Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

The first place we visit when in Washington DC is, of course, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.  This is a must due to my very nerdy men.  My husband, a fifth grade teacher, loves science almost as much as he loves me and that’s a lot.  Our 8 year old son, gifted, cute…

Urban Legend not a Hoax

For many years we heard that there were monkeys living along the Silver River in the Ocala National Forest.  Many people, myself included, felt this to be urban legend.  Well, I have proof it is not.  Back in February we took a canoe trip down the Silver River.  It was such an enjoyable, beautiful day,…

Wow, It’s Been A Long Time

I just got my confirmation that my WordPress site was being renewed.  At first, I thought that I should cancel it as it has been 7 months since I last posted a blog.  Life tends to get in the way! What have I been doing since last here?  Photography!  Yes, I know, I posted pictures…

Tea Birds Cafe

Tea Birds Cafe http://goo.gl/maps/J6ls7 Father’s day brunch.  Haven’t eaten yet but what an interesting place.   Ecletic decor in what appears  to be an 1800s building.   Playing 60s music at a nice conversational friendly volume.  LP album covers adorn the wall above original dark wood paneling.  The waitresses are very friendly.   If the food (breakfast all…

Bike Week?

So we are in this little town of Conway, NH, having a refreshing ice-cream break.  A steady stream of bikers rumble by.  It’s New Hampshire’s version of bike week.  For such a small town it is quite busy and a little noisy.  But, hey, the ice-cream is delicious!

Covered Bridge Campground, NH

What a beautiful place. Will post more pictures later. I have to steal moments when I can,  like when Jim fills up the generator gas cans. Internet is still so sketchy at these remote campgrounds.

Never Set Sail On a Friday

Current Temperature : 82° Current location : Columbia, SC Current time : 10:30 am Approximately 420 miles from home. There is a belief in the sailing world that one should never set sail on a Friday.   “”That won’t apply to us. ” we said to ourselves.   We believed that since we were camping that the…