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New England and Beyond

10/20/2016

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The past month has been a journey through New England to visit family and friends, with a few days here and there of solo time as I attempt to return to society. Must I? 

There were many laughs, some incredibly good food, a return to cycling roadways, and a bit of tourism here and there! While the weather felt more like summer most of the time, it was a gorgeous fall with trees just radiant in color. The photos will certainly tell the story better than I can in words. 

I've now begun my slow journey south, and at the moment I'm spending my last night in Quakertown, PA at a former large country estate. I love hosteling! Tomorrow, work beckons! 

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Sue Tyler
10/20/2016 11:37:52 pm

Loved the pics, but you gotta choose between lobster or pumpkin. You can't be both.
Glad to have you home and I hope I get to see you.

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Judy
10/29/2016 06:20:29 pm

Sue ... I really can't decide! Perhaps I can be seasonal and now I have 2 more options to choose! j.

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Anne-Marie
10/23/2016 11:25:58 am

So impressed with the range, variety, and food of your whirlwind visit through New England! You've captured the celebratory pluses of the autumn season. Great PA sites, though I thought that New England claimed wooden covered-bridges and foliage. Where's that Rochdale stream? Near Midland Trail?

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Judy
10/29/2016 06:23:00 pm

A: Indeed PA was quite a fall spectacle and yes, many bridges --- a few years ago I rode the "covered bridge" ride starting in Lancaster, PA. If you turn right at the Clara Barton sign, you will see the stream in no time. I was biking by.

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Eileen
10/25/2016 10:38:27 am

When I view the beauty of our country through your lens I am reminded of how little time we take to appreciate our surroundings. We have driven past Clara Barton sign countless times and never ventured beyond the main road.

I actually look cuter than Forest Gump...and my vote goes to the lobster cut-out photo, courtesy of the Maine inmates. Hilarious!

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Judy
10/29/2016 06:25:18 pm

Forest Gump! That is funny! Agree with your comment on ignoring our nearby treasures. I've seen more of New England in the past 3 years than I did in the 34 years I lived there!

I'm now going to have to find a spring and winter cut-out personality!

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Donna B.
10/25/2016 05:53:21 pm

Rick & I love that we made your New England blog~ You made it out of Dodge just in time- the COLD has arrived & some flakes are in the air ❄️ It is awesome to see the beauty in own backyard.

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Judy
10/29/2016 06:26:40 pm

HEY ... what gorgeous surroundings you have! Thank heaven we took many photos this visit. The cold? Yes, it's all yours. I continue pointing south in a few days :)

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Anne-Marie
11/1/2016 06:00:41 pm

Love the Birthday Altar, by the way.

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Judy
11/8/2016 04:04:58 pm

I've now had 4 of my 6 birthday celebrations already! That said, the altar only went up one more time (and not in its full glory).

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Claudette
11/2/2016 12:59:46 pm

Glad to see your Birthday Altar wasn't lost this year with your travels not allowing you to stay put too long. Wish I could have seen more of you.

As usual, your photos are spectacular and like Eileen, I have passed that Clara Barton sign a few times but neglected to stop for a visit.

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Judy
11/8/2016 04:03:55 pm

Claudette, Thanks for visiting. I'm awaiting photos from the Furtados to update this entry which I expect will arrive by week's end. j.

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