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Last week was hard for lots of reasons. Usually for me, it's work which causes me to stress eat and drink. I'm also not able to exercise the way I like to (run) because I'm waiting for an MRI for a foot injury. I did cycle on Saturday & get to the gym on Sunday. And get on Spark every day just to check in even if I'm not tracking my food regularly.
Goal this week: get on spark every day!
which is blogging publicly. and changing my screen name to something that feels more like me.
I'm trying again. I ran a half marathon this weekend - couldn't even tell you how many this has been since I've done at least 12, maybe more, and the extra weight makes things tough. I am trying to find what works for me - not the latest thing or what works for others.
today I read two blog entries from other members - hopefulchange and adam (?). Their messages were: 1) non scale victories; 2) don't be your own worst enemy.
They resonated because I was ruminating on work a lot as I stepped into the shower and feeling irritated - that I have too much work to do and yesterday it was hard for me to take care of myself. The most I could carve out of back to back meetings was leaving one meeting 15 minutes before it ended so I could have a brief break before the next. No down time to have lunch; ate while in another meeting.
I ran this morning and when I came back was still thinking about work. Even though I tried to put it aside and enjoy the ME time while I was running. I considered stepping on the scale even though I hadn't planned to do so tomorrow - and then thought, if it's not what I think it should be - some sort of loss - then I'll be pissed. And, potentially set myself up for a day of negativity and feeling bad ... all because of the scale!
So I didn't. Instead I tried to think of my NSV - getting back into spark, POSTING here, even though I haven't done it publically yet, tracking my food. Exercising. Not drinking wine last night, even though I wanted to!! (Didn't, because I needed to run this morning!).
Glad that I had those two entries to read this morning that reinforced some of my thoughts.
I'm trying a few things including 4 day wins (martha beck). Just completed one of no wine for 4 days - success! I've found that I am really tired which is surprising and suspect that I am using the wine for its sugar boost, unintentionally. I did weigh this morning and am down a little bit. I haven't updated my most recent weight which went up from what's listed here.
I was really sick with a bad cold for two weeks and couldn't exercise at all. Going back to work has been hard and the past two weeks I've been trying to catch up there. But, I did exercise Mon-Weds this week and plan to go for a run tomorrow.
I'm doing 4 day wins again (no wine) and am on day 3. I am also trying to get in the habit of logging on to Spark every day and at least entering my breakfast. If I can get some meals entered, that's a start, right?
Today I realized how glad I am for this tool of Sparkpeople. I can get a little shot of motivation from browsing quickly others' pages or see the what's new stuff right on the front page. Very grateful for it and hope I can continue to explore all that it offers and experience some success from using it!

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A Colombian air force helicopter has crashed near the Caribbean coast and all 13 people aboard have been killed, officials said.Atlantico state civil defence director Jorge Fernandez said the aircraft crashed in a field in a rural area of the town of Sabanagrande.Two officials who spoke on condition of annonimity put the death toll at 13. They said the aircraft caught fire as it fell to the ground and that police and air force personnel were aboard.Colombia's air force says on its website that the Bell 212 helicopter crashed at 4:30pm local time and that the incident is under investigation.
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Tag Archives: Tropical Storm Debby
Officials warn Bradford County flood victims to be wary of scams
By Emily Burris on July 13th, 2012 | Last updated: July 22, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Across the state, many Floridians are turning to FEMA for help in recovering from Tropical Storm Debby's damaging rain and resulting floods. As Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Emily Burris reports, residents may find that applying for private and federal assistance is almost […]
Live Oak still picking up the pieces after Debby
By Blake Alderman on July 12th, 2012 | Last updated: July 23, 2013 at 8:31 am
Weeks after Tropical Storm Debby hit, the city of Live Oak is still putting itself back together after a lot of standing water was left after the storm. City of Live Oak Mayor Garth Nobles says even though some things are getting back […]
Mosquito boom follows Debby flooding
By Liana Charles on July 11th, 2012 | Last updated: August 3, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Even in Gainesville, which missed the heaviest rains from Tropical Storm Debby, the standing water in retention ponds, woodland & swampy areas has led to a boom in the mosquito population. WUFT-TV's Liana Charles reports.
