:51 AM: " Beverly, Sorry, I think you read it wrong. I said "the way the Baltimore Ravens fans felt after their loss". I didn't say that I was a Raven's fan--God Forbid--I have been a Patriot's/Red Sox fan for many years now. Yes, I feel the same way--but FOOTBALL IS ONLY A GAME, and not worthy of getting sick over. I take every day with a "grain of salt", and try to be as happy and free from stain-and-stress as possible. So please don't think that I was demeaning anyone about that GAME. Furthermore, it will go down as one of the best ever--we should all enjoy it--in time. " bglass84 wrote on Feb 5, 2008 8:54 PM: " Donald,
After reading a comment on a different page the same day you wrote to me, where you described how you felt about the Raven's losing(you said it was "gut wrenching" among other things), why did you write such harsh words to us in New England? Don't you think we feel that same gut wrenching feeling you felt? " bglass84 wrote on Feb 4, 2008 1:31 PM: " Maybe Houdini did come back to assist Manning, But I still think the Dolphins didn't need the Patriots champagne. It's been chilling a little longer than usual, that's all. I'd love to say congratulations to the Giants, but I'm too heart broken right now. Maybe in a decade or two I could. I really don't care about winning records. I just wanted them to win so badly. Maybe if there hadn't been so much at stake, it would've been a little easier to lose. Anyway no hard feelings, I'm just telling you the truth about how I feel, and yes, I'll always be a patriots fan no matter what people say about us. " afarmersboy wrote on Feb 4, 2008 10:24 AM: " Good question Beverly, I wonder if the Patriots sent their self-congratulatory champagne to the 1972 Dolphins? After all, 17-0 is a lot better than 18-1 mathmatically. But of course, I believe Houdini returned for a couple plays to assist Mr. Manning, and the coach didn't get to red-flag those plays. Congratulations to the New York Giants and their fans. " bglass84 wrote on Feb 3, 2008 12:45 PM: " I have a question to ask other people. How many Patriots fans are out there today? " terry bosh wrote on Jan 29, 2008 10:49 AM: " Thank you Nancy. I tried to go home for it also, but I couldn't get there in time for everything. But you can go to the Duffy-Poule site and send your message to the Family in their Guestbook. They would most appreciate it. I will miss my Uncle Billy...and his hugs. " Griz wrote on Jan 28, 2008 5:18 PM: " Dear Terry Bosh:
I'm so sorry to hear of your Uncle Billy's passing. I wish I knew of this when it happened, because I would have been at that service. I grew up with Greg, Mark & Susan...Jarrod was 4 I think when I moved to AZ. I have the best memories with that entire family and they so made my childhood fantastic! Linda and Billy were the parents I could go to and I learned so much from them and can never thank them enough for everything they did for me as a little kid. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely, Nancy Zazzera " paulagov wrote on Jan 27, 2008 4:07 PM: " Not sure if everyone has heard about JT Fournier's passing. There was no notice in the obits, just a notice (in the paper) for his memorial service held a few weeks ago. He passed away Christmas Eve. JT was a great hair stylist with many faithful clients (myself included). But most of all JT was a GREAT PERSON, who I will truely miss. He was the true meaning of a friend. Not only could you go in to his shop for a hair cut, but you could catch up on all of Attleboro's going on, have a spirit and a smoke and feel like a million bucks when you left. Thanks JT for being our friend!!!
We LOVE & MISS YOU,
Paula & Steve " tomjohns4 wrote on Jan 27, 2008 3:56 PM: " If memory serves, the PUNK I remember was served up on the GRAND OLD 4th of July when firecrackers were bought at the local stores. Some were sold in clusters of 20 with a single fuse (Called "Chinese" for some reason) while others were sold as singles in packs of 20. They were 2 inches long with a 1 inch fuse. Ready? Blow on the PUNK and light the fuse. Toss it towards the feet of your pal and never into the air around people.
There also were 5 inch firecrackers that were placed inside topless cans with bottomsides up. When these were lit, you could count on a 10 to 20 foot high propelled rocket (can). We also had those meatball size aluminum paper wrapped explosives that were best used in the tunnel at the railroad station or while walking under the Park St rairoad arch.
Then young and old would gather at Capron Park in the evening for the band concert and crackerjacks, followed by the fireworks. This was years before television and the Boston Pops display on the 4th. " lonicutter wrote on Jan 24, 2008 3:01 PM: " Yes, it DID smell like the dog, lol! Being dumb little kids, we did not know wtf incense was, so we used to light it and "smoke" it. Of course, it is not possible to inhale through a solid piece of wood, but that didn't matter because the other end was smoking and it was in our mouths. Yes, we were cool back in the day... " terry bosh wrote on Jan 23, 2008 5:08 PM: " I rememebr what a punk was. It was like incense on a stick...smelled like dog tho right? ;o) " Mrs. Preston wrote on Jan 23, 2008 3:18 PM: " Kevin, in response to your comment about my "silly rhetoric" with regard to that moron Mitt Romney. I work for this fine state and have yet to be abused by a govenor as much as we were abused and taken advantage of by Romney. I never said anything about the current govenor being any better or worse. He is not doing a particularly good job in fact. Do not make assumptions about my political affiliations and my feelings about the current govenor. Louise simply asked about Mitt Romney and I gave an honest opinion of the person I know does not care about the people who work for him, and who reside in his state. As a President Romney would continue to further the "dream" of this pathetic Bush administration and we would have four years of the same disappointment that we have experienced for the past 8. IN OTHER NEWS 18-0 BABY!!! GO PATS!!! " lonicutter wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:10 AM: " Does anyone remember what a "punk" was? (HINT: it is NOT a person) " lonicutter wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:07 AM: " Watching the story on the news last night about the 4 kids that broke into AHS over the weekend brought back some memories. On Sunday afternoons, me and a buddy used to shimmy up the pipe on the side of the school over near the tennis courts and jump down into the courtyard where the doors were always unlocked into the building. We would run through the halls with the janitor chasing us. We'd have to be careful not to end up at one of those locked gates going across the hall. Of course, back then, there were no surveillance cameras or electronic door passes. We never did any damage, we just ran for the fun of someone chasing us. We would usually end up hiding underneath the stage in the auditorium until we could sneak out of the front door. The funniest part about it was that, both my buddy's parents were teachers at AHS at the time, so, he was really taking a chance running around there. I hope by now that Bruce has found the attention that he so longed for from his parents...or maybe he is still taking chances? " terry bosh wrote on Jan 14, 2008 5:25 PM: " OK, Thank you. And the first thing I heard on the TV from the Colts/Bolts game was "...seems like a there's a whammy put on Payton Mannning..." HA!!
PATRIOTS BABY !!! 17 and 0!
ONE MANNING DOWN, ONE MANNING TO GO !!! " terry bosh wrote on Jan 8, 2008 3:11 PM: " May we all take a moment to remember Carolyn "Mickey" Murphy, Mother of Patrick Murphy, the late Kathy (Murph) Murphy, and Steve Murphy. She passed away Friday Jan 4th. May she rest in Peace. I will miss greatly putting the whammy on Payton Manning with her. May she now be able to play Bingo on and on... " kevin wrote on Jan 7, 2008 3:03 PM: " Allow me to correct myself...$1,000,000,000.00 of YOUR money. " kevin wrote on Jan 7, 2008 3:00 PM: " Andrea Preston, Please state some examples to back up your silly retoric. Mitt could accomplish little with the legislature overriding his vetos. Now the Democrats have elected a governor that wants to spend $1,000,000.00 of YOUR money to give welfare to biotech, wants to spend even more money to build a railway to the south (When Amtrack is losing money), and wants to pay for his "dream" with casinos. Patrick voters were stupid to fall for the "Change" and "Hope" communist utopia talk. But of course they will rise to the bait again and vote for Obama even though his clone, Patrick has accomplished nothing, even with a legislature that is over 80% Democrat. " Lonicutter wrote on Jan 5, 2008 10:39 AM: " I remember the CB radio craze back in the 70's. Just past La Salette, down off of Wilmarth, they called that "CB City" because of the vast number of houses that had huge towers with beam antennas sticking out from their roofs and backyards. It became an ego trip and they all began adding power to their signals to talk over one another. The competition got so fierce amongst them that many upgraded their equipment with power amps and other electronics that would allow them to "key over" the others. That would last until the other neighbor went out and bought a bigger antenna with a bigger amplifier. My Dad and I would drive down through that neighborhood just to see all of the huge moonrakers and quad antennas all pointed at each other. Many a neighborhood relationship was ruined with that as no one within a mile radius could watch their TV sets without a CB radio coming through it.
(NOTE TO: Larry Adams, aka Captain Obvious. THANKS for reminding all of us about the current state of the guestbook. Maybe you could go back to some old entries and cut and paste some examples of just how the guestbook was destroyed so we can all SEE what exactly you are talking about. (sarcasm)
TRY THIS LARRY: ONLY COMMENT ON THOSE THINGS THAT WILL NOT DESTROY THE GUESTBOOK INSTEAD OF PERPETUATING THE ISSUES THAT HAVE DESTROYED THE GUESTBOOK. (Wow, I am a genius!) " Mrs. Preston wrote on Jan 4, 2008 1:29 PM: " Louise,
In response to your question about Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney is for all intensive purposes a moron who sucked the life out of the state of Massachusetts and left it gasping for relief. I would recommend doing some in depth research before you would consider him as a candidate for such and important role in our government. It would be a shame to be worse off than we are now, if that is even possible. " sinbad wrote on Jan 4, 2008 12:03 PM: " The guestbook was destroyed by people posting drivel about abortion, etc. " LouPic wrote on Jan 1, 2008 8:11 AM: " Lets all make a New Years resolution to get the guest book back on track. It has been so much fun reading it over the years and I miss logging in everyday to see the thoughts and memories of the old hometown.
I especially appreciate the book since I am so far away physically but close in thoughts.
The last entry on memories of the Old Patriots was particularly moving.]
Happy New Year to all. " lonicutter wrote on Dec 30, 2007 11:34 AM: " Back in 1971 when the new Schaefer Stadium opened, my parents bought 5 season Patriot tickets. We sat in the first 5 seats of the first row in the first endzone section, right where the Patriots came out of the locker room to warm up. For years during football season, our family spent Sundays tailgating in Foxboro. At 9am, my Ma would start cooking inside the camping trailer that we pulled up there with the Malibu, while me and my Dad would play catch in the parking lot. Jim Plunkett never fulfilled our expectations but we didn't care. So what if they lost every week? So what if it rained and snowed? So what??? We were making family memories with OUR NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS! Well, my Dad is gone now and my Ma isn't cooking too much these days down in FLorida. Dad didn't get to see Tom Brady play or hoist any of the Lombardi Trophies over his head...but it doesn't take away from all those great times that we sat on that cold aluminum bleacher seat and talked with John Hannah and Leon Gray while they stretched out before the game. For all of you Patriot fans who never got to go to a game in the old staduim: Enjoy Tom and the trophies for now, because it hasn't always been like this and it won't stay like this forever. Mr. Kraft: Thank you for being one of the old-time, original fans! " Gailann Newton wrote on Dec 24, 2007 4:43 PM: " Merry Christmas to all my family and friends in the Attleboro area. We were trapsing in about 2 feet of snow but thanks to the rain last night we now have about 8-9 inches left. That's ok. It is still good to snow mobile on. Tonight our church is having a candlelight service which is always inspiring. My family and I will be there. From our home here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody! " Jan Laliberte wrote on Dec 23, 2007 9:26 AM: " Sorry, that last post was typed in poem form.
I didn't realize it would come out as one paragraph. " Jan Laliberte wrote on Dec 23, 2007 9:24 AM: " It's December in New England
With ice and snow around
We've shoveled and cleared
All walks and drives
And I still can't see the ground.
