Why do we need a sign on the Boston Common, within sight of the Frog Pond, directing you to the Boston Common and the Frog Pond?
"Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind …"
(Lyrics from "Signs" by Five Man Electical Band)
About Photo Tales & Quotes: We keep hearing that people miss our cover photos that ran for years in the Back Bay Sun. That assignment was to provide a photo that showed what the week was like in the neighborhood. Often the photos illustrated favorite quotations. Photo Tales & Quotes is an occasional offering to our BostonZest readers featuring photos along the same theme but taken wherever we happen to be.
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Yes, January is a cold and wintry month in Boston but there is still a lot going on and many activities, both outdoor and indoor, to recommend.
New Year's Day
Weather permitting, Ed, Poppy, and I usually take a long walk on the first day of the year. We'll visit the Common and the Public Garden, and Copley Square. As a photographer, the Frog Pond skaters are always fun to watch and provide so many stories to capture in each photograph. If you have a new camera to play with, this is a great spot to add to your route for the day.
Here are some past posts from fun times photographing the Frog Pond skaters:
Something you eat for good luck or an activity you enjoy with famiy or friends? Share with us and perhaps you'll inspire others to adopt your tradition. We'll enjoy a glass of sparkling wine either at home or in a restaurant.
Since 2007, we've resolved to start each month of the year with a toast over a glass of something bubbly. You're welcome to join our sparkling resolution and check out our monthly list of wines to try.
Dressed in Holiday Style
Homes around the city will have beautiful wreaths on the doors and lovely decorations for the holidays early in the month. Above and below are two of the many lush and creative wreaths designed and sold by volunteers from The Garden Club of the Back Bay to raise funds needed to care for trees along the streets and in the parks. Here is a link to more of their work that you might be able to spot around the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and in other parts of the city.
Conventions Bring Visitors
Big meetings impact hotel prices and restaurant reservations around the city. The ones in the Back Bay have more impact on locals and visitors to the city than the seaport. Here's the January list of meetings with more than 5,000 in attendance.
1/2/15/-1/5/15 – 12,000 social scientists will be meeting at the Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay.
And just in case anyone local or visiting has an interest in these two events, we've included them:
1/15/15-1/19/15 – New England Auto Show in the Seaport
1/17/15-1/19/15 – Boston RV and Camping Expo in the Seaport
More tips from locals and frequent visitors to Boston can be found over on the Boston Trip Advisor Forum. Penny started a conversation over there with some of this same information and others have chimed in to add their tips and favorites.
Share your own traditions and January information in the comments below or send them our way on our Twitter feed. Just include @BostonZest in your message.
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Here's a bit more about the history of the Zamboni (which this one happens to be) and ice surfacers (the term used when this equipment is made by other manufacturers).
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Here's a bit more about the history of the Zamboni (which this one happens to be) and ice surfacers (the term used when this equipment is made by other manufacturers).
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Here's a bit more about the history of the Zamboni (which this one happens to be) and ice surfacers (the term used when this equipment is made by other manufacturers).
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Watching the Frog Pond skaters is always good, free fun. Even if you don’t want to skate, you can grab something warm to drink, pick a sunny bench, and watch the skaters glide by.
You can make up stories for each pair and group you see. Is this a teaching professional or are they a couple?
For some, it seems to be a great place to have a good, long talk. Especially one of those conversations that seems to go round and round in circles.
For others, it’s a fun way to get some winter exercise.
And, we were not the only ones taking photos, but this guy was in the middle of the action, not on the sidelines.
And, if you want to skate, it will only cost a little more. For more information visit The Boston Frog Pond website.
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Watching the Frog Pond skaters is always good, free fun. Even if you don’t want to skate, you can grab something warm to drink, pick a sunny bench, and watch the skaters glide by.
You can make up stories for each pair and group you see. Is this a teaching professional or are they a couple?
For some, it seems to be a great place to have a good, long talk. Especially one of those conversations that seems to go round and round in circles.
For others, it’s a fun way to get some winter exercise.
And, we were not the only ones taking photos, but this guy was in the middle of the action, not on the sidelines.
And, if you want to skate, it will only cost a little more. For more information visit The Boston Frog Pond website.
Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!
Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.
Watching the Frog Pond skaters is always good, free fun. Even if you don’t want to skate, you can grab something warm to drink, pick a sunny bench, and watch the skaters glide by.
You can make up stories for each pair and group you see. Is this a teaching professional or are they a couple?
For some, it seems to be a great place to have a good, long talk. Especially one of those conversations that seems to go round and round in circles.
For others, it’s a fun way to get some winter exercise.
And, we were not the only ones taking photos, but this guy was in the middle of the action, not on the sidelines.
And, if you want to skate, it will only cost a little more. For more information visit The Boston Frog Pond website.
Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!
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Before we listen to the opinion of some silly rodent from Pennsylvania, I think we should slip Phil a copy of this photo of a guy skating in shirt sleeves on Boston Common on February 1, 2012!
There were also other strange phenomena in Boston yesterday. Everyone wanted to be outside to enjoy the weather. We have proof. We walked into Neptune Oyster at 12:19 pm and were greeted by one of our favorite Neptune bartenders like this!
(Needless to say, these seats soon filled in.)
So Mr Phil, no matter what you say, we're going to enjoy each sunny day until it gets too hot to indulge in long hours outside. And, if it snows some more, we'll hold you personally responsible!
We told you this was not going to be an easy call for the rodent!
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