Gainesville amps up battle against mosquitos
By Denise Toledo on July 10th, 2012 | Last updated: July 23, 2013 at 8:33 am
People in North Florida are warned to keep themselves protected as the mosquito populations continue to grow. The City of Gainesville Mosquito Control program is dealing with pools of standing water left after Tropical Storm Debby causing the mosquito population to […]
Suwannee County health officials concerned about tainted wells from flood water
By Donna Green-Townsend on July 10th, 2012 | Last updated: July 23, 2013 at 8:41 am
As each day passes various disaster relief teams are able to move into areas most impacted by flooding issues from Tropical Storm Debby. As flood waters recede many homes need material removed such as ruined dry wall and mud. Meanwhile, many […]
Flood waters recede and cleanup begins
By Liana Charles on July 9th, 2012 | Last updated: July 23, 2013 at 8:34 am
It's been more than a week since Tropical Storm Debby dropped more than 2 feet of rain in some places in North Central Florida. The storm caused major river flooding which closed several key highways and inundated many area homes. Florida's […]
Mosquitoes more trouble after tropical weather
By Emily Burris on July 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm
While the water from tropical storm Debby continues to drain out of North Central Florida, people may soon see a new problem from all of that wet weather. WUFT-FM's Emily Burris reports on increasing mosquito populations finding it easier to […]
Harvesting scallops a little harder because of storm
By Emily Burris on July 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Tropical Storm Debby might be gone, but it's impact is still felt in many ways. On Florida's Gulf Coast, the storm has hindered scallop hunters' ability to see the shellfish in the water since the storm dumped record rainfall that […]
One week after Debby, dozens still displaced
By WUFT News on July 6th, 2012 | Last updated: September 7, 2012 at 11:55 am
One week after Tropical Storm Debby left Florida, shelters are still open in Clay, Columbia and Suwannee counties. Even when flood waters recede, some homes may be uninhabitable and residents may need long-term recovery assistance. In this WUFT-TV report, Catherine […]


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What We're Reading: Reactions to ACCORD
Web Team
February 21, 2008
By now, you have probably heard of the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes, or ACCORD, trial. (If not, you can check out "The ACCORD Trial Findings: What You Should Know" for a full report.)
This study, which was initiated in 1999, involves people who have Type 2 diabetes and a history of or high risk of cardiovascular disease. There were originally three branches of the trial, concentrating on blood glucose control, blood pressure control, and cholesterol and triglyceride control, respectively. The branch that focused on blood glucose control sought to compare an intensive treatment group (in which people aimed to achieve an HbA1c level below 6.0%) to a standard treatment group (in which people aimed for an HbA1c level from 7.0% to 7.9%) to determine which strategy more effectively reduced the rate of cardiovascular events. However, due to concerns about an unexpected, slightly increased rate of death among those who were tightly controlling their blood glucose, the intensive treatment arm of the trial was halted 18 months earlier than scheduled.
Not surprisingly, this outcome has led to a lot of discussion in the diabetes blogging community. Several bloggers took issue with the manner in which many mainstream media outlets presented the information, noting that the data do not apply to a large number of people with diabetes. For example, as Bernard Farrell at Bernard's Diabetes Blog points out, the findings of the ACCORD trial don't pertain to people with Type 1 diabetes. And as Amy Tenderich at Diabetes Mine notes, the results also don't apply to many with Type 2 diabetes, such as younger people who are not at high risk of heart disease. Over at Scott's Web Log, diabetes blogger Scott Strumello expresses hope that this situation will call attention to what he views as a "fixation on glycemic control above all else [that] has been detrimental to patient health."
The American Diabetes Association also weighed in on the matter, advising people who have diabetes and cardiovascular disease or multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease to consult with their health-care team about their treatment goals.
For more information about the ACCORD trial, visit the study's official Web site or the "Questions and Answers" page of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the sponsor of the trial.
This blog entry was written by Assistant Editor Diane Fennell.
From everything I've seen about ACCORD, the culprit wasn't the tight control, it was all the drugs they threw at people to try to achieve control. Some people were on Avandia, Byetta, Actos, and several others. They weren't trying to bring their blood glucose down with self-management.
Posted by: David Spero RN | Feb 21, 2008 06:27 PM
It would be good if one of our professional blogers could interview Dr. Herschel Gerstein at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario at some point in the future when all this settles down. The Good Dr. is part of the Accord, Origin and Advantage studies so he probably would be the best person to put all of this in the proper perspective. Telling patients to speak to their GP is not helpful since they may know even less about diabetes than the patient.
