Blogs from Connecticut, United States, North America
May 15th 2012
I have bragged about the weather, and it finally abandoned me in Gettysburg PA and was mostly nasty the week I was in NY. It was raining when I left Middletown NY heading for Gentile's Campground in Plymouth CT and rained for about three-quarters of my drive. I also have noted that my trips from campground to campground have been uneventful. That, too, has now abandoned me. As I was stopped at a red light, the driver next to me told me a trailer tire had just blown. I got around the corner, found a place to pull over and changed the tire. Always looking for a silver lining, it didn’t rain one drop while I was changing the tire and, although the tire was trashed, the rim was fine. It must have JUST blown! Other ... read more
New Jersey to Connecticut
Published: April 7th 2012North America » United States » Connecticut » Hartford
April 7th 2012
Apologies from the start for any spelling, gramatical errors, layout, or swearing. It will probably take me all of our six months to get used to this site. Day 01……..01/04/2012 With all the goodbyes to friends done, and the slightly more difficult farewells to family members managed, (with just a few tears), we headed for Heathrow airport,” thanks Lewis”. All checked in, I sat people watching in the departure lounge, while Lynne went shopping. I looked for the rich and famous and at the travellers from all nations, the cabin crew wheeling their overnight bags behind. I thought Katie my daughter had probably passed this way a hundred times with her job. So imagine my surprise, when there she was, gliding passed the shops in her Virgin red livery, looking for us. Her trademark ... read more
February 11th 2012
Understand that you didn't get the blogs. I didn't change your e-mail address. Me bad! On this page you will find a "previous" button. That will get you into all my blogs. Hope to see you soon.... read more
Just a test for Linda N.
Published: February 9th 2012North America » United States » Connecticut » TrumbullFebruary 9th 2012
You should find arrows pointing left and right. Click to read blogs that you missed... read more
New Haven, CT… where pizza is a serious business
Published: December 28th 2011North America » United States » Connecticut » New Haven
December 28th 2011
Pepe Pizzeria opens at 11.30 am and almost immediately an attempt to eat in the premises will cost one 50 minutes. That is because people from all over travel to Pepe’s for their “tomato pies”- thin crusts of pizza dough one can eat with or without cheese but always loaded with home made tomato sauce and one’s pick of toppings. To tell the truth, the stuff is good. Realizing that pizza was not meant to be a piece of bread always loaded with heavy cheese is good news for any lactose intolerant person, but aside from that, the “pies” are tasty – with big chunks of garlic in the sauce and pieces of bacon cooked to perfection. Waiting in line is not fun, but no one ever seems to leave. It is a 50 minute wait ... read more
crossing the pond
Published: September 11th 2011North America » United States » Connecticut » New Canaan
September 11th 2011
Getting ready to leave the house for an extended trip (i.e. 1 month + ) is probably one of the least interesting activities known to "man". I have packed, repacked, and reread everything Arcadia has given me. While my excitement for the "traveling" portion of this trip may be dwindling given the current date, I am still extremely excited to go out on my own and experience something completely independent from my friends and family. Sorry guys, but it's time we part for a semester as I gain my independence in London...even though London is like classy America... Anyways, this blog will serve as a connection or a link if you will between those I have left behind (just for a semester!). I am looking forward to coming home and sharing all of my adventures with ... read more
Preparing for the Danube
Published: July 20th 2011North America » United States » Connecticut » Ellington
July 19th 2011
Tomorrow I visit Europe for the First Time Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd be visiting Europe. I have always wanted to, of course. Italy, Ireland, France, Scotland, Wales . . . maybe Spain. But Budapest? Vienna? Prague? None of those places ever entered my mind. But here we are, on Danube River Cruise Eve, and I'm packed (mostly) and ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime. It still does not seem real. And probably won't until we step off the plane, out into the city and marvel at the sights. I hope you are all ready for a deluge of photos, because they are coming!!!... read more
Preparing for the Danube
Published: July 18th 2011North America » United States » Connecticut » Ellington
July 18th 2011
Monday Morning Got back around 1am from Ohio, good trip, great visit, quality time. Visit with Dad, see my sister and her family, hang out with Tori, play with my niece. Tori and I had fun people-watching at the airport, the theme seems to have been manly men carrying purse puppies, mismatched families, teal socks and trying to define what Tori thinks is a "hot guy". :) Lots of good times, but, man, am I tired! The next two days are all about laundry, packing and cleaning at home. I will take a deep breath, dive in and get it done!!... read more