I've done the calculations
With help from the Internet
Our weather history is clear
Temperatures are documented
But I don't see the ground just yet.
I've heard debates, both pro and con
About what mankind's harming
While researchers study atmosphere
Down here, we're still huddling
Against this "global warming".
" LouPic wrote on Dec 18, 2007 7:27 AM: " Thank you Debbie for another opinion.
As I say I respect what the people of MA have to say about a former governor.
Getting an opinioon from both sides is very helpful when you get another picture outside of the one presented on TV.
Many thanks " Dastew613 wrote on Dec 17, 2007 5:25 PM: " Louise, I beg to differ with Mr Hines's take on our past Governor. Since I do not want to get into a war of the words here, I STRONGLY recommend you investigate Mr Rommney's past here in Ma. We, the State was a one stop stepping stone for his political ambitions and he stepped on and over the backs of the needey, they tend to have the least vocal voice. Just contact the Boston Globe or Boston Herald and you will see the cuts he made to most if not all Human Services. Mass Health care for all! That one is on the backs of the small business ownes. Please, please do your homework and then decide if he is right to lead this Country. I hope not! " LouPic wrote on Dec 14, 2007 11:22 AM: " Thanks for the feed-back on Mitt. Sounds like you approve of him. I like to get a different slant on opinions, especailly those here in Colorado Springs.
I do genealogy and go frequently to the LDS church and always have great respect for their outlook on family life.
I have been treated well there and they are very helpful.
I might add that there is only a small sect who are polygamists. " kevin wrote on Dec 13, 2007 9:12 AM: " I think that Mitt Romney is a great man and would make all Americans proud if he were president. As Governor he did the best he could to control taxes, limit spending, reduce the loss of entry level jobs to illegal immigrants, and keep English the language of education. He wanted to take down the toll booths on the turnpike, and save us all money by closing the Turnpike authority and giving the responsibility to the highway dept. When the awful Big Dig ceiling collapse happened, he showed true leadership and took Matt Amarello to task. He would have gotten more done if it wasn't for the intrenched power of the liberal legislature who are addicted to tax money and want to continue nanny statism. Also, it isn't so much about what he accomplished as much as what he prevented. Now we have a political clueless governor that wants to spend and spend to help his union buddies and that buys votes in the legislature. Mitt is an independently wealthy family man of faith and is not in politics for the money. He is a rare kind of politician, a true public servant who wants to secure the Blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our Posterity. " LouPic wrote on Dec 12, 2007 7:57 AM: " I would like someone who is a resident of MA to comment on what they think of Mitt Romney as governor.
Living in Co. I know him only as the person in charge of the last olympics.
As a former resident of MA I am happy that all this dialogue about religion was not a factor in his term as govenor. " band2000 wrote on Dec 10, 2007 11:51 AM: " To Ron Healy, are you the Ron Healy that used to be in the band circuit around Attleboro? I used to play for Revelation. " Gailann Newton wrote on Dec 10, 2007 7:10 AM: " Good Morning Attleboro! We sure did get snow. The first storm brought us nearly a foot. We have had several more inches added in snow squalls and quick passing storms. We received another inch last night. It is now 7am and it is lightly snowing still. Lucky us! Some of the snow from the first snow started to melt on Saturday as it reached 35 degrees. But it has been colder since. This morning it is all of 18 outside. No school cancellations today. School was cancelled on the first storm last week. Now it's time to crank the snowmobiles! Happy winter everyone. Hello to my family in the Attleboro's! " LouPic wrote on Dec 9, 2007 8:14 AM: " It's so sad to read about Jostens' closing and moving to Texas. The once booming jewelry business is steadily deterorating from the manufacturing belt.
I am afraid this will just add to the woes of Attleboro. Hopefully, something will be done to bring back the glories of an earlier time.. " crankyyankee77 wrote on Dec 8, 2007 9:32 PM: " Gailanne, I hope you got the snow predicted. Sounds like you are well prepared and anxiously awaiting it!I've been in Florida for 6 years now, and still not used to the winter holidays here..We went to the Santa Parade in the center of town today, and it was odd to see people in shorts and sandals, wearing Santa hats! I have fun with it and try to get in the spirit of things all the same, and have fun selecting Florida Christmas cards for my friends up north..you know the ones.... palm trees lit up, Santa's sleigh being led by flamingos..... " Gailann Newton wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:10 AM: " Hello Attleboro! The first snowstorm of the season is happening today. Where I live here in the Lakes Region of NH we are being told to expect nearly a foot of snow or perhaps more. I have plenty of wood for the wood stove, plenty of food in the cupboard, plenty of candles incase we lose power and a good book! I work at our local elementary school and perhaps a day off from school tomorrow! I am a happy girl! " squeegiedog wrote on Nov 26, 2007 9:04 PM: " News about Laura Schaefer Laura Schaefer, age 36, died in her sleep of unknown causes on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Larry Malsky, and her children, ages 4 and 3. Her family needs help to get through these difficult times. Two websites have been set up to manage this effort:
http://www.naturegal.org -- Information and links. Includes a PayPal link for donations to a trust fund for her children.
http://lotsahelpinghands.com/c/601281/ -- A community website where visitors can share their memories and photos. There is also a calendar that allows people to sign up and help the family in specific, requested ways.
Some of us were lucky enough to have known Laura in person, but she has also touched the lives of a many, many people on the internet. Words cannot describe our feelings of loss.
" bugzy1 wrote on Nov 26, 2007 12:33 PM: " they still line up for hours, in the mid 50s i would go through the woods from tremont street and come in behind the castel. would have to cross a couple of small brooks. remember ice skating there, and i belive i fell in one year, yes there was thin ice signs and they were right.
remember santa on the common and londons. i remember the day before christman my mom going around and picking up all the lay aways in a cab.
dad always did sundays and hoildays dinners. " CWMorrison wrote on Nov 26, 2007 9:26 AM: " The poor guestbook has suffered greatly. No new postings in a long time. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday and I am happy to say that I made to the NAHS Turkey Day game and watched Big Red defeat Attleboro once again-Congratulations to the NAHS football team and coaches for a well played game! On another note, does anyone have fond memories of the holidays they'd like to share. I remember Santa at London's - that was a few years ago... I was always too shy to talk to him. I also remember the long lines of traffic down Maple Street as folks waited to see the lights at LaSalette Shrine. Anyone else care to share?
" bugzy1 wrote on Nov 23, 2007 7:03 AM: " well hope everyone had a happy and safe thanksgiven, i guess this new format is not what it seems it was going to be. now its 4 - 6 days between entries, i remember this time of the year i would go out in the woods off trmont st. and start picking the ground pine to make christmas reifs, useing wirer cloth hangers to form them. maybe ill try it this year, its been 40 years since the last time i did it. owell everyone have a safe and happy holiday. " LouPic wrote on Nov 22, 2007 7:37 AM: " What has happened to our Guestbook....I looked forward every day to reading the postings and of late there are none.
Please come back and bring back the pleasures of memories and some good stories. " CWMorrison wrote on Nov 14, 2007 4:21 PM: " Hi All-
Early Happy Thanksgiving wishes coming your way!
Is anyone planning on attending the annual rivalry between NAHS & AHS? Does anyone know if tickets can be purchased prior to Thursday and if so, where? I'd like to attend since I will be in MA this year on Thanksgiving. It's always good to see my former HS crush Attleboro! " bugzy1 wrote on Nov 11, 2007 5:13 PM: " so does anyone know if any of the Duphilys still live on alvin st. i notices it has changed alot. Went to school with Claie, been about 40 years
since the last time i seen her. well if anyone has any info, thanks in advance. " terry bosh wrote on Nov 7, 2007 5:13 PM: " Greg, cousin...Jarrod had KEG parties? And I never knew? Whoa. I am soo bummed. No one ever told me. I only saw you guys at Family funerals or the occasional wedding. C'mon...really? Keg parties? Not in Aunti Linda's backyard? Awww...sniff...sniff... " patriots wrote on Nov 7, 2007 1:25 PM: " A lot of you brought back some great memories. It was nice to forget about life as it is today and skip back to my childhood thinking about me and my brother Mark having smokebomb and bottle rocket fights at Morseys. Attending Jarrods keg parties behind the elks and so many other memories. I also went to camp norse and splitrock while in troop 25 with John Butler as the scoutmaster. Thats where I tried my first cigar at age 13 mind you.Thanks for allowing me to travel back in time when there was so little to worry about. Our own kids will never know innocent fun as we did. " wretched ron wrote on Nov 5, 2007 3:42 PM: " Hey folks. I saw some posts regarding Scouting. My boy is a Webelo right now down here in Texas and we just got back from a family camping trip near Waco. It brought back so many memories of Troop 16 based out of St Stephens Church in Dodgeville. We went on some great trips to Camp Norse and on our "50 Miler" up on the Applacian (sp?)Trail in NH and VT. Paul Guadreau Sr and the late great Dick Simkins were the 2 leaders I'll always remember. Great guys, great leaders. The Boy Scouts that were on the trip this past weekend even did a couple "skits" at the late night bon fire that just never get old. I remember our meetings at St Stephens, playing "buck-buck" and will never forget getting "initiated" on my first camping trip away from my parents. Being a parent, I can see why Scouting does help in forming young minds now. It gets back to the old fashioned values and morals. There are too manys friends and memories from Scouts to list. Just a few friends to mention, Paul,Pete and Jon Gaudreau, Tim and Tom Simkins,Steven and Joe LaPalme, my brother Jim Healey, Steve Marquis, Poiriers, Metiviers,Hartvigs,Robbie Duquette, Ernie Brodeur. All great guys from Dodgeville. " terry bosh wrote on Nov 5, 2007 11:27 AM: " Dan, honey...you are TOO COOL !! I love you too!! Those were very nice things you said about me. Yes, we have known each other a long time. We have had some outrageous laughs...and some cries, too. I value your friendship and the many, many memories we made back in the day - your many cars, you being so thrilled that Pike Ave was paved so you could drive home on it you took me down to show me, Prudence Island with Jeff and our late Murph - and that cake!, watching the sunset on the water that night, July 4th, and seeing fireworks from 4 cities, "Wheels" (HA!), driving to Nickerson State Park to go camping but you leading us to the side trip into somebody's yard, finally getting there and meeting 'Emily' ("Have a smoke!")Oh what a trip THAT WAS!! And I have the pictures to prove it all!, your perm, and the very next day it was gone... Oh old friend...so many memories. I miss you! " scr1936 wrote on Nov 5, 2007 10:47 AM: " A real good good friend of mine sent this video to me and I thought it was worth sharing with everyone here. Just go to the site below and enjoy. www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4 " Danny Cordell wrote on Nov 1, 2007 2:07 PM: " Peter C.,I should have included that last comment by e-mail or phone,but I've misplaced my address book and I don't save any e-mails, having one time sent an e-mail to the wrong person with private info,I'm sure we've all done that at one time ...and the reaction to follow is hand to the forehead and a pretty vocal whoops!!
its way too fast once you've hit that send button.