Posted by: CalgaryDiabetic | Feb 21, 2008 06:47 PM
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BUCKINGHAM, Va. - A member of Virginia's House of Burgesses will be honored with a state historical marker near his home in Buckingham County.
The homage to Robert Bolling is scheduled for Friday in the community of Chellowe in the central Virginia county. Besides being a member of the first elected assembly of colonists in Virginia, Bolling was also a prolific writer. He published many poems as well as a treatise on wine-making.
Bolling was born in 1738 and died unexpectedly in Richmond while attending the Virginia Convention of July and August 1775.
Representatives of the Bolling Family Association sponsored the marker by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. They are expected to attend.
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Grey's Anatomy Round Table: "Perfect Storm"by TV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
Welcome back to TV Fanatic's Grey's Anatomy Round Table!
Our Grey's Anatomy review broke down "Perfect Storm" in great detail. Now, TVF's Courtney Morrison, Christina Tran and Sean McKenna are back for a Q&A discussion of the Season 9 finale.
Read their answers below and weigh in with yours!
1. What was your favorite scene or quote from the episode?
Courtney: I really enjoyed all the scenes between Derek and Cristina, but I may have to go with Jackson emerging from the fire holding that little girl. HOT.
Sean: Gotta go with Jackson walking out from the smoke. Kind of a cool moment, even if I was prepared for the slow motion walk through. Plus, he saved the little kid, so what's not to like?
Christina: My favorite scene was the McFamily together with a new happy and healthy addition.
2. What will happen to Calzona? Can they work it out? Will Lauren stick around?
Courtney: I wouldn't mind if Lauren stuck around, she brings a new dynamic to their situation that they have never dealt with. These two will have to try and work it out because they have a daughter, right? One thing is for sure. Callie doesn't deserve to be cheated on, not even a little bit.
Sean: I'm a bit shocked Arizona dived right into cheating so soon, but I hope the show commits and keeps Lauren around then to have some real repercussions to deal with. Sure, it may have been Hilarie Burton, but you can't just cheat and get away with it. I'm not sure if Arizona and Callie's relationship will survive from all this.
Christina: I, too, want Lauren to stick around as Calzona's marriage will be put to the test once again. I think it will take a very long time to move past what happened, but they've always found a way before and they'll eventually be okay.
3. Bailey's back! What made you happier - her return to the OR or seeing Derek and Meredith with their children?
Courtney: Gotta love Bailey doing her thing in the OR, plus she saved our precious Mer. But nothing is better than seeing Derek and Mer with McBaby Bailey and Zola. These two, especially Meredith, have come so far.
Sean: Bailey coming back. Glad that Meredith and Derek had their kids and things were OK, but Bailey had been down in the dumps for the longest time. It was good to see her back in action.
Christina: I'm going with the latter. It was nice to see Bailey back in business but I was already too annoyed by her at that point. I get what happened to her was a big deal but felt like she needed to step it up earlier.
4. Should April call off her engagement to Matthew or will Jackson tell her not to?
Courtney: CALL IT OFF! Not only is Jackson sweet, caring, and gorgeous. But he has stuck by her through everything. She hasn't even known Matthew that long.
Sean: She should call it off whether Jackson says he should be with her or not. Sure, I think April and Jackson seem to be sort of meant for each other, but it's not fair to Matt because now he's clearly second fiddle. Picking him because Jackson said no would just be wrong. Good for Jackson and April, but let Matt go find another girl.
Christina: I completely agree with what Sean said. April needs to be a grown up and end it with Matthew regardless if the ball is in Jackson's court or not.
5. Will Webber live or is this the end of Richard?
Courtney: Webber better live!!! It makes sense to move in that direction for the dramatic effect, but I don't know how everyone can recover from another loss, especially of the man who has molded all of them into who they are.
Sean: I knew he was going to be the one to "die" at the end as soon as I saw him alone traipsing around looking to turn the power back on. I would have believed a guaranteed death had we seen his eyes open at the very end, but I've got a feeling that there's a possibility he pulls through. If this was his final episode, at least he went out a champ.
Christina: He's going to live! He has to...
6. Grade Grey's Anatomy Season 9 from 1-10.
Courtney: 8. Throughout all the ups and downs, Grey's always manages to tug at the heartstrings!
Sean: I'll give it a 7. Interested to see where the show goes from here, especially after nine seasons.
