It Must Be That Dirty Water

I did it, I wasn't sure if I would, but I did!
I joined the masses and went into Boston this past weekend to celebrate the Bruin's winning of The Stanley Cup. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go, but felt since my crazy Canadian cousins made the effort to drive ten hours a half an hour train ride was peanuts. At first my biggest fear was the crowds. The city was estimating hundred of thousands of fans. I've seen these sort of events on television before and sometimes the people get CRAZY!

At 7:00 am we headed into the city for the 11:00 am parade. I couldn't believe how many people were waiting for the train. I had never seen the station this packed, not even during the regular work week. By 8 am we were lining the streets near the TD Garden only 10 feet away from where the players would be going by. Even though there were thousands of people on every side of me  oddly enough I never felt constrained or threatened. The crowd was extremely well behaved. 


Slightly after 11 am the magic began. The crowd roared, music blared, and black and gold confetti filled the air. I've never witnessed such a scene. It was unbelievable!

After searching out a couple of places to eat we landed at Patty O's, an Irish pub in Boston, just minutes before it became packed. Lucky us. As we walked back to catch the train we heard some police sirens and much to our surprise the boats were on their way back and we were able to catch another glimpse of the players. 

Finally the gates to the TD Garden opened and the players made their exit. That's when the Boston Bruin's team captain Zdeno Chara came out of the gate riding his bike, literally 5 feet away from us. Next Patrice Bergeron walked out of the gate on foot allowing cheering fans to come close to him. Crazy, right?!

What a day! After 39 years the The Stanley Cup is back in Boston. Like I said whether you are a fan or not you can't help but be a fan.


It must be that Dirty Water.....Boston You're My Home!

Contain Yourself

The birds are chirping, can you hear them? I recently stopped to notice that there was more activity with our feathered friends than in days passed. You know what that means. Spring!

It's hard not to dream about colorful spring flowers after a long cold winter. Its no wonder that The Boston Flower Show is strategically placed in March. Just when you thought you couldn't take another glance at the white stuff...BAM..."A Burst of Color! That is exactly why this year's theme of the Boston Flower Show is "A Burst of Color": Celebrating the Container Garden" . Sounds like exactly what the doctor ordered. 

Starts Today, Wednesday, March 16th, to Sunday March 20th at the Seaport World Trade Center Boston, is when its happening, so make a point to stop along your way, you won't be disappointed. 

Click here to learn more about this event.

If you can't make it into the city don't despair because you can find plenty of inspiration at this local greenhouse. Hamilton Gardens is a lovely shop that offers an extensive variety of fresh cut flowers, gift items, garden furniture, and plants for any container garden that you're dreaming of creating this spring. It's one of my favorite Stops Along The Way anytime of year....and yes Mr. Ommm frog would look adorable in your garden. Enjoy!

Click here for more information about Hamilton Gardens