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Take me out to... uh, no.

11/8/2020

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     Cooperstown, New York was the spot for October, and while my homestead backed up to Doubleday Field, it wasn't baseball that brought me here. Honestly, it was sheer geography as I pushed a bit west out of New England toward my ultimate winter destination. The Village of Cooperstown is quaint though I question what a "normal season" feels like. The Hall of Fame was open, so Main Street was bustling on weekends with tourists from at least 8 states. People were considerate, but the influx hampered my activity as I'm traveling in no-risk mode. 
     Thankfully, it was easy access to pedal, trail walk, read by the lake, and on weekdays, enjoy the sights (albeit from the outside looking in). During the first three weeks, the weather was stunning with a challenging lake wind most days, and the fall colors were a gift. My timing was accidental, but peak perfect, and Cooperstown was really a pleasant surprise. Honestly, its reputation for all things baseball diminishes the history, architecture, art, and natural beauty of this area.
     Yet, I left a week early as a mix of rain and snow was in the forecast, as well as the reality of an all-day drive to coastal Maryland. As it turned out, a week in Elizabethtown, PA was a really good idea as work hampered my style, the temps dropped, and it was a rainy November 1st on the road. My guardian angels are surely with me. 
​     I'm now attempting to settle in for 90 days in Ocean City but I can't tell that story before I have eggnog (at least once).        
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LarsMaximus
11/17/2020 06:54:03 am

Sounds about par for the course, Judy. I’m definitely trying not to succumb to agoraphobia as more people deny the Rona and crowd the outdoors 6 days of the week. Fortunately the cat and I are in agreement that we check in on each other and let the world burn itself for beautiful new growth. Well wishes.

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Judy
11/20/2020 05:33:50 pm

Lars: Hope you're finding someplace you can get out and ride or hide in the woods! My head hurts if I don't go out every day! Just dropped you a line...j.

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Anne-Marie
11/20/2020 11:51:18 am

What a pleasant surprise to see a lovely autumn retreat rather than my imaginings of Cooperstown as a bustling commercial tourist stop. Starbucks has nothing on Schneider's (including the stagecoach sign)--plateful of delights scream "what to choose, what to choose." The farmlands photo is my favorite. Or is it the library? Or Hyde Hall. . .

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Judy
11/20/2020 05:36:27 pm

AMG: Indeed, I hate encourage more tourism but this is a well-kept secret. Main Street does have its share of baseball paraphernalia shops but not at all a tacky town, and that lake! j

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