Christina: 6. This past season hasn't been one of my favorites. Maybe it's the absence of Slexie, but it's felt felt quite different. Here's to hoping Season 10 will be one to remember!
What do you all think of this week's Grey's Anatomy? Share your responses below!
1, Mer telling the intern how to operate on her.
2.Bring back Dr Wyatt( Mer's therapist) to help Arizona cope with the loss of her leg.
3.No surprise Bailey is back. But looking at McFamily, ahh bless. MerDer have grown so much as a couple. I'm gonna call McBaby boy Lee so I don't muddle him up with Bailey!
4.Run Matthew. Not sure Avery wants what Kepner wants
5.Webber being written out would be a real surprise, but it makes sense
6.I'm happy we had a S9!
or "NOT FORGET" lol
"cdeno" i have to agree, and let us forget (and hopefully writters will keep this in mind to keep credebility on the storylines) that callie was already cheated on by George with Izzy!!
I think Calzona is done. I really don't see how they can come back from this. Trust is fundamental to any relationship and these two don't have it. Nor do I think they can get it back. Callie did the worst thing Arizona can think of apparently, and Arizona betrayed Callie.
No much to say, just painful, and on her style of writing Shonda left us believing that Calozona had dealt with all their problems and all was fine, as Callie even says to Arizona, all excuse for Shonda to bring up her favorite topic Cheating, adultery, that is what she wanted to write about, the rest was just excuse for accomplish this goal. Will Dr Lauren come back for Shonda through Arizona rub that on Callie's face? Did she bring into the story the woman Owen cheated with and rub that on Cristina's face? They dealt with it without the presence of that woman, why not the same with Calzona? No she wants to destroy Calzona, why? What is really behind Shonda's new Calzona SL?
Callie and Owen, ok, I think that Shonda is not all that bad writer because she has already answered that, do you remember Mer's Dream, the What If...in that dream Callie is with Owen and many babies, right, but in the end what does the dream says," Celebrate, drink", for Callie means "sex", so she will always be attracted to Arizona. That dream-episode answer that Callie and Owen, unless Shonda wants more contradiction than she is doing with this PTSD- Cheating story line. That only hurt fans and made many of them go away from Grey's? Was that Shonda's goal?
Oh! I Almost forget... I think Lauren will stick around for 2 or 3 episodes and she would be a Psycho... one of the fatal attraction type. She doesn't look normal to me.
.... asking myself if Shonda will have killed everyone for the show finale.
Owen and Callie???? Ofcourse NOT, Owen is a really negative person, EVERYTHING it's personal for him, he always acts like the world it's againts him, with Cristina he always tried to hold her back... I can only imagine what he can do to Callie, he needs someone like the girl he was going to marry (don't remeber her name)... But I think season 9 was the last for him, don't know if he signed for season 10, but to me it seems like Owen is done. I really hope that Jackson and April get together, but I don't think he's going to make it easy to April. Praying for Webber to be alive!!! I hate Arizona right now, yes she has PTSD, yes she lost a leg, I know she's traumatized, but she's also egoistical, we know Callie wasn't on the plane but she had to make the most difficult choice between AZ leg and her life, and she knew that Az might not ever forgive her... and surprise she didn't!!! I guess she would have prefered to die, so much for a good man in the storm.
I give the episode a 8.5... asking myself if Shonda will have killed everyone for the show finale.
SR won't hook up Callie & Owen. No way. For one thing, Callie and Cristina are great friends. Cristina is Sofia's godmother. How ridiculous would it be to have Callie and Owen (Cristina's love)get together. It would be a slap in Cristina's face from Callie if that were the case. And that's not Callie's character. I find it funny when people automatically start linking people for the sake of linking them and not actually understanding their history and backstory. Callie & Arizona are the love of each other's lives and they've messed up. But they'll find a way back to each other, one way or another.


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A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study Assessing the Impact of Additional LDL-Cholesterol Reduction on Major Cardiovascular Events When AMG 145 is Used in Combination With Statin Therapy in Patients with Clinically Evident Cardiovascular Disease
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Creekside Outdoor Center for Environmental Education
Located along Sugar Creek, about five miles north of Lincoln, Creekside the Outdoor Center for Environmental Education will be an experiential outdoor classroom featuring an outdoor teaching pavilion, insectarium, greenhouse, and a restored prairie. It will include parking space, bioswales, rain gardens, and boardwalks and sidewalks to make the site handicapped-accessible. When complete it will be powered by solar panels and a wind generator.