So send me your E-mail addy and phone # to dcordell2@tampabay.rr.com,thanks " Danny Cordell wrote on Oct 31, 2007 3:17 PM: " To Peter C. ,I see you are as sentimental about Attleboro as the rest of our family,infact I just finished the paperwork for my wife and I to be buried at Bourne Military Cemetry beside our Uncles plot,(wife permissable for 100% P&T disabled vets ) Being that there was 8 of us in our family in the service that fought during wartime,something that I'm very proud of, we should all go there,
On a sidenote Mom was the highest ranking of us all,she was a Captain during WWII as a nurse.I can't see a better resting place then there,hopefully all the vets in our family will do the same,
Kind of an odd subject but keep it in mind.
anywho I like the new guestbook,I like seeing the names now instead of initials
it seems to be more personal,
there was one comment that was a little unfavorable about Terry B.
she can be outspoken at times,strong in her beliefs,but if you have Known her as long as I have she is enjoyable to talk to face to face,and cares deeply about every person she knows,if your feeling blue she,ll get a smile out of you,I saw other names of inquiry,The Collitos from South Ave live 2 streets from me,Ronnie C. is the go 2 man for thr Tampa Bay Bucs,
Jim Hathaway lives 2 towns over,Rich H. same,lots from home here..no place like home though...GO PATS CELTICS& BRUINS ,thanks BOSOX
someone send an Attleboro phonebook " mac1818 wrote on Oct 29, 2007 3:41 PM: " With the city elections just around the corner I need to vent!In a recent article a councilor said.."I want the city to care for the needs of the tax payer." He then went on to say...he enjoys constituent service,whether it involves getting a street light installed or helping someone with a water bill.He then says "I like that and I do it every day".I live in his ward and I PAY MONTHLY for the street light outside of my house! So how come? Who did he get a street light for? Not me!Sounds like he doesn't do it EVERY day! Think long and hard before you vote! I will! " richload wrote on Oct 27, 2007 3:24 PM: " Marilyn L. and your companions. I APPLAUD YOU!!!!!! Keep up the good work. (re: story in S.C. recently). " Gailann Newton wrote on Oct 26, 2007 9:02 AM: " How come there have not been any postings since Oct.22? I have been checking every day. Even with the junk that gets posted in here, I still read. Thanks! " lonicutter wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:18 AM: " Growing up in Lonicut, there are so many people, places, and things that I miss that are just treasured memories now. Places like the Linden St. playground, the old Holy Ghost School where we had catechism, sitting on the old Thacher St. bridge, spinning on the stools at Tommy’s Spa, feeding the ducks at the pond at Capron Park…people like Mr. Mercier standing behind the counter with his apron on patiently waiting for me to choose my penny candy, Mr. Gazzola with his wire rimmed glasses helping me put air in my bike tire, Sister Elaine chasing me off the grass riding my bike at the church, Mr. Travers telling me to sit still while he cut (and cut AND cut) my hair …things like frog hunting and skating at Morsey’s, kids riding the Angelo’s pony, climbing up the tree to Cordiero’s treehouse, smelling the freshly popped popcorn at the window coming from inside the snack shack at Capron Park. There are hundreds more…but, of all these great times, I really miss pulling in under the carport at A&W with my Dad to get a big mug of ice cold root beer and some onion rings. " terry bosh wrote on Oct 22, 2007 11:09 AM: " Red Sox going back to the Series, Patriots at 7 - 0 YEAHH BAAABYYYY!!! " KayakSue wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:00 AM: " Hi Peter...Antaya Bros. still exists I believe. I went to a Santana concert with friends and Huey Antaya was one of the gang. I think he has a place on Prudence Island. " KayakSue wrote on Oct 22, 2007 9:55 AM: " Hi All...What a pleasure to read about everyone's memories! I lived near the Projects and knew the Lakes, Aprils, Colletos. Never see any of them anymore. My family owned the house on the corner of Thacher and Rathbun Willard. My sister was a car hop at the Root Beer Stand in the 60s. (Rosie's Spa was across the street) We all went to Tiffany School too. Miss Reynolds and Mrs. Nimoroski were my teachers that I can remember.
Remember the 45s at White's Music? I couldn't wait to buy the latest release.
It's funny how reading your posts shakes up my memory.
Thanks for the interesting reading. " paulamc wrote on Oct 19, 2007 9:40 AM: " Larry, Dexter Furniture was in the old Saltzman's. My parents owned Dexter's and we had to move from Park Street to County Street because Saltmans was moving from the other side of the arches due to urban renewal. I believe the Twilight Shop & White's Music were next door. I remember Mrs. White, and I think her son has a shop in North Attleboro. Terry, no Joe Ryan isn't at the Gob Shop, but his brother Bobby still owns it. " sinbad wrote on Oct 17, 2007 4:32 PM: " Terry...No, the house was torn down. At one time there were some small houses on the left side of the street further up the hill. There was one house near yours that I can't remember the people's last name but one of the sons was Louie. The house was completely surrounded by trees and bushes and you could hardly see it from the road. I knew the Pattens also.
The Veterans Project was quite the thing when it was opened in the 50's. I think the rent with everything included was about 10 bucks a month. " terry bosh wrote on Oct 17, 2007 1:52 PM: " Larry, please tell me the house you mean? Was it shaped like a barn? Just before the end of the street, the Gambrel, #26? That was my old house!! We lived there from 1970-1984. My brother bought it from an "Old man Patton", then later sold it to my Dad and Mom. I knew the Pilblads well. Enid was the mother, and Robin, and her sister who I know so well and cannot remember her name! And the DownUnder became my cousin Jarrod's place. He went on to open Corinnes at old Bobby's Rollaway. Yes, Nancy Z, the Haydens were somehow related to me, but I'd hafta ask Mom how. They did have some boys now, didnt they? As far as Dave Laferrier goes, his sister married my cousin Ray, and I went to AHS with his sister Sue. Hometown indeed! " zazz64 wrote on Oct 17, 2007 12:53 PM: " Terry: Your friend Chester Hayden. Was he related to Jimmy Hayden? I had this very good friend when I was in 1st thru 4th at Tiffany school. He was very good to me. I think he's related to your cousin Mark Ilkowitz too. anyway...the name just caught my attention and you go off in a remember when...moment. I pop on the guestbook every now and then. But I check on it to see how you all are doing. Keep in touch Terry, you have my email girl! Pete I understand the finance completely with the scout stuff. We didn't have 12 kids, but I never got to finish scouting either. In my den...I make sure they get what they need...I go thru council or fundraise. Not all dens are like that, but we do anything to keep kids in a group that still has morals, values and teaches respect...3 things not found too much in todays world. I also moved as a kid, and where I moved to didn't have a girlscout group, just campfire girls...nothing against the group, but I just didn't fit in with that gig..nice uniforms though, but just not for me. Heck I didn't even know what they did, but they always sold awesome candy!! I couldn't sell a thousand boxes of girlscout cookies no matter how hard I tried, but when a campfire girl came and sold chocolate cashews...my parents bought like 5 cans...What up with that? LOL! " pcordell wrote on Oct 17, 2007 12:32 PM: " Larry: That was interesting; I never heard about the gunfight. I do remember my great-aunts and great-uncles (all born before 1900) used 'upstreet' though. They lived on Spring St and didn't drive (the two aunts anyway) but just walked out to the corner of S.Main and caught the bus that ran from Pawtucket to do their shopping 'upstreet'. When they were kids that was a trolley line they told me many times. They were really tickled when the Fernandes (off S.Main) went in and they could walk to get their weekly grocery shopping done. One lived to be 99 and I think all that walking must've had something to do with it. " sinbad wrote on Oct 17, 2007 11:55 AM: " In the 40's it was called going "upstreet". The Ghetto was called just the project when it was built. A sheriff named Pilblad lived on the corner of Snell and South Ave. Had a huge gun collection. Up on Ide's hill before the water tank was built and back in the 1880's a gunfight took place between two groups of men. It raged on and ended up down around Newport Ave where the driving range was. One group was from Pawtucket. The reason for it was vague, but you can read about it in the old newspapers. There also was a small house on Snell St where a man hung himself in the cellar back in the 30's, and many thought it was haunted. Fred Lehr owned the Twilight Shop. I think Saltzman's was there before. Fred opened the Downunder Lounge where Willy's Bowling Alley was. " pcordell wrote on Oct 17, 2007 10:56 AM: " Terry: I'm the next one up from Danny so probably ran with a little different crowd than you; I do remember that car though. From your neck of the woods I knew the Witherells (sp) and the Lake's and the April's of course. I think Danny was going with Kathy Cryan about then? Haven't seen him on here since the changeover. Some of those days are pretty hazy now anyhow...haven't heard the term 'head shop' in awhile, lol! Been awhile since I've been up, too. My wife and daughter are in MA today on vacation visiting her parent's - she's from Rehoboth - and I wish I could have gone with them.
" terry bosh wrote on Oct 17, 2007 10:09 AM: " Hey Pete! I grew up in the "ghetto" (Dan hung with us), and drove that VW for a long time. The only time the speedometer worked was on Martha's Vineyard! It a was green fastback automatic, pancake engine, two trunks. I think it was in storage, because when I first got it, checkin the battery under the back seat, it was cobwebby! Loved that car! Drove it everywhere!
As to uptown, yeah, we used to drive by the common and see the people hanging there...didnt know any of them, tho. But I remember Chester Hayden (Chester, Chester...") and some other Lonicut guys. We also used to park at the parkinglot in the middle, when the gazebo was there. Hi Nancy Z! Good to hear from you! Oh yes I remember the Twilight Shop! Along with that, the CC, and Jerry's Closet, we used to call them 'head shops' ;o) But before it was the Curly Catapillar, it was...somebody help me out!! (NOT the Archway!) They had the biggest array of incense. " pcordell wrote on Oct 17, 2007 10:04 AM: " Nancy Z: Funny stuff, your experience as a GS. I wished now that I had stayed longer in it, but I think the reason I stopped going was we moved to S Main St about that time (from Perin St) and my parents only had one car (and 12 kids!) plus I was pretty active at the Y and also (though it was never mentioned) my parents had a pretty limited budget, too. Anyhow, it was a very positive experience ... I tried to interest my son when he was 9 or 10 but to no avail. It's great that you're involved that way in your child's life...so many parent's just don't give a you-know-what. " pcordell wrote on Oct 17, 2007 9:45 AM: " Terry B: Living on S.Main St (near East St) we always called it 'uptown'. When we were kids we always detoured through the tunnel at the train station, running and hollering all the way through (especially after dark) whenever we walked uptown. Scary place when you were about 9 or 10. I was surprised, too, to find out later as a young teen-ager that the "East side" was supposedly a crummy part of town...heck, I loved it. Maybe it was a little run-down but the swimming pool there was a lot of fun in the summertime.
Re your VW...I lost track of how many of those Danny had owned over the years...seems like there were always one or two in the family during the 70's.
Susan B mentioned hanging out at the 'Common'... Who didn't take a ride by there at night after a date or whatever to see who was there? Bored? Nothing to do? Head to the Common. I fondly remember many a quiet, late night conversation with friends, sitting out on the hoods of our cars, all the stores closed and dark and just the sound of an Attleboro cop (tall Norm Lyle?) walking his beat, checking every door and maybe stopping to talk for awhile with the driver of the Houle's cab who usually was parked at the corner next to Heagney's. " zazz64 wrote on Oct 17, 2007 9:26 AM: " Peter: I've been a Leader for 4yrs for my son's den. He is in his in Weblos 1. Next yr will be 2nd yr Weblos and the into the higher ranks of Scouting. He is handicaped and works hard to keep up with the other boys, but God Bless him he does it, and wants no help from me...he's very independent. I know he wants to complete scouts like his big cousin John, who just finished Eagle Scout last yr. Pete...did you ever make the Pine wood derby cars? We have that coming up in Feb....that's more of the Dad's race! If you've seen the movie Pinewood Derby..it's pretty much how it is. I have to laugh...My husband looks online for blueprints for the ultimate car...LOL. Do I let him do it? Heck no..I'm the leader and I let my son make what he wants! LOL!!! The one yr my husband worked on my son's car it was dead last...too much weighs in the wrong area of the car...Last yr my son did it his way..He won second place. My son didn't care if he won at all. He was just thrilled he made a car, and all the kids liked it. It was a Coca Cola Truck! Thinking of making a Diet Coke one this yr...I figure less calories...it might zoom faster! LOL! " zazz64 wrote on Oct 17, 2007 9:12 AM: " Once again...sorry for any type-o's this lap top @#^%$ and is a piece of @#%*@#! LOL!!! " zazz64 wrote on Oct 17, 2007 9:07 AM: " Peter: I use to get bummed when my mom did awesome projects with my brothers den too... I was younger and not in scouts yet myself. Once I started school and became a girl scout I did fun things and it all seemed to even out. I did enjoy the halloween parties at the Catholic Church where we held our meetings. I one year we had a costume contest...had no money for a costume at all, but my mother who knitted all yr round had a ton..I mean TON of yarn! So we took a ton of lt. brown yarn and stitched together a "Cousin It" with glasses and hat etc from the tv show "The Adams Family" I felt to stupid! Warm, but stupid...I didn't let anyone know it was me until the end of the costume party...It was anounced the top winner was the "Cousin It" Costume and was in shock! They were shocked when I popped out from out of all that yarn! Anyway, I won a bunch of cool scout stuff and winning a girlscout purse was a big deal to me back then...it was equal to winning a Coach bag back then.LOL! Ya know what I mean Terry?! Terry and Paula know! " zazz64 wrote on Oct 17, 2007 8:52 AM: " Terry & Paula: Did you guys have the little bron beanie hat? I had that in brownies, I had the green hat in girlscouts. I was so glad to move up in ranks..I hated the ugly brown jumper dress too. We did a lot in the community. I loved making Christmas gifts like decorations and bringing them to the hospital or the home for the elderly. I do this with my boyscouts...just don't let them know all my ideas came from the girlscouts.LOL!!What did your girlscout dens do?
