Speaking of Joseph Fernandes and the Fernandes Supermarkets, anyone remember that plaza?? I remember the store Mars being in that plaza besides Fernandes but can't seem to recall what other stores were in there, anyone else remember?
LDFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (03:08:02 pm EDT)
PS...Terry, when you coming up here for a visit again?
LDFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (03:08:42 pm EDT)
I agree Terry, and have tried myself but people seem to be childish here and won't stop nagging and bringing things up that were clearly left alone. Like I said, these people are older than me acting like children. Anyway...no, I don't remember that episode, I never was into Star Trek growing up. But I see where you're coming from! =)
OK YOU GUYS !! Stop sniping at each other or I'll bang your heads together !!! (as Mom used to say to us fighting, and once she did too...man that hurt !! CLUNK!) Anyone remember the Star Trek episode where they blew through a cloud of bad-ness dust? The meaner the crew got to each other, the more powerful the cloud became. When people started attacking each other physically, somebody GOT A CLUE and stepped in, in effect, promoted love. Can we try that?
Terry BoshFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (02:08:23 pm EDT)
Dawn, What can i say but you proved me right. If I used my regular name you'd still have a snied remark. Somtimes this guestbook gets too predictable. I'm too young to be an old cackling hen but don't let me interupt you...
devil's advocateFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (02:08:30 pm EDT)
To devil's advocate - so you'll use your real name when writing posts but will hide when writing to LD? What a chicken. To LD, you've nothing wrong but be nice to people who deserve it and it seems like this 'devil's advocate' is just jealous. too bad they are a big chicken...bawk bawk bawk....
Dawn RemmingFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (01:08:53 pm EDT)
Terry, I remember Skipper!! The clothes and shoes were so small it was hard dressing them but it was so much fun! I remember the shoes always falling off. They sure don't make toys like they used to. I remember the Hot Wheels cars that used to actually be metal and not plastic....remember how heavy they were?
LDFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (01:08:46 pm EDT)
To Devil's Advocate, I am trying to put this issue to rest yet people like you bring it up. Apparently you did not read the entries that they wrote or they were deleted. You were not involved back when this situation came about. I stand by what was written and they did make negative comments but it appears they were overlooked by you. I get a kick on how people keep beating a dead horse. And it appears that these entries are from people who are OLDER than I am. I have three words - grow up please!
LDFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (01:08:26 pm EDT)
to Jeff Did your wife graduate around 1971 from AHS?? last comment from the devil's advocate.
one more thing to JeffFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (12:08:29 pm EDT)
LD - I still have all my Barbies too!!! I trudged them from MA to NJ, back to MA, then to VA, MD and back to VA with me. I dont know why I kept them, cuz I have not been fortunate enough to meet a man good enough to give me cubs to pass them down to, but I still have them and all the innocent memories they bring back. The clothes are SOO out of style now, huh?! I even have Skipper, the little redheaded sister with flat feet. To the 'real squire', yes you did owe me...and that spot is still waiting for ya. And yes, a big Portuguese a** it is! As to f-head H.W.S.R.N., do you notice when I blast him, he shuts up? Then comes out of hiding and looks for a weaker target. He calls me 'almighty terry', I musta got him so good he cant speak; So NOBODY back down from him again. And if we get P-O-ed enough, maybe The Dave (Dave, honey...you listening?) will finally delete him forever. (And you better let us know so we can do a dance!) Here's hoping!! HAAA !
Terry BoshFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (12:08:10 pm EDT)
I'm playing "devils advocate" for this comment by not leaving my familiar name knowing you'll start dumping on me too after reading my comment. First I'd like to say, LD, I think you are a wonderful contributor to this guestbook and will continue to join in on great conversation such as the books right now. But LD, after reading the comment in question, I am also curious about your comment made to Mack. I didn't laugh as Jeff did but "scratched my head" not getting it. As for always making negative remarks, Jeff, Squire, Mack can't be accused of the that LD. I scrolled back to read these old entries and must say, you guys are over reacting to Jeff's comments. Your treating him like he's Rich. Looking back I didn't see all these negative comments that he's being accused of making. What I did notice, while holding down the scroll button, was constant entries of ,(I guess what is referred to as), defending people in this guestbook. We don't need a crusader defending us. C'mon loosen up! it's a light weight guestbook from your home computer. Save the heroics for the real world. I will now go back to my own name and continue discussing some good books amongst other topics with everybody else. Jim H. your comments have substance and are worth reading, thank you. I just wanted to get this off my chest.
devil's advocateFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (12:08:47 pm EDT)
Jeff, it's obvious that people did ignore it. Stop bringing it up. The issue was dead until you chose to pounce on me. I will not be answering your posts so go argue with someone else since you feel the need to argue with people.
LDFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (11:08:57 am EDT)
Again, no comment to Jeff. Apparently he doesn't listen. To Nancy M....I remember all those things growing up. I still have my original Barbie Dolls with their clothes and one of those cases that you used to carry them in, not to mention, my original Atari with all the games that still works. Smells....here's one...remember those big rubber red balls in gym class? I hated how those smelled. To Jim, don't let him get to you. I understand why you posted what you did, trust me, I've wanted to say a few things to him but quite honestly, it's not worth it. Don't stoop to his level. He WANTS us to post back to him because he enjoys it. He's a sick man. So Jim, take a breath and ignore, ignore, ignore. He is not worth you getting upset over. You are a nicer person than he is and I enjoy your entries so keep 'em coming! =)
LDFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (10:08:54 am EDT)
How did I contradict what I wrote? What negative remark has Glenn made? I apologize LD but it will always be amusing. If LD made that remark at any of you, would you get angry or find the humor in it? Scroll back and it's obvious people on this book definitely wouldn't ignore it. We chose the humor. LD, just curious, what did you mean?
JeffFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (08:08:09 am EDT)
Must appologize to all here cause I went to a level in a post to Rich that I shouldn't have dropped my self too. At this time I'm not even sure the post made it on. Just have had enough of his crap and the guide lines seem to let things slide by sometimes that shouldn't if the rules were regulated as posted. To many have left this site that have been here since the beginning bacause of him and I hate to see that. Me getting to that level has not helped either. Just one more reason for this site to have other places for sensitive type posting.
Jim HathawayFriday, Aug 24, 2007 (12:08:30 am EDT)
Rich, fine putting abortions aside....what is wrong with gays?????Huh????Doesn't your god love everyone????? Who cares who we love???? Man and man, woman and woman or man and woman who really gives a hoot????? How many marriages end in abuse, neglect and infidelity???? Bottom line is if you love someone with your whole heart you marry them. I have 2 teenagers and would not care at all if either one was gay, UNLIKE YOU. My kids come first, their health and happiness not my opinion on gays, UNLIKE YOU. WANT ME TO SAY IT AGAIN???? YES I DID HAVE AN ABORTION SO IF YOU DONT LIKE IT THE TOO BAD FOR YOU..... GET A LIFE AND LEAVE US ALONE
DonnaThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (11:08:05 pm EDT)
Something I need to say but it won't be easy. Rich Howard you are RIGHT. !!!! I don't like you at all and you don't care either. I've tried to avoid this but you won't let it go so now I will get to your level. First you talk about honor, just cause someone has served their city state or country does not give them honor. I respect everyone that has served and done the right thing but we all know there are many out there that don't do the right thing. I looked up the word honor and it said " high regard or respect; personal integrity; reputation; to except something as valid". Lets just talk about one, personal integrity. You have given your word to many here but go back on your word all the time so yes you have integrity and honor. Now I could go on but all one would have to do is read back in this guestbook and they could see the honor that you have, and besides I only have 250 words for this post. Now you say you post here cause many of the people here need to hear your message about abortions. Who would that be??? Don't be shy give us some names, remember you fear no one and don't hide from anyone. Now it seems the only one of your opinions that most people object to is the one on abortions and most have just asked you to take it somewhere else. Why, cause it doesn't belong on this site and common sense would tell most people if a subject is going to get a conversation heated and ugly it should have a special place and this is not the place and that is not just MY opinion it's 95% of the people here that share that. What part of that don't you understand?? You also talk about you have great memories but the people here now won't cause of abortions and gays. Give me a break !! Maybe you should remember back to what you told us all here about your family. not such good memories now are they. Rich I know how you feel about your unborn babies, we all do. I even asked the web master to create a site for you so you can preach all you want but that hasn't happened as of yet. Hopefully it will for the rest of us. !! Last of all it would be a waste of time for us to get together to discuss this cause I would want to do it in person but we both know you wouldn't show cause you only want to hide behind your computer and cause problems. If you felt as strong as you say you do you would be out there in person fighting the fight cause we both know there are abortions & abortion clinics in more than just N. Attleboro & Attleboro. Last I'm sorry to anyone else that had to read this but this will not go away if you ignor it or scroll past Time has proven that point.
Jim HathawayThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (10:08:06 pm EDT)
Bob; Your memory is working quite well also. Do you remember the Adamsdale vs Lake Como games? We can't talk about Joyce anymore...I married a Janice. How do I go about getting your email?
fred dThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (10:08:07 pm EDT)
The passing of Joe Fernandes did not go unnoticed here on the Left Coast. Bless his memory. Here is the California version of the story (copy and paste the following URL to your browser address bar) http://www.marktalk.com/blog/?p=78
Mark WilliamsThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (09:08:55 pm EDT)
LD HI I don't know how old you are but my first lunch box was red plaid when I went to first grade at the Richards Ave school but it wasn't called that then. I saw the same lunch box a few years ago in an antique store for $30 and my husband bought it for me as a surprise because I had told him I used to have one! From 2nd grade on I was at St Mary's walked home for lunch everyday(you could do that then) I loved the smell of that white paste and play dough. I also remember the old crank style copiers in high school with Miss Talty the head of the business dept,I also remember Mrs Whitmore,and Miss Hall. That crank style was messy!!Even the forerunner of today's copier you had to have a master to run off the copies.
NANCY MATTESONThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (08:08:32 pm EDT)
Cindy (Mello) Lesperance- I go on Janet Evanovich's website. There's a spot where yopu can see what actresses and actors people have picked to play the different characters in her books if they ever make a movie or wkly series. They'd have to find the lady that played in "Something About Mary". Remember the old girl with the small dog that over tanned her body? I like LULA too. I hope Janet Evanovich keeps them coming. I have purchased # 13. I can't wait to start reading it. I go through her books in one or two days.
jmcThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (07:08:55 pm EDT)
Here's one: Remember when you were a little kdi...the movie stars were looked up to, and so many aspired to become one? (I'm sure the ugly deeds abounded then, too.) But now...is there anyone in Hollywood who isn't discracing themselves lately? It's becoming pathetic.
Nancy D.Thursday, Aug 23, 2007 (07:08:27 pm EDT)
To Cindy and JMC, I just read a preview of 'One For The Money' and I'm definitely going to go buy it the series looks great! Thanks so much everyone for the ideas I really appreciate it! =)
LDThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (03:08:16 pm EDT)
To JMC: I am in the middle of Janet Evanovich's "Lean Mean Thirteen" - - - I am leaving this computer to get back to it!!! I have read from one up and I agree - these books are addicting!!!! I have to say, I have never been a big reader - This author changed that for me! I love the Grandmother - she's a hoot!!!! You have to pick this book up - but, make sure you have the time on your hands to read it all, as you won't want to put it down just like the others!!! Enjoy!