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Riverside Park Campground
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Four Willows Golf Course
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Lincoln Park District Recreation Center
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Brookhill's Golf Club
This nine-hole, par 31 course includes a driving range.
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This easy to traverse asphalt trail, starting in Sprigfield, winds you through wooded landscapes, over bridges and alongside a well-groomed community park.
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200 sites and 135 hook-ups. Nestled in native forests and brimming with a record-setting bass population, this park is a comfortable outdoor retreat.
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Bergen Park Golf Course
This nine-hole course is a par 35.
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Pasfield features a nine-hole, par 34 course.
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Bunn Park Golf Course
This 18-hole course is a par 72.
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Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
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I-45 Frontage Road becomes one-way in Navarro County
The Texas Department of Transportation began convert ing the newly resurfaced southbound I-45 two-way frontage road into a one-way configuration, from the Ellis County line to the overpass just north of Chambers Creek, on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Work involves re-striping the pavement and placing additional signs alerting and directing motorists to the new, one-way condition. "The new ramps and added lanes to I-45 make it necessary to convert this southbound frontage road to one-way," said Darwin Myers, P.E., TxDOT's Navarro County area engineer. "It is an important part of the project since it will improve the safety along
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The frontage road reconfiguration is part of a larger, $41 million I-45 reconstruction and widening project. Once complete, I-45 will be six-lanes wide, three lanes each direction, and will include wide shoulders and bridges. The project contractor is W.W. Webber, Inc., of Houston.


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It's Ice Cream time!
- Keithel Apr 10, 2007 06:03 PM
Well, this is the month that the Ice Cream stands open up in at least Massachusetts...
I can verify that Kimball Farms in both their Westford, MA and Carlisle, MA locations have been open since at least last Thursday, April 5th. I stopped in to get a Chocolate frappe - mmMM so good!
Is Rota Farm in Sterling, MA open yet? They've always had good ice cream too, and the view of their farmland with the wandering cows is nice.
So, am I the only crazy person having ice cream now?
What other places are open now?
Which of them have good ice cream?
:) :)
Cremeland in Manchester NH is open. We tried it for the first time. Since we had just eaten we ordered smalls which is a good thing because small was a huge scoop almost falling off the cone. I think Arnie's in Concord NH is open now. They have a better selection of flavors that Cremeland but my favorite because I love their frozen pudding is Merrivales on Rt 3A in Hooksett. All three places make their own ice cream. Not homemade but a very popular place that requires a country drive is Beech Hill Farm near Concord NH. They sell plants in the spring, have some farm animals, a big sand pile for kids to play on, etc. You can make your own sundaes. My favorite ice cream cone is two scooops so I can get two different flavors.
re: Angel Food
I made it to Erikson's this weekend. Saw a couple of my favorite flavors from last year that I forgot about! They have a Coffee Raspberry Truffle that is coffee ice cream studded with little chocolates that are filled with raspberry sauce, like cordials. So good! I have to go back and get the Cake Batter next, which is hard to describe. The ice cream tastes like yellow cake and it's loaded with layers of chocolate.I am so happy to live only a couple miles away. :)
re: Angel Food
I was so happy to see Erikson's open a couple weeks ago that I stopped even though it was 45 degrees out. The mint chip was delicious as usual.
Homemade ice cream at Shaw's Farm in Dracut (might be Lowell but pretty sure Dracut Ma.). Loads of different, funky kinds, creamy and awesome (50 flavors). They have their own milk, pies, etc. they even have home delivery like in the old days.
re: lexpatti
South of the City, Crescent Ridge in Sharon is open, and Hilliard's in Easton (the best around, by far, IMHO) opens this Saturday.
re: lexpatti
I see Shaw's is on what's basically Rt. 38. Any thoughts on what would make a good road trip from Boston taking 38 up and possibly a different, non-highway route back? I know there must be good breakfast or burger places on the way or in Dracut but don't know the areas well. Do have some Lowell info so if there are other thoughts, that'd be best. Thanks.
re: Joanie
Awesome Awesome breakfast in Dracut (lakeview ave) - Cindi Ann's House of Ham. Phenominal eggs bennidict (ham is outstanding) and the best corn muffin I've even had - EVER!!!!! This isn't very far from the road that Shaws is on, too. On the right in a small strip mall.
re: Joanie
You can always take Rt. 3a back, through billerica, burlington - it switches to Rt. 3 or cambridge street through Winchester, through to Arlington. It sort of parralels Rt. 38 but a lil west.
