No one was able to guess what was sticking out of my shirt back in the New York photo by the lake. Rachel asked what it was.....it was a Bounty dryer sheet. I've read many places that those sheets repel mosquitos. So, I packed a bunch of them. Aparently they work, because I haven't gotten a bite yet when I've remembered to put one on me. (I have gotten many bites before I remembered about the dryer sheets. Ohio was the worst place we've seen so far with the mosquitos, in case anyone was interested.
Yes Rachel, we miss the boys and we WILL take them as much as possible when we get home. You must be getting tired having them so much with no breaks....you poor things. No, we have no idea yet when that will be. Were still speaking to each other and enjoying our trip. Imagine that.....21 days, or almost 500 hours together, and we're still speaking!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
We're FINALLY in MAINE!!!!!
Finally...we're here! After 3 weeks of traveling, we finally got to where I've been wanting to go for so long. Yeahhhhhh. We actually crossed over the Maine border in just about 15 minutes after leaving our campground in New Hampshire, but our goal was to get to Bar Harbor on the Eastern seaboard and we're here! Little did we know that most places are closing down Tuesday, after the Monday holiday. Little did we realize it was a holiday weekend either! Anyway, we will stay here til Tuesday morning when the campground is shutting down for the season.
BUT, we found the most awesome campsite! We are in Bar Harbor Campground and we overlook the water and islands. Its awesome. And guess what.....we have satellite, phone and internet!!!!!!! I'm a very "happy camper". We didn't get settled in til just about dark, so we'll start exploring tomorrow. I am soooo excited.
BUT, we found the most awesome campsite! We are in Bar Harbor Campground and we overlook the water and islands. Its awesome. And guess what.....we have satellite, phone and internet!!!!!!! I'm a very "happy camper". We didn't get settled in til just about dark, so we'll start exploring tomorrow. I am soooo excited.
Friday in New Hampshire
I had resolved myself to not getting TV, cell or internet as we chose to stay the Forest Service Campground just south of Berlin City, New Hampshire. To my surprise, I had some internet and cell service...not a strong signal, but something was better than nothing. Satellite reception was out of the question as we were swallowed up by beautiful trees and the satellite dish needs a clear view of the southern sky to get reception. In the past, we've had what we thought was clear views, but the farther north we go, the harder it is to obtain.
To make a long story short, Thursday night we took a walk around the area as when we came back to our site, I laughingly said, "Wouldn't it be something if satellite could get thru that tiny break in the trees over there?" Mike said, "Well it doesn't cost anything to try." So, I turned on the satellite and it searched to no avail. I grabbed a magazine and just as I sat down, the TV came on with a clear picture!!!!! We were frozen in disbelief! Here were were in the middle of nowhere with thousands of trees and one small opening to the sky and we got satellite!!!!!!!! Unbelievable, as I got to watch AMC and Greys Anatomy!
We got up early Friday to head down to North Conway and check out the scenic train rides. The swesomely beautiful and warm weather continued, making it a concern about leaving Lincoln in the motorhome or the car while we took a the train. Lo and behold again, when we checked out the train rides...they allowed dogs! The rule was they only allow "well behaved dogs", but Lincoln feels that describes him. So, we bought our tickets (Lincoln was free), and went for breakfast til it was time to board. I'll fill you in more on the day later.
OK...I'm back....I lost internet for most of the day. Anyway, not to change the subject, but this is related to having breakfast before our train ride. Back in Parma, NY, we discovered a restaurant called "Friendly's". (By the way, I don't remember if I mentioned Parma before, but its a small town in Upper NY that I absolutely loved. It had the small town atmosphere, yet had shopping, etc. I wish I could find a town like that in California. The homes were awesome and I kick myself for not taking photos or video as we went thru. We actually came upon it unexpectedly and weren't prepared for photo taking til it was too late. Its not easy to turn around and maneuvre around in the huge bus towing a car that we are in.
Getting back to Friendlys, it was great food at great prices. It also specializes in all of its ice cream desserts, some of which we had to try. Needless to say, we waddled out of there that afternoon and were still full til bedtime. So, everytime we were hungry and started looking for a place to eat in various towns, we looked for a Friendlys. That takes us back to breakfast Friday morning....we were looking for a quick place to eat near the train station and wouldn't you know it....there was a Friendly's. We hadn't tried breakfast there before and were so pleasantly surprised when their breakfast special was so much food for only $3.29. It was the cheapest meal we've had on this entire trip! For those of you who know me well....you know how much I loooovvve a bargain!