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (02:08:15 pm EDT)
Wow.. I "googled" "Jolly Cholly's" (remember that neat old place in N. Attleboro?).. and I got directed to this page. I really didn't expect to see stuff about abortion or anti-gay sentiments... gee, I'm glad I don't read the Sun Chronicle! The webmaster needs to pay attention. Eve
eveThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (02:08:59 pm EDT)
Paula....FYI...I apologized to LD for something a long time ago. Is writing about the Boston Braves negative or "egging" someone on? I also owe Terry an apology for a post I sent awhile back.
squireThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (12:08:22 pm EDT)
By the way, this guestbook is part of this newspaper. A newspaper does not limit itself to one subject. It reports. It informs. It has opinions printed as well as comics and sports. To question why I give opinions on any subject is asinine but I will tell you that I give them here simply because I feel it reaches a group of people who need the message. Now if JIM HATHAWAY doesn't like it for instance he can contact me at any time to discuss it. As for the rest of those who hate my guts, too bad. Stop killing babies and I will stop yakking about it. Ignore me but please do not ignore the message, do something about it. I thank the SC for posting my entries no matter how much blather comes from it. Maybe it made one person think about what is going on in the world. As for memories, great, but what kind of memories will this generation have? A trail of dead babies and gay weddings? I'll take my memories any day.
Rich HowardThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (12:08:02 pm EDT)
DEFINITION. HONOR: "An oath taking firefighter, EMT, policeman or a veteran whether on active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserves or Regular, who at one point in life, wrote a check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including my life".
Rich HowardThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (12:08:09 pm EDT)
To LD: I have read several Amish novels over the summer. Authors like Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis are ones I like especially. I am beginning to read the new Harry Potter as I am a sub-school teacher and the kids just love the character and I want to be able to know what they are talking about. I did read also, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross. Good luck!
Gailann NewtonThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (11:08:20 am EDT)
Nancy, I enjoy James Patterson as well! I am currently reading a Nora Roberts one, the title escapes me at the moment, but the story is about two twin girls who were kidnapped, one was returned to her family, and the other one the kidnappers kept (the parents think she's dead) and the twin keeps telling her mother that the sister is still alive somewhere. Great book so far! I also like Dan Brown, he's got some good books out as well.
LDThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (10:08:35 am EDT)
Jeff, you must like to tell stories, because that's exactly what you're doing here! I've read back the posts as many as would allow and it appears that yes, LD made some negative comments, but they were warranted. You, Squire, Mack Truck, Glenn, and whoever your supposed friends are are the ones who have written the worst of the negativity and like to egg people on, especially Squire and MackTruck. And for you all to be laughing about it at work and talking about it is pathetic, don't you people have lives? Apparently not! LD is a nice person who had contributed alot to this guestbook and has said her peace to those of you who choose to argue or pick on people. She has a right to defend herself against the remarks from the likes of you. Why don't you go find someone else to pick on? Grow up! Seriously!
PaulaThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (10:08:30 am EDT)
Not even commenting on Jeff's childish posting, hopefully he will stop posting garbage - Anyway - Another smell used to be play dough....remember that? Here's one for you - what was your favorite back to school item that you enjoyed getting at the beginning of the school year? Mine used to be a lunch box. I had a Holly Hobby metal lunch box one year. Did those things used to rust if they got wet!
LDThursday, Aug 23, 2007 (10:08:12 am EDT)
kay k I will be thinking of you and your daughter, I pray that they have found it early and she will make a speedy and full recovery. I enjoy reading James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell, Nora Roberts is good too. Not to cause trouble but I agree that too many political issues are on this guestbook,although I have only been on since Jim H told me about it in May I enjoy the old memories of growing up in the 60's and 70's. Although they seem to be more of Attleboro than North where I grew up. I hope it stays as it was meant to be..reviving old memories, finding old friends and such.
nancy mattesonWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (08:08:35 pm EDT)
My friend LD started new subjects a while ago that got everyone going in the right direction. Well, I want to do it too! Today I recceived a new lunch bag. When I opened it, the smell struck me - just like a new doll!! Then we started talking about the old mimeographs in elementary school...remember the first thing you did when the teacher picked you to pass a pile of those purple-lettered papers round? That's right !! Smash them up against your face and SMELL EM !! Another smell-memory I treasure, a freshly mowed lawn, home-made baked bread, the old leaded gas (at 35 cents a gallon in 1978)...anyone else?
Terry BoshWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (04:08:33 pm EDT)
Thanks JMC! I will definitely look into those books. I like Anita Shreve but am always looking for some new authors. I can't say that I've lived in a tenament in the 50's or 60's...I wasn't thought of until the 70's but it would be nice to read about it. Thanks for the response!
LDWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (11:08:57 am EDT)
to LD- Light on Snow by Anita Shreve, Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich. You have to read One for the Money, Two for the Dough, Three to get Deadly, Four to Score, High Five, Hot Six, Seven Up, Hard Eight, To the Nines, Ten Big Ones, and Eleven on Top before you read Twelve so you can get to know the characters. These books are funny and suspenseful. You just can't put them down. If you ever lived in a tenement house or the suburbs of the 50's and 60's the scenario is so easy to relate to. I wish they'd amke tese books into a series for TV.
JMCWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (11:08:53 am EDT)
Has anyone read any good books over the summer that they would like to share? I'm looking for some ideas. Thanks! =)
LDWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (10:08:26 am EDT)
Re: Boston Braves. One of the Attleboro guys affiliated with the team was Mr. Charlebois. Don't remember his first name. I knew his sons, Dave and Ron. I remember seeing a picture at their house with Mr. Charlebois standing next to Warren Spahn. Both were in their game uniforms.
Torri PantaleonWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (10:08:05 am EDT)
I hate to say it but Jeff, there was no need for that. I read back through the entries and it happened a while ago, not to mention, others replied yet you chose to only pick on 'LD'. I read the post and would have replied the same way that person did. You can't fault someone for replying to something that wasn't clear in the first place and could be contrued different ways. How were people to know it was a private joke? Last I checked this was a PUBLIC site. Maybe you need to learn that and stop picking on people. I bet that was an excuse you made up of it being a private joke to make yourself look good. Stop picking on people. As my mother always said, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Good day.
David MelloWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (09:08:08 am EDT)
Jeff, you're the one who chose to write that entry to LD, you could have just passed on by. You're the immature one who started it. That happened a while ago, no need to be bringing it up. Seems you have a vendetta against LD. Why don't you just leave her alone? She has done nothing to you and you're the one who chose to bring it up again. Some of us like to read the guestbook, not your petty little cat fights with people or your private jokes with friends or your wife. You deserve the comments you get because you're not clear with your posts. If you can't be clear then you can't blame anyone for replying.
Dawn RemmingWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (09:08:46 am EDT)
Jeff, I am not rude, you are. Your entry says it all, a private joke between you and your wife and saying I took offense? Maybe you should have labled the post 'this is private, between my wife and I yet I'm going to post it on a public guestbook.' You can't blame me or anyone for replying to your post. You are rude and childish. You didn't need to bring it up again yet you chose to. I certainly didn't post anything to pick on you yet you chose to pick on me. That just shows you have the mentality of a child. This is the last I will say on the subject I would appreciate it if you would knock off your little games and let the guestbook try to get back to some normalcy. If you can't then I feel bad for you and it proves that you only like to fight with people.
LDWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (08:08:37 am EDT)
Kay K.: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter here in New Hampshire.
Gailann NewtonWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (08:08:25 am EDT)
Kay K. My prayers go out to you and Llena I wish for the best.
Bob GWednesday, Aug 22, 2007 (07:08:34 am EDT)
Bob G. Yes I did ..is this Bob Garipy (sorry about the spelling).
Fred DTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (09:08:51 pm EDT)
It's uncanny that I got all those negative responses from what I think is a few alter ego's with one name. And human nature tells me I didn't receive these negative responses due to my harmless entry. Sorry LD but some of us are still having a good laugh with your response to a private joke between my wife, a friend and myself that you took offense to. You should have apologized back then for your rudeness. Waking up on the right side of the bed is a good thing. Only you would take it as an insult. Like I said, I got a suspicion it was only one person making those responses. Squire, soon I'll be getting an entry bashing me, from me! hahha
JeffTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (06:08:50 pm EDT)
The webmaster can clear up who the real squire is by the e-mail address going to back posts. I don't really care anyway.
squireTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (05:08:35 pm EDT)
Why thank you 'the real squire'. I do feel better. I had caught a viral throat infection, either from breathing the soup here, a result of 107 degree days combined with pollution and 98% humidity here in VA, or from the A/C going out in our building for 2 days...not recommended for a woman who makes her living on the phone!! I just wished I had had some of Dad's old remedy for colds and sore throats - a shot glass filled with half water, half creme de menthe, sipped slowly from a shot glass....and some TLC from Mom. I am much better now! I even got flowers from a client I had saved from himself at BWI the week before. That also helped! Thank you again, real squire.
Terry BoshTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (05:08:11 pm EDT)
Jeff, this is the real squire and I DID write that entry because I meant it.
squireTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (02:08:21 pm EDT)
Terry....I am sorry to hear you have been sick. Hope you are better. The real squire.
squireTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (02:08:34 pm EDT)
Jeff...I did not write that entry to you. Someone has purloined my signature.
squireTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (02:08:47 pm EDT)
That was uncalled for Jeff.
squireTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (09:08:45 am EDT)
Wow Jeff, what a rude comment. sounds like you need to wake up on the right side of the bed!!! There was no need for that to be said. I agree with LD, this guestbook needs to go back to what it was, and without snide remarks like yours Jeff - grow up!
Lisa P.Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (09:08:50 am EDT)
Jeff, that comment was not necessary. Very immature.
MichelleTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (09:08:42 am EDT)
Kay K, I hope the surgery is successful. Stay strong and think positive thoughts!
LDTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (09:08:02 am EDT)
Jeff grow up
LDTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (09:08:58 am EDT)
F dohring Did you grow up in Lake Como?
Bob GTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (07:08:58 am EDT)
Kay K. Sorry to hear about your daughter. I will include you and your daughter in my thoughts and hope for a quick and speedy recovery from this dreadful disease. Jim you are right. Shame on me, I was so hasteful in trying to make a point to Howard that I over looked being there for someone in need of some support.
Dave WilliamsTuesday, Aug 21, 2007 (12:08:40 am EDT)
Many thoughts and prayers out to Kay K, and Ilena. My grandmother had breast cancer so I can sympathize. Keep fighting the good fight!!!
Mrs. PrestonMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (07:08:03 pm EDT)
Here's a news story of HUGE importance: I read in the headlines where Jessica Simpson "almost" was a mother as a teen! Hmmm..turns out that she worked with children at age 16 and thought how she would love to adopt one of them. How can we possibly live without stories like this?
Nancy D.Monday, Aug 20, 2007 (07:08:40 pm EDT)
Go for it LD... Get the guestbook back to where it was...just make sure you get up on the right side of the bed.
JeffMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (06:08:02 pm EDT)
RE: Boston Braves....the pitcher from Seekonk or Pawtucket was Max Surkonk I think. Could be wrong.
squireMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (06:08:34 pm EDT)
Nancy Z., Jim H. and LD; thank you from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts and prayers. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to us. I haven't been reading the Guestbook very much lately, but, just happened to pull it up today. Almost didn't see your messages because of all the other hoopla going on I was going to just sign off, but, instead just overlooked the controversies and happened to find all of your postings. I will keep you informed of Ileanas progress. Right now, the surgery is scheduled for the 30th. My best to you all....
Kay K.Monday, Aug 20, 2007 (05:08:04 pm EDT)
Donna B! Glad you're back! Maybe we can get this Guestbook back to where it was! =)
LDMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (04:08:23 pm EDT)
Terry Bosh, nice post. Reall nice. To the girls that read Marley and Me I also read that last year, very good book. Try reading The Gift of Jazzy, you will also enjoy that book. Also to the guestbook editor, u don't find it vulgar or objectionable language that when Rich posts abouts abortions he uses the word "slaughter" that is very vulgar in my book!!!!!!! Everyone has a right to their opinion but u should stop him posting if he is going to use rude vulgar descriptions like that. Everyone here knows my views and why this is totally upsetting to me. Have a nice day all.