Pinecroft Restaurant/Dairy is open year round (539 Prospect Street, West Boylston).
Crazy? Come on! This is New England. Why else would you go out in a blizzard?
Funny you should post about ice cream. I just drove back from Middletown R.I. (East Main Rd.) and noticed that Cool Scoops doesn't have their usual "opening day" banner on display. Cool Scoops has some very fine gelato and sorbet....their pink grapefruit ice cream is quite spectacular as is the coconut, the rum raisin....mmmmm tasty. Too bad it's going to snow tomorrow!!!
I looovve Glenn's Kreme and Kone in Salem, NH.
I believe this shop is actually under new management and has changed its name, but it retains it's charm (it's a little bright-and-shine-y-er under the new ownership - in a good and happy way).
The ice cream is quite good, although not completely special like some of the total old-school dairies some of you are citing. Still, in a town like Salem, which is mostly big box stores and chain restaurants, this place is completely enchanting (no soccer cleats in summer!!)... and they seem to do a booming breakfast too (although I haven't actually tried it out).
re: Rabbit
Wow.. i had never realized that Pinecroft was open year round! I love that place.
My question though, is this - Is Newport Creamery still around? I have been in Florida for about 12 years now, and I know that the NC in Worcester closed a few years back to make way for a Boston Market. I love Boston Market, but miss Newport Creamery more...
re: anikahangel
Newport Creamery! They're still here in Newport and Middletown, RI. In fact the original is still standing and going strong in Middletown.
re: anikahangel
A number of Newport Creamery's locations are still open, but unfortunately, not the one in Worcester. I believe the company went through a reorganization a few years ago.
The one I used to ride my bike to (and get cones at for 10 cents) is still open on Warwick Ave.
re: RIChowderhead
My favorite is Gray's at four corners in Tiverton, RI. Homemade right there
re: rkstrat
i second gray's. Also, sunshine creamery in east providence (also made right there) is suprisingly good for being located on a busy thoroughfare.
re: 02903
Gray's does have wonderful ginger ice cream with chunks of ginger. That's usually our first warm weather "outing"...which, today,sadly feels like it might not be for a long time. Good rum raisin too....if near Aquidnick I. give Cool Scoops a try. Raspberry choc.chip is quite outstanding
re: Rabbit
I've never been to Glenn's. My usual Salem ice cream is Findeisens which I get as a treat after a trip into Barnes & Noble. Best ice cream in the area, as far as I am concerned is Moo's on Crystal Ave in Derry. Great quality, great flavors. The Almond Joy is heavenly!
We were at Kimball's two weeks ago....the best Almond Joy & Pistachio
Bagma's which is right down the road opens on the 21st. They serve Richardson's and is not bad. Purple Cow low fat is the best.
So, don't feel alone, we're in search of the creamiest!
Rota Springs has been open since the end of March... thank goodness! We have already been several times. Cold and bad weather has never been a deterrant! (so, you are not crazy!)
Sterling Ice Cream bar in Sterling is also open... ice cream is good, but not as good as Rota's.
Erickson's on the Stow/Maynard line is now open also too. They have delicious ginger ice cream.
Why does everyone wet their pants over Kimballs?
It's so honky tonk. The place looses something in the translation of what an old fashioned ice cream place should be, and then there are the lines...
I'd rather be enjoying my cone/ice cream and be back to the car in less than 10 minutes.
re: Lilibet
I agree that the atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but they still make some damn good ice cream (and they're less than 5 miles away :)
For atmosphere, I'd choose Rota over Kimballs any day of the week.
The thing that really urks me about Kimball's is their prices for Mini Golf (and I suppose Bumper Boats too, but I haven't checked those) -- $10 per game!
re: Keithel
Rota - less than 3 miles for us, a fact we appreciate.
10 bucks! bad if you have lots of kids. That could turn into an expensive outing.