" pcordell wrote on Oct 17, 2007 8:50 AM: " Nancy Z: I think I made it to Wolf; I forget now why I quit going as I always looked forward to it. Mrs Reeves was the mother of one of my classmates at St. John's (Susan) and they lived either on Franklin or Jackson St. and I think most of the other boys were from St J's or Willet. I remember we were allowed to wear our cub scout gear to school on the days we had our meetings in lieu of our regular school uniform. I still have my plywood 'key' project we made in her kitchen and I always looked forward to the fresh home-baked cookies (and Kool-Aid in dixie cups) she treated us with at the end of our meets. Funny the stuff you remember, but Mrs R had a wicked sense of humor and was a natural teacher/leader and her daughter Susan was sort of the class brainiac and was very much the super-serious/studious quiet type...I just thought she was mad because she was born a girl instead of being one of lucky boys...lol " kayaksue wrote on Oct 17, 2007 6:25 AM: " Hi Terry...I have two musical carosels(sp?) that I bought at the Curly Caterpillar. They are beautiful pieces and I will give them to my nieces when I'm too old to dust them. I'm probably showing my age, but do you remember the Twilight Shop? They had some very cool jewelry back then. I wish I had saved my wild earrings.
Yeah...I wish we could go back to the archives too. I remember reading something from Danny Cordell, maybe it was when SC posted notes in the actual paper. We hung out (with lots of others too) on the common and in the parking lot. That lot was a big meeting place. I wonder what young people do these days. " terry bosh wrote on Oct 16, 2007 4:19 PM: " Hey, is Joey Ryan still at the Gob Shop?
Yeah, uptown has changed. By the way, anybody remember being able to know where somebody lived by the way they called it 'uptown' or 'downtown' ?
Anybody remember the Curly Catapillar? I used to get my turquoise rings there. Only have 2 left after 30 years. The rest snapped in the band. Also Jerry's closet? LOTS of stuff there!! Heeheehee... " richload wrote on Oct 16, 2007 12:51 PM: " Larry Adams, I see you are curious as to why I fight this fight here in the guestbook. Simple; Many here need the message. Many are for the baby killing and they need to be told a thousand times how wrong it is. You go where the need is. " paulamc wrote on Oct 16, 2007 12:45 PM: " Peter I remember going to Ryan & Son's Gob shop for scouting stuff. I believe Ryan's is the only original store left in Attleboro from way back. Too bad!! Hopefully the new plan they are working on work. Mayor Dumas is really working hard for Attleboro. I only wish when we were looking for houses 20 years ago we could have afforded to stay in Attleboro. Nancy, I had Mrs. Beaurgard (sp) and Mrs. Sunday as leaders, Mrs. B was the best!! " terry bosh wrote on Oct 16, 2007 10:20 AM: " Hi Pete (I bought my first car from your brother Dan - a 1970 WV Hatchback)
- I too went downstairs to London's, to get Girl Scout stuff. Mom bought me the Handbook, hat, scarf, and that ugly brown dress. I went to exactly 1 GS meeting...so I was a GS for about an hour, and that was enough for me. Mom was furious she spent all that money and couldn't take it all back to Londons. But I am glad she stopped bringing up that brand new London Fog raincoat she bought me there, that I left in the Amsterdam airport... " zazz64 wrote on Oct 16, 2007 10:19 AM: " sorry for the typed errors, I'm on a lap top with keys that stick. " zazz64 wrote on Oct 16, 2007 10:17 AM: " Dear Peter Cordell: I remember the scout dept at Londons. My mother purchase all our scout items there too. She was a den leader for my brothers den in Attleboro, I was in girl scouts...we didn't get knives, but my brother den had them. I have a son who is in scouts and I'm his den leader...we just finished the carving badge project...they had to carve a bear out of soap with a plastic knife. We don't have them have real knives until they are much older, but in this day and age...things ave changed. Sad too, but morals and values are still top priority in our Den! Pete...how far did you go in scouts? Bear, Wolf,Weblos...Eagle? I think that's awesome you remember your Den Leader! I remember my girlscout leader back in 1972 was Mrs Bullet. You never forget people who taught you well! Have a great week! Sincerely Nancy " pcordell wrote on Oct 15, 2007 8:50 PM: " Paula McGovern: Re the scouts, do you remember the downstairs in London's Dept store where they sold all the scouting clothes and supplies? I was a cub scout and remember going in there and buying my neckerchief and 'official' cub scout pocket knife and other stuff. Can you imagine that today? A nine or ten year old kid being allowed (encouraged even!) to carry a knife? How things have changed... Come to think of it, my den mother (Mrs Reeves) showed us the proper way to use it, too. " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 15, 2007 2:08 PM: " WOW! Didn't think this could get so quiet! Just to further my point--since everything has come to a halt-- and the "C" word has finally been said by someone else. I challenge anyone on here, including the SC, to check with HARVARD UNIVERSITY, yes, the one in Cambridge, Ma., and request their scientific results for the past 4 decades, on their investigations/tests concerning the Book of Genesis! Especially years 1981, 1982, and 1983! " Sara Ford wrote on Oct 14, 2007 2:12 PM: " They're probably not at their wits end about the guestbook here. They are probably laughing at the people who post here. It's just another day for them. Controversy is something that makes people tune in. " Gailann Newton wrote on Oct 14, 2007 8:53 AM: " I have tried several times over the last year or so to share my memories about South Attleboro. I grew up in the South end and even dared to think I might re-connect with perhaps the kids I grew up with in my neighborhood. This guestbook really needs to be monitored more closely or even perhaps censored. I am sure the SC staff are at their wits end about this. Hopefully the guestbook won't disappear as I for one will miss it. I will continue reading the paper on-line but the guestbook as it stands now is a sad portion to it. Please fix it SC. " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 13, 2007 8:48 AM: " i have an idea, why dont everyone that is still in attleboro, and surrounding area all meet at like dunkin donuts or bliss brothers. that way we can meet who we are talking to, and see the generations amoung us. i am from the late fifties to the early 70s. we can set a date and a place so who ever want to come and meet they can. well let me know if this sounds good. if it doesnt just say no. thanks mike " terry bosh wrote on Oct 12, 2007 11:11 AM: " LISTEN UP PEOPLE - There is a huge pot boiling here. I have learned that am not the only one who has written to the Management about what a cesspool this forum has become. The SC staff, management, and associated affiliates that produce this forum have been discussing the results of the recent "improvement" of this Guestbook, and how it has become a dismal failure. I truly believe that if these posts continue to be of the content that they have been, we can all say good-bye to the Guestbook for good. I have also received emails from the formerly happy....none of whom visit here anymore. Until this cesspool is drained of its poison, I can only watch it die like an old friend. " kevin wrote on Oct 12, 2007 9:49 AM: " Benny's rules. I would so much rather give my money to the little guy than a big box. They rotate their stock, so it is always fun to browse on a Sunday afternoon. Also they keep the shelf height low enough that one can look over and across the store and not feel cramped or confined. " KayakSue wrote on Oct 12, 2007 6:39 AM: " Hi Cyndy,
I remember a funny costume and experience I had as an adult. I made a great Tin Man costume from cardboard boxes. I got my funnel hat from Benny's (a great store!) The costume barely fit into my '78 Honda Civic. I put it on in the parking lot of the party and had a great time....however...I didn't plan for a trip to the bathroom! " KayakSue wrote on Oct 12, 2007 6:30 AM: " I'm with the group that wants a pleasant experience in the guestbook. I love to talk about "the good ol days" even though, I'd have to say any day you wake up healthy has got to be a good day! Maybe the Sun could use a filter to weed out the noise, or give them their own chat room. Anyway...keep the memories coming, I'll weed through the trash!
Sue " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 12, 2007 5:21 AM: " Larry & Jim. Jim, the last time someone said something you didn't like, you went off the guestbook (your own decision) for a few months, and hid behind someone's apron strings. If you feel that's what you should do again. Go ahead--it just shows you can't hold a REASONABLE CONVERSATION without whimpering like a hurt puppy dog. Larry: Any further response to you about Howard's reasoning for this forum, would have to come from him. But here is what I would say: NO ONE - NO NOT ONE that reads these words, can ever stand before God and say he never HEARD OR READ that abortion is wrong. Every time God spoke of the unborn--he always called them "persons" or "by name", and all the 50 million children who have been aborted have been named by HIM. He knows every one. You asked a question--I answered it--and I am not stuttering! If you want to know more--go to a priest, rabbi, minister, pastor or Laney. They can fill you in with the rest. I hope no one runs to the SC and screams censorship. " sinbad wrote on Oct 11, 2007 8:11 PM: " Mr. Lytle...The question I had was why does Mr. Howard choose to use this forum rather than one where he would reach many more people. I'm in no way saying that he does not have a right to post here, but there must be some specific reason other than the abortion issue itself. There are very few people that read this guestbook who really care what anyone who posts on it have to say unless they are interested in that specific topic. I have to say that I, for one, am curious as to Mr. Howard's motive to post here, and not at all curious about his opinion on abortion. " scr1936 wrote on Oct 11, 2007 7:47 PM: " Donald Think about what you wrote and then tell me you really believe that. No education for school kids. !!! And Rich what would be the point of carrying this on, your right and we are all wrong. Never told you what you could do or not just made some sugestions to help you find a result for your cause but of coarse you can see that. Maybe you should lobby the SC to rename this from the guestbook to Abortion Hot Line. Thinking you might listen or even think about what anyone here has to say was a big waste of my time. You know I taught my girls morals and right from wrong and also not to put them self in a position where things like rape would happen to them. I educated my kids so why should I have to educate everyone elses. And yes I have two wonderful daughters and two great grandsons from one of my daughters. Now any response to this post you can consider it a waste of time cause I will not respond to it anymore. You all have a nice day. To the people who have writen about this being a bad sight you are right and I will stay away from those kinds of posts from now on. Seeya " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 11, 2007 6:06 PM: " Larry & Jim: Let me see if I can be of help with your question to Howard.....The other day Jim advised Howard to go to a clinic (where he would be arrested), go to a school (where would be arrested--because they could always cry "pervert" if nothing else), and to church (people who go to church regularly go to Worship the one true God. They already know that abortion is wrong). So Jim's advice is invalid for all those reasons! HERE are the ones that need to be reminded that abortion is wrong. They ALL base their belief on the first recorded lie in the annals of human history. The lie the serpent told Eve in the Garden of Eden....and guess what? It is almost word for word. "IT'S YOUR BODY EVE, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING WITH IT YOU WANT, AND GOD WON'T DO ANYTHING TO YOU." That is why they ALL stoop to the personal attacks and want censorship--because they don't prescribe to truth. " sinbad wrote on Oct 11, 2007 5:16 PM: " I told you people Mr. Howard would be back. I think Mr. Howard could reach more people with his views on abortion by writing to the editor, and not to the guestbook. It is his right to do so however, and the SC has the right to deny his posts, but they don't. I once asked Mr. Howard why he chooses to post those views here and I received no reply. Any comment Mr. Howard? " richload wrote on Oct 11, 2007 4:57 PM: " Just so we get the record straight. I have not, nor will I ever, post under another persons name. Even though many of you disagree with my beliefs at least give me credit for being honest. I hide behind no one and never will. I am not afraid of any of you and would gladly face any of you to discuss our differences. Oh, and Jim, please stop telling me where I can post. You have zero power over me. You, of all live close enough to face me as I have asked but you avoid that subject. The only One I fear is God as should all of you. As for women understanding abortion and men not. Rubbish. Women, MOTHERS of all people, should be fighting against the slaughter ahead of any of us. Instead many of them declare it their right to kill their own. Terry. Just because some ill conceived law was passed does not make it right. Last but not least, I thank all who have defended me here. I know it takes a thick skin and I appreciate it. Bless you all. I pray for all of you all the time. " maggie333 wrote on Oct 11, 2007 12:10 PM: " Wow Justin. I couldn't have said it any better. These people must live the most pathetic lives. It is truly sad. " paulamc wrote on Oct 11, 2007 11:13 AM: " Speaking of Halloween, does anyone remember going to the Girl Scout House for their hauted house. I can remember when we were in scouts, we set up the basement to scare people. Laura Barton made the best Igor!!! Wonder what ever happened to her and the house? Great memories like these are what this site is for, not the foolish bickering that has been going on. Life is too short to waste time and energy on such pettiness. " 123456 wrote on Oct 10, 2007 8:00 PM: " I am appalled at what I have read here! My 10 y.o. son is reading the Guest Book doing some research for a school project. He was told that the Guest Book or Opinion section is good starting place to see people's reactions to Current Events and how sad that he has to see all this. Why are some of you so mean and spiteful? And why has this become the forum for it all? 95% of what is posted has NOTHING to do with ANYTHING - it is all name calling and blind threats! I feel sorry for many of you that this is how you spend your day - 4-5 comments A DAY - mean comments, insulting comments - and the sad part is that is has NOTHING to do with what is going on - it is all just personal attacks! As I said before - HOW SAD!