The weather was perfect, low 80's, so we rode in the open car. It was just perfect. The scenery, the views, the weather and so very relaxing. Lincoln really enjoyed it too. He received so much attention from everyone. People were coming over and asking if they could pet him. He acted stuck up as usual. There was an extended family seated all around us. The parents were in their early 70's and their 3 grown kids and their families were there too. They were all taking this trip together. It was nice visiting with them and fun watching the family interact. They were from Maine, so they were filling us in. I just daydreamed about how awesome it would be if MY family could all take a trip together. (Hint, hint...family).
After our relaxing train ride, we headed back to camp to just relax. It was then that I found out that I could no longer get internet which drove me crazy. Nothing changed, so I couldn't understand why I didn't get it then when I had it the night before....plus I had cell reception. Go figure.
To make a long story short, Thursday night we took a walk around the area as when we came back to our site, I laughingly said, "Wouldn't it be something if satellite could get thru that tiny break in the trees over there?" Mike said, "Well it doesn't cost anything to try." So, I turned on the satellite and it searched to no avail. I grabbed a magazine and just as I sat down, the TV came on with a clear picture!!!!! We were frozen in disbelief! Here were were in the middle of nowhere with thousands of trees and one small opening to the sky and we got satellite!!!!!!!! Unbelievable, as I got to watch AMC and Greys Anatomy!
We got up early Friday to head down to North Conway and check out the scenic train rides. The swesomely beautiful and warm weather continued, making it a concern about leaving Lincoln in the motorhome or the car while we took a the train. Lo and behold again, when we checked out the train rides...they allowed dogs! The rule was they only allow "well behaved dogs", but Lincoln feels that describes him. So, we bought our tickets (Lincoln was free), and went for breakfast til it was time to board. I'll fill you in more on the day later.
OK...I'm back....I lost internet for most of the day. Anyway, not to change the subject, but this is related to having breakfast before our train ride. Back in Parma, NY, we discovered a restaurant called "Friendly's". (By the way, I don't remember if I mentioned Parma before, but its a small town in Upper NY that I absolutely loved. It had the small town atmosphere, yet had shopping, etc. I wish I could find a town like that in California. The homes were awesome and I kick myself for not taking photos or video as we went thru. We actually came upon it unexpectedly and weren't prepared for photo taking til it was too late. Its not easy to turn around and maneuvre around in the huge bus towing a car that we are in.
Getting back to Friendlys, it was great food at great prices. It also specializes in all of its ice cream desserts, some of which we had to try. Needless to say, we waddled out of there that afternoon and were still full til bedtime. So, everytime we were hungry and started looking for a place to eat in various towns, we looked for a Friendlys. That takes us back to breakfast Friday morning....we were looking for a quick place to eat near the train station and wouldn't you know it....there was a Friendly's. We hadn't tried breakfast there before and were so pleasantly surprised when their breakfast special was so much food for only $3.29. It was the cheapest meal we've had on this entire trip! For those of you who know me well....you know how much I loooovvve a bargain!
The weather was perfect, low 80's, so we rode in the open car. It was just perfect. The scenery, the views, the weather and so very relaxing. Lincoln really enjoyed it too. He received so much attention from everyone. People were coming over and asking if they could pet him. He acted stuck up as usual. There was an extended family seated all around us. The parents were in their early 70's and their 3 grown kids and their families were there too. They were all taking this trip together. It was nice visiting with them and fun watching the family interact. They were from Maine, so they were filling us in. I just daydreamed about how awesome it would be if MY family could all take a trip together. (Hint, hint...family).
After our relaxing train ride, we headed back to camp to just relax. It was then that I found out that I could no longer get internet which drove me crazy. Nothing changed, so I couldn't understand why I didn't get it then when I had it the night before....plus I had cell reception. Go figure.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
We're in New Hampshire, Thursday, 10/4/07.
It didn't take too long to drive from Stowe, VT. into New Hampshire. What took a while was to find a campground. We did and found a nice one in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest, south of Berlin City.
