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M & M…the cities, not the candies September 25 – 28 (Days 24 – 27) Michigan/Wisconsin
Going home, Part 2 Menominee Michigan and Marinette Wisconsin are effectively one city, separated only by the Menominee River and the country’s oldest interstate football rivalry between two public high schools (the Marinette Marines and Menominee Maroons, good-naturedly battling since … Continue reading
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Tagged Ansul, lighthouse, Marinette, Menominee, Michigan, pasties, Strava, Wisconsin
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The Chelmsford Circle (Sep 12, day 11)
Going Home – Part 1 The world is a circle without a beginning and nobody knows where it really ends…* While growing up in Chelmsford Massachusetts, Michael had a group of friends who played together and did the normal kinds … Continue reading
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Tagged Bay Point Oyster Company, Chelmsford, Hampton Beach, jam, Massachusetts, Matthew Fallon, New Hampsire, skiing
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Hero’s Welcome to Canadiens* September 18 (Day 17) Vermont
While driving from one Champlain Lake island to another it was our first overcast day on this trip. We hoped to find a nice breakfast spot but didn’t expect much in this fairly isolated area. Kudos to anyone not from … Continue reading
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Tagged border runners, Hero's Welcome, New York, North Hero, Rouses Point, Vermont
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The Real Thing. Monday September 22 (Day 21)…Columbus Ohio
“Colorful” is an apt description for Mark and Sue Real, although “passionate” and “knowledgeable” would be good contenders too. We were struck by myriad bright colors and textures from the moment we stepped into the house and saw the variety … Continue reading
Bay Point Oystering. Saturday September 13 (Day 12)…Aw, shucks.
Heave ho. Heave ho. In mysterious fathoms below…To sail the high seas you have to love being on the water. So too for braving the elements seven days a week caring for oysters. Tim Henry took the latter route. After … Continue reading
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Tagged Bay Point Oyster Company, Little Bay Massachusetts, oystering, oysters, retirement, Tim Henry
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The River Walls of Jericho and the New Old Man of the Mountain
Between New Hampshire and Vermont we stopped…a lot! No roses to smell, but how about this sunflower? We also found something to taste. These are thimbleberries, like the ones Nancy picked on Isle Royale National Park many years ago and … Continue reading
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Tagged jam, Jericho Vermont, Jericho VT, Old Man of the Mountain, Old Red Mill, sunflower, thimbleberries, thimbleberry, waterfall
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Honeycrisp Heaven
We passed this sign on our way to Burlington yesterday (actually Essex VT). This delicious, crispy, honey-tasting apple became our favorite last year in Charlotte and Liz’s in DC. Last fall we probably had a half-dozen or more phone calls … Continue reading
Cranberry Chronicles – Sep 6 and beyond (Day 5+)
We’re on Cape Cod. Where are the cranberries? Believe me – I’m looking. In the Midwest, in New York, we’re used to seeing large fields of corn or soybeans or even potatoes during harvest season. So where are the Massachusetts … Continue reading
Finger Lakes to Lavender Fields 