What is it about dreams, anyhow?

Posted By: David Fortier August 31, 2024

By Bob Montgomery

Dreams

Dreams are funny things, hard to explain. I sometimes think there are things in our lives that are deep-seated and they pop out in part when sleeping. I had one Monday that included Burr Carlson, Dave Mills and Bob Beaulieu about that night’s basketball practice.

Bob wasn’t able to make it, and this was an odd thing due to the fact that Bob wasn’t on the team. He was a football and track stud. This was in 1962 when the Lancers captured a state title with the likes of Terry Burke, Dave Della Bitta, Bill Gtreger, Larry Penoncello and Gary Palladino leading the charge,

How did Bob Beaulieu get in there? Maybe because I was thinking about Bob’s wife, Diane (Spiek). Diane was our female class athlete at Eastern in 1963. A few years after school here, Diane had aspirations of running in the Olympics. Her uncle Adam was a standout multi-sports athlete during the years encompassing the 1940s.

Olympia Diner

Speaking of the Olympics, remember the Olympia Diner across the street from McDonald’s on Rt. 6, and that it was moved to Newington some decades ago? Well, that famous landmark is up for sale. I recall going there years ago to reminisce.

Remember the ABC rental store nearby in Bristol? The partners also owned Harry’s Place in Colchester at the time. There was a recent local TV news show that had followers select the state’s best hamburgers and Harry’s came in No. 1.

John Reardon, Sr. and Jim Tetro

Two of the most popular faculty managers in Bristol schools John Reardon and Jim Tetro. Both were mild-mannered, smart and conscientious. Mr. Reardon was quiet, while Jim was more out-going. Two Bristol legends! 

Donovan Clingan

Donovan, who will play for Portland in the NBA this season I predict will average:

12.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.0 blocks per game. 

Double identities

The late manager of the Bristol American Legion Baseball team Dr. James F. Gilhuly was known as two different men by some folks. He was a chiropractor doctor here and baseball manager outside of town. Very well-liked by players here and elsewhere, he would bring sandwiches for his players at away games.

Bernie O’Keefe

Hello to Bernie and his lovely wife, Jean Sue. I enjoyed working with both at the Bristol Historical Society and with Bernie on other matters and organizations.

Shoutouts

To Dayle Giramondi, Jack Dickau, Sally and Doug Shea and Ron Piaesck.

Contact Bob Montgomery at BobMontgomeryNews@BristolEdition.org or by calling 860-583-5132.

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