Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Who is Coming

Coming as of March 14, 2024. 
  
MarineTotal ComingDates at Mariner House
Ron Wozniak2Sep 13-20
Craig Hullinger2Sep 13-20
Larry Anderson2Sep 16-22
Will Holahan2Sep 16-19
Jim Homan2Sep 15-21
Total10


Thursday, February 15, 2024

Schedule of Events - Under Construction



The gray house above is Paul Revere's home. The historic Mariners House marinershouse.org is next to and behind it. 11 North Square, Boston, MA 02113 (617) 227-3979, 1-877-SEA-9494

Marines, Command of Preparation !

First day of our Boston Symposium is Sept 16, 2024 so you are likely to arrive Sep 15.  You can make your reservations 6 months before your arrival date.  If you think you might come, make your reservations. You can always cancel them. And let us know if you are coming and when so we can get a rough count for our dinners.

This is a link to a Google Document that we can all edit - our developing Schedule of Events.  You can all edit and improve it. Please do so. Don't worry about screwing it up - it is Grunt, Zoomie and Arty guy proof.  It is kind of a Group Grope planning document.



Such a Deal!


​Semper Fi




Info below is copied from the Google Document above for your convenience.

The Mariners House


Affordable Luxury When You’re Anchored In Boston


Mariners House is a mission reserved exclusively for the men and women who work at sea, including but not limited to merchant mariners, afloat military personnel, maritime institution affiliates, and other professional seafarers and their families.

Mariners House offers a variety of rooms, including full and queen rooms and suites. 


• In the heart of Boston's famous North End
• Private air-conditioned rooms with private baths
• Custom furnishings, large work desks
• In-room telephones, work desk, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi
• Comfortable library with a business centerwith internet access
• Garden courtyard
• Complimentary breakfast, with lunch and dinner available in our galley
• Elevator to all floors
• Smoke-free environment
• Conference room and packages available


All guests must show documented proof of active service or retired status after a full 20-year service in order to make reservations. No alcohol permitted in the hotel.

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Friday - Monday 13-15 Sep 2024

Advance Party Arrive Mariners House

0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House

Connect with others from the advance party, Recon the area.

Monday 16 Sep 2024

0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House


Arrive at the historic Mariners House  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariners_House      marinershouse.org 

1300+- Meet in the Front Parlors of the House. Smooze, recon the neighborhood, have a drink. Visit Paul Revere's home next door - free admission for people staying in the Mariners House.  

The neighborhood - The North End   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_End,_Boston

The North End, Boston’s Little Italy, is a maze of narrow streets with some of the city’s oldest buildings. On the self-guided Freedom Trail thefreedomtrail.org, tourists pass historic sites like

the 1680 Paul Revere House and the Old North Church, which played a key role at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Italian restaurants, coffeehouses, pastry shops and old-school delis

pack the area, especially on lively Hanover.

1700 Meet in the front parlor of the Mariners House

1800 Dinner - Location TBD, North Square MAMMA MARIA.  Across the square from the Mariners House. mammamaria.com. We can get a private room for our party once we get a rough

count of who is coming.

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Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House

1000 - WWII Museum Visit - Uber and/or Drive 45 minutes north

1700 - Meet in the front parlor

1800 - Dinner - Location TBD SEAFOOD - UNION Oyster House - short walking distance in downtown near 

Faneuil Hall Market Place  https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

http://unionoysterhouse.com/

½ mile from Mariners House by formation run, forced march, stroll, or Uber. Google Map Directions below:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mariners+House,+North+Square,+Boston,+MA/41+Union+St,+Boston,+MA+02108/@42.3625044,-71.0579698,17z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e370891af57247:0x9933ff6ea3c63d84!2m2!1d-71.0535791!2d42.3638881!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e371eca897b9bb:0x337cbec87b222671!2m2!1d-71.0568908!2d42.3612817!3e0?entry=ttu

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Wednesday 18 Sep 2024 

0800-1000 Breakfast at the Mariners House

1030 - Meet in the front lobby. Force March or Formation Run on the Freedom Trail or take an Uber to the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides.

25 minute walk 1.1 miles, or 10 minute Uber Ride. Google map directions below:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/USS+Constitution,+93+Chelsea+St,+Charlestown,+MA+02129/11+N+Square,+Boston,+MA+02113/@42.3680841,-71.0628778,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e371c1d3418353:0x569bc2c0a80c542c!2m2!1d-71.0566095!2d42.3724712!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e370891af0f0f7:0x2b3862ce03de2243!2m2!1d-71.0536303!2d42.3638941!3e2?entry=ttu

Tour the ship. And also visit the Museum. The ship tour is free - it is the oldest Naval Warship afloat in the world..  

https://www.navy.mil/USS-CONSTITUTION/Hours-Visitor-Info/

https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/



Wander back to the hootch on your own at your own pace.

1800 - Meet in the front parlor 

1900 - Dinner Location - LImoncello 200 feet south of the Mariners House/ Paul Revere’s house.

https://www.ristorantelimoncello.com/

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Thursday 19 Sep 2024 

0500 - All infantry officers fall out for PT. All others sleep in.