" Cyndy wrote on Oct 10, 2007 7:05 PM: " Hi everyone - Happy Fall ~ I think it is finally here!! Do you remember trick-or-treating with friends and going to strangers houses? I do. Those were such fun times. Our candy didn't need to be checked by our parents before we ate it. No one messed with kids candy back in the 60's. My memory is terrible now and I couldn't even tell you what my most fun costume was. I can remember my brother and I getting home and dumping out our candy and doing some switching. That was fun. We got so much candy. Living in a plat was great for many things, one thing was trick-or-treating. I know we would try to bring a bunch of candy to school the day after Holloween; we were limited to just a few pieces. Those were the days! Any other Halloween memories out there from Attleboro? " peanutbutter wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:56 PM: " Yikes. Will the real Laney please stand up. Maybe we should all be on To Tell The Truth. Very scary.... sometimes funny, but scary as well. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:56 PM: " Sorry to burst everyone's bubble but I am not the famous LD. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:53 PM: " Well Ellen, you can't always believe things on line. Like I said, someone has used my name as their own. It's irritating that people resort to childish behavior such as this. " Mouse wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:49 PM: " I've popped into this guestbook often listening to the antics. A couple of my friends participated in this while under screen names but quit rather than put in their real names & town. My name has even been mentioned by a long lost family member. Just a few things...somebody wondered why flushing went on...my husband works for the water dept. in another town. When hydrants are flushing it's usually because of rusty water in the pipes and it's to get that sediment out. Somebody mentioned the old man clown. In the early 60's I got hit by a car and he visited me at the hospital, (I was about 4 yo.). I remember running into him through my teens walking through town. He always had a twinkle in his eyes. He was a special Attleboro jewel. And Lainey Deitrich your initials & personna are sooo familiar. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:08 PM: " It's very simple Jim, you have an email address, you put in a first name and last name of someone else and your own log in. Anyone can impersonate you with their own log in by putting in someone else's first and last name other than their own. " scr1936 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:00 PM: " Ok I'm confused. I've seen a couple of people now say that someone is posting under their name. How could that be cause when you try to post you have to enter your own personal ID and pass word to post. If someone was using yours how would they get it. I was under the impression that once you put your ID and pass word in the computer from the guestbook would enter the other info. Someone out there care to enlighten us cause I'm sure there are more than me wondering how this could happen. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 4:41 PM: " Wow..all I have to say is that someone is definitely impersonating me. These last entries are not mine. It's sad that someone feels the need to impersonate me. It's easy to copy someone's screen name. There are some sick people on this guestbook. If it makes you feel good to use my name then go right ahead, more power to you. " sinbad wrote on Oct 9, 2007 4:17 PM: " Ms. Dietrich....What institution are you currently housed in and are you receiving professional help? " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 2:12 PM: " Or, it's Kevin....anyway, whoever you are, grow up. This Guestbook is pathetic and so is everyone on here. What a bunch of losers who post here, excluding myself. All you people are are a whiny old crusty bunch who force your issues onto people who clearly want nothing to do with you. Get the hint, GO AWAY! " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 2:09 PM: " Ok...the wiseguy who has created my screen name isn't too smart and capitalized Attleboro. Seriously, you need help. Loser. Just goes to show that you have nothing better to do. I bet it's Rich who sits there and creates names. Good luck with that! " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 1:58 PM: " thanks susan; yes the weather has been outstanding this year. i am right up the road an go to attleboro about once a week, my cousin and aunt live in seekonk, not sure what street thought. i know its right over the line from hebenvill. any ways thanks for the chat. " sinbad wrote on Oct 9, 2007 12:13 PM: " Mr. Hines....Ms. Dietrich's reply was legitimate. Mr. Brady has made a point well taken. I don't think it is a very high priority for the SC to monitor this guestbook. Actually, a guestbook in the traditional sense is just a place to leave a name indicating a visit has been made. It's not even a place where memories should be entered, but it turned into that at some point. (And, just to clarify for Ms. Bosh..."New Larry" isn't so new). People on here, although they are from the Attleboro area, are from different generations and more likely than not have nothing in common whatsoever. One can always ignore a post if they so chose, or be rude if they so chose, or insult someone else if they so chose. In the big scheme of things, it's not very important. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 9, 2007 10:18 AM: " Laughing at all of you. hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. PS...Oh and Kevin, I'm not Larry. Times must have overlapped when he and I both posted. " kevin wrote on Oct 9, 2007 8:42 AM: " Hey Laney, How could you thank larry for the compliment at the SAME TIME he wrote it? Oct 8, 2007 5:33 PM. I think you have taken his identity, and are talking to yourself. " kayaksue wrote on Oct 8, 2007 7:52 PM: " Hi to mike grant,
We are having the best summer and fall weather. Saturday night my husband and I went to Providence waterfire. 9pm and we were walking around in short sleeves. It's been a bit dry though I'm sure we'll pay for it this winter!
Sue " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 5:33 PM: " Ms. Dietrich...That's being quite creative, to come up with that rather odd name. I commend your creativity madam. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 5:25 PM: " And, Larry, I'm not 'purloining' anyone's name. It doesn't belong to anyone. A simple search would show that. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 5:07 PM: " Im certainly not ashamed. I practice internet and identity safety. You should try it. " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 5:02 PM: " Ms Dietrich...It's sad that you are ashamed of who you are, and choose to purloin the name of another person. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 4:58 PM: " Sure, you and Kevin both need to get a life. What, you can't follow what's being posted? My apologies, I guess I should dumb things down for you. " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 4:49 PM: " Ms. Deitrich...when you say "you people need to get a life", could you be more specific. Or did I miss an entry while I was changing my Depends. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 4:42 PM: " I get a kick on how you people think you 'know' me just from some entries that are posted. You people need to get a life! " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 4:39 PM: " Mr. Hines....As the old saying goes, you hit the nail right on the head. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 4:29 PM: " To Larry, read again, Rich has not been attacked, it's the other way around. As for Kevin, no threats. Where do you see one? I have never threatened you once. Just offered some friendly advice. I am a beautiful woman who has many friends and a fulfilling life. Sounds like you don't Kevin and I feel sad for you. Do you honestly think I'm going to put my real name on a public website? Why do you care so much if it's my real name or not? " kevin wrote on Oct 8, 2007 4:12 PM: " 36 huh? Doing some research? Is this another veiled threat, showing you can investigate someone? You appear to be a creepy, angry, no life woman who loves to think she is important, and can't resist calling people names. Get a life! Or maybe a friend. You admitted to lying about your name. Is your word not proof enough? Watch out for Laney, or whoever she is, she seems exactly as she appears, a spite filled, conniving loser who can't argue a topic and resorts to threats when she is mad. " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 3:58 PM: " Mr. Howard will surely respond to these latest attacks. He is absent for periods of time but he will return I'm sure. The three people I have been in contact with can continue to whine. It is quite amusing. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 3:11 PM: " For a 36 year old Kevin, you sure are a tattletale. How very mature of you. Prove it's not my real name. It's a name isn't it? Plus, it's a rule not a law. And it's optional. " kevin wrote on Oct 8, 2007 2:29 PM: " Dear Sun Chronicle, Could you please discontinue user account "Laney Dietrich" from posting on this website? She has just admitted to not using her real name as was to be the new rule. She posted on Oct 8, 2007 1:26 PM:" Dietrich is not even my real name." Thank you. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 2:15 PM: " LOL. Terry you are so right. Let them continue to post. It just goes to show what lunatics they are. " terry bosh wrote on Oct 8, 2007 2:04 PM: " Laney, don't stoop so low as to have a battle of wits with this unarmed 'larry'. Let him idolize howard...he really does sound just like him - all sound and fury about nothing.
Didn't he get the part of my poem that said "too busy to notice his audience has 'OFF-powered'"? ...click. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 1:46 PM: " For goodness sakes, I am not Terry. I should start saying that you're Rich. But seriously, you sound like an old man who is a trouble maker and likes to cause problems. " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 1:37 PM: " Ms. Dietrich...You admonished the SC for letting personal attacks go through, and in your next entry you say "you are all pretty stupid to put your real names out here". You sure sound like Ms. Bosh. Are you sure you are not the same person? " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 1:26 PM: " Hey Larry, I'm not saying that I am not responsible. Certainly anyone who reads back can see that I was defending myself. No, Dietrich is not even my real name. You are all pretty stupid to put your real names out here. " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 1:19 PM: " Ms. Dietrich....Go back and read some of your own posts. Years ago there was a family named Dietrich who lived on County St. at 12th. Any relation? " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 12:59 PM: " The SC doesn't seem to do a good job monitoring the guestbook for personal attacks or vulgar language. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 8, 2007 12:57 PM: " Larry, your posts are childish and uncalled for. Keep posting, you look like an idiot when you do. " sinbad wrote on Oct 8, 2007 12:36 PM: " My, my Ms. Bosh. Thank you for posting that idiotic entry and proving me right. And as for Mr. Howard....he has consistantly exposed your stupid rants against him for what they are. Liberal rubbish. " terry bosh wrote on Oct 8, 2007 12:00 PM: " larry adams - bakersville, nc wrote on Oct 5, 2007 3:15 PM:
"could it be laney and terry are one and the same person? Both nut cases." -- Well 'larry', let me ENLIGHTEN YOU because you are NEW. I am NOT 'laney', a nut case, or anyone else but a born and raised Attleboro woman with deep familial roots still in Attleboro. And if you were not SOO FLIPPIN NEW, 'larry', and had read any of my posts over the last 2 years or so, you would know this. Look at this Guestbook now, covered with jerks like you. I do not visit anymore because of the elementary-school-level bickering that this forum has degraded into, the garbage going on here since it was 'improved'. I only post today to defend myself from you calling me a nutcase although you do not have any idea of who I am. Come meet me when I am home, NEW 'larry', and I'll show you how much of a nut case I am. Also NEW 'larry' - rich howard is a cranky demented bully. He used to post sane, interesting, knowledgeable, fond memories of the area. Now, he has descended into madness, spouting about 'killing babies'. He raves like people are ripping babies out of mothers' arms and stomping on them, for cripsake. Abortion is LEGAL for a reason. Only a WOMAN can understand why it can or needs to happen. And last time we knew, howard is a MAN, no? " scr1936 wrote on Oct 7, 2007 10:11 PM: " larry adams If you read the post it was for the people who have asked that, that subject be moved to a more appropiate site. With there being so many and only having 250 words for my post surely I can't list all the people that have asked. Common sense would tell you if you weren't one of them then why would you think I was speaking for you. You might not like what I had to say in that post but tell me what in that post wasn't fact. Also you probably think I want Rich to go away well, I've never asked for that. Just asked for all the nasty stuff to go. Years ago you would never see the crap we have on this site now. There were lots of times people didn't agree but it never got to the point it has now. Life is to short. Don't always look for the negitive stuff Larry. The glass is not always just half empty sometimes it's half full.
