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Saw a story this morning that reminded me of a place that I absolutely love from its historical nature. It's been a few years since I was last there, but its history stands tall. If you are in Boston, its well worth a visit.


(Recent picture during storm about 2015)

TasteAtlas, which bills itself as an "encyclopedia of flavors, a world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants", just named the famous Union Oyster House in Boston, Massachusetts one of the most legendary restaurants in the entire world.

The Union Oyster House is one of the most famous and oldest restaurants in the country still in operation to this day. Doors have been open to dinners since 1826. Originally opened as an eatery named Atwood and Bacon owners installed the iconic semi-circle bar which still stands today. The horseshoe-shaped counter is made from the reclaimed wood of the USS Constitution, a legendary warship known as "Old Ironsides."

It was at the Oyster Bar that Daniel Webster, a constant customer, daily drank his tall tumbler of brandy and water with each half-dozen oysters, seldom having less than six plates.



Union Street was laid out in 1636, two years after the Boston Common was established, but there are no municipal records documenting the Oyster House's date of construction. All that is known is that the building has stood on Union Street as a major local landmark for more than 250 years.



Finally, there is an interesting connection to music. During his visit, Luciano Pavarotti discovered that the group sitting next to his booth were celebrating a birthday, and the renowned singer gave an impromptu happy birthday.

1986 Toyota land cruiser $15,000. I love Toyota's too.

I had a 1987 Buick Regal black presidential model w/side lights canvas black top with sunroof. 307 Buick motor. Plush interior. I put chrome wheels on it & sweet tires. Aftermarket radio & nice speakers (Audio Jam install) It was my wife's summer car. I will post picture later. Sure miss that car

They must be playing in Williamsburg Va.

I just bought 2 boards a week apart from 2 different ladies who were downsizing within the past month.

They were made for tourists when Williamsburg was "restored" for tourists. Williamsburg Restoration Co. in conjunction with Virginia Metalcrafters made 1st quality reproduction wood and Brass items that were found in old Williamsburg in the past for the gift shops.

The board that came with WR&VM checkers (They're cool for being checkers.) and the board is stained where the checkers sat for years. These boards are 40+ years old so I'm ok with these.

The first purchased board is almost like new except for some scratches that aren't too bad to me. The second is like new except for the stains from the checkers.

Both were 20.00 ea. which is 1/10 of their worth right now give or take.

I also just bought a Swarovski "silver crystal chess set" in its case this morning that's just like new. I saw one in a passport shop crossing the Canada border 30 YEARS AGO and couldn't afford the 800.00 price. This was 200.00 today and I didn't ask for a reduction since the web has them A LOT higher.
This was a bargain to me.

Really?!? He's so deadpan uptight. That alone cracks me up.

Seemed like he was always just playing himself, but I say that only because I've only seen him in a handful of things, and he was always the same.

I liked Newhart for the few episodes I saw. That might've been more for Larry, his brother Darryl and his other brother Darryl, and that mean blonde bimbo woman. Poor Peter Scolari... he was the non-preferred Bosom Buddy.

You’re holding the wrong end.

You should bring them back. Make millions. Make them sugar-free, though, so they'll be healthy.
Edt: wait, you actually just saw these? They're probably from 1980.

pitdogg2 wrote: »

bcwsrt wrote: »

Haven’t seen these in a while (as in decades) …

I had a 3pack a day habit when I was 11. It took years to break that habit
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I had to quit them cause I kept putting the lit end in my mouth.

Probably smuggled in from Canada.

DaveHo wrote: »

treitz3 wrote: »

F1nut wrote: »

I'm not a country music fan and I never found Newhart to be even close to funny.

That is such a shame, Jesse, as you are missing out on such great Country Classics, like this gem...



Tom

I'm pretty sure I wore that same shirt for my second grade class picture in 1978...

Punk kid. I wore that shirt for my senior picture in '78