Posted on September 13, 2008 by bostonkayakguy  The Wellesley High School Raiders played at Dedham on Saturday, September 13, 2008. The Raiders made sure Dedham was aware that they are a team to be “reckoned with!” Final:   Wellesley 23, Dedham 12 Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Dedham Wellesley 14 2 0 7 — 23 Dedham 6 6 0 0 — 12 W — Casey Tanner 23 pass from Brendan Brooks (Manny Lubin kick) D — Chris Pezzuolo 81 pass from John O’Connell (kick failed) W — Casey Tanner 85 kickoff return (Manny Lubin kick) D — Paul Sullivan 48 pass from John O’Connell (pass failed) W — W — Jeff Fine 3 run ( kick) * Information courtesy Boston Herald 09/13/2008

If the reflection that looks back at you bears a remarkable resemblance to media darlings Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, or John McCain then casting agent Kevin Fennessey wants to see you! John McCain and Barack Obama That's right; Fennessey is ready to welcome you at a shoot in Dedham next week for a pro Obama spot. Fennessey is looking for actors who crave the exposure, but aren't craving the bucks.  Got it?  This is a chance to gain experience and build up your resume. Amy Flanagan is the writer and the directing is being helmed by Tony Flanagan. Sarah Palin If you're interested, and your mirror is telling you no lies, then shoot off that email or text message asap: Fennessy at kfcasting@aol.com.   JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving ... 09/13/2008

Posted 09/10/08 by bostonkayakguy It may not be lipstick on a pig, but it sure is red, it's bleeding heavily, and it's one of the most outrageous displays of corporate and individual "piggy" behavior! What is it? Freddie Mac... Richard Syron, former South Natick resident, joined Freddie Mac in 2003.  This week’s developments in the mortgage titan’s business operations means that Freddie Mac’s CEO will now be added to the running tally of monthly job losses. According to a report published in today’s Boston Globe Syron’s departure from Freddie Mac may be accompanied by a severance package reportedly in the vicinity of $6.3 million, although an article in the NY Times states Syron’s payout could be at least $14.1 million.     *Photo courtesy of BusinessWeek.com Syron’s severance package i... 09/09/2008

Posted on September 9, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit Tom Brady, Super Bowl MVP, Patriots Star QB and Boy Toy of famous supermodel Gisele Bundchen is a nice guy.  He’s a talented nice guy. And this season, he doesn’t get to finish..he doesn’t even get to play. It’s official:  Brady is out for the season! A torn ACL will require surgery , followed by rehab. And then followed by TLC. And then some more rehab. Following this past weekend’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs where Brady was hit in the pocket resulting in a serious knee injury, the Patriot’s QB got the news today that he’s being sidelined for the 2008 season. Tough news for Brady…tough news for Patriots fans. Brady will recover and he’ll go on to make more headlines. And the Patriots will now be the incubator for a potential... 09/08/2008

Gisele May Be Seeing A Lot More of Tom Brady… Posted on September 8, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit Patriot’s QB Tom Brady is scheduled for an MRI today, after being hit in the pocket yesterday during the game against Kansas City. The two-time Super Bowl MVP suffered a knee injury. **AP Photo/Winslow Townson “Brady Hit in Pocket” “Tom Brady is hit Sunday by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, bottom. The Patriots announced Brady had a knee injury and he didn’t return.” - ESPN   The Patriots went on to win against the Chiefs. In her latest venture, Supermodel Gisele Bunchen was thought to be learning how to make chicken soup!     Photo by AP “Tom Brady’s glamazon galpal Gisele Bunchen says she’s in no rush to head down the aisle with her QB.” - Boston Herald     MORE: ESPN NY Times Boston Hera... 09/08/2008

Posted on September 8, 2008 by bostonkayakguy |  The 2008 Football Season got off to a bang for the Weymouth High School Wildcats on Friday, Sept. 5th., under the lights at Wellesley.     Wellesley Raiders Sent from BlueOrganizer The season opener for the Wellesley High School Raiders resulted in a 26-7 loss.   More in this Boston Globe report.   Next Game: September 13:    Wellesley at Dedham   More information: Game Schedule JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.  www.johnprescott.net   JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President Century 21 Commonwealth 508-523-9252 “Boston Kayak Guy. . . The MetWest  Scene” 09/07/2008