" sinbad wrote on Oct 7, 2007 8:14 PM: " Jim...When you say "leave us out of it", who are you speaking for? Did I miss something? You, sir, do not speak for me. " peanutbutter wrote on Oct 7, 2007 4:55 PM: " To Rich,
Thanks for your service and stances. Sometimes its difficult to keep the faith and be on the front line when no one seems to hear you. But just remember Jonah. Although it took him awhile to get to Ninevah to preach God's Words out he finally did. You on the other hand are constantly getting the word out.... keep up the good work " scr1936 wrote on Oct 6, 2007 10:37 PM: " Rich . The stand you have taken on abortion is a fight you want to have. If I or anyone else chooses not to join you that is our right and should not be hounded or forced by you to join that fight. I'm sure there may be a few here who would love to help you accomplish your goal as far as stopping abortions. Find out who those people are form a group and go fight your fight but stop complaining here that you are being picked on cause we don't share your views. As much effort and time as you have put in here you could have started a site and educated people as to the reasons not to abort instead of just screaming millions of babies have been killed. What have you accomplished here except for causing heart break, head aches and misery. Is that how a true christian would tackle a problem?? I'm sure if you really wanted to get the message out there are plenty of schools, clinics, churches that would love to have you speak on the subject. The people here on the guestbook have expressed to you that you should move your message to a suitable place. That is all they have asked. You only want to fight because people do not want to take up your fight. If you want respect here You have to give. Gather your flock and go after what you want. Leave us out of it. " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 6, 2007 10:30 PM: " yes watson diner, they had the best boston cream pie, and coffee milk. use to get it everyday when i worked at athertons in 65. so rich what is the weather been like down there. i live in tampa from 82-85. was station at macdill afb, had my first run in with firer ants down there " richload wrote on Oct 6, 2007 2:09 PM: " Laney & Mike and others, It is pretty darn difficult to ignore dead babies. Unless you get your ethics from someone with 666 on their forehead. Why is it so bad for me to speak against such carnage? This world is going to hell fast enough but it can be stopped with your help. Hate me if you will but you would be better served to show disgust at what is happening. With all your venom, none of you has come up with a convincing argument to support abortion. All you do is attack me for saying what I believe. I would love to reason with any of you but you just do not listen. Oh, gee. sorry Jim for disrupting your memories. Too bad dead infants won't have any.......... " peanutbutter wrote on Oct 6, 2007 11:30 AM: " Hey Laney so much anger. So little mind... oh sorry I meant time. Free thinker, that's me. " KayakSue wrote on Oct 6, 2007 7:38 AM: " Hi Everyone, how about Watson's Diner on Railroad Ave. They had the best fries. I would save my lunch money for AHS and get fries after school. I think one of the April boys worked the grill. I'm wondering if he went on to work at the Union Station (now closed). I read in the "Sun" that someone is looking to open that place up. We need a nice restaurant in Attleboro.
I'm wearing my lucky Red Sox shirt, it's 20 years old-celebrates the 75th anniversary of the green monster.
Enjoy the weekend!
Sue " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 6, 2007 7:13 AM: " o yes the 1/24th scale slot cars, use to help them keep them running so they could rent them, if there is one thing i wish i could have brought forward with me was a big track and lots of parts to build more cars. coopers was my choice also, the smells were great.
football games on the common with anyone that showed up, when fights were fight no weapons, just a good old a** whipping then you went home, and were best buds the next day. " scr1936 wrote on Oct 6, 2007 1:21 AM: " Peter Cordell: Wow nice to see some old memories. Was begining to think that there would never be any more of them on this mess we called a guestbook. Keep them coming, and yes I do remember most of the ones you just talked about. Good for you for changing the subject. Hey how bout those SOX'S " pcordell wrote on Oct 5, 2007 8:27 PM: " To G. Susan Burek: I wondered at times if Mrs. Heagney ever went home; she seemed to be there everday from when they opened to when they closed. I always though she looked like Imogene Coca...I can see her now. Mr. Heagney never said two words; they must've had an amazing work ethic though. I always liked Wed evenings when all the stores stayed open till 9. I remember when the Camera Shop expanded and opened up the downstairs...HO trains and slot cars and Matchbox were big then and I dutifully went in there at least two or three times a week to check out the new stuff. Another regular stop was Bud White's music shop to rifle through the new LP's and 45's. How many kids in Attleboro took music lessons from Bud on the many instruments he played I wonder? You mentioned Ashley's but I liked the fountain at Cooper's better...a big frosted mug of rootbeer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for 50 cents. Coop's was more of a "man's" place, too, and the smell of the various cigars and pipe tobacco in there must've seriously imprinted on me because to this day - and never having been a smoker either - I still enjoy the smell of lit pipes and cigars. " pcordell wrote on Oct 5, 2007 6:32 PM: " Fall was always my favorite season growing up in Attleboro. Memories circa about 1962: A bunch of kids raking up big piles of crisp leaves and then jumping in. Pick-up football games played until well after dark. Coming out of the Y into a fast chilling evening and hopping on one foot with your head tilted to one side because you still had water in one ear. The "horse chestnut on a shoe lace" competition during recess at St. John's and the pleasure of finding more big fat shiny ones on the way home from school. The anticipation of probably a half a pillow case of candy after a long night of trick-or-treating on Haloween and then trading favorites with your brothers and sisters. Going with your Mom to Ann and Hope to buy "winter clothes". Helping your Dad put up those heavy "storm windows" on a Saturday. Collecting for my Sun paper route was on Friday evenings and I always liked the feeling of stepping out of the chilly dusk and into people's warm front hallways or kitchens while they fetched the money; it was a real point of pride when they included a little "tip" for good service. " KayakSue wrote on Oct 5, 2007 6:11 PM: " Dear David L.,
I thought that the guestbook would be a cool site to hook up with acquaintances from the good old days; high school, the Attleboro Center (Ashley's, Heagney's...or way back Bobby's, etc. However, it seems to be a place where people spew crap. Life is too short to waste time here.
" ld1973 wrote on Oct 5, 2007 4:43 PM: " Mike, you're better off to ignore him, Rich is a loser and always will be. He thinks he is right and everyone else is wrong in this world. It's a losing battle with him. All Rich does is attack people. This guestbook won't ban him because of the entertainment value he adds. Let him keep writing, he looks like the idiot the more he writes. " richload wrote on Oct 5, 2007 4:22 PM: " mike grant, And I gave you my figures, which are pretty accurate, that 50 million babies have been killed since R. vs. W. All I asked you to do is come up with a number of how many NEEDED to be killed??? Let me supply that for you....,none, zero, zilch. There is always a better way than killing a child.
I have never been banned from anything ncluding abortion clinics. I am far from alone. I am not wasting my time by speaking out against abortions in any forum I wish. S.C. allows my postings so why do so many here want me banned? Because they hate the message and the messenger. My roots are in the Attleboro area even though from what I read here the area I knew was a far better place than it is now, socially speaking. Many of you have been lulled into a false sense of values by liberals. Shades of Adolph Hitler etc. Wake up. " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 5, 2007 3:41 PM: " rich, i gave you my thoughts on why people get them, i said it in a nice way, then you turn around and call me an Idiot. serious rich, i belive you are a sick person, you are a lonely person. you probly been banned not to go within 1000ft of any clinic, i do not think you should be banned from this site, i like the idea of you wasteing your time here. this way you are not bothering anyone around you. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 5, 2007 3:30 PM: " Um, no, that is not the case. I could say the same about you, you could be Rich and Molly. And you're the nut case here. " sinbad wrote on Oct 5, 2007 3:15 PM: " could it be laney and terry are one and the same person? Both nut cases. " sinbad wrote on Oct 5, 2007 2:39 PM: " To Gail Ann....Over a period of many years, Sturdy had a reputation for employing many sub-standard doctors who were banned from practicing in other places. One of them once accused a man I know of alcoholism. The man didn't drink (although the doctor did), and was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's desease by another doctor at another facility. Another doctor, a podiatrist, used to clip peoples tonails while they were asleep and then send them a bill. " Gailann Newton wrote on Oct 5, 2007 11:53 AM: " Dear Sun Chronicle, Thank you for the articles about Dr.Mendez. The truth needs to be told. Stupidly, my father trusted him. He shouldn't have. My father is gone. He wanted to live so he had the surgery he thought would save his life. My father did everything the doctor told him to do before surgery thinking it was going to lead him to have a good recovery and move on with his life. He is now a statistic in Mendez's career. My father was the father of 6 children, grandfather to 11 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 3 great-grandchildren. Thank God for wonderful memories for that is all we have left. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 5, 2007 11:39 AM: " Rich, you're the one sounding like the idiot trying to rhyme. This is a guestbook, not your forum. There are plenty of other sites out there with the content that you want to discuss, why don't you go there and bother those people instead of ranting on here. " richload wrote on Oct 5, 2007 11:30 AM: " Laney, Laney you sound quite insaney. You rant, you rave & think you are brave but you sound like you have a dead brainy. To whoever it was that pointed out that abortions are done for health reasons....,,,how many of the 50 million since R. vs. W. does that account for???? Idiot. As for asking the S.C. to ban me.......,Ahhhh WHAT? Unless Hillary takes over this is still a free USA right? " ld1973 wrote on Oct 5, 2007 9:04 AM: " Dear Molly, I'm not going away. Get used to it. Not to mention, sounds like you have a few different personalities. " marsei wrote on Oct 5, 2007 12:22 AM: " Laney, you are ridiculous.GO AWAY. Oh I forgot that would be insensitive of me. PLEASE JUST GO NOW. " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 3:17 PM: " LANEY, YOUR LAST FEW POSTS REMIND ME OF THE MOVIE "THE EXORCIST"......WOW! BRILLIANT OF YOU. GOOD BY " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 3:00 PM: " Keep on posting Donald! The more you do the more a fool you make of yourself. It's great entertainment! " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 2:57 PM: " And no I don't remember the story, I'm too young. But apparently you are old enough to remember it. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 2:56 PM: " I think you are confused Donald. And have me confused with someone else. And yes, I am better than you Donald. =) " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 2:38 PM: " The people who were/are a part of this guestbook from its inception, know you have made those remarks to others. Just because the SC has had to start over with this format, doesn't mean you are not held accountable with what you have posted on here before the change. Just because you can't remember what you posted, doesn't mean you are not to be held accountable for your assinine remarks you make. In your own words, GROW UP and stop the MIGHTIER THAN THOU attitude you have been dishing out. Because you are not any better than any other human being, like you have posted on here a couple times. Remember the story of the first historically recorded person to declare that he was better than someone else--and his eventual punishment? Ok again in your own words "enough said." " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 1:46 PM: " It appears that my post didn't show up. My apologies if this is a duplicate but Donald, please show me where I have said that to others. Nothing on this guestbook reflects that. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 11:24 AM: " Donald, your words speak for themselves. Enough said. It was an attack. " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 11:23 AM: " Laney: Again, in your own words to people on here "Why don't you learn how to read?" I did not "attack" you--I ASKED YOU A QUESTION--and of course being the person you are--you slung crap. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 11:20 AM: " I highly doubt it Kevin. Speculate all you want. I'm actually a young widow. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:46 AM: " Nothing from yours either. You're the one who attacked me. I never said a word to you. " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:44 AM: " Laney, Like I said--you can do nothing but sling personal attacks. Nothing of substance comes from your lips. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 AM: " Donald, seriously. You sound like an idiot with your post. Loser " afarmersboy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 AM: " Laney, Why can't you just SUCK IT UP! If you don't like what Rich posts--so what! He has a RIGHT to say what he wants--just like everyone else. At least he has a FIRM FOUNDATION for his beliefs! You and others like you DON'T, or you would lay yours out on the table like he does. That is why you go screaming to the webmaster like a spoiled little brat, crying like a raving lunatic for censorship against someone you don't agree! So take YOUR own advice--that you seem to get a kick telling others on here--GROW UP! " 2106 wrote on Oct 4, 2007 9:22 AM: " EEEEEZZZZ!!!people ; remmber we live in the state of champions GO! REDSOX GO PATS! " kevin wrote on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 AM: " Laney, Why don't you just threaten Rich like you did me? Or take your own advice: "For once why can't you be the bigger person and ignore it?" I know you can be ignorant. " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 3, 2007 6:12 PM: " rich, people have abortions for personnel and health reason, so why do you think they have to answer to you. it has nothing to do with you or your life. i am sure alot of thought are done by them before they make a disicion. so please go else were on this matter, were you might get better responses. " nzazz wrote on Oct 3, 2007 5:14 PM: " Dear Kay K: I don't have your email. I have been thinking of you and your daughter. Get my email from Jim H. Sincerely Nancy Z " ld1973 wrote on Oct 3, 2007 4:43 PM: " Dave LaFerriere - you post 'Let us know how we can make this website better, etc..... Here's a thought - DON'T ALLOW RICH TO POST. It's clear that he is an antagnonizer and keeps repeating himself. I know you like it for the ratings but quite frankly, I don't see too much posting going on here. You could definitely do something about it but yet you choose not to. Apparently our requests go unanswered. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 3, 2007 4:41 PM: " Rich, give it a rest will ya? You're the antagonizer here. Seriously, go away. Let it go. For once why can't you be the bigger person and ignore it? We get what you stand for now move on and knock it off. Go bother another site with your rantings. " richload wrote on Oct 3, 2007 4:36 PM: " I hope Terry can explain, her rhyme which seems insane. I just don't get it at all, so I wish she would give me a call. We could talk about babies and how they don't want to die, and maye a tear could appear in her eye........Nahhh, I doubt it,
she'll just probably shout it, "BABIES ARE NOT AS IMPORTANT AS I". " 2106 wrote on Oct 2, 2007 4:00 PM: " Hi all!!