Watching the cows munch is free!
re: Lilibet
Where is Rota Springs?
re: RIChowderhead
RIChowderhead -
It's in Sterling, MA, just over the Lancaster line. Take 495 to the Berlin/Hudson exit (#26) onto route 62, go left, following 62 through Berlin to Clinton, past the Clinton Dam (it becomes route 70 and route 62 at that point). Take that road through the center of Clinton, where THEN becomes 62, 70 and 110. Route 62 reverts back to just route 62 at the lights right before the Hannaford supermarket. Take that left and follow 62, you'll pass the Clinton/Lancaster town line. Follow it about a mile. Take a left at South Meadow Road (just before Deershorn Farm Stand). It will become Chase Hill Road in Sterling. It's on the left, with a long paved driveway (finally!) up to the stand.
Long directions, hope it helps.
re: Lilibet
Chase Hill Rd is a left directly off of rt 62, not sure what South Meadow Rd is but its not part of that route.
re: Lilibet
Thanks Lilibet.
And I believe Hargau is correct. South Meadow Rd. is a left turn just before Chace Hill Rd.
re: RIChowderhead
If Chowhound will let me insert a link, a new site I came across not long ago will help find Rota -- I just marked it up last week..
re: Keithel
I can't fault Kimballs for their prices because they have a lot of attractions that they had to build and that they have to maintain. You've got to admit, playing mini golf at Kimballs is a completely different experience than playing at Hago Harrington's in Stoneham. :-) (And I love Hago Harrington's!)
Kimballs' ice cream portions are large too.
re: Joshua B
Tried to stop at Kimball's/Westford yesterday (Friday afternoon 3:30) - I was told it would be packed at that time of day. Wow!!! 6 windows open and at least 10-15 people in each line. After about 4 minutes and not seeing much movement I decided not to wait. The people with ice cream looked very happy. I didn't have time to spend waiting in line so I headed to Nashua for shopping and Vietnamese noodle soup. After soup I walked next door to Swan's and had gelato for dessert (an a fine chocolate sampe). Only raspberry, peanut butter and coconut to choose from although more flavors in the freezer. Had half raspberry and half coconut. Very tasty. It's been years since I've been in downtown Nashua. Nice stop and much better than a McD's drive thru.
We just stopped for excellent homemade ice cream at Mac's Dairy Farm on Rt. 38 in Tewksbury. Wow, never been before and loved it. Very creamy and had my favorite which many don't have, Butter Crunch. I usually settle for butter pecan but Butter Crunch, mmmmmmm. And this one had loads of crunch and creamy caramel, very good. Lots of creative flavors too. Place was busy too.
re: lexpatti
how far down on 38 is this?
re: Keithel
It's across from Home Goods shopping Center just past Picadilli Pub (almost Shawsheen St intersection).
re: lexpatti
Didn't the sign say that they serve RICHARDSON'S ice cream???
If you're between Keene and Concord NH, the Central Square Ice Cream Shoppe in Hillsborough is fantastic, and makes all of thier ice cream on the premises- then serves it at an old-fashioned counter with long spoons. The maple walnut is served with a light drizzle of local maple syrup, and the raisins in the rum raisin are rum-soaked for three days before they go in the cream. I'm also partial to the pumpkin, ginger, and coconut flavors. Say hi to Paris, the owner, but don't let him chat your ear off.
And if you're there, you can't miss out on the fantastic bread at German John's next door- in addition to excellent pretzels, hearty ryes and sourdoughs, you can often get authentic German soups and wursts.
Maybe they can get together and make some wurst-cream...?
re: othervoice
CRAVINGS in downtown Wakefield! Amazing Coconut Choc Chip , but don't order it unless you like TONS of chips!
A new ice cream shop - "JJ's Ice Cream Shoppe" just opened up right near the Upton/Hopedale town line on Rt 140 -- I stopped there with my girlfriend last Saturday.
I was afraid they were going to have non-homemade icecream (like Hersheys or something), but I was pleasantly suprised! They're very good!
I tried the "Death by Chocolate" which was really great -- dark chocolate base with brownie pieces and chunks of chocolate.. yum! the brownie pieces really made it work good.
They've also got hotdogs, and they make their own chili and baked beans (I thought a bit strange on a hotdog) for the hotdogs.. Not sure, but I suppose you probably can get the chili and beans standalone without a dog... I haven't tried their dogs yet, but I may next time I go..
re: Keithel
Where the heck is Upton? Where the heck is Hopedale? Heck, where is Route 140???
re: jackattack
Central Massachusetts, southwest of the Mass Pike-495 junction.
re: steve999
Ahh and I'm usually the rules-monger that complains a bit when people aren't clear enough!
