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  • Farewell to the Swan Boats…

    As I made my early morning circuit of the Public Garden yesterday, I watched the crew ready the Swan Boats for their migration to winter quarters.

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    One-by-one, under the careful supervision of members of the Paget family, the boats are disassembled and packed into a truck for the trip. (Unlike the Canada Geese living on the lagoon, the swans don't form a "V" and fly South.)

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    A few years ago, I had the pleasure of photographing the spring build of the Swan Boats and was very impressed by the planning, checking, and thoughtful work that goes into the stewardship of these Boston treasures. 

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    I look forward to seeing the swans return to the lagoon in the spring and would like to say a public thank you to the Paget family for their continued protection of this iconic part of our neighborhood. 

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2016 Penny  Cherubino  

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  • The Swan Boats Take Off to Winter Quarters

    IMG_6857 - Version 22013-09-18-swan-boats-packing-up-for winter-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Last Sunday was the final day for Swan Boat rides around the Public Garden Lagoon. This week, the Paget family and their crew have been packing up these Boston treasures and transferring them to their winter quarters. 

    Here, the team packs up the benches. It looked like this truck would take the rest of the load. And, all of us will miss the lovely serene sight of the Swan Boats gliding through the park.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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  • The Swan Boats Take Off to Winter Quarters

    IMG_6857 - Version 22013-09-18-swan-boats-packing-up-for winter-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Last Sunday was the final day for Swan Boat rides around the Public Garden Lagoon. This week, the Paget family and their crew have been packing up these Boston treasures and transferring them to their winter quarters. 

    Here, the team packs up the benches. It looked like this truck would take the rest of the load. And, all of us will miss the lovely serene sight of the Swan Boats gliding through the park.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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  • The Swan Boats Take Off to Winter Quarters

    IMG_6857 - Version 22013-09-18-swan-boats-packing-up-for winter-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Last Sunday was the final day for Swan Boat rides around the Public Garden Lagoon. This week, the Paget family and their crew have been packing up these Boston treasures and transferring them to their winter quarters. 

    Here, the team packs up the benches. It looked like this truck would take the rest of the load. And, all of us will miss the lovely serene sight of the Swan Boats gliding through the park.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Birthday or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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