What we noticed so far of N.H. is that it seems a little more mountainous and the colors on the leaves seem a little more vibrant. We're still having unbelieable weather...high 70's. So, they may need some cooler weather to really get the leaves to change color. This weather is atypical for this time of year.
Tomorrow we're going down to North Conway and hope to ride one of the trains for a sightseeing tour. I'll keep you posted.
What we noticed so far of N.H. is that it seems a little more mountainous and the colors on the leaves seem a little more vibrant. We're still having unbelieable weather...high 70's. So, they may need some cooler weather to really get the leaves to change color. This weather is atypical for this time of year.
Tomorrow we're going down to North Conway and hope to ride one of the trains for a sightseeing tour. I'll keep you posted.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Another day in Vermont
We decided to stay another day and take off in the Liberty to check out Northeastern Vermont.
As you can see by the lack of photos from today, we weren't that impressed. We have found Northwestern Vermont to be much more beautiful. Now I regret not taking more photos yesterday.
Oh well. We got to relax some today after our touring and so you'll see some photos of our campsite. We're still enjoying the beautiful weather and will be heading out towards New Hamphshire in the morning.
Until then, Jeri.
As you can see by the lack of photos from today, we weren't that impressed. We have found Northwestern Vermont to be much more beautiful. Now I regret not taking more photos yesterday.
Oh well. We got to relax some today after our touring and so you'll see some photos of our campsite. We're still enjoying the beautiful weather and will be heading out towards New Hamphshire in the morning.
Until then, Jeri.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Still in Vermont
We decided to stay another day here in Stowe, Vt. Its nice not having to pack up and move everyday. However, we drove around in our Jeep Liberty for hours viewing the countryside and taking photos and videos. We have some great videos....so we'll have to arrange a video viewing party when we return.
For those who didn't know what is in Watersbury, VT., I will tell you since we went there today. It is the original Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. We did the tour thing and had our sample of a new flavor and then left. Whoopi! We thought it was going to be much bigger than it was. It was perhaps on an acre or two and the whole tour was less than a half hour. Well, at least we can say "Been There, done That."
Then we spent the rest of the day driving around. It was very nice. Apparently there's a huge ski resort here....we discovered....and they're starting to get things ready for the upcoming ski season. Right now we have the most perfect weather. The weather people keep saying they can't belive this weather. I think we brought it with us. Anyway, its in the low 70's which they say is the typical weather for a month ago.
We may stay here another day and explore another area...I'll keep you posted.
Jeri
For those who didn't know what is in Watersbury, VT., I will tell you since we went there today. It is the original Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. We did the tour thing and had our sample of a new flavor and then left. Whoopi! We thought it was going to be much bigger than it was. It was perhaps on an acre or two and the whole tour was less than a half hour. Well, at least we can say "Been There, done That."
Then we spent the rest of the day driving around. It was very nice. Apparently there's a huge ski resort here....we discovered....and they're starting to get things ready for the upcoming ski season. Right now we have the most perfect weather. The weather people keep saying they can't belive this weather. I think we brought it with us. Anyway, its in the low 70's which they say is the typical weather for a month ago.
We may stay here another day and explore another area...I'll keep you posted.
Jeri
Monday, October 1, 2007
We finally left New York
We left the campground at Fish Creek Lake, situated between Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake. We didn't have internet access or satellite and hardly a cell reception. Needless to say, I was a very happy camper!
After a nice walk this morning, we packed up and headed out. We crossed over into Vermont......finally one of the states I've always wanted to see. We crossed over via a bridge across Grand Isle Waterway on Lake Champlain. I took a photo and have been trying to download it.....but it hasn't worked yet. I'll keep trying.
We are now in Watersbury, VT.....does anyone know what that town is famous for? I'll let you know tomorrow in case no one can answer that.
So....gotta go...Dancing With The Stars is coming on and I have TV reception tonight!!!! Yeah!
After a nice walk this morning, we packed up and headed out. We crossed over into Vermont......finally one of the states I've always wanted to see. We crossed over via a bridge across Grand Isle Waterway on Lake Champlain. I took a photo and have been trying to download it.....but it hasn't worked yet. I'll keep trying.
We are now in Watersbury, VT.....does anyone know what that town is famous for? I'll let you know tomorrow in case no one can answer that.
So....gotta go...Dancing With The Stars is coming on and I have TV reception tonight!!!! Yeah!
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