I'm ashamed of myself for not including the state.. it's in err South-Central-Eastern MA... Just follow Steve's link.. :)
re: Keithel
Any great ice cream places near Lake Sebago or in Portland? And re: Grays in Tiverton...the pumpkin is the best (seasonal), but I loathe that they only have one size, and that it is so expensive. I need a home equity loan every time I take my two kids there.
Any great ice cream places near Lake Sebago or in Portland? And re: Grays in Tiverton...the pumpkin is the best (seasonal), but I loathe that they only have one size, and that it is so expensive. I need a home equity loan every time I take my two kids there.


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Today's 1:35 pm matchup at Nationals Park will end Round One of the Battle of the Beltways between the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles. The Nats will try to avoid being swept for the second time this season and end a three-game losing streak, while the O's will try to hit double-digits with their 10th straight win on the road.
Stephen Strasburg will take on the role of the traditional ace and losing-streak stopper to right the Nats' ship after his worst start of the season last Tuesday, giving up four runs on seven hits in just four innings of work. It was one of the worst starts of his short career, and he'll certainly look for a big bounce back today. Meanwhile, O's starter Wei-Yen Chen has been ridiculously impressive in his first MLB season, going 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA with 32 Ks and just 14 BBs in 44 innings.
The Nationals' line up certainly isn't going to garner much excitement today, though. Steve Lombardozzi, who is hitting .324 with a .400 OBP and 0.5 WAR in just 83 plate appearances, will be riding the bench again today after a 2-for-5 night with an RBI last night. Five of the Nats eight position players have batting averages below .250 today. If you include Strasburg, he's hitting .286 in 15 plate appearances. The long list of injuries continues to be a huge problem for the Nats, and they may have to make a roster move soon if they want to stay relevant this season.
The Nats marginally depressing line up is below.
- Danny Espinosa – 2B (.207, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 48 K)
- Bryce Harper – CF (.230, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 9 BB)
- Ryan Zimmerman – 3B (.250, 2 HR, 12 RBI)
- Adam LaRoche – 1B (.313, 7 HR, 30 RBI, 20 BB)
- Ian Desmond – SS (.271, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 36 K)
- Xavier Nady – RF (.145, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 16 K in 69 AB)
- Tyler Moore – LF (.200, 0 HR, 0 RBI)
- Jesus Flores – C (.236, 0 HR, 5 RBI)
- Stephen Strasburg – P (3-1, 2.25 ERA, 10.5 K/9)


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Eurail Spain Pass
Flamenco dancing. Bullfighting. And your chance to dash around Spain
With everything there is to see in Spain, there's never been a better way to see it. The Eurail Spain pass from Rail Europe provides unlimited train travel throughout Europe's third largest country. From the world-renowned Mediterranean beaches of Costa Del Sol to the lively nightlife of historic Seville. From the Picasso Museum in Barcelona to the Monastery of Montserrat.
Not to mention the wonders awaiting you in the Spanish capital of Old Madrid. Yet it only seems fitting that in a country famous for its indulgent siestas, finding your way around should be just as stress-free. Train travel allows you to make your own itinerary, and with the help of Rail Europe planners, perfect it.
See the real Spain, while ensuring that you effortlessly get around without the burdens of inexperience, traffic or uncertainty. Of course, if you'd like some uncertainty, there's always the bullring.
Here's what you get:
- This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of Spain.
- Choice of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 days within a 2 month period.
- Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.
- Certain night trains departing after 7:00pm only require the use of one day of travel with this rail pass. Learn more travel days on overnight trains.
Conditions of Use
- Residents of Europe, the Russian Federation or Turkey are not eligible to purchase or use this rail pass.
- Rail passes must be activated within 6 months of purchase date at the train station by a railway official.
- The railway official will write the passport number on your rail pass.
- When a saver pass is purchased all travelers in the party must be present when validating the rail pass.
- Rail passes must be validated prior to boarding the first train or before using a passholder bonus.
- The date of travel must be entered into the corresponding box on the rail pass by the traveler before boarding the first train of the day or when utilizing a passholder bonus.
- Travelers must either carry a passport or U.S. Military I.D. in order to travel with this rail pass.
- Rail passes are 85% refundable up to 1 year after the purchase date if the rail pass has not been validated or used.
- Rail passes are non refundable if lost or stolen except as covered by Rail Protection Plan™.
- Reservations and supplements are not included in the rail pass and are at an additional cost.
- Prices are subject to change.