Donna B.Monday, Aug 20, 2007 (03:08:21 pm EDT)
Guestbook poster's Shame, shame,shame. This just shows what this guestbook has become. I posted the other day on behalf of a good friend who posts on this site, her daughter is in need of some prayers because she just found out she has breast cancer, and all we can talk about is RICH HOWARD. In the old days of this guestbook most would drop everything to send their best and show support. Kay K. daughter lleana is in need right now of some prayers and good thoughts to be sent her way. What has happened to us. !!!!!!!
Jim HathawayMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (03:08:37 pm EDT)
Boston Braves.....I remember center fielder Sam Jethro chasing a pidgeon instead of a fly ball. Tragically, Sam was losing his eyesight. I don't remember what happened to him. He was one of the fastest base runners in the league. Walker Coooper was the catcher. Eddie Matthews on third base. I knew them all, but can't recall the names now. One of the pitchers came from Seekonk I think, and he worked at Swanks. Two or three guys from the Attleboro area tried out for the Braves, but their names escape me now. One I believe was Bob Gariepy, who was a great ballplayer in Attleboro's Twilight League. He worked for years with Bill Sharky at Capron Park. I think he may have played for a short time on a Red Sox farm team somewhere.
squireMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (03:08:09 pm EDT)
Dear Kay: Sorry, I don't read this guestbook anymore, but Jim H gave me your prayer request. Noted my friend! May God continue to bless you and your loved ones, and the healing and positive energy work through your daughters body destroying any cancer within her.Amen! You are on my prayer list and email me! God Bless! Love your friend Nancy Z
Nancy ZMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (02:08:28 pm EDT)
Bob Laplante - I barely remember the Braves in Boston, but they were my dads team. No one was more heart-broken than he in 1952, when they announced they were moving to Milwaukee. I heard the 1948 story of “Spahn, Sain and a day of rain” many times. Dad followed the Braves for a while, but eventually came around to support the Sox. He died in 2001, just three years short of seeing them win it all. We spent many a great night in the bleachers of Fenway Park in the 50s (before all the changes).
Mike SpittellMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (01:08:45 pm EDT)
Honestly if you continue to engage Mr. Howard you are to blame for his annoying tirads. Remember what our parents told us when we were young? If you just ignore him, he will eventually go away. He appears to like poking the guestbook participants like a small child with a stick and a bees nest. It's incredibily immature for someone who is retired, and should know better. We all have our opinions and one would hope that adults can discuss opinions in an adult and mature manner, clearly that is not the case with Mr. Howard. I sincerely hope you all enjoy your day.
Lynn PrestonMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (12:08:10 pm EDT)
Jennifer, I read that book Marley & Me, and I agree! Great book, makes you really stop and think about life.
LDMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (11:08:38 am EDT)
Rich: Whether we are for or against abortions is not the point people here are trying to send. They are trying to tell you this is not the site to be discussing it. you know that it will lead to a heated and most likely an ugly conversation so lets put it some where else is the message people are sending YOU. !!!!!!! For a person who considers himself a smart person you are having a hard time understanding that point.
PeggyMonday, Aug 20, 2007 (09:08:10 am EDT)
Let me leave you with my opinion of Mr. Howard, and this opinion comes after reading hundreds of his posts. Most of us will respect the opinion and position of other people..we may not agree, but we accept the fact that we all have differing opinions and have a right to those opinions. Rich Howard does not...if you do not agree with his position then you are not just wrong but you are stupid. He will not hesitate in telling you that..not always directly but sometimes very directly and at time he can be brutal. It is as simple as that. On the positive side, Mr. Howard has a very extensive knowledge of the history of the Attleboro's and when he is not on, whatever he is on, he can be very informative. But, it is obvious that he prefers to fight and argue his points...which of course are the only positions worthy of consideration. In some cases I agree with his position...but I have a difficult time with his method of delivering those opinions. He will never be accused of being a politician...dictator maybe.
F DohringSunday, Aug 19, 2007 (08:08:13 pm EDT)
Yes Dawn & Mary, its the bad people like me who question abortion and the good ones like some of you who, I guess, condone it and call me bad. What a topsy turvy world. I for one will continue to ask where you stand and speak for the unborn..... I posted a perfectly logical question and have yet to get an answer. I only get responses stating I should not be able to post at all. Ahhhhh, as the caveman on that Geico commercial says, "WHAT"???????
Rich HowardSunday, Aug 19, 2007 (04:08:35 pm EDT)
To: Peter Cordell: Where do you live now? Do you go to the Sun website often? I just happened to check it and found people looking for me!
Bob StreseSunday, Aug 19, 2007 (08:08:01 am EDT)
Hello Torri: I found you in the MHS Alumni book.I graduated MHS in 45 and lived in Mansfield until 64 when I moved to Attleboro. I retired in 82 and moved to Florida where I live in a retirement home.
Bob StreseSunday, Aug 19, 2007 (08:08:25 am EDT)
Hi! "almighty terry" here!!Wow, Thank You, howard (you laughable demented lunatic)! I've been promoted! But no, Thank You. There is only one Almighty, and He's lost his grip on YOU howard! Since I've been quite sick lately, I had to page down a few times to see what I've missed on here. Hmmm, not much. It seems that the natives are getting restless. I think these new rules are a good idea, although they dont go far enough. I have always used my real name, and never thought twice about hiding behind silly sign-offs. "Squire", will you post your real name? "Pathetic"? "MKD"? "Like that will work"? To Nancy Z, you are right to lament your old newspaper's guestbook. If I recall correctly, this Guestbook was a jewel in the Sun Chronicle's crown when it started. The first time I read what it contained, my heart quickened reading of my much-missed home while living here in VA. I, in turns, laughed and cried, reading from people I grew up with, or family names I recognized that popped in to say "Hello", reminded me of tastes and traditions from my childhood that I may never enjoy again, or brought back forgotten memories that I was saddened to realize that I had forgotten. And then came HOWARD - mean, arrogant, self-absorbed, obtrusive, obstinant, inarticulate, crude, vicious, demeaning, loaded for bear, and so completely out of control that he can't recall what he thinks from one paragraph to the next. Does anyone know if he is institutionalized some where and only gets access to a computer during unsupervised nap-times or sneaks unnoticed into that institution's computer room? So, let me ask you He-Who-WONT-GO-AWAY-even-though-he-said-twice-in-the-last-2-weeks-that-he-WOULD: Sposin we ALL AGREED with you? What would you do then? (Now picture a a dog chasing a car---what would he do if he caught it?) Sputter and grumble and swing at the next person that walked by. Probably a little girl chasing her ball that happened to roll into his yard. Maybe a beautiful songbird that had the audacity to bring a litle bit of joy by singing in his foul world. I bet he is the next guy who makes the news by his neighbors calling the cops because he threatened them by saying they were talking about him. Can somebody check the Florida Mental Hospitals ? The life you save may be your own!
Terry BoshSaturday, Aug 18, 2007 (04:08:43 pm EDT)
Personally I don't feel this guestbook was meant to be a forum for debates about hot issues. I lived in South Attleboro from 1956 when I was born until 1982 when I married and moved to New Hampshire.To be able to read the on-line version of my hometown newspaper is wonderful. With so many family members and friends in the Attleboro area, it means a great deal to me to read what is going on there. I visit the Attleboro area at least once a month sometimes more. To read about the places of long ago, like NelChris's store, Washington School, the Boro drive-in and RoJacks brings back great memories. Ice skating on Lee's Pond, Jolly Cholly's, swimming in the pool at Lee's Pond, marching in the Memorial Day parade with the Girl Scouts, First Communion and Confirmation at St. Theresa's are full of wonderful memories. Of course the stuff of concern should be mentioned also, but to get into these stupid debates about issues that to me are totally personal is ruining what the Guestbook is here for. It's a way for people to stay connected to "home". Some of the things I read makes me feel like intelligent people are being insulted for their views. Wrong place, wrong forum. Scary. To hide behind a newspaper to push opinions is just not right. I just like connecting with people I grew up with,lived near or went to school with. My roots are now planted in New Hampshire but my heart is in Attleboro.
Gailann NewtonSaturday, Aug 18, 2007 (12:08:10 pm EDT)
Rich I can understand your views even if they are not mine.But here is the problem I have. If I or anyone I knew say got attacked and then became pregnant. Absolutey I would not want it.I wouldn't have asked for someone to attack me,therefore it wouldn't have been for lack of my own doing by not using and be careful and protected. I don't agree with abortion by any means as a FORM of birth control,but I totally believe it is up to a woman.Expecially if that woman was raped. So much easier for men to make decisions like this isn't it? It's not your body.
JenniferSaturday, Aug 18, 2007 (08:08:40 am EDT)
I just read "What your pet means to you" on the cover of the sun. Which makes me think of the book "Marley&Me" Has anyone read that book? I am not a big reader and that is the best book I have ever read.(sniffle,sniffle)Not only is it just about a dog&family ,it's about life,and how to "stop and smell the roses" I just love this book!!!!!!!!!!!!
JenniferSaturday, Aug 18, 2007 (08:08:23 am EDT)
Thanks Karin and Mary for the information. Wading River - that was it!!! Sounds like Attleboro lost a lot of good places for music/dancing. I guess I will have to go to RI now. Thanks again.
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceSaturday, Aug 18, 2007 (06:08:57 am EDT)
Rich has an opinion on abortion, which some agree and some disagree. All have a right to post there opinions here. Then there are some who wish to ban others who they dissagree with.Who get irrational and accuse Rich of exactly what they are doing.
Fred GloverSaturday, Aug 18, 2007 (06:08:12 am EDT)
Does anyone remember going to watch the Boston Braves playing at Braves field in Boston??
Bob LaplanteFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (10:08:33 pm EDT)
I came from a loving home where we were raised by two parents who opened their home and hearts to all walks of life. We had unwed pregnant mothers, refugees, exchanges students and we adopted a biracial child.Just a few examples of the number of people who my parents brought into our home growing up in dodgeville. My parents didn't preach - they acted. They opened their home to people in need when their own families or the church turned them away (especially the unwed, pregnant women). Actions speak louder than words.
jamie harmonFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (10:08:49 pm EDT)
Rich Howard : Would like to point out a couple of things and you can correct me if I'm wrong which I know you would anyway. First it's great you have found a cause you believe so strongly in, the problem I have or the point I would like to make is that MANY times you say you fear no one or hide from anyone. Also in one of your latest posts you also say you don't picket or or join in with the people with posters, if you fear no one why is that ?? Those places seem to be a great place to get your message out, or you could go to one of the 8,000,000 sites that talk about abortions. I don't have any idea how many people read this site but since you started up on this subject here there has only been about 150 people that post here. If you feel so strongly about this why not get on a site that millions of people go to to talk about this, or you said you are a smart and well educated person so why not start your own site. I've read back and can only find where one or two people disagree with you but also see where MANY people have asked you to take this to a proper site to discuss this subject. With this being such a small site and your strong stance on this subject it would only seem like common sense to go to a site that would get the results you are looking for. If you are for real as far as you don't hide from anyone or fear anyone why is it that you use this small site instead of getting out there in person to take up your fight. I agree that you have freedom of speech, but is this REALLY the right forum to voice your opinions on this subject. Many here seem to disagree and that is the message that has been sent to you many times. Give us a break on this. !!! I'm sure if you posted and asked the people here that share you opinion to get with you on a different web site you could get a lot better results and also less of a head ache from all the back lash unless that is the only reason you have choosen this fight. I'm sure you will have a comment on this but at least think about some of the points I made. !!! In case you are wondering my name is Dave Williams and I'm just hoping to stop all this nasty back and forth. You must agree that this site was at least not intended for that.!!!!!
DaveFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (10:08:26 pm EDT)
Rich, It's obvious Dawn and Mary don't want to argue in support of an unsupportable position. Do you blame them? When they feel there backs are against the wall in a logical debate, the only weapon left is personal attacks.
TomFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (09:08:25 pm EDT)
Rich...I don't remember anyone posting here saying they were "for" abortion. I think what they mean is they don't want the government or anyone else ordering them how to take care of their own bodies. You certainly have many valid points, but why do you choose this forum to air those views? Why not write a letter to the editor on your position, and you will surely get your message out better than here, and you will have many replies from people who are interested.
squireFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (08:08:09 pm EDT)
Well, Rich, your post about taking babies' lives was thoughtful and thought-provoking. I think that by mentioning Vick and the killing of innocent animals people can get an understanding of how they have been convinced over the years that only a woman's "right" to kill is of importance. Those dogs had a right to live (even though I do not advocate raising aggressive dogs) and every human has the right to live, also. Now, I realize that many woman or girls have had this unfortunate situation forced upon them, or made this decision out of ignorance; but we can't turn back. What's done in the past is done. They have to move forward. However, there is no denying that your post was simply telling the truth.
Nancy D.Friday, Aug 17, 2007 (07:08:35 pm EDT)
Mary, Ignore Rich. He loves to interact with you. If everyone ignored him, the denial of his existance would eventually make him go away.
AnonFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (05:08:45 pm EDT)
From reading the posts here, it seems that it's Rich who wants this argument, not anyone else on this guestbook. Please, do us a favor and stop with your posts. It's apparent that you want to argue and pick on people. You don't seem like a very nice person the way you speak to people. You clearly are unstable and want to argue via the internet. Go find another hobby. Seriously!
Dawn RemmingFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (03:08:27 pm EDT)
Rich, you are a sad person. I feel sorry for you. I am not going to stoop to your level and answer you. All you want to do is fight and argue with people on this website. It's pathetic.
MaryFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (03:08:32 pm EDT)
How sad you are Mary "whoosis". I left and I am back, deal with it. People leave, people return. I returned because the fight goes on. I gave you a question about the subject of abortion and you do not address it, you just scream for me to go away. Now if you can tell me exactly who I have harassed by having their last name, do so. I am sick of these empty accusations. Stick to the subject for once in your life. I argue against abortion and you throw stones at the fact I exist and post. Are you for or against abortion? Where do you stand? C'mon Mary "whoosis", give us a good argument for the slaughter. You are way off base and you know it. You don't like me? So what? I don't care. You don't want me to post? So what? I posted. And as long as I breath I will argue against abortion. It means nothing to me that you do not like me or the fact I say what I say. You don't seem so nice yourself but I don't ask you to leave, only to comment on the subject not me.
Richard E. HowardFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (03:08:32 pm EDT)
To Bob Strese. Yes, that's me in Omaha. While I'm curious how you got that info, with today's technology, I know it isn't difficult. Pastor is my name, but most people think that's my profession! I don't know how long you lived in Mansfield, but my dad used to own a diner down my Jack's Cafe a looooooooong time ago. Yeah, Wally Gordon did a lot for Little League and for baseball in Mansfield. I graduated high school with his youngest son and one of his older sons was one of my coaches. It was nice making contact.
Torri PantaleonFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (02:08:18 pm EDT)
Last part of the post from Rich on August 10- "The liberal wonks have created this unGodlike world that you all wanted so now deal with the backlash. You reap what you sow. What more do you want except for me to leave? And so I leave. Now you have it all. Rich Howard Friday, Aug 10, 2007 (08:08:22 am EDT) "
MaryFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (02:08:34 pm EDT)
Bobby Earls - how's it going? Al Manson was my uncle. He passed away several years ago. It was Troop 5. Troop 17 was closer to downtown Mansfield. So you live in Florida now, huh? Hope things are going well for you.
Torri PantaleonFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (02:08:33 pm EDT)
Rich, you have to be nuts to think I'm giving you my last name. I don't need you harassing me like you've harrassed others on this site. You need help. YOu're a sick old man. Your last post you DID say you were leaving. I hope and pray that your postings are not allowed on here anymore. It's seems like you get off on the uproar you cause in here. What goes around comes around Rich. Mark my words, you are so free with your personal information, which is stupid, you seem to make a lot of enemies, you make yourself an easy target to find. Shut up already about your views. We get it, you keep repeating yourself to get people to answer you. Go away. Start your own site where you're wanted. Your postings are not wanted here if you're going to post crap like that all the time.
MaryFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (02:08:33 pm EDT)
Mary, I never said I was leaving. You took it that way. Your bad. So please tell me what is wrong in what I say or is killing children so very important to you? Instead of telling me to leave, argue the point with me IF you have a valid argument. I try to stop baby killing and a lot of you hate me for it. I don't get it. Tell me why I am wrong. Also I read the notice and tell me why it will keep me out. I don't see that anywhere in it. They want my name etc. they can have it MARY. Mary who? Your the one hiding. But not after 9/1/07. So "online manager", are you doing this to keep me out, thats what they are telling me.
Rich HowardFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (12:08:23 pm EDT)
Karin Nerney: Sure I remember them - also Barb Martelli, Kathy Jacques, etc. Re Bearcroft, I can only really appreciate now my parent's willingness and sacrifice to give us kids what they could back then as we also had a Y membership and went to summer camp at Cathedral, too. I always thought we were pretty comfortable financially (our family I mean), even with 12 kids, but my Mom and Dad will just chuckle now when I bring stuff like that up. It was a paycheck-to-paycheck struggle for them but they just saw it as their duty and did without for themselves. Tom Brokaw had it right when he penned "The Greatest Generation".
Peter CFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (09:08:50 am EDT)
Hi Jim, I don't know Kay K, but she and Ileana are in my thoughts. Terry and Nancy Z - How are you two? =)
LDFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (09:08:40 am EDT)
Rich, you said you were leaving the guestbook. Please...leave. Go elsewhere. I hope that come September 1 your posts will not be allowed. This is not the forum for it. I can't wait till you're gone.
MaryFriday, Aug 17, 2007 (09:08:15 am EDT)
Hi to all here at the guestbook. Instead of all the nonsense that is being posted on this guestbook I want to ask everyone here that knows Kay K. who herself is a survivor of cancer, Please keep her "adopted" daughter, Ileana in your prayers. They just found out that Ileana has breast cancer. Please send your best wishes and prayers to Kay and her daughter. Thanks everyone. !!
Jim hathawayThursday, Aug 16, 2007 (08:08:32 pm EDT)
OK for the sake of discussion, lets omit the "women's right" to abort from the argument. Lets put it into the realm of morality instead of a court issued right. SITUATION: You are going about your daily routine, whatever that may be and suddenly you are faced with a life saving decision. Something has happened and only you stand in the way of another human being living or dying. It could be a baby or an adult, it doesn't matter. Do you choose to help? Or do you choose to go right on by and let that victim die? Let us even bring it down to an animal. Do you help or not? I would guess most of you are appalled with the allegations against Michael Vick...,right? Is he a damn dog torturer? Does he deserve punishment? Did he make a choice to involve himself in this mess? Would you testify against him for hurting those dogs if you had the chance? I think you see my point. Why then, on the moral ground, is it okay to destroy a human life in the womb?????? The womb for God sakes. The most safe place for that little guy or gal to be and it is morally okay in your minds to rip it out and kill it? The little human did not ask for this. He/she did not ask to be there. But since she/he is there they deserve all the protection we as humans can provide. Whether morally or lawfully. So we have a bad decision supreme court wise. It is up to us to stop the slaughter. 43,000,000. Think about that number. I have to disagree that it is a women's right to kill her own child. She should be giving it a sanctuary to be safe in before birth. If she choose to let she/he go for adoption for whatever reason at least she has not killed it. If we say it is okay to kill it in the womb then we cannot be angry at murderers who kill outside it. You cannot have it both ways. 43 million, think long and hard about that. Hate me for this view as you do but it will always be my view. And no I do not picket clinics. I do not march with posters. I only speak my mind. Regards, Rich Howard, Florida (formerly North Attleboro).
Rich HowardThursday, Aug 16, 2007 (05:08:54 pm EDT)
Hi Ron, Hope you and your family are not water logged yet and that TS Erin stays clear of you. How's Mom? Please tell her I said Hi, she was such a great teacher!! Paula
Paula McGovernThursday, Aug 16, 2007 (11:08:56 am EDT)
Karin....Gee I'm devistated that you won't post until Tuesday. The SC will have to shut down.
squireThursday, Aug 16, 2007 (10:08:11 am EDT)
Hey folks: Won't be posting til Tuesday. Leaving for a bike (motorcycle) trip to Rochester, NY. Belong to the Star Touring Group and there is a - you guessed it - a Starbecue in Rochster with Chapters from all over the Northeast. I will be interested in the posting over the next few days. Don't miss me too much!!!!!!!
karin nerneyWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (04:08:10 pm EDT)
Cyndy (Mello) Lesperance: You are thinking of Wading River. I don't know if it is there anymore. Most places (be it decent or not) are in Providence. Maybe some others know of places that are local.
karin nerneyWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (04:08:13 pm EDT)
Hi Cindy, the only place I know of that has live bands is JR's in the Mardi Gras multicomplex in Warwick. Unless you are looking for a specific band, JR's is a good place to go, it's got a mix, live band, country, top 40/80's dj music. It's not all young people either, it's a nice mix of 30's up for the most part. Just some info for you. Not many places around Attleboro have live bands anymore unfortunately. And some places in RI are scary to go to.
MaryWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (04:08:22 pm EDT)
OK - I posted in here just YESTERDAY and now (at this time) it is 22 postings buried under 99% garbage!!!! I posted something that is appropriate for this guestbook and yet, it would not be read because of all the hoop-a-la that has been going on in here. Can someone please scroll down and help me out? I appreciate it - Thanks!
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (03:08:17 pm EDT)
Hmm - someone is signing my name to something that I didn't write. Isn't there a legal term for that? To set the record straight, I didn't drop out of school. As I stated in an earlier entry, I graduated in 1968. It's too bad some people have to stoop so low. Pete Cordell, I "went out" with Louie. Used to hang out with Sally Baer, Micki Sweet, Lonnie Flanagan - to name a few. These names sound familiar?
karin nerneyWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (03:08:55 pm EDT)
Karin Nerney: yes, would've been class of '68...lol...yeah, the 'big' dance's at Bearcroft...summer of '65 I think? Some pretty good times there...I remember at one of them that Louie Mullaney and I liked the same girl and she would dance one time with him and the next with me and when it was over we walked her home...yeah, all the way down Pike and all the way back into town on Pleasant...innocent days!
Peter CWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (02:08:12 pm EDT)
My apologies, it was me who dropped out of highschool. I must have been thinking of the wrong person.
karin nerneyWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (01:08:54 pm EDT)
I have to say this guestbook is pathetic. Shame on the SC to allow such garbage.
Lisa CaldwellWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (01:08:18 pm EDT)
MikeG. Please learn how to spell. Thank you.