I long for the good old days; necking on George St; going to the drive in theater and playing spot light tag on the big screen does anyone remember when? " Mrs. Preston wrote on Oct 1, 2007 3:10 PM: " This is irritating. Someone is pretending to be me, and saying things on my behalf. I could honestly care less what names you all want to call each other. Whoever is the imposter, please stop. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 1, 2007 1:48 PM: " Well Andrea, I hate to say it but Mr. Grant does have a point. " Mrs. Preston wrote on Oct 1, 2007 1:12 PM: " Mr. Grant, is Loser the best you can do? Honestly I've been called worse, by better. You want us to grow up, why don't you take your own advice. " kevin wrote on Oct 1, 2007 12:53 PM: " Sorry folks, I was trying to ask a question, which I'd still like the answer to, but I got sidetracked. I'll ignore Laney. " kevin wrote on Oct 1, 2007 12:46 PM: " Laney, Is that a threat, or are you trying to intimidate me? You are something else. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 1, 2007 11:45 AM: " Also Kevin, you may want to be careful what you say here. People can easily find out how old you are, where you live, have lived, etc. Intellius is very easy to search on. I'd think twice with what you post on here. But that's just my opinion. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 1, 2007 11:41 AM: " I certainly lead a better quality of life than you do. I don't jump from story to story on this site arguing with people like you do. You must be a Rich Howard in disguise. How fitting. " kevin wrote on Oct 1, 2007 11:24 AM: " Laney, I wasn't rude. Why do you always have to be that way, assuming falsehoods and being nasty without provokation? You must lead quite a life. PITA. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 1, 2007 10:17 AM: " You should have stated that in your previous message. I'm sure there was a reasonable explanation. Maybe if you weren't rude the woman would have been nicer. " kevin wrote on Oct 1, 2007 9:59 AM: " Laney, I did exactly that on Friday. The city hall transferred me to the water dept.. The woman at the water dept. did not have an answer, and did not seem to want to take down any info when I reported water bubbling up from the street at South Main and Orange St.. That's why I figured I'd try here thinking a local resident of that area might have some info, and also be a guestbook reader. " ld1973 wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:49 AM: " Kevin, if you want to know why, common sense would be to call City Hall and ask. I'm sure there is a good explanation. " Gailann Newton wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:45 AM: " I would like to hear about the kids I grew up with also. I lived on Holly St. in South Attleboro from 1959 when I was 3 to 1982 when I got married and moved to NH. My family home was in our family until 3 years ago. The kids I knew lived mostly in that neighborhood on either Woodbine St., Greenwich St. and from the Mendon Rd. area. I came from a large family and my maiden name was Roy. We had no fear back then and the whole neighborhood was our playground. I made my First Communion, Confirmation and got married at St.Theresa's Church. We also learned how to swim at the Lee's Pond pool and went ice skating on Cranberry Pond. As Brownie's and Girl Scouts we marched in the Memorial Day parade, laid a wreath at the Newell Burial Ground and then back to the American Legion. As I have written before, I have planted some strong roots here in NH, but the original seed was planted in South Attleboro. " kevin wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:36 AM: " Hi folks, Water rates in Attleboro have been going up for quite some time.(like since forever) I was wondering, with clean, treated water so expensive, why does the city have a hose gushing this precious commodity into a storm drain at the corner of Olive and South Main St.? If anyone is in the know, please write a quick explanation. (It's a little early to think about freezing pipes.)Thanks " bugzy1 wrote on Oct 1, 2007 7:32 AM: " well its a shame the guestbook has fallen apart. use to looked forward to hear all the memories, and hope to see someone i might have grown up with. anyone that might have grown up around maple st, alvin st, and that area in the 50s and 60s drop a line. " sinbad wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:19 AM: " mike...you referred to 4 losers posted on the 27th....you didn't include the 1 buffoon. " bugzy1 wrote on Sep 27, 2007 3:04 PM: " i dont know why these 4 losers have to start up again, the ones that posted on the 27th. these are the type of stupid comments which has nothing to do with the prior comments. " Mrs. Preston wrote on Sep 27, 2007 1:21 PM: " Oh poor, misguided, ignorant, bigoted Mr. Howard. I wonder if you find it difficult to live in a bubble? Move on, times are changing and so should you. " terry bosh wrote on Sep 27, 2007 11:29 AM: " there once was an annoyance named howard;
who lived at his keyboard...no out-ward;
he spit hate, rants and raves, (crazily thought he was brave),
to busy to see his audience ‘OFF’- powered...
" richload wrote on Sep 27, 2007 7:39 AM: " There once was a guestbook on the S.C. site, Some entries were calm and some had a bite. Some had just memories of times gone by, And some held opinions that made some readers fry. Rancor was hurled at the one they did hate, Because of his wish that babies would be born, live, grow and date. He just couldn't fathom how life here had changed, How seemingly sane people now talked as if deranged. How they just did not care that abortion was rife, As long as their "rights" were with them for life. The guestbook heated up when such things were said, But "H.W.S.R.N." would not give up.....,instead. The guestbook was changed by the on line guru, Now no more "pen names" would be coming thru. Now it was the time print your own name, To say who you were when you put someone to shame. So the guestbook has suffered, The postings are few, What has become of the hate bashing crew? Maybe they will find courage to return to the site, To I.D. who they are and continue the fight. So without opposition my message is sent, Babies should live and gays should repent...... " bfpcats wrote on Sep 23, 2007 11:37 AM: " Debbie Stewart; Jim H. let me know about your posting and I just want to let you know how much your kind words mean to me. We are still waiting for the Drs. to decide if Ileana is going to have chemo or radiation or both...the waiting is so very hard! Will keep you posted on the progress. Thank you again... " Babygirl33428 wrote on Sep 21, 2007 6:14 PM: " My Name is Carolyn Leonelli and I grew up in Attleboro, graduated from AHS in 1994. I was just looking to catch up with old friends and family. I curently live in West Palm Beach Florida. I have a beautiful daughter Destiny she is five years old. My e-mail address is Babygirl33428@aol.com. If you remember me please e-mail me it woould be nice to hear from people " scr1936 wrote on Sep 21, 2007 11:34 AM: " Debbie Stewart: First off I hope your daughter is doing alright and second I can't post someones email address here without their promission. I'm sure That Kay will read your post and respond but in the mean time if you would like you can send the email to me and I will forward it to Kay and then she can get back to you. That will keep both of you from posting your email address here if you don't want others to have it. I've posted mine here and get some people emailing me sometimes that I would rather not have sending me mail but I can deal with that. If you look back a little you will see my email address posted here. Thanks for helping out Kay K. Also to all the others who continue to send your prayers her way thanks I know she will appreciate it. Just trying to help out a friend who is in need like I have to a few others when they needed it. " Dastew613 wrote on Sep 19, 2007 5:54 PM: " Mr. Hathaway, I am also a Mom of a daughter who had to deal with breast cancer at the young age of 28. I would be honored to send "positive" thoughts to KayK if you send along her e-mail address. Thank God my daughter found her lump while she was 8 1/2 months pregnant with her first child. She went to P.C. Dr. only to be told "it was nothing". Since she is her mohter's daughter she didn't take no for an answer and it was found that she had Stage 2 cancer. IF she had waited or took what they said for face value I don't know where she would be today. My heart goes out to your friend and her daughter. I will keep both in my prayers. " registration wrote on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 AM: " There was a comment recently about some stories disappearing from the online archives. The basic search function only goes back 14 days. In order to search further use the advance search. From the SERVICES menu go to ARCHIVES, click on the text "Advanced Search Options." Once in the advanced search area you can type in search words, a date range and be able to sort results. Only stories that have been online are in the online archives.