0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House, Smooze.

1000 - Depart, or Walk to Faneuil Hall Market Place  https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

Adios, Amigo, Semper Fi

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Things to do:

The North End neighborhood https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/north-end.html

Walk to downtown Boston, the waterfront, wander back to the hootch.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60745-Activities-Boston_Massachusetts.html

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Restaurant Recommendations From Will Holahan's sister who lives in the neighborhood.

North Square MAMMA MARIE -easy walking distance. Great reviews private room seats up to 50.


Limoncello -only about 100 yds from the hotel. 


ITALIAN -DAVIOS in the seaport ..short Uber ride.


SEAFOOD - UNION Oyster House.. short walking distance.


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Things to do - recommended by John Wilkes friend


As far as your group’s plans go, I include a link to a good summary article on things to do in Boston. https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/boston-us-ma-boston.htm#US-MA-BBH. Given where you will be, I suggest # 7 (the Constitution is a pretty amazing ship, great tour), some part of # 1 (the Freedom Trail), linked to a walk in the Pubic Garden (forget the Swan Boats), a ferry boat ride out and back to Castle Island (strangely not on the list of places to see, but readily internet searchable) where military defenses have been repeatedly deployed over a couple centuries (also gets you views of many of Boston’s 32 Harbor Islands), the Harborwalk (# 19) . Also, when I first moved to Boston, I lived in Concord, a bit west of the City, in a house bordering the historic MinuteMan National Historic Park/North Bridge - where the Revolutionary War Battle of Lex and Concord took place. Wonderful tour/museum there, a couple good restaurants, interesting town architecturally/historically. Also, if you are into the Arts, there is a great Fine Arts Museum. I could go on. 

 

Please let your colleagues know they should feel free to call about your plans or the pros and cons of differing sites/choices, given your objectives.

 

Hope you are managing well,  Bill

 

Bill TenHoor



Red dot in Center is the Mariners House / Paul Revere's Home







You can take an affordable ferry boat ride:  https://www.mbta.com/schedules/ferry



There are also numerous short tours by boat:  

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g60745-zfg11865-Boston_Massachusetts.html






















OPTION - Take a Cruise From Boston right after our Reunion



https://www.vacationstogo.com/ticker.cfm?incCT=y&d=35&sm=20249&tm=202410&sp=y


https://www.vacationstogo.com/



There is a small Coast Guard Station in the North End Has a CLass 6 store.



https://www.basedirectory.com/uscg-sector-boston-directory/coast-guard-exchange-cgx




Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Our Next Marine Corps Symposium 16-19 September 2024

The Mariners House in Boston

Arrive 16 Sep 2024 Monday, Depart Thursday Sep 19 2024

We will make our reservations individually 6 months to the day before 16 Sep, which by my calculations is Mar 16, 2024. I will send a headsup to the Mariner House that we will be individually asking for reservations during this time period. This is a great location, and you may want to come earlier / leave later.

In the near north Italian neighorhood, next to Paul Revere's home.  Owned by a not for profit for seamen and naval retirees - Marines included. Rooms about $100+- includes a cooked to order breakfast.  Dozens of Italian restaurants nearby, everything is walking distance. No car needed, close to the Boston Airport. Walk to the USS Constitution, waterfront, downtown.  marinershouse.org 











The neighborhood is The North End. (Little Italy)










Directions from the Mariners House to Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. Eight Minute Walk.




Directions from the Mariners House to the USS Constitution. 26 minute walk or uber ride.




Logan Airport is 2.4 miles from the Mariners House - Uber, Cab, or transit.






The Freedom Trail runs past the Mariners house and connects to the historic sites in Boston.

























Monday, January 15, 2024

Doctor Master Gunnery Sergeant Harper's New Gig

 




Since Sebrena and I retired to Arkansas we have taken on raising miniature horses. That being said, it is difficult for us to leave them unattended for more than a day or two. Because of this, we will not be able to attend the reunion in Boston. We will miss seeing all of you and hope you have a great time!

All the best and Semper Fidelis,


Clarence and Sebrena Harper

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Clarence, we will miss you and Sabrena.  Miniature horses, just curious,  What do you do with them?  Sounds interesting, there are few people near me here in Waterford that have miniature horse, I see on their land.  


Joe Brooks

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Mainly we enjoy having the small horses. They are wonderful to watch and easy to work with. They need to be groomed regularly and have their hooves trimmed. We have a pony buggy and plan to train some of them to pull the buggy. 

One of the horses is actually a Shetland pony.and she is broke to ride. The grandkids and neighbor kids love riding her. We also have 2 donkeys to protect the herd. We had a 2 day old foal killed by a stray dog last year. The donkeys will chase a dog (or cat) and keep them out of the pasture. So as you can see, they keep us busy and we love it! We are expecting new foals this summer...


Ya'll take care, as they say here locally.


Clarence Harper