19oct2016
This one’s for Emily…. I went to Sleepy Hollow. Really, Emily, you should live in Sleepy Hollow – at least in October. I really wanted to go to the cemetery but they wouldn’t let Bird in. Grrrrr. She is so tiny, I just don’t understand why she can’t be considered a van. And, there was nowhere else to park at all. I did a slow drive by and stopped in the turning lane to take a few photos.
I also drove around some neighborhoods – such interesting homes and all decorated. The town is also decked out – every single light post decorated with corn stalks and scarecrows.
I’m glad a took a quick tour.
Then I headed west to see my friend Rose… but I had a few errands to run first. I crossed the Hudson River on the Tappen Zee bridge. They’re building a new one and it’s impressive. But, not as impressive as the Hudson. It’s so immense – to me it seems to me bigger than the Mississippi. I guess not as long but come on, manhattan is an island in the Hudson. And it’s pretty and blue.
I had to go to a Walmart in New York before I leave to pick up the rest of a prescription they started but couldn’t complete a month(!!!) ago. Of course they couldn’t take care of it for a few hours so I did laundry and bought the ugliest old lady shoes you’ve ever seen. But they’re so comfy. Clarks.
Unfortunately I didn’t get to Rose’s until after dark. What a great family she has… a firefighter captain husband, a super handsome and well-spoken teenage son with a firm handshake and the cutest grandson you’ve ever seen. They let me park Bird in their driveway and medicated me for the debate with apple whiskey. We visited through the debate – which I thoroughly enjoyed.
20oct2016
Rose took me to a real New York Diner, Capital Diner for breakfast then to the village of Neversink which was flooded in 1955 (think O’ Brother Where Art Thou). There is an extreme drought in New York and the reservoir is so low she thought we might be able to see some of the town peeking out of the water. She forgot her camera and my zoom sucks so we couldn’t tell if what we saw was a church steeple or not. Did I mention that Rose is a professional photographer? You should see the photographs in her home and studio. She is really good. http://www.roseschallerphoto.com/
I did see a tap system in a copse of maple trees. It’s interesting, how all the trees are connected.
Then we went to the America’s oldest winery – Brother’s Winery started by monks. It even remained open during Prohibition. I did a tasting and Rose was the designated driver. Best. Host. Ever. They make some dang good wines. I bought a few bottles but neglected to take a single photo. Duh.
I had such a good visit. They have a dog, Katie who got along with me just fine. It was so good to get some dog time. I really needed it! Also – they win best tree contest – hands down. Hopefully the Schaller family can visit Las Vegas sometime. Thanks for showing me a good time!
21oct2016
Today I headed for Gettysburg, PA leaving the Hudson Valley – wow is it pretty.
I thought a few days of sightseeing would be good before I hit Washington DC. Give the old dogs some time to heal! I didn’t make it to Gettysburg because I came across Hershey (and, randomly a tank). If yard signs are any indication, this is Trump territory. I thought I saw Hilary for President signs – but they were Hilary for Prison. Haha. I’m not for either BTW.
I stopped at Hershey’s for Chocolate World and took a goofy tour ride and bought a milkshake. It was good clean fun. I’m staying the night in Middlesex PA – and thank Jesus it rained to break the humidity. It was sticky!
Onward ♋+♊
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