Spelling and GrammarWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (01:08:04 pm EDT)
Wow! People get super heated on this "lil ol" town newspaper guestbook huh?
andreaWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (01:08:40 pm EDT)
Bob Laplante - Thanks for the reply. I learned to drive on a car that had the choke and spark on the column, behind the steering wheel. I believe we started it with a "button" on the floor, not far from the dimmer switch. (Damn I'm old)
Mike SpittellWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (12:08:46 pm EDT)
Peter Cordell - your name sounds very familiar to me. If you hadn't dropped out of school, would you have graduated in 1968 - I graduated from AHS in 1968. Did you ever go to the dances that were held in the "snack shack" at Bearcroft?
karin nerneyWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (11:08:58 am EDT)
TO Mike Spittell I went to NAHS class of 56; how about the hand choke and the starter petal.
Bob LaplanteWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (09:08:38 am EDT)
To Bob Strese: Glad you don't remember the house episode then...we were pretty good kids I think, as most of our wildest antics from those days would be considered fairly harmless by today's standards. Nice to hear that Robin is doing well. I'm not sure he would even remember me though as we hung out for only about a year and later on I got in some 'real' trouble and dropped out of high school in 1966. My name is Peter Cordell and I lived over on S. Main St near East St back then.
Peter CWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (08:08:47 am EDT)
if you go back to monday the 13th, i wrote a nice thank you entey to all involed with the ELKS bbq. i really dont know why pathetic and you were going off the deep end, but i saw humorer in it. MKD you need to stop letting this sight get to you.
mike gWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (08:08:58 am EDT)
Hi All - First off "NO COMMENT" Has anyone seen the new NOTICE at the top of the page??? Can anyone explain to me what this will accomplish? More importantly, how will it stop the negative comments? People who make these comments will just post false info, just like the cowards that they are. Just face it, this is not a Guestbook anymore. It's been used as anyone who has something to get off their chest's megaphone. It's someone's itch that needs scratching. The best advice I saw was just to say "NO COMMENT" I remember hearing this familiar saying when I was a CHILD. "There's always going to be that someone who spoils it for the rest of us" Anyway, hello and take care to my friends in Attleboro and the surrounding towns.
Ron HealeyWednesday, Aug 15, 2007 (01:08:41 am EDT)
There is no "Mr.Sun Chronicle".
Nancy D.Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (06:08:48 pm EDT)
mkd: Please read the guideline notice which will be effective September 1 - Of course, a person could be lie and not use their real name which would be deceitful. Yeah, that's what I thought.
karin nerneyTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (04:08:50 pm EDT)
one will never know. ha ha
Who is the real MKDTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (04:08:01 pm EDT)
Wait a minute....this is the Real MKD. someone is impersonating me.
The REAL MKDTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (04:08:23 pm EDT)
To Dan K....fyi, I'm a woman, not a man. Goes to show how much you know.
MKDTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (04:08:14 pm EDT)
Wow, this guestbook has gone off the deep end! It's sad how Karin and Mikeg seem to be the instigators. Too bad the SC allows this. Truly not what the guestbook was meant for. I guess it goes to show what kind of people work at the SC.
It's too badTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (03:08:49 pm EDT)
to Funny/MikeG...your entry just confirms how stupid you are. and to Karin, the SC cannot verify someone's 'real' name. I could put in Karin Nerney and say that I'm you but how would the SC know that? Yeah, that's what I thought.
MKDTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (03:08:13 pm EDT)
So I come over to the Guestbook for some stories of past Attleboro and lo and behold MKD is here being his usual nasty self along with his liberal speech restricting cronies. Karin you are right about these haters.
Dan KTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (03:08:19 pm EDT)
this is mike g. MKD, you do not think its funny, when people use a word in there comments and than signs off with it.
funnyTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (03:08:02 pm EDT)
Some writers to guestbook need to lighten up. Some of us readers and sometime writers been there done that.What like about this site is that it brings back the past,bad times and good time too. Everybody can learn something from somebody but nobody has learned a thing or gained insite into something without reading, listening, looking for that which you like to know.
Al SANBORNTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (03:08:51 pm EDT)
Pathetic and Growup: Pretty soon you will have to give your real names. I have been following this for a year and there are many times when others have not been nice. So, where have you been. Guess what, I'm not going away and you should stop being so negative. Let's see what your next unkind entry will be.
karin nerneyTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (01:08:18 pm EDT)
To all still in Attleboro: I am planning a weekend visit in the near future - are there any places/clubs around anymore that have live bands to dance to? Maybe with some 80's music. Just wondering - I used to like going to that golf course in Norton "Par 3" ??? I am not sure that was the name of it - had a pizza place just beyond it. Thanks
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (01:08:54 pm EDT)
Torri Pantaleon I recall you with Troop 17 Boy Scouts with Al Manson a long time ago in West Mansfield Mass-Bobby E. Earls Of Ocala,Fla
Bobby E.EarlsTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (01:08:53 pm EDT)
Bob Laplante - I sure remember those days. Those were the days when you got your license, it better be on a stick, so you could drive a stick. Are you the same bob Laplante that went to Norton High School?
Mike SpittellTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (01:08:07 pm EDT)
Karin and Mike G, it's pretty childish of the two of you. The guestbook was nice until you people decided to start in. Why can't you people have a normal grown up conversation and ignore the negative? Why add to it? And to the Webmaster, why do you allow such postings? If that's the case, why bother sensoring the words, just let everyone say what they really want instead of having to carefully choose their words. I'm sure this will be a pleaseant guestbook to read then. (note sarcasm)
MKDTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (11:08:25 am EDT)
To Karin and Mike G - You people are in need of some serious help and are completely childish! Grow up!
Grow Up!Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (11:08:05 am EDT)
Pathetic: You are a fine example of an "open forum" by asking "who asked you." This is fun getting you all hot and bothered. I should have done it sooner. Hee Hee!
karin nerneyTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (10:08:03 am EDT)
Does anyone remmber the headlight dimmer switch being on the floor by the door or three on the tree those were the days!!
Bob LaplanteTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (10:08:29 am EDT)
so pathetic, is that the word you missed in the spelling bee, when you were in school. Again thanks to all that help put the ELKS club BBQ on.
mike gTuesday, Aug 14, 2007 (09:08:31 am EDT)
To Karin, who asked you? You are pathetic just like the rest of them by calling others names as well. You must be one of Rich's cronies. Which is pathetic in itself.
PatheticMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (03:08:46 pm EDT)
Pathetic: Regarding your comment to the Sun Chronicle -You have just made my comment valid. Thank you.
karin nerneyMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (03:08:50 pm EDT)
Hi Torri Panteleon: No, I don't remember you.I do remember the Little League Team coached by Wally Gordon. Are you Pastor living inOmaha, Neb.? You graduated in 68 and that is the year Robin graduated from AHS. Nice to remember the good old days. Bob Strese
Bob StreseMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (01:08:05 pm EDT)
HI Torri Panteleon
Dear Mr Sun Chronicle. You are pathetic to allow those postings here. What I don't get is you assign these rules, yet you allow the posts to come through anyway. I swear you do it for attention. If that's the case, you are pathetic. Just like the rest of the people on this site.
PatheticMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (10:08:00 am EDT)
I back up Rich except for abortion. I am a Conservative female, but abortion is a woman's choice. You Liberal weenies talk out of both sides of your mouth. You are so full of hate.
karin nerneyMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (10:08:55 am EDT)
OK guys and gals move over,Have you seen all the signs for KEVIN...Great!
George CareyMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (10:08:32 am EDT)
just want to thank anyone who was involed with the elks bbq, took my wife and she really enjoyed it. i havent been to one in 40 years and she had know idea what to expect. i think what she liked the best was seeing all the people from different walks of life just enjoying them self and letting loose. the band did an excellent job and kept the crowd tapping there feet. well thanks again.
mike gMonday, Aug 13, 2007 (08:08:56 am EDT)
To Bob Strese: Mr. Strese, don't know if you remember me, but I went to school and played Little League with Robin when you lived in Mansfield. I remember when we were in high school, Robin came back to "visit" and was wearing his Attleboro HS jacket. Caused a little commotion!!! I remember the principal asking him to leave. Hope things are well with you.
Torri PantaleonSaturday, Aug 11, 2007 (04:08:17 pm EDT)
To Rich: Thank you for your latest post. You put everything quite well. As President Reagan wrote to President Bush--on his way out of office--"Don't let the turkey's get too you." The nay-sayers can't defend that which is undefendable, (abortion, homosexuality, etc.,) and that makes them so angry--that they attack you personally, and scream censorship. Attleboro has a pretty good library, and if they went and researched (especially the origins) of abortions & homosexuality, some of them may reconsider their position. But Rich, hang in there, I personally believe you are right--and there will be a day of reckoning for everyone.
Donald LytleSaturday, Aug 11, 2007 (11:08:24 am EDT)
To the SC web master. It appears that you are trying to clean up and bring this site back to the standard and intenions for which it was set up for. I do have a question though, for the last few years it seems that there are 3 subjects here at the guestbook that really brings out the bad in people,Polotics,Religion and abortions. The last two really seem to raise the ire of some. You say in your guide lines that until you find a place for some topics they will be allowed to be discussed here at the guestbook. Is it possible that now might be the time to make a place for the few topics which always seem to cause bad feelings between our poster's. There really are only a few topics. I don't know if that is possible cause I have no idea how to set up a web page but maybe that would help clear up some of the problems here and at the same time not have people leave the site or be told by others to go away. I hate to see you eliminate certian topics cause to some they are very important, but if they only bring out the bad in people why not put them in a place where only the ones that want to talk about them can. Again I'm talking about only a few subjects that really can get heated and seems like there is no winner but many loosers. Just a thought. !!! One last thing, I believe the new rules set for Sept will help and for one thank you for at least trying to stop some of the crap that goes on here. I think people will not say some of the stuff if their name is posted under it. Not sure how you can regulate the new rules but I like the idea. !!!! Thanks !!
Jim HathawayFriday, Aug 10, 2007 (04:08:16 pm EDT)
It's posts like that that show what a nut case you are Rich. You've said you were leaving many times before, yet you always return. Please keep your promise this time and truly leave this guestbook to what it was meant to be, a site to post memories, get in touch with friends, etc. Leave us alone with your useless gibberish, start your own site and have your own cronies post there so you can argue with them. You are a sad person. You're the one who makes waves by writing here and I can't believe the SC allows it based on their rules. Do us a favor and leave. For good this time. You can't seem to play nicely with grown adults.
Waiting for Rich to leaveFriday, Aug 10, 2007 (02:08:54 pm EDT)
From the Turn to 10 Website - PROVIDENCE -- A Pawtucket man was in court Friday for a bail review. Prosecutors said Ronald Forget had been out on bail for failing to register as a sex offender, before was arrested last week. Forget was accused of stealing the wallet from a man who died in a car crash and using the credit cards. Forget was one of the tow-truck drivers who were called to the scene of the crash. Police said Forget used the credit cards to pay off a cell-phone bill and to buy gas.
