Mile After Mile

Last weekend we went to the famous Warrensburg townwide garage sale. What once must have started out as the locals bringing out their unused items to sell, has involved into a huge event with thousands of people attending. Mile after mile of not only private sales, but now also vendors of new and used wares, vintage items and antiques, and just plain "stuff" lined up and down the main road and side streets. Plus tons of food everywhere too! We only covered about a third of the town and didn't want to overdo it with Dave's leg making him sore and tired.

 

When we left and headed south on the Northway I-87 at about noon, we were amazed to see that the northbound traffic for the exit was backed up at least 3 miles! I wonder if some of those people even made it in time before the vendors closed down for the day. We sure were glad to be going the opposite direction.

"Rain, Rain Go Away..."

"...Please come again another day." A day when we aren't trying to see the gorgeous leaves this fall! We met our friends Heinz and Jacqueline up in Lake Placid for some window shopping and leaf peeping yesterday. Unfortunately it was drizzly and chilly, but despite the weather, we even went up the Whiteface Mountain gondola ride. The colors were definitely at their peak, but I bet they would have been spectacular if there was sun on them.

 

 

Signage at the summit:

 

Near where we got off the gondola at the top, there was a ski patrol and communications building being built. This is how the materials get up the mountain...

Then it really started raining and there was nowhere to hide out of the wetness, so we didn't stay long and headed back down.

It's quite a steep journey!

 

Back at the base station, Dave and Jacky pose by our gondola.

 

It may have been a gray day but it certainly didn't dampen our spirits. What a fun time with great friends. Thank you so much Jacqueline and Heinz!

Ti to Ti

Last weekend when we were with Sue and Len, we went from Ti to see the Ti....the steamship Ticonderoga that is. It was a crisp fall day to visit the Shelburne Museum in Vermont and we all took tons of photos to remember the day.

The Ticonderoga is a side paddle wheel ship that plied the waters of Lake Champlain until it was transported slowly across land to it's finally resting place on the museum grounds during the winter of 1955. It was dragged almost two miles on temporary rails taking approximately two months. This 220 ft. long and 59 ft. wide ship has been refurbished and is spectacular inside and out.

 

The side paddle wheel

 

The horizontal walking beam that transfers the power from the engine to the paddle wheel.

 

The engineers control station.

 

 The dining room.

 

 The galley.

 

 There are steam driven generators that produce 110 volts of DC power. These gauges were made in Schenectady.

 

The boilers. 

 

 Creepy inside the boilers. Dave called it 'Hell'.

 

 Crew's quarters just forward of the engine room. Must have been hot!

 

 Dave and I explore the forward freight deck where it could transport up to 28 vehicles. Not only did the Ti used to take freight, but also would transport up to 1000 passengers!

   

The rest of the museum was fantastic too, and many of the displays were thanks to  Electra Havemeyer Webb and her eclectic collections. This is the same woman who had the Ticonderoga brought to the museum grounds.

 

There were buildings devoted to horse drawn vehicles.

 

Whole buildings were transferred here also, including the schoolhouse and the Colchester Reef Lighthouse.

 

 

 

There was a railroad display complete with locomotive that was also built in Schenectady.

 

 

 

The hunting lodge

 

Dave checks out the jail....and prisoner Sue.

 

 

The double wide covered bridge.

 

 Besides these carousel animals, this long building had a huge display of miniatures of an entire parade of circus acts (on the left side of the photo) and at the end it had the circus in progress under the tent.

 

 

Another favorite of ours was the general store, including the pharmacy.

 

 It took the whole day to explore this awesome museum and I'm sure we'll find even more when we go back next time!

 

I even had my Ticonderoga shirt on!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The First Hike

Dave took his first hike in the woods on Sunday. It was only about half a mile each way, but there was very uneven ground with rocks and boulders to maneuver around, plus a couple of hills to traverse. He did it without any help though, and although sore and limping, it was another great accomplishment in getting life back to normal after his accident. The best thing was that my sister Sue and her husband Len were there to share this monumental occasion. And speaking of monumental occasions...congratulations Sue and Len on your 37th anniversary! We're so glad we were together to share in your early celebration too.

Off we go on the trail to Goose Pond.

Sue and Len read the sign-in book for hikers.

Dave's first hurdle was crossing this bridge.

 

The dew was still on the spider webs...

We have arrived!

The fall colors at the crystal clear pond were gorgeous!

Time for Dave to rest while Sue, Len and I continue on a bit further and find a great campsite, complete with outhouse.

 

 

Glad I had my walking stick for this stream crossing.

 

Two sisters relaxing on a lounge chair rock. Life's rough!

I would definitely rate this day a 10!!!!!