- David Laferriere, The Sun Chronicle " scr1936 wrote on Sep 18, 2007 8:34 PM: " For anyone who might like a ride down memory lane just go to the url address listed below and remember some good old times. http://www.frontiernet.net/~jimdandy/specials/remember/remember.html " richload wrote on Sep 17, 2007 4:44 PM: " Jim and others, I know I am not one of your "good persons" of the guestbook but if you think I don't pray for those who ask for prayers here you are dead wrong. I attend mass weekly and I pray daily for many, many people. Just because it was not stated here in the G.B. does not mean the prayers were not made. Rest assured, they were and are. All that was said just in case any of the snide cracks in that post were directed at me in any way, shape or form. (Hopefully I am just gun shy from all the hatred. As for those who are at war for our good, they are always in my thoughts and prayers. I probably have stated before that my family has lost a Marine in each of 3 wars. My cousin in WWII, My brother in law in Vietnam and my brothers nephew in Iraq. I am currently working on a project that will result in a collage of pictures of all those in my family who have served. It goes back to WWI and up to the present. Have a great week all. " richload wrote on Sep 16, 2007 9:48 AM: " Brad, I was wondering if you ever got the box of old negatives I sent to you and if they were of any interest. We had discussed this via email some time ago, remember? I have many other boxes of these negatives which came from my uncle Don O'Reilly and my Aunt Edith both originally from Plainville and Mansfield. These negatives are from the 30's and 40's & 50's, (I think), and many are from the local towns in the Attleboro area. If you remember, my intent is to donate them and you showed interest for some project. My email is . Hope to hear from you. Regards, Rich. " bcashley1102 wrote on Sep 16, 2007 2:16 AM: " I like some of the latest site improvements. Especially the function to "e-mail" a story. The "trapped in junk" story reminds me of some folks I know.
Here`s another memory: Does anyone remember a character named Happy Watkins? He would walk the streets of Attleboro during the late 60`s- early 70`s. He would wave to all the cars that passed. Rumor was that he had once been employed as a clown.
As I recall- The Sun did a small article when he died many years ago.
I`m sure he must have had some great stories to tell! " scr1936 wrote on Sep 15, 2007 9:35 PM: " In case anyone would like to be updated on how Kay K's daughter LLean is doing feel free to email me at scr1936 @ gmail.com As I get the info I will pass it on to you. Lets show our support for LLean. " scr1936 wrote on Sep 15, 2007 9:19 PM: " I have something I would love to share with the readers here at the guestbook concerning our troups that fight the fight for us so that we can have the freedoms we have. This link was sent to me by Kay K.who at this time is fighting the fight for her daughter LLean. Take a minute if you will and look at how this town supports our troups. Thanks Kay K. for this one. Just click on the link below.
Americans supporting Americans.
The town of Kearney , Nebraska , went all out (for a small town) with a parade (including all fire trucks), decorated the town, and, in general, showed these soldiers a heartfelt welcome home and thanks
for doing their job.
You won't see this on TV because most of the media wants us to believe there is no support. They, as usual, are dead wrong. Below is the link to slideshow of the 734th Homecoming on Friday 08-10-2007
http://www.imagefactoryphotography.com/slideshows/Heros/ .
" scr1936 wrote on Sep 15, 2007 9:09 PM: " Need some help on this one. !!! If you all remember I asked that everyone would take a minute and send there best to a wonderful person Kay K in regards to her daughter LLean who found out that she had Breast Cancer. llean went under the knife and they found her to be in worse shape than they thought. Now is the time that she needs our prayers and good thoughts more than ever. I sent out a plee here to the good people of this guestbook to help one of our own Kay K and her daughter LLean a few weeks back. A few people responded and sent their best but most people here just wanted to continue with the bickering about nonsense and unimportant issues.Just can't figure out why people here would rather read and respond to that kind of stuff when one of our own needs help. Lets stand behind Kay K and LLean and support her and help them win another fight against this terrible sickness called cancer. If you all remember Kay K is a winner against cancer and with our help LLean can be too. Lets focuss on what should be important here and not the DUMB stuff. Thanks everyone and Kay K., my heart goes out to you and LLean and I hope and pray with the help of ALL here LLean will beat this too. Hugs and Kisses to both of you. Love you guys. Jim " LouPic wrote on Sep 15, 2007 2:20 PM: " I can go up and down North Washington St. and remember as it was in the 40's and 50's. Vigoritos, Nolan Flower shop, Community theater, Miladys' Brennans, Laverys etc. etc. also remember the Rose Jitney that took you to Pawtucket and Jimmie who did the driving....
Actually, the people and the storefronts have changed but it looks almost the same except for across from the Chronicle office, the church is gone and has become a parking lot. " 2106 wrote on Sep 15, 2007 11:56 AM: " Yes Louise, I remember diner and the bus stop on Elm St near the corner of North Washington St do you remember Mc Nallys in the North end across from the social club? " LouPic wrote on Sep 15, 2007 9:37 AM: " To Bob LaPlante
I do remember the Minute Man, do you remember the Yankee Diner next door to Rezza's on Elm St and across the street from Copolla's shoe repair? " 2106 wrote on Sep 15, 2007 3:17 AM: " does anyone remember Wallys ice cream,the Minet Man diner , not being able to turn right on red " Nancy D. wrote on Sep 14, 2007 6:34 PM: " I am already getting a headache from the new comments..... " sinbad wrote on Sep 14, 2007 5:57 PM: " Right from the start Terry Bosh has gone off like a lunatic. Why did the SC post her message? She was the biggest trouble maker on the other guest book. " ld1973 wrote on Sep 14, 2007 2:25 PM: " At least we are good for something while men are good for nothing. Grow up Thomas. " lonicutter wrote on Sep 14, 2007 2:13 PM: " Well. that explains it. We all know that women are only good for one thing... " ld1973 wrote on Sep 14, 2007 2:00 PM: " Oh yeah and then what? You don't deserve meeting me, for I am much too much better than you are and don't associate with the like of people like you nor will I bring myself down to your level. And no, I am not a man but woman. " richload wrote on Sep 14, 2007 1:54 PM: " Laney, I am praying with all my heart that just once I get to meet one of you Rich haters face to face, mano a mano. You are a man are you not? Could be either with the name Laney. " ld1973 wrote on Sep 14, 2007 12:57 PM: " I know how to make this guestbook better, don't let Rich Howard or Thomas Brady post. " richload wrote on Sep 14, 2007 7:30 AM: " I have many memories of growing up in North Attleboro back in the 40's & 50's. A lot of them I have shared here in the guestbook. I have also made comments on my beliefs which many of you took umbrage to. I don't say I am sorry for I am not sorry for my beliefs which include that unborn babies should b e born and live. I DO say that I thank God every day that Terry is not among my memories of the area. Rough enough having to deal with her and her demeanor here. So saddle up folks and enjoy the NEW guestbook..... " HelpRehoboth wrote on Sep 13, 2007 4:31 PM: " As many of you know, there is a recall election on October 29 for Christopher Morra, one of our selctman.
I have no comment on this election.
My question is to the Sun Chronicle, why did specific articles regarding him and the police mysteriously disappear from archives over the past day or so? Coincidence? " pcordell wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:52 AM: " I had to laugh the other day as my North Carolina born and raised son was on the computer ordering his high school ring. As I walked by I casually asked "you getting it from Josten's or Balfour's?" He answered with "how did you know that?" I came back with "...just took a wild guess". I know that both companies are gone now but I always took a lot of pride in the fact that I was from "The Jewelry Capital of the World". When I was in the service (late 60's) I noted that many of our USMC metal insignia was stamped 'Antaya Bros' on the back...they were owned by my great uncle and his two sons and located on either Holman or Falmout St...forget now. My first real full-time job was at Swanks, working the 3-11 shift (after school!) in the automatic engraving dept. I was 15 and lied about my age to get hired (easy back then) and worked till I saved up the $500 that my first car cost me. I wish I could remember some of the older gals I worked with (old to me, they were probably in their forties) as they made the evening go by fast with their constant chatter and good natured humor and gentle barbs...mostly directed at me because I could never even come close to matching their speed and dexterity on the machines. " Gailann Newton wrote on Sep 13, 2007 9:47 AM: " Greetings from New Hampshire. The leaves are already starting to change. Slowly, but still changing. Snow already on Mt.Washington. I have always enjoyed reading the guestbook whether I agreed with what was written or not. I did not get too involved with the ugliness as it really was nothing I was interested in. I really like commenting and reading about South Attleboro. I grew up in the south end and I miss it terribly though I have put down some pretty strong roots here in NH. I have lived here for 25 years and love it. I have lots of family and friends in the Attleboro area including in Pawtucket, RI also and try to get down to visit at least once a month. My old neighborhood was in the St.Jean's Plat area off of Mendon Road. Great place to grow up. Registering to comment is no big deal. I did not mind it at all. Have a wonderful day! " lonicutter wrote on Sep 13, 2007 7:46 AM: " The first entry in the "new" guestbook is blaming Mr. Howard??? GET OFF THE GUY'S BACK AND WORRY ABOUT YOURSELF FOR A CHANGE! If Rich feels the need to post what he does who the hell are you to say he shouldn't be here? That's right....you are no one. Try this Terry...MYOB and keep your insults to yourself. I'm sick of your crap. And, NO, I am not Rich Howard, not do I know him personally. I'm just fed up with those of you who can't "live and let live". GROW UP or go somewhere else. YOU are the all of the other nosey busy-bodies are the reason this guestbook is no longer enjoyable. I don't care if you like Rich Howard or what he has to say. I don't care if you like me or what I have to say either, but try minding your own business for a change and keep your persoanl comments to yourself. Ok, SC, I guess we'll have to start the guestbook over AGAIN because Terry ruined it. " afarmersboy wrote on Sep 13, 2007 4:33 AM: " I just want to comment on the 10th of September article where the Academy Building is getting a grant for $50,000. If its the building on Sanford Street (address wasn't mentioned in article)--IT'S ABOUT TIME! I lived next door at 32 Sanford for 10 years, and always admired the Academys architecture. That is what I miss about the Attleboro area the most--the many different styles of buildings/homes, and the pride of the owners to maintain them well. To David at SC: I just hope you don't censor anyone because you don't agree with the subject matter of the individual--as others would have you do....it has already been stated on here that "NO ONE will ever make them think different." Thank you " bfpcats wrote on Sep 12, 2007 6:54 PM: " Terry; I couldn't have said it better myself! You are SOOOOO right on the money.
Kay Kenngott " bugzy1 wrote on Sep 12, 2007 6:50 PM: " this is alittle much just to post. you have to jump back and forth if you are going to comment on something " LouPic wrote on Sep 12, 2007 5:00 PM: " I cannot seem to get things straight with this registering. I want to see if this goes through. " terry bosh wrote on Sep 12, 2007 3:38 PM: " "WE"? What is this "WE" garbage? Is there a mouse in your pocket? NOBODY speaks for me. I have lived in Virginia since 1998, and sorely miss Attleboro. My family is there. My heart is there. My fondest memories of my growing up and even learning some pretty shocking life facts are there. NO ONE will ever make me think different. And I have always used my real name - to the point of someone on here remarking "Spoken like a true Bosh!" I am not a crackpot or sleazy 'one-note Johhny' who graces the other pages with stupid elementary-school-level shots anonymously, less they be found out for their immaturity. I am PROUD to be who I am. The only thing I truly lament is to go home for a visit, not know anyone in Stop and Shop, or the Friendly's in town, then to come back to VA and read the asinine things our beloved Guestbook has been taken over by. I blame RICH HOWARD for this 'change' - his gobbledy-gook spaced-out 'opinions' he tried soo hard to disguise as 'teachings'. Before he became so waaay out there, we all were quite fine reminiscing here about crank mimeograph machine paper smells, old friends some have seemed to locate, and jumping off into old Falls Pond. Dave, if you truly want us all here to be free to post those old-home memories, re-think and EDIT. And no offense to others, but if you have nothing to hide, why hide? " registration wrote on Sep 12, 2007 11:32 AM: " Welcome to TheSunChronicle.com's Guestbook. Let us know how we can make this web site better. What do you like and not like, what features would you see on thesunchronicle.com? Leave your comments here in the Guestbook. Thanks, David Laferriere, The Sun Chronicle. " or
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terry bosh wrote on Sep 21, 2009 6:01 PM:
Anyhoo, I hope to be back when the leaves change. That's still the only time I get homesick. I still miss all the New England colors. Only up north can it look that way. VA ain't got it. and that clean mountain air coming down from New Hampster...aaaahhhhhhh... "