WOW! A Very Special Invitation: Be one of the first to see this fabulous newly updated home! 4 Justin Road South Natick, MA  Open House: Sunday    September 7:       2-3:30 PM 4 Justin Road, South Natick Perfect Locale Exquisite Chef’s Kitchen Dramatic Family Room Minutes to Wellesley Center Easy Commute to Boston   Terrific Value at $949,000 !   You’ve been waiting for the best of the best, so please join me as I unveil 4 Justin Road, South Natick for your special  viewing:   This property offers an extraordinary kitchen crafted with painstaking detail. It’s the kitchen of your dreams in the home you’ve always wanted. A $75,000 kitchen fit for the finest of chefs…and the most discriminating of buyers!   - Call John Prescott, Vice President C21 Commonwealth, 508-523-9252 for further de... 09/07/2008

Presenting: Perfect locale… perfect for you… Premier Walnut Hill Colonial 4 Fairbanks Place Great open floor plan ideal for elegant entertaining and casual living. Soaring ceilings in the family room, through hall foyer. Spacious granite kitchen nicely situated adjacent to family room enhanced with fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Charming and private Beacon Hill patio area. First floor office/study. Master suite features architectural detail, walk-in closet, and ensuite bath with jet tub, shower, and twin sinks. Unique second floor loft area perfect for the computer, to study, or to simply relax while reading. Warm and inviting lower level boasts media room, game room, and walk-in cedar closet. $795,000 Special OPEN HOUSE : Sunday September  7        12-1:30 PM Sent from BlueOrganizer ... 09/07/2008

For the most discriminating of buyers... A very special preview...  WOW!A Very Special Invitation:Be one of the first to see this fabulous newly updated home!4 Justin RoadSouth Natick, MADue to HIGH DEMAND there will be 2 Open Houses:Saturday September 6:       2-3:30 PM Sunday    September 7:       2-3:30 PM4 Justin Road, South NatickPerfect LocaleExquisite Chef's KitchenDramatic Family RoomMinutes to Wellesley CenterEasy Commute to Boston    Terrific Value at $949,000 ! You've been waiting for the best of the best, so please join TOP WELLESLEY REAL ESTATE AGENT JOHN PRESCOTT  as he unveils l 4 Justin Road, South Natick for your special  viewing. This property offers an extraordinary kitchen crafted with painstaking detail.   It's the kitchen of your dreams in the home you've always w... 09/06/2008

Posted on September 5, 2008 by bostonkayakguy |  While much of Wellesley spent the last few months at the beach, or on mountaintops as the case may be, those individuals charged with the building of the new high school were hard at work. The School Building Committee reports its nearing the final stages of a Project Plan. Wellesley High School Design Option Guest columnist and chairperson of the School Building Committee Katherine L. Babson, Jr. provides an update. * Design courtesy of SMMA. JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy   Call John Prescott 508-523-9252 regarding your professional real estate services.       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.... 09/05/2008

Posted on September 2, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit Countdown to FOOTBALL !!! The 2008 season kick-off is Friday, September 5th when the Wellesley Raiders face Weymouth! Wellesley Football   Wellesley football * courtesy Boston.com http://www.boston.com/partners/globesports/schools/teams/sfb/4413.html Conference: Bay State (Herget) Date Opponent Time/result Fri., Sept. 5 Weymouth 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 13 at Dedham 10 a.m. Sat., Sept. 20 Framingham 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at Walpole 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 4 Newton North 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 Natick 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25 at Norwood 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 1 Brookline 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8 Braintree 1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at Milton 7 p.m. Thu., Nov. 27 at Needham 10 a.m 09/02/2008

Posted on September 2, 2008 by bostonkayakguy |   The competition rages on between Wellesley and Needham. Who’s greener? While town officials continue the debate, the high school students have been making their own inroads. With school opening this week, this terrific video produced by Wellesley High students puts the “green theme” front and center. “The Wellesley High School Green Team wanted to promote the “reduce, reuse, recycle” message by showing this video to students. Thanks to Jeremy, Ann and Jacob for working on the video!” [youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=ivzn4jw_baY]         More Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivzn4jw_bay   JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy   Call John Prescott 508-523-9252 regarding your professional real estate services.    Top Real Estate Agent... 09/02/2008

Numbers don't lie. Or do they?       Long time rivals Needham and Wellesley's latest skirmish isn't on the playing fields; rather it's taking place at the dump.  Or actually the transfer station where town recycling takes place.   Numbers released for 2006 indicate that 69% of Needham residents recycle, compared to 49% of Wellesley townspeople.         But Wellesley officials take issue with this, since all communities "self report."   And as such, these reported numbers are subject to interpretation...   * Courtesy Boston Globe, Lisa Keen   More information: Boston Globe:   http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/08/31/talking_trash/ Wellesley Recycling: http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/WellesleyMA_DPW/rdf/recyclingposter.pdf http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/P... 09/01/2008