UnrealFriday, Aug 10, 2007 (12:08:32 pm EDT)
I think everyone is still here. I still read the guestbook, but when the topic is something negative..I just skip through it and wait for some better topics to come up. I have enjoyed all posts from many of you. Even if it's stories of the past...hey, those are always so nice to hear, and maybe they can happen again. We had a guestbook for our Westerly Sun paper...it too got very out of hand and it was quickly taken off. Sad too, because it was so nice to hear stories and history of this town. I give the Sun Chronicles credit, for the number of chances they have given this guestbook. Westerly had none..it was simple taken off. So, please respect the guideline and rules and keep this guestbook going. It is so nice hearing from all of you, and Spit...you have some of the best memories of some truly awesome times,so never hold back, and share them! You make our day with those! To all in the guestbook have a great weekend and looking forward to hearing from all of you! Sincerly, Nancy Zazzera
Nancy ZazzeraFriday, Aug 10, 2007 (11:08:10 am EDT)
My mother should have aborted me? This coming from a human being? Is that the mindset prevelent in Mass. now or are just the loonies posting here? (present company excluded). Oh, and I point out Mass. because THAT is your local area which this guest book is confined to. It also used to be my local area so I have a vested interest in the abominable practices going on there. ie: ABORTION. SAME SEX UNIONS. LIBERAL WONKS RUNNING THE STATE GOVT. AND REFUSING YOU TO HAVE A SAY AT THE BALLOT BOX. If that is how you want things then so be it. Those 43 million souls will have their day with you in the end. And yes they were babies unlike the insinuation the almighty terry made that they may not be. As for Bush, he tries to protect you from the hidden enemy and you only find fault. He will be glorified in the end from histories point of view. As for big business? They create your jobs. As for health care. When did it become his fault? It has been messed up for many years. People are just so spoiled to thinking the govt. or some private businessman has to take care of them. What the hell, you get your abortions at clinics don't you? Kids don't have to tell their parents about it, right? Kids can turn in parents for spankings right? Kids cannot pray to their maker right? The liberal wonks have created this unGodlike world that you all wanted so now deal with the backlash. You reap what you sow. What more do you want except for me to leave? And so I leave. Now you have it all.
Rich HowardFriday, Aug 10, 2007 (08:08:22 am EDT)
must be getting ready for the bbq, i think it s friday through sun.
mike gThursday, Aug 09, 2007 (07:08:09 pm EDT)
Where did everyone go??
Wake up!Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 (01:08:09 pm EDT)
I am puzzled!!! I just read about the boys in NA that caused all the damage. "Good kids" driven to the act by their teachers. Good kids don't respond this way. The problem is that they should take responsibility for their actions. Stop blaming someone else. What were 14 year olds doing out at that time? The parents should pay for the damages because they are responsible for their children. Blame the parents for poor parenting.
MariannWednesday, Aug 08, 2007 (09:08:28 am EDT)
Regarding the 'new rules'. Like that will work. How is the SC going to confirm 'real names'? If someone doesn't want their real name shown they will just provide a fake one with an email address. Good thinking SC!
Like that will workWednesday, Aug 08, 2007 (08:08:08 am EDT)
Maybe young people wold think twice about vandalizing if their rap sheets weren't expunged when they turn 18. I would definitely get the guilty ones invovled in supervised community service.
GypsyWednesday, Aug 08, 2007 (07:08:46 am EDT)
first of all, what are 13 and 14 year olds doing out at that time in the morning, second why not post there pictures and names. third if i was the insurane company, i would tell the school and the town to have the parent fixs it first out of there pockets, then do a pay out to the town. plus you know this will rise the insurane for the next 5 to 10 years.
mike g.Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 (08:08:57 am EDT)
To James McGee: You can send me an email at jthomp58 @ yahoo.com
FHS class of '76Monday, Aug 06, 2007 (08:08:09 pm EDT)
The Elks BBQ is this weekend, August 10-12, 2007.
BBQMonday, Aug 06, 2007 (11:08:41 am EDT)
To Cranky Yankee...how about heading north of Salem for a whale watch in Glouchester. There is a very cool castle there too. I believe it is the Hammond Castle.
GypsyMonday, Aug 06, 2007 (08:08:37 am EDT)
WOW..I came across this site by accident. living far, far away..and coming home soon!!! wondering when the ELKS BBCUE is.looking forward to seeing people i haven't laid eyes on in 20 years..YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE !!! YES...YOU!!!
JB.classof73Sunday, Aug 05, 2007 (05:08:29 pm EDT)
Shame on Matt Roloff. 2 DUIs in the past 4 yrs.
Nancy D.Saturday, Aug 04, 2007 (12:08:15 pm EDT)
To: Peter C. I don't even remeber that episode. Conmfession is good for the soul. Robin lives in New Hampshire and is the father of 4 daughters. Yes, He has a brother Robert who used to be on the Attleboro Police Force. I live in Florida.
Bob StreseSaturday, Aug 04, 2007 (11:08:53 am EDT)
Terry- to kiss a P-A a** one wouldn,t be restricted to just your left cheek.
JSaturday, Aug 04, 2007 (06:08:06 am EDT)
For Bob Strese: I just knew Robin but not any of the rest of the family...I thought he had an older brother named Bob. Anyhow, I hung out with Robin off and on when we both went to Peter Thacher circa '64/65. I actually owe you an apology then because I was the kid who was with Robin the night we slipped into your new, unfinished and unoccupied home (over near Sturdy?) and I was the knucklehead who left the shoe marks on your freshly painted drywall as I slid down the wall to the floor after slipping through an unlocked basement window. Robin told me later you'd break my neck if you ever found out who I was. I guess it's OK to fess up now...forgiven?
Peter CFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (07:08:31 pm EDT)
Treehugger has common sense, sensitivity...and class.
Nancy D.Friday, Aug 03, 2007 (07:08:38 pm EDT)
I'm sure you couldn't miss it.
squireFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (04:08:25 pm EDT)
Lou,I use web tv and classmate dosen't work on webtv.try hago and add webtv.net
hago@webtv.netFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (03:08:54 pm EDT)
Cousin Terry, you go girl!!!!!
Ray BoudreauFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (01:08:25 pm EDT)
I Heart Terry-you say what you feel =)
LOLFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (01:08:44 pm EDT)
Thank you former Lonicut girl, Freddy was my Dad, Linda my aunt, or did you mean my brother Rick (Fred III) and his late wife Linda ? PC, my brother Rick is 63 now, was it him you knew? Thank you LD. OK - I, Terry, am not 'in charge', of the Guestbook (thank you Are you serious?), am NO 'bleeding heart feminist rabble rouser'. I am certainly NOT 'dike' (a personal attack no less Dave, and showing up in red with the 'y' in it so I had to re-spell it. How did yours pass Squire?) I am a man-loving fed-up working AMERICAN WOMAN sick of this garbage passed off as religious fervor. Anybody remember when the religious community would never dare to over-step the bounds of decency and beat a pro-choice man to death for an opposing view outside of an abortion clinic? Abortion is LEGAL by the way. As a Democratic tax-paying college educated productive member of society, I am fully aware of my country, my world, and I am so PI**ED off at what my country has become in the last 8 years. When I go home to Attleboro I see the effects of it, in my family, for my Mom who will be 89 in Sept, and back where I live in VA. 'Terry and all those feminist dikes' pointed out the current election-buying BUSH'S condoned doings with Rove and Cheney and Rumsfeld and Gonzales (if those are not 'general comments relating to The Sun Chronicle communities', nothing is!). Tell me - who else would ban their 'aides' from testifying from Congress and not be inpeached yet? If it was Bill, they'd've crawled up his a** with a microscope by now! So Babycakes, come over here and kiss my Portuguese-American Attleboro-grown constitutionally protected right to complain about my Government (for now) a**. There's a spot right here on my left cheek for ya ;o)
Terry BoshFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (12:08:45 pm EDT)
No, actually, I'm not two people. From my observations on here, it appears that you Squire only come on to fuel the fires. It's sad, I used to like reading the memories on this guestbook. It appears that the SC allows the posters to post for publicity. Apparently it's working.
ObserverFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (10:08:54 am EDT)
Could be Observer....and you?
squireFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (10:08:49 am EDT)
Treehugger if your comment was meant to hurt my feelings, you're going to have to do a better job than that.
PRFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (10:08:55 am EDT)
Treehugger, really, come on. you have got to be kidding. Like you talk to everyone on a daily basis here in this guestbook and know each other personally to know that for a fact? I highly doubt it. Get off your soapbox.
PRFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:05 am EDT)
PR I'm am almost positive that nobody else in this guest book wanted to say that. That statement showed lack of class, immaturity and pure ignorance.
TreehuggerFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:01 am EDT)
To Fred Glover I did send you an email via Classmates however I do not have your email address.
LouFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:21 am EDT)
C'mon guys, give it a rest. Don't read his entry. When I saw the long winded entry by Rich I didn't read past the 1st sentence. There's many people that feel somewhat the same as Rich does, although I feel Rich is more of an extremist. Most anti-abortion groups wouldn't even want Rich involved with their cause or demonstrations. Extremists always hurt causes more than helping them.
TreehuggerFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:39 am EDT)
Squire, it appears that you are the one who likes to cause trouble. You sound like a crotchety old man who hides behind a computer. Oh wait, could you be two people?
ObserverFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:22 am EDT)
Nancy D., actually no, I meant it. Please don't go assuming I meant one thing while saying another. That guy deserves it, based on what he writes. He's had it coming for a long time and I'm sure other people have thought it but I was the one to say it.
PRFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:34 am EDT)
Squire, you seem to be the one who thinks they're in charge of the guestbook, you have nothing nice to say. You never contribute anything and just jump in to fuel the fire. You're pathetic. As for Terry, she's right on. And for Rich, I hope they ban him. He's a trouble maker. And for PR saying what they did - that comment is right on based on the filth that Rich writes.
Are you serious?Friday, Aug 03, 2007 (09:08:41 am EDT)
And on and on it goes...Why do we have to have political, religious and righteous comments on this site? It takes two to argue. Can't you just skip over those comments that are going to make your blood boil and go back to talking about old school memories and looking for old friends and long lost family members?
CWMFriday, Aug 03, 2007 (06:08:09 am EDT)
Rich is probably president of the Eric Rudolph fan club, and hangs around the clinics during the day holding up signs. These people are just as dangerous as the people who work in the clinics. It's a wash. And then there's Terry who seems to think she is in charge of this guestbook along with a few other bleeding heart feminist rabble rousers. I don't like Bush either, but he isn't responsible for every bad thing that happens as Terry and all those feminist dykes would have you believe.
squireThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (09:08:05 pm EDT)
Fred Bosh,,,,,,,humm, I graduated with a Fred Bosh at AHS in 1961..same one ??
RCThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (08:08:39 pm EDT)
PR--What a mean thing to say to someone. I'm sure that you just tossed out that comment like a wise guy, without really thinking about what you were saying. Wishing that someone had never lived...Good Lord! Is that how you think?
Nancy D.Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 (07:08:35 pm EDT)
Terry Bosh..spoken like a true Bosh. I knew the Boshes in my youth in Lonicut. I remember Linda and Freddie. Good girl!
former lonicut girlThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (07:08:45 pm EDT)
Frankly, I'm glad Rich is back,,,He has a right to his opinions even if others don't agree.....I agree with him on many things..Probably they'll ban me too,,,,??
RCThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (05:08:12 pm EDT)
Rich, the 'rot' you say goes on in MA goes on in other states too. Go bother them. Stay off of this board!!! I find it quite funny that the SC had to block your email address. Apparenlty they couldn't put up with your harrassing emails. You seem to get off on causing trouble.
MKDThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (01:08:15 pm EDT)
H.W.S.R.N - You are like entertainment for me! To answer your question I ask my own, Could it be that most of us post well-meant, and well-thought out remarks that are not intended to maim, or make the poster look like a raving lunatic? Editing Free Speech? Morality? Feeble-minded numbskulls? Well, these are the perfect examples of why. And these 'dead babies' as you call them, are one result of poor education of both boys and girls, your vaunted Republican ideas to let Healthcare dollars drop into the rich pockets, or many other real-life situations you can never comprehend because you are NOT a woman. Start there. And where is your famous "Christian Charity" since you keep 'blessing' us all with your 'opinions'? You have displayed none that I have ever read. And I keep asking, when are you going to start your commune to 'save' those 'dead babies? As to being blocked, small wonder...see my first question.
Terry BoshThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (10:08:41 am EDT)
Rich, your mother should have aborted you, then we wouldn't have to listen to your crap.
PRThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (09:08:18 am EDT)
Wow, I can't believe the webmaster allowed Rich's post. It seems completely unfair that his posts are posted, yet other are not or edited for content. I wish the SC would ban him. Let him go bother other people elsewhere.
MKDThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (09:08:20 am EDT)
Hi Lou, yes Wm Thorpe hung around with Jack McGowen. Thorp's older brother ran the Community Theater in North for a while.E mail me, hago70@webtv.net
Fred GloverThursday, Aug 02, 2007 (05:08:48 am EDT)
Yeah!! Well said Terry Bosh-Bush is the worst president we've ever had by far.
LBWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (04:08:48 pm EDT)
Nice try Terry but you all know it is 43,000,000 abortions since Roe vs. W. And yes the S.C. is editing free speech. ( I just think those little kids deserve a national monument. We have them for soldiers and we have not lost 43,000,000 soldiers in all wars). They just want the nice cute little chit chat that they have now and forget the state of the morality of this country. MKD, I don't really give a damn what you think of me or my posts. On line manager, I DID try answering your email to me awhile back. Guess what, it got bounced just like the other one I told you about. I would guess someone there has blocked me and I could probably guess who. Every time I email ANY address at the S.C. it gets bounced. If this is what it has come to in the USA at a newspaper of all things, then the First Am. is in trouble. Have some guts will you. We all have opinions. I am toasted here for mine by the feeble minded numbskulls who think killing babies and all that other rot going on in Mass. is okay. Yet they get to say theirs against me and you stop me. Welcome to the old USSR.
Rich HWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (04:08:22 pm EDT)
Hi All Just wondering if any of my former neighbors and friends from Seven Mile River Drive area in So Attleboro are readers of the guestbook.We raised 1 daughter and 4 sons there and had many fun times from '62 to '77. Also are there any "old" Attleboro High hockey club team members from the early '70's around? ( Hi Dave!) Bet some of you are still skating! Steve is still pushing the puck around with his son in the early hours of the morning. Remember that?!! I'm an old hockey mom now living in Lakeville Ma.
PennyWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (03:08:38 pm EDT)
OK H.W.S.R.N. - I'll bite: "43 million since.....Bush became president, the number of children and ordinary working people who have little or no healthcare, outrageous gasoline bills, no more real IRS deductions, no more freedom of speech or freedom of assembly, lost the right to protest the Government for redress of grievences, protection from illegal wiretapping, mail opening, invasion of privacy into personal bank accounts, email, travel plans, reasonable expectation of protection from illegal immigration, vast corrpution of The Justice Department, DHS, The Supreme Court, and then there's YOU. Did I win ? :o)
Terry BoshWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (03:08:47 pm EDT)
I haven't posted for awhile because some of my posts were edited out also, which seems very unfair and completely idiotic considering some of the horsesh*t that DOES make it on here. This guestbook has ironically become a microcosm of my hometown. I remember when it was really cool to visit, but now it just makes me long for what it used to be. I guess nothing can stay the same forever. I will always remember the good times, and to make sure, I won't be coming back as much as I used to. I don't want to see what it has become. If, for some reason that you would want to get in touch with me (HEY COUSIN MIKE!), you can email me at wildo424 @ cox (dot) net (no spaces)...This is my last post...(if it makes it through). Thanks, I'm out.
SpitWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (02:08:14 pm EDT)
Probably a figure from 1973 to 2006. The United States Agency for International Development ... By 2010, the total number of orphans in the region will top 42 million. ...
JeffWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (01:08:50 pm EDT)
No one cares what you have to say Rich. Go Away
MKDWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (12:08:25 pm EDT)
43 million since........43 million what? email me at reh@tampabay.rr.com to get the answer. G.B. won't print it. They have edited me out. Maybe they have taken sides? I am sure some of the 43 million have been in Attleboro area.
Rich H.Wednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (12:08:51 pm EDT)
Lynne,Also that woman that owned that was such a hard worker. I don't know how she did it,7 days a week,for years,no day off!!!!!!!!!!!
EdnaWednesday, Aug 01, 2007 (08:08:55 am EDT)
Hello Car Go to Zaba Search to look for Kevin Colpitts. There are several listed there. Good luck.
Bob StreseTuesday, Jul 31, 2007 (08:07:43 pm EDT)
To: Peter C. Robin is my son
Bob StreseTuesday, Jul 31, 2007 (08:07:33 pm EDT)
Edna, my family also loved going to breakfast at the Carousel. And, yes the homefries were the best. We have not been able to find anything that even comes close.
Lynne CullenTuesday, Jul 31, 2007 (04:07:03 pm EDT)
Hi all: How are things in Attleboro? What is the hagopian walk? I missed our little park when I was home, it sure was a far cry from what it used to be when I was a kid, but then again so has everything and everyone changed LOL. CWM Mr Marchand was the best teacher I think to ever teach science he sure made learnig fun and you could pass his class he always said by laughing at all his jokes no matter what and he always had a new one everyday in fact I am able to still recall some of the ones he told. Please tell him hello if you talk to him for me I would greatly appreciate it. Will chat later. Goodnight. Mary
Mary Campbell (Shumate)Monday, Jul 30, 2007 (11:07:34 pm EDT)
Hi All- Don't know if you happened to read the article about the Hagopian walk at Capron Park...the parks department is selling bricks to pave the walk.The pavers are meant to be inscribed to honor or memorialize someone and are being sold for $50 and $75 each, depending on how many lines of script are purchased. The money will be put in the Hagopian Memorial Trust and used for future maintenance of the walk at Capron Park. For more information or to order pavers, call the Park Department at 508-226-6487. I contacted them to purchase one in loving memory of my parents. Seems Russ Marchand is the man on the mission behind this and if I am not mistaken, he was my science teacher at Peter Thacher. I wish I was mature enough in those days to appreciate his photography and knowledge of science.
CWMMonday, Jul 30, 2007 (11:07:00 am EDT)
Remember when the PA BBQ had games and rides and a "oompa" band playing all day? Remember all the people hanging out on their lawn chairs and blankets having a good family time? Well, come on down to Prairie Ave. because it's that time again! I just had myself a blademeat sandwich!
LonicutterSaturday, Jul 28, 2007 (05:07:02 pm EDT)
To Fred Glover, Just read the local news about the memorial to the Korean Vets from NA. Just wondered if you could tell me if the Wm. Thorpe was the fellow who always hung out with Jack McGowan in the Famous Grille on N. Washington st. and who I believe was in the navy....
LouSaturday, Jul 28, 2007 (09:07:20 am EDT)
For Bob Strese: Did you have a younger brother named Robin?
Peter CFriday, Jul 27, 2007 (10:07:15 pm EDT)
Carol t I used to work at the camera Shop.
PaulFriday, Jul 27, 2007 (08:07:49 am EDT)
Here we go. I emailed Joann Belmore who is Caroline Palmer (Neil's Wife) and asked her to email me if she knows where they are living and I told her that we were wondering about the 30th reunion. Now, whether or no she replies is another story.
Maryann MorganThursday, Jul 26, 2007 (03:07:35 pm EDT)
To Class of '76 member . . . try sending a postcard with your email address to me at 1684 Oak Forest Drive, The Villages, FL 32162. I'd be more than happy to respond.
James McGeeThursday, Jul 26, 2007 (02:07:49 pm EDT)
Yes Carol, we talked about the pencil boxes some time ago on here, and it is still a great 'communal'(?) memory. I think Mom still has mine!! Remember they had a plastic rolltop that slid into the box? And inside, those bright yellow pencils, sometimes red ones, with an eraser, a pencil sharpener, and once a half-circle ruler/protractor thing. I also remember seeing the Beatles "Hard Days Night", but on TV, in black and white!! Then the cartoon came on later, in color. I remember when we got our first color TV, a floor console. I still remember the first thing in color I saw, a Moby Dick cartoon, when they turned it on the screen filled up with Moby diving into this brilliant blue sea!! which only moments before on the black and white TV was just grey. I will never forget that and I was only 3 or 4! Any one else remember the first time they saw their or another's color TV? What was on?
Terry BoshThursday, Jul 26, 2007 (09:07:31 am EDT)
Hi Pete, We moved to Rochester Vermont 4 years ago as well. How are you enjoying it?
BethThursday, Jul 26, 2007 (08:07:06 am EDT)
To Terry Bosh and everyone: I remember the Union Theatre not for the popcorn throwing so much(I did see a few kernels come flying down however!) but for the Saturday Matenee's as a child with all the cartoon characters from the 50's. Does anyone remember the back to school cartoon specials they would have giving out those wonderful pencil boxes that each child had to have! My mother would stand in those long lines with me year after year-she was so patient. Until one year after waiting an hour in line, reaching the box office window only to be told there were no more tickets and as she with much frustration quickly walked off, I could see there were still plenty of those pencil boxes left and a begged could I have one to no availe. She never took me again. But I was 10 and I think the age limit was 11 so it was okay. Hey,does any one remember watching the Beatles Movies when they came out. The tickets were so hard to come by but my dad managed to buy me one. It was for either A Hard Day's Night or HELP. It was quite an experience being in the theatre with hundreds of screaming girls! I had a great time -- a migraine headache--but a great time!
Carol TThursday, Jul 26, 2007 (02:07:48 am EDT)
To Gailann Newton: I had forgotten the Camera Shop took the class pictures at Washington Elem. I just loved that school and the teachers. We use to have our Brownie Meetings in the basement. My mother was a helper. I was so proud of her. She also saved all those class pictures for me. She graduated from the old AHS in 1944 and I graduated in 1966. I remember Father Chabot. What a small world. He presided over my wedding in 1971 and my parents wedding in 1947 at St. Joseph's in Attleboro.
Carol T.Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 (02:07:10 am EDT)
To James McGee I remember being a student in one of your classes. You were so loved by all the students. You must be retired, I assume. Wish there was a way to exchange email addresses. I'd love to fill you in on my life (not very exciting) and hear more about yours.
FHS class of '76Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (08:07:40 pm EDT)
was going to brennan when kennedy got shot, bob churchill was there also, remember the day deno dennis put a beating on him.
mike gWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (03:07:47 pm EDT)
To GKN: I went to Brennan a year after it opened as a Junior High to 1966. I knew alot of people from Lonicut and County Sq. and the Veteran's Project.Great people and friends from that era. I knew Snooky Johnson,Rob Churchill, Etc. Craig
From the HillWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (01:07:00 pm EDT)
I taught at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, MA, for 7 years and at Foxborough High School for 31 years. Apparently they don't put email addresses in the Guestbook but I can be reached by snail mail in The Villages, FL.
James McGeeWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (12:07:53 pm EDT)
From the Hill....saw where you inquired about Jim McGee...just curious when you were at Brennan...I was there in the early 60"s so wondered if I know you...grew up in Lonicut.
GKNWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (11:07:15 am EDT)
To Jim McGee: Did you teach at Brennan Jr, High in Attleboro in the early 60's. If you did please include your e-mail. Thank You.
From the HillWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (09:07:46 am EDT)
OK, So I've been to Vegas, saw the Shuttle go up in Fl, had a blast on a cruise outracing Hurricane Gilbert, and have even been through a revolving door. But one thing I will never get to do now, is sit up in the balcony of the Union Theatre. Anyone have memories of raining popcorn down upon the hapless bottom level?
