My TouchPad Today: Boston - Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market

More from my recent meanderings in Boston with my TouchPad and Pre2 in tow...

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Historic Faneuil Hall and the adjacent Quincy Market are a major destination for tourists from around the world seeking food, shopping and entertainment in the heart of early Boston.

See my past photos of the marketplace area on Flickr.


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My TouchPad Today: Boston Public Garden

More from my recent meanderings in Boston with my TouchPad and Pre2 in tow...

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The famous swanboat rides in the Boston Public Garden may be gone for the year, but there's still a lot to see there as the weather cools during the autumn season.

Click here to see some of my past Boston Public Garden photos on Flickr.


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My TouchPad Today: Peter Pan at Boston City Hall Plaza

More from my recent meanderings in Boston with my TouchPad and Pre2 in tow...

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Construction of a large pavilion is underway at City Hall Plaza for the upcoming run (starting October 18) of the Peter Pan show.

Read the boston.com article here about the creation of the show and the technology that makes it an immersive experience for the audience.


See my past photos of Boston City Hall Plaza on Flickr.


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My TouchPad Today: Haymarket Pizza and the Haymarket Sq. Produce Market

With the car in the shop again today (awaiting parts), I ventured once more into Boston, TouchPad and Pre2 in tow...

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On Fridays and Saturdays the streets near Haymarket Pizza are transformed into an open-air produce market, with bargains galore to be had.

Truth be told, the produce market long pre-dates the pizza shop and is a big attraction for both savvy locals and tourists from around the world.

Check out some of my past photos of Haymarket on Flickr.


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My TouchPad Today: Haymarket Pizza - A Hidden Gem

My car is in the shop today, so I've ventured into Boston via the MBTA, TouchPad and Pre2 in tow...

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Stopping for a quick lunch at Haymarket Pizza (106 Blackstone St. ... just a stone's throw from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace).

I've been hitting this place a couple of times of year for 20+ years, for 2 cheese slices.

Back then, the damage for two cheese slices was $2.00.

Current damage for two cheese slices is $2.50.

Decor is bare-brick walls and saw-horse tables.

Can't beat it with a stick!


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My TouchPad Today: My Post-Season Meeting with John W. Henry - Pt. 2

In yesterday's post I revealed that I have actually owned all of John W. Henry's business interests, including the Boston Red Sox, for most of the past ten years. Until last Friday, he had my confidence and ran the club well. In the wake of September's collapse, I had no choice but to call him in and make it clear that he (JW) had to quit as "principal owner" of the team.

I have now completed a nation-wide search and have found the best candidate to fill the vacant spot in my organization. This individual has been a success over a period of many years in the business, as well as working successfully with the media. He is the perfect candidate.

Listen in as I call and offer him the job.



RN: JW, RN here. I need a favor from you...







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My TouchPad Today: My Post-Season Meeting with John W. Henry

For almost ten years I've managed to keep it a secret that John W. Henry is not the real owner of the Boston Red Sox.

The truth is that I've owned all of Henry's businesses and had the confidence in him to manage everything correctly... until last Friday.



On the Phone...

RN:  Hello, JW, RN here. Can you stop by my office in a couple minutes?

JW:  Can it wait a bit?... I'm watching the end of the soccer game.

RN:  Buddy Boy, that really wasn't a request.  Get your butt in my office now.

JW:  OK, boss.




In the Office...

JW:  You wanted to see me, boss?

RN:  Sit down, JW. I need to hear what you're thinking about what went right this season, what went wrong, and, more importantly, what your thoughts are about next year.

JW:  Boss, I don't know quite what to say.  The season just ended two days ago and things are a bit raw for me right now. Its really hard for a fella to just stand by and let his manager and team fail while doing nothing to help. If you want the honest truth...

RN:  JW, I don't want the honest truth. I just want to know what you think about next year.

JW:  Boss, all through the season, and especially now, I'm getting the feeling that you don't want me back next year as the team owner.  You never call, you nev....

RN:  Rubbish! I don't blame you for the team's collapse in September. I have the utmost respect for what you've done in most of your time with me. I just want to know your plans for next year.

JW:  Well, I think I know where we're going here. You need a new principal owner for the club. Its been very frustrating for me to just stand by and do nothing this year. Not everyone on the team, or you, get that. Maybe its time to get someone different to just stand by and do nothing to support the team. Maybe the team will understand that from a new person. In the past, everyone got it. Let's just end the charade and move forward.

RN:  JW, don't be so hasty. Why don't you take the weekend to think about things and come back on Monday and quit then. I don't want the media to think that I fired you today... Monday will be soon enough. Then we'll  put out a statement that fixes everything.

JW:  I'm sensing you really don't think that everyone will know its a crock of crap, whether we do it today or next week?

RN:  Monday is the perfect time, Buddy Boy!

JW:  All things being equal, let's make the announcement today that I'm out.  I never did like playing charades.




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