Miss Peddocks

Unfortunately this is not a blog about the boat Miss Peddocks, if you were anticipating that my apologies.

Ladies and Gents this is a blog about the wonderful, Peddocks Island.

Personally I have had an amazing time on Peddocks in previous years. I've met Governor Deval Patrick and have hosted thousands of children on our FREE All Access Boston Harbor experience.

Nice to meet again, Tobin Sports Club!

Being our first week out we have accomplished many things on Peddocks. We welcomed our favorite fisherman Sam Schrieber back, landed a few skate, and thrived in a heat wave. Sounds like a lot, right? Wrong. We pride ourselves in our work and once we accomplish one thing we do not like to settle, we dream bigger and work towards the bigger goal. Especially when were catching spider crabs on our rods that are almost a foot in diameter!

Peddocks' beach is also a favorite of many groups. On All Access we cycle islands first Spectacle, George's, Spectacle, then Peddocks. Already we have seen groups like Mission Safe, Revere Rec, and many others return this week for Peddocks. They all enjoy many parts of the island but love the beach the most. Despite being slightly smaller my belief is that they enjoy the slight current that flows through the beach. Or maybe the smooth rocks that can be skipped if the group cannot swim due to their organizations ruling. (We still advise everyone to atleast get their feet wet) Despite spectacle offering equal the amount of opportunity with a shorter commute, Peddocks is still a fan favorite.

Its been a great week, from BCM to AABH, from kickball to swimming, from smiles to excitement. This week could not have went any better.

Talk to you soon,

Ahmed Hassan

RPS to the RESCUE

Dante racing to give me a high five

A day at spectacle is always great, but meeting a new group of kids is always the best. It's fun having a job that educates kids on marine life, but it's even better when the kids can connect with you. Revere Public School is a group over the years that I have met countless times, but not once has there ever been a time where I have had such a blast playing Frisbee, kickball and tag. The kids are so active and energetic they make me sometimes question my athleticism. I have met Dante so many times but hearing he was a natural at sports were just words to my ears until last Thursday. We played kickball at the top of the island by the Gazebo and each kick we had to climb down the hill to retrieve the kick ball. He is full of energy and a great sport. He loved letting others in the group kick the ball over and over, but when he got to the plate, his team knew he would hit the ball out of the park!

Calvin hanging off a sign

I also met Calvin from RPS. He was my catcher when we were playing kickball, and he was great. At first he was nervous to compete against Dante, but when he caught Dante's kickball, Calvin's happiness was through the
roof. He was enlightened and his confidence was boosted. It made me happy to see him happy! Spending the whole day with half of RPS was something new. Usually I spend part of the day with a group or multiple groups, but I had a chance to sit and bond with this particular group, and it was the best experience so far this summer. They made working in 90 degree weather for a week straight much easier! I am looking forward to seeing this group again on All Access sometime this summer. It was a good day!

-Ahmed Hassan