Terry BoshWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 (09:07:12 am EDT)
Patti, go to classmates.com. I just did and found this info. Hope it helps Steve Lantagne (view profile) Started: 04/10/07 07:44pm PST ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CLASS OF 1977 30TH REUNION? Options Send Steve an Email Add Steve to your network View Steve's Profile Ignore this author Report offensive message Replies 2 messages (3) 1977 class reunion Ask me to post a photo Maryanne Morgan (view profile) Posted: 04/23/07 10:35am PST In reply to (1) Hi I know that sharon smith is the head of the reunion committee. you might want to access her email. maryann morgan Options Send Maryanne Morgan an Email Add Maryanne Morgan to your network View Maryanne Morgan's Profile Ignore this author Report offensive message Options (2) 1977 class reunion Ask me to post a photo Maryanne Morgan (view profile) Posted: 04/23/07 10:34am PST In reply to (1)
TreehuggerTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (02:07:19 pm EDT)
Does anyone here know Kevin Colpitts. He is an old friend and I am trying to track him down.
CarTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (02:07:11 pm EDT)
I graduated from Attleboro High in 1977. I'm looking for information on our 30th Reunion. Does anybody know anything about one being organized.
Patti CassidyTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (01:07:54 pm EDT)
Barb: I did not receive an email from you - but am wondering if my posting in here is going to get "lost in the sauce". I am interested in the '44 AHS yearbook - wondering if my mother is in it - please email me - put in subject line '44 yearbook - then I'll know it's you. clesperance @ interlakes.org (no spaces in actual email address) Thanks -
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (12:07:45 pm EDT)
I was just wondering if anyone use to go into the Carousel Restaurant in downtown North Attleboro? They had the best homefries!
ednaTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (12:07:45 pm EDT)
To all my former Biology students at Foxborough High School . . . I am now living in The Villages in central Florida. I'd be happy to hear from any of you to find out how you're doing in life. My email address is jimmimar@aol.com.
James McGeeTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (11:07:54 am EDT)
Hi Beth, I'm living in Newport we've been here about 4 years now
Pete in VermontTuesday, Jul 24, 2007 (06:07:20 am EDT)
Nancy Z, happy to hear about your leg. Physical therapy is very sore, make sure u take your pain pills an hr b4 u go. I dislocated 3 fingers and broke my wrist the same time I broke my leg. The fingers were the worst to get back. I had physical therapy for 6 mths to get them straight and I will never be able to bend them into a fist again. I had to wear these special gloves to bed with elastics everynight to bend my fingers inward. Then during the day I would have to wear things with springs on 3 fingers to bend the fingers outward. But, I only lost 1 week of work.....lol...I sure looked funny typing like that. I never had physical therapy on the leg. The leg was broken for 9 mths. It refused to heal until they took the screws out of my ankle after 9 mths. By then I had been walking on it for 5 mths with a cane. I wish you well with it. I used to tease my physical therapist that she has an evil job and she must like seeing people in pain. She asked me the first day what my goal was. I put up my middle finger on my left hand and told her that was my "goal" with the right hand. Well, I did finally get my goal, just ask any drivers in Beverly or Attleboro lol. I have a bid in on a townhouse in Attleboro and my place is up for sale here in Beverly. I can't wait to move back. I miss it sooo much. People are so snobby up here, the North Shore. Maybe when I move back we can go out for a coffee someday and meet. Well, just take your pain pills and keep with the p.t. it will be worth it in the end....
Donna B.Monday, Jul 23, 2007 (09:07:19 pm EDT)
To Carol T.: I remember very well having our class pictures taken on the steps. About 10 or so years ago, my mother made memory books for me and my 5 siblings. Included in the memories were 1st thru 4th grade class pictures. They were taken by the The Camera Shop in Attleboro. She included my baptismal certificate from St.Theresa's. (Fr.Chabot signed it.) I have pictures of each of my siblings from each of their school years and special photographs, including our wedding announcements and pictures. My mother passed away in 1999 and this book is a precious treasure to me.
Gailann NewtonMonday, Jul 23, 2007 (06:07:13 pm EDT)
One more thing about Donald the Airplane guy.....he passed away a long time ago and I kind of remember suicide was the cause....also he was, I believe, a Vet that was wounded by a grenade....but I am not 100% sure of that...just recalled it as I read about him
BethMonday, Jul 23, 2007 (12:07:47 pm EDT)
Hey Pete in Vermont....and everyone else..I remember Donald as well. Not only was he at the bowling alley a lot, but he was in a science class I had at AHS....... So Pete, wondering where you are in Vermont as I am in Vermont as well.
BethMonday, Jul 23, 2007 (12:07:08 pm EDT)
I just read the comments about "The Airplane Guy". That brought back some memories, Donald used to frequent the Bowladrome when we were kids. He had been a patient at Foxboro State Hospital until they decided that they were overcrowded. We kidded Donald alot but he amazed us all with his tricks. By the way could that guy bowl. Everyone of us wanted Donald on our team. Pete in Vermont
Pete in VermontMonday, Jul 23, 2007 (07:07:01 am EDT)
Hey there Donna B! I'm doing good! Just had my cast removed last Friday and started PT. Have to get back to work...we have a store meeting tonight. Take care and have a great week! Sincerely, Nancy Z
Nancy ZSunday, Jul 22, 2007 (09:07:37 pm EDT)
Sorry Barb - I forgot things are a bit different putting email address in here - lets try again here: clesperance @ interlakes.org (with no spaces) Thanks
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceSunday, Jul 22, 2007 (10:07:50 am EDT)
I am going to miss Bill Hannah's column. My aunt sent it to me here in Clearwater every week and I know she enjoyed it as well.Thanks for all the memories, Bill.
Bob StreseSunday, Jul 22, 2007 (10:07:59 am EDT)
Bob StreseSunday, Jul 22, 2007 (10:07:21 am EDT)
For CWM: You're right re the Cottage Bakery...we just called it Ray's and that's the name that has stuck with me over the years. I think later on (about 1966 maybe?) he moved down on S. Main St just across from where you turned in to go down to Fernandes Supermarket. Later on he sold it and the store became a Sunnybrook Farms. You also mentioned Pete Peters; his daughter Mary Chris was one of my older sister's best friends. I just remember all the guys who hung out at his store were all sharp dressers and always had new cars...always thought there must've been pretty good money in that little fruit stand lol...
Peter CSunday, Jul 22, 2007 (09:07:07 am EDT)
Barb - I am interested in the '44 yrbook. My mother (Rose Marie Tracey) Graduated from AHS 1947 - I am interested in knowing if she is in the '44 in the Underclassmen" section. You can email me at clesperance@interlakes.org I appreciate it!!! Thanks
Cyndy (Mello) LesperanceSaturday, Jul 21, 2007 (05:07:11 pm EDT)
Thank you, Mike, for the NASA pics. I put that on my favorites list, so I can check them often.
Nancy D.Friday, Jul 20, 2007 (09:07:13 pm EDT)
Red the airplane guy's real name was Donald Howes. I haven't seen him in the downtown area in two years or so. Don't know what happened to him. Did you ever see the Rube Goldberg contraptions he made with checkers and tinker toys? Fascinating. Part of the secret to his boomerang planes was to bend the nose up at about a 45-degree angle. He had a special way to make the tail, too, but I don't remember the details.
observerFriday, Jul 20, 2007 (12:07:43 pm EDT)
Hi, I never went to Attleboro H.S., but two old AHS yearbooks have been given to me. They have lots of students who became well known in Attleboro. Maybe you had grandparents who were in those classes. They are "The Tattletale", 1942 & 1944 issues of the Blue Owl. If anyone wants them, let me know.
BarbFriday, Jul 20, 2007 (12:07:18 pm EDT)
We used to call the paper airplane guy "Ronald McDonald". Not to his face, just when referring to him. He's gotta be quite old now.
FFASFriday, Jul 20, 2007 (11:07:46 am EDT)
I remember Red too. Seems we used to see him lots of places. Wondering if anyone knows his real name? I'm guessing he must be in his 70's now...at least? I'm living in Florida now, but am very homesick for New England... I get that way every summer, remembering Nantasket and Newport Beaches, and taking the ferry over to MV... My husband is not crazy about Florida either, so..... I am planning a trip to New England next summer.... making a list of all the things my husband should see to make him fall in love with New England and want to move there. ( he is scottish and has only been to Attleboro for a few days, during a family crisis.) Plymouth and Salem are on my list so far.... I know this is a bit broader than the topic of Attleboro, but any suggestions will be most appreciated!
crankyyankeeFriday, Jul 20, 2007 (10:07:20 am EDT)
I agree, Bliss ice cream is good, but Brighams is the bsst in the world, besides my dad's homemade ice cream we make every summer. The chat room is sounding better every day no more crap from you know who. shhhhhh he might show up any time lol.....My trip to Bermuda with the kids was great. My poor daughter fell off her moped twice and made me fall off mine It fell on my broken leg. Oh, that hurt. But the next day I was up waterskiing, sooo much pain...lol actually it healed last year but the pain just wont go away. Hopefully in time the pain will go .....We had a great time. I hope Nancy Z's leg is feeling better.... at our age it takes sooo much longer to heal. I broke my tibfib in 3 places last year and have a rod in my leg now.... I guess I am the bionic woman, we can restore her, better and soreer than before lol.
Donna BThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (09:07:51 pm EDT)
Its alittle longer than a crew cut, thanks for the correction.
mike gThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (07:07:39 pm EDT)
Hi All...I thought I saw Red the other day in Attleboro center. I remember him making paper airplanes for kids at Capron Park.
GypsyThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (07:07:08 pm EDT)
mike g...I have a question for you...what is a "grew" cut?
squireThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (06:07:40 pm EDT)
cieckclub, i have a question,""""""""""""what""""""""".
mike gThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (04:07:07 pm EDT)
Yes Mary-Ellen I come here once a day. Read a few local stories,go to the obits, guestbook. I am often bought back to the time that your dad and I were once teenagers reading some of the comments posted. Going to Bristol Farms is one of them. Got your e-mail and was glad you kept your e-mail address after moving.
Al SANBORNThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (03:07:09 pm EDT)
All, Check out the below site from NASA for a new picture every day. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html
Mike SpittellThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (01:07:46 pm EDT)
To Marc and all others that do not like the look of urban sprawl: Visit NumbersUSA.com to make a difference. Did you know that it is estimated that over 2 million immigrants (legal and illegal) establish residency in the US? Over 50% of urban sprawl is due to population growth? Now, stand up for what is right and make our government do what is right.
Chris LThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (10:07:37 am EDT)
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cicekclubThursday, Jul 19, 2007 (09:07:56 am EDT)
yes that was him, grew cut, and road a bike.
mike g.Thursday, Jul 19, 2007 (06:07:30 am EDT)
To Gailann Newton: Ah-yes! Mrs. Herchen! Could anyone not remember her! Remember how she taught everyone to spell her name: "HER"--"HEN"--with a "C" in the middle! When I attended Washington EL., she was the 5th grade teacher as well as the principal,and you just didn't want to mess with her. Those of us who realized that fact never had a problem with her! Remember lineing up on the front steps for class pictures? All the girls had to wear their Sunday best incase they ended up in the front row. For 3 years my mom dressed me up but I was not in the front row. The 4th year she did not dress me up and of course I was in the front row looking very frumpy! Did you ever go to Bliss Brother's Dairy in Attleboro for their wonderful! ice cream? I live in RI now and we have a local ice cream place that now sells Bliss Brothers Ice Cream much to my delight! So much has changed in So. Attleboro & Attleboro that when I visit sometimes it's hard for me to visualize what was in a paticular spot when I lived there. I'm so sad to see a Midas Muffler shop where Nellie's use to be at the corner of Mendon Rd. and Washington St. We must keep those memories alive as long as possible.
Carol T.Thursday, Jul 19, 2007 (01:07:47 am EDT)
Hi all, CWM you are absolutely right the fruit at Peters was great and the fruit baskets were always a favorite at Christmastime for a gift. You are correct about me remembering all the teachers and Mrs. O'Kee
