Hi there,
On Monday- October 12th Babs and I were getting ready to head home from Niagara Falls, NY.
I found out that in the Upper Falls Region the local towns were having a Scarecrow Festival. Through out the towns there was going to be Scarecrows that were made by local families and businesses. It sounded like fun so Babs and I decided to check it out.
We reached the area and started our Scarecrow hunt!! LOL
We were able to find quite a few- some were really good!!
The first town we went to was Lewiston, NY. A very quaint town with shop lined streets and the sidewalks were brick paved.
One of the shops that Babs "just had to stop in" was-" The Little Yellow Chocolate House". This store had many sweet treats and gift ideas. The owner (Jonathan Boas) was very friendly and helpful in our search for scarecrows....Babs couldn't resist getting a piece of Peanut Butter Fudge, before we continued on our way! LOL
The Little Yellow Chocolate House
476 Center St.
Lewiston, NY 14092
While we were there I saw something I had never seen before....a black squirrel. He was jet black and so cute!! I have seen grey ones, brown ones, and even a white one once- but this was my first black furry encounter!
Our next stop was in Youngstown, NY. There were only a couple of scarecrows here...but while there, we also found they cute decorated fire hydrants..so we took a few pictures of them too.
Our last town to visit was Sanborn...once we had finished seeking out the scarecrows it was time to head back home.
See Pictures in Album # 162: http://picasaweb.google.com/Pandadmd5880
We decided to have lunch before we got back on the highway. We ate at Shannon Pub 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd. -- Buffalo, NY 14150
http://www.shannonpub.com/
The food was tasty and the wait staff was great. It was a very relaxing atmosphere- with Irish music playing the in the back ground.
After we finished we were on the road again!! We made good time getting back home and had no problems.
Well that is all for now...will be back soon I'm sure....Can't go too long without having an adventure!! LOL
Until then- take care everyone- Love Donna
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
New York- Niagara Falls
Howdy,
On October 10th, my friend Babs and I headed to Niagara Falls, NY for the weekend. It was a long drive up with the rain, but relaxing...mostly beautiful farm land.
We had stopped at a rest area on the way up....and there was a tourist booth there. After looking at may brochures and talking with the consultant there we signed up for a tour with: Niagara Majestic Tours
www.niagaramajestic.com
We chose the American Tour- which includes: Niagara, Reservation State Park, Goat Island, 3-Sister Island, Prospect Point,Terrapin Point, Luna Island, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, NYS Observation Tower, Whirlpool Rapids, Robert Moses Power Plant, Upper Niagara River & Rapids.
Once we arrived at the hotel we took it easy and had some dinner.
On Sunday morning we were picked up at the hotel by the tour company. It was a full and exciting day. This was my 2nd visit to the Falls. I had been there when I was 12 y/o. My Grandmother took my brother and me up to visit family. So it was great to see the area and how much it had changed over the years. Babs on the other hand had never been here before...It was great watching her enjoy the wonder of the Falls !!!
Once we finished the tour -we were exhausted and opted to grab some Chinese food and bring it back to the hotel... The next morning we were going to visit the Upper Falls Region and head home.
Off to post next entry..Have a wonderful Day!
See Pictures in Album #161: http://picasaweb.google.com/Pandadmd5880
On October 10th, my friend Babs and I headed to Niagara Falls, NY for the weekend. It was a long drive up with the rain, but relaxing...mostly beautiful farm land.
We had stopped at a rest area on the way up....and there was a tourist booth there. After looking at may brochures and talking with the consultant there we signed up for a tour with: Niagara Majestic Tours
www.niagaramajestic.com
We chose the American Tour- which includes: Niagara, Reservation State Park, Goat Island, 3-Sister Island, Prospect Point,Terrapin Point, Luna Island, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, NYS Observation Tower, Whirlpool Rapids, Robert Moses Power Plant, Upper Niagara River & Rapids.
Once we arrived at the hotel we took it easy and had some dinner.
On Sunday morning we were picked up at the hotel by the tour company. It was a full and exciting day. This was my 2nd visit to the Falls. I had been there when I was 12 y/o. My Grandmother took my brother and me up to visit family. So it was great to see the area and how much it had changed over the years. Babs on the other hand had never been here before...It was great watching her enjoy the wonder of the Falls !!!
Once we finished the tour -we were exhausted and opted to grab some Chinese food and bring it back to the hotel... The next morning we were going to visit the Upper Falls Region and head home.
Off to post next entry..Have a wonderful Day!
See Pictures in Album #161: http://picasaweb.google.com/Pandadmd5880
Monday, October 5, 2009
Topsfield Fair- Topsfield, MA
Hello Everyone,
It has been awhile since I last wrote in here…hope everyone is doing well.
I have been busy helping Mom out….she had surgery in September on her shoulder. She is doing much better but still has a long ways to go!!
On October 4th, my friend Janine and I went up to the Topsfield Fair together. This was the first time out for me in quite a while- it felt good. My son David and his new girlfriend Dee were going to be up at the same fair that day.
I got up early and headed to Abington to pick up Janine….we wanted to go very early to beat the traffic- it gets real bad up there at fair time- in the past we have sat in traffic for 2 hrs trying to get into the fair.
It is one of the regions longest running agricultural fairs….and I love it!!
We got there about 9 AM- it had rain really bad the day before and was still cloudy…so not many people were out and about yet….
I was a wonderful day. We got to see horse/team pulls, petted & fed some animals, got to see some really awesome flowers and vegetables arrangements!
We took many pictures….I have posted a few for you on my site.
Please See: Album #160: http://picasaweb.google.com/Pandadmd5880
I hope you enjoy viewing the pictures… and if you are ever in the area the 1st week in October please check out the Topsfield Fair- It’s a wonderful family oriented event.
For more info on the fair check out their site: www.topsfieldfair.org
It has been awhile since I last wrote in here…hope everyone is doing well.
I have been busy helping Mom out….she had surgery in September on her shoulder. She is doing much better but still has a long ways to go!!
On October 4th, my friend Janine and I went up to the Topsfield Fair together. This was the first time out for me in quite a while- it felt good. My son David and his new girlfriend Dee were going to be up at the same fair that day.
I got up early and headed to Abington to pick up Janine….we wanted to go very early to beat the traffic- it gets real bad up there at fair time- in the past we have sat in traffic for 2 hrs trying to get into the fair.
It is one of the regions longest running agricultural fairs….and I love it!!
We got there about 9 AM- it had rain really bad the day before and was still cloudy…so not many people were out and about yet….
I was a wonderful day. We got to see horse/team pulls, petted & fed some animals, got to see some really awesome flowers and vegetables arrangements!
We took many pictures….I have posted a few for you on my site.
Please See: Album #160: http://picasaweb.google.com/Pandadmd5880
I hope you enjoy viewing the pictures… and if you are ever in the area the 1st week in October please check out the Topsfield Fair- It’s a wonderful family oriented event.
For more info on the fair check out their site: www.topsfieldfair.org
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