Blogs from New York, United States, North America - page 19

Since we have left our lake life, we have resumed our wandering from one family’s house to another. We are certainly making up for all the winter months when we don’t see our children for extended periods. We are loving being with all of them....just hope the feeling is mutual. Before we had to leave the lake cottage, we were thrilled to meet up with our Tropical Palms friends, Jill & Bob. They were staying at a campground fairly close to Keuka Lake. We met at The Switzerland Inn on the Lake for a yummy lunch. It was terrific being with them again. They are so much fun. They have been traveling around New York State this summer. From here, they were heading to Buffalo and then Indiana. Safe travels, dear friends. More of our families ... read more

I told you you were going to like it! We are loving it. A dream-come-true. Another item fulfilled on our bucket list. Where are we, you ask? We are at a cottage on Keuka Lake.....for two whole weeks. We arrived here on August 1st (hooray) and have to leave on August 15th ....Rats! We are relishing every moment of every day we are here. Keuka Lake is one of the Finger Lakes in New York State. At the lower end of the lake is Hammondsport, NY. A beautiful community with the Curtiss Wright museum and a wonderful classic boat museum/winery (that we toured a few years ago with my cousin, Paul and his wife Clare). Keuka Lake forks near the top....one end is Penn Yan, NY and the other end of the fork is Branchport....that’s the ... read more

Nothing stops the annual hot dog eating contest sponsored by Nathan's. Pandemic or not, starving children in Africa, nothing stops this annual event. Would you believe I was talking to my dentist about this? He loves this event! The annual eating of so many frankfurters with competitors url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/07/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-2017-4th-of-july-coney-island-how-eaters-train-prepare-crazy-legs-conti-interviewwho actually train ahead of the event held in New York’s Coney Island will go on during Independence Day despite the fact that the coronavirus pandemic is still happening. Joey Chestnut will defend his title on the men’s side after winning four straight titles (he was upset by url=... read more

Here, there and yonder. That’s been where our various destinations have taken us....and you, too....if you are still hitching a ride with us. Lulu resigned from keeping a roster. She said she was on a vacation and needed a break. If you say so, Miss Fusspuss. Currently, we have rotated our extended stays between Scio, NY and Campbell, NY. Our daughter, Lory and her family, live in Scio. Our son, Cory, has his home in Campbell. They have graciously allowed us to invade their home space and made us feel welcome. Thank you, dear children. We are counting down our doctor and dentist appointments. We are about half way through these health rendezvous. I have been to my dermatologist who zapped two small spots....my normal expectation. I have been to my dentist. The Hygenist cleaned my ... read more

For those of you who must travel right now, it must be a daunting experience. Fortunately, planes are not full, airports nearly empty, and most of the people you encounter are wearing a mask. I could foresee problems with rental cars, luggage carts, airline armrests, and sick travel related staff and other travelers. How many times have you traveled with somebody coughing and sneezing on the entire length of the flight? And your rental car could be a incubator for the virus, and myriad other things. So, what can you do, besides cancel or postpone your trip? First, I would wear a MASK!!!! Second, change your clothes often. I am guilty of wearing a light jacket several times before washing. Thank goodness for warmer weather. Third, some eyewear is also recommended. This could be reading glasses, ... read more