Blogs from Buffalo, New York, United States, North America - page 2

Been thinking of all of you....wondering what this wonderful summer season has you doing. It's my favorite time of the year: warm weather, lush, green surroundings, gorgeous, blooming flowers and a chance to feel good & energetic. Yahoo for summer! In case you were wondering what we have been up to, I thought I'd give you an update...whether you want it or not...sassy mouth! Even though summer sounds marvelous, our summertime activities have mostly revolved around our motor home. Not for fun ...rats....it's only been for pricey repair work. Ugh! Remember our return trip "from Hell" when we left Florida? We certainly haven't forgotten it (Eeeck) even though it is a thing of the past.....it remains emblazoned in our minds forever. We knew we had to take the big, old (2008) buggy for some work. First, ... read more

California boasts no less than 12 museums devoted to the automobile in all its different aspects. On Wednesday we drove up to Sylmar north of Los Angeles to the Nethercutt Museum founded by the makers of Merle Norman Cosmetics. The museum featured vintage Rolls Royces, Talbot-Lagos, Packards, Pierce Arrows and many other different kinds of cars from the early 1900’s, 20’s and 30’s. This is an exceptional collection and worth a visit- and it’s free admission. We then drove to just outside Pomona to the National Hot Road Museum a real contrast from the Nethercutt. This museum featured vehicles developed and customized post WW11 by de-mobbed soldiers looking for serious excitement. The museum featured racing cars from the 40’s and chronicled the development of the SoCal (Southern California) car culture. The next day it was time ... read more

Friday August 9th, 2013 Our Tanzanian Adventure Begins !!! The day has finally arrived! After weeks of collecting monetary and material donations, my sister Renata and I are going on our first much anticipated medical mission to Tanzania with Chalice, a Catholic and Nova Scotia based sponsorship organization, dedicated to spreading and sharing God’s message of love and charity to those in need. Chalice, ranked by Money Sense Magazine as a Charity with an A rating in the field of international aid and development provides education and support to more than 47, 000 needy children and elderly across 55 programs sites in 15 countries. We will be joining Tanzanian staff in providing medical clinics to the communities of Songea and Mbangamao. I am assigned to the HIV briefing and testing team whereas my sist... read more

Also, thank you Anthia and Scott for sending us off right from Arrow River. Delisous meal and good company. the Atlas came in handy as well as the fudge and goodies. thank you Anthia! I love the cabin and the fact that you have a weasel in it. blessings... read more

After Chicago, we headed for Michigan to see Richard and Shannan, and their baby boy Evan. We had a nice time there, and did visit-y things – went out for dinner, met Richard’s parents, etc – but really nothing touristy. From there, we went to Indiana to visit some other friends that I’d known from high school days. There, we also did visit-y things – went for dinner, etc. etc. Again, nothing touristy. In each state we were in, I tried to buy a postcard for my scrapbook. (This was before the days when on-line photobooks were convenient ~ but not THAT long ago!! Don’t get sassy!) So, as we were leaving Indiana, and headed for Ohio, I suddenly realized I had no postcard, so we pulled over at the first available gas station. I ran ... read more