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About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Time for an update

Posted on July 21, 2023 by AverageAndy

Been a while since I wrote anything. No real excuses, I just haven’t really been in the right mood, or mindset to write. Hopefully writing this will get me back into the swing of things. The Black List ended its … Continue reading →

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RIP Judith Bogan (Grammy)

Posted on July 10, 2023 by AverageAndy

My mother-in-law Judith Bogan passed away at her home last week. It wasn’t a total shock, as she had been bed-ridden and suffering from chronic pain for the past few years. Still it was tough on my wife, her brother … Continue reading →

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Manifest did it Right

Posted on June 29, 2023 by AverageAndy

Finally was able to complete watching the final season of Manifest in Netflix and I have to say, for all the ups and downs, and sometimes truly unbelievable story lines, the writers came up with the perfect ending. They didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Worlds greatest Whopper No More

Posted on June 19, 2023 by AverageAndy

A long time ago, while driving up the New York Thruway, we stopped at the Sloatsburg Rest Area (Between: Exit 15A (Suffern Rt. 17N) & Exit 16 (Woodbury Toll Gantry) and I got a Whopper Sandwich at the Burger King. … Continue reading →

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Lets Go Mets (and more)

Posted on June 13, 2023 by AverageAndy

Things fell into place and I was able to take a quick trip to Pittsburgh to meet a friend and catch a few Mets / Pirates games at PNC Park. Had a great time at the games. Friday Night was … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend and the start of Summer

Posted on May 26, 2023 by AverageAndy

Been a busy couple of weeks and I am really looking forward to a three day weekend. For the first time in a while, have nothing planned so will take the time to relax, hang with friends, and get some … Continue reading →

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Marillion Weekend 2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 by AverageAndy

Took a trip with my wife, and a few long time friends to Montreal for the Marillion Weekend Canada. Every so often, the band Marillion will host ‘weekends’ where they play multiple nights. This was a 3 night show with … Continue reading →

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Alexander Adam (1965 – 2023)

Posted on May 16, 2023 by AverageAndy

Very sad to hear of the passing of my cousin Alex after a battle with cancer. He was a great guy and a great father to his 2 kids. He fought hard after a stroke and then the cancer diagnosis. … Continue reading →

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Time for some updates (And My The 4th Be With You)

Posted on May 5, 2023 by AverageAndy

Just want to acknowledge the passing of the great singer / songwriter Gordon Lightfoot at the age of 84. I’m sure everybody has heard some of his songs over the years. Here is a video for “Sundown” Take some time … Continue reading →

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Remembering past Survivor Contestants

Posted on April 19, 2023 by AverageAndy

Was sad to see that former Survivor player Keith Nale (Survivor: San Juan del Sur and Survivor: Cambodia) passed away at age 62. Really enjoyed watching him (and his son) play. Was always smiling and upbeat and looked like he … Continue reading →

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