Posted on August 30, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit Wellesley College While now might be a good time for Wellesley College to enlist the services of the BBC hit show “Cash in the Attic,” the show that helps you find hidden treasures in the attic, or the museum as they case may be, it appears that the Davis Museum is making adjustments to its policies and procedures to “enhance controls regarding museum operations on a defined timeline.” Wellesley College President H. Kim Bottomly asserts that Wellesley has taken strong measures to prevent a situation similar to that involving a Fernand Leger painting which was revealed recently to have “gone missing,” from ever happening again. The investigation continues into determining what exactly happened to the priceless painting which may have bee... 08/30/2008

First they threw out the tea. Then they threw out… Posted on August 28, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit First they threw out the tea. Then they threw out the clothes. ( see “Ask Me Why I’m Naked post) Then it seems, they threw out the multimillion dollar painting! ! That’s right…the powers that be at Wellesley College have discovered that a Leger painting valued in the vicinity of $2.8 million has gone missing! Seems it’s possible it was thrown out with the trash !!! There will be a number of concerned Wellesley College art donors (of which I happen to be one,) who may be getting ready to pick up the phone, but the investigation is just beginning.  So …proceed with caution.  Let’s see what happened. For more information: www.Boston.com:  http://www.reuters.com/article/artsNews/idUSN274825... 08/27/2008

Cashing In…Homes With Benefits Posted on August 22, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit And just when you think you’ve seen it all…you realize you haven’t! A single, 42 year old mother of 2 in Palm Beach Gardens has penned a unique way to market her home.  Buy the house; receive a “princess bride!” That’s right; the sale of this home apparently comes with benefits. Your very own Barbie replica who’s been looking for Mr. Right and saw a unique opportunity to search for her Prince Charming and market/sell her home. She’s posted ads on ebay (since taken down,) and craigslist, as well as her own blog.  She’s been interviewed by foreign press, TV entertainment shows, and (according to her) been approached by Lifetime and our very own Dr. PHIL ! Oh that’s right…she says she’s signed to do a Dr. Phi... 08/22/2008

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 2 weeks……2 weeks…………2 weeks…….2 weeks………. UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL !! Have you heard it?  The clock is ticking! Exactly 2 weeks from Tuesday, you’ll hear even more.   There will be the frantic search; cabinets and cupboards being opened and closed.  Drawers closed in frustration.  Doors slammed.   Clothes will be taken from the closet.  Some will land on the floor.  Missing shoes will be retrieved.   Breakfast will remain untouched in some instances.  Hairdryers will be humming.  iPods will be removed from the bedroom, family room, car, …and other sundry places.   Running feet will be heard…out the front door.  Car doors will be slammed; buses will be waiting. Moms and Dads will start their engines.  And they’ll all be headed to the biggest gathering of ... 08/19/2008

The debate has been raging for some time here in Wellesley, along with other Massachusetts towns: “Does the most money equal the best education?”   The other side to this question is: “How much control should individual towns, some being wealthier than others, have over replacing outdated, outmoded school facilities?”   WELLESLEY HIGH SCHOOL   As we all know, Wellesley is currently embroiled in this very debate with the state.  As a graduate of Wellesley High School I can attest that the need for state of the art facilities is clear.  The students of Wellesley have been waiting a long time for a high school that incorporates design and technology needed to ensure that Wellesley keeps pace with other educational institutions.   Students in Natick have been attending a high school which ... 08/17/2008

Bon Appetit! Was Julia Child Sending A Secret Code? Papers to be released on Thursday indicate that Julia Child, the indomitable PBS hostess from Cambridge Ma, had more cooking in her pot than just chicken! Documents indicate that Chef Julia was an early operative during WW II, for the office that later became known as the CIA.  Child was a beloved former resident of Cambridge and was world renowned for her culinary talents.  Apparently this Massachusetts resident knew more than how to skin a chicken!  Yes indeed, our dear Julia was in fact. . . a spy!! Long known as a role model for Martha Stewart, it seems that the cooking icon may have been more like the forerunner for Angelina Jolie's character from "Mr. & Mrs. Smith!"       http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/International-spy-ring-revea... 08/13/2008

BostonKayakGuy. . . The MetWest Real Estate Scene   The Wellesley Real Estate Expert...JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President, C21 Commonwealth          It's August and the triple H's have arrived:  heat, humidity, and... The Healthy Wellesley Resource Guide!! It's offficially the dog days of summer;  and here we are at the midway point.  Many of us have been out enjoying the physical pursuits the summer weather brings, time permitting, and I'm no exception.     When the opportunity arises, I try to head out to the ocean to kayak.  There is nothing better than watching the waves closely and finding that sweetspot that you can surf all the way to shore!  Kayak surfing is immensely enjoyable.  It sharpens your knowledge of the ocean at the same time that it provides a vigorous workout.  Kayak surf... 08/13/2008