HURRICANE IRENE

Wow..from the moment we awoke until now at 6 pm, we have been attracted to the weather updates like magnets.  We hunkered down, gathered supplies and prepared our kitchen....all for Irene!!  and what do we get?  a regular, windy, rainy day that was very long!  But, there is something to be said for that!  we have watched the damage Irene created in her path all day....and we are thankful she didn't stay here long.  I was hoping for a great video op as a weather announcer today.....but, sometimes things don't go our way.  We took the tip from the weather man and mom filled the bathtub so we could have a running toilet if we lost power.....seemed like a good idea so, thought we'd share it with all of you!  Your welcome : )

FROLICKING AT LAKE GEORGE

Don  joined the Mudda and 2 sistas on a trip to Lake George.  We played tourist and visited Fort William Henry where Millie made an appearance....of all places. Had lunch and on the way back we stopped at Hillbilly Park (a favorite ice cream place!)

HANGING OUT IN PROCTOR

This morning we went to the Marble Museum....very cool gift shop.  Then off to the Wilson Castle. Things were going well until I backed up to take a picture of Mom and Denise in front of the castle and slipped on green slime at the fountain and fell sideways, totally immersing my camera in its water..filling the lens with water.  But, brought it home to Don who saved the day by fixing the camera for me : ).  next, a few dr appointments, dinner at the hospital and catch up on Big Brother.

THE LONG WAY HOME

Today was the day we had to leave our temporary home in North Conway and our comfy bed to head back to VT.  The 3.5 hour drive took us 9 hours this time....but it wasn't because we stopped so much like on the way to NH.  It was because we took a little shopping detour in West Lebanon (could not pass by the KOHL'S)  We had a very fun, memorable trip, took tons of pictures, but all agreed that it would have been better if we took video, too...because there were just lots of funny scenarios each day that were truly worth recording.always remember "David, Davis"..."really, Denise?" "Who's on first routine" "the coffee at the hotel is free?" "cell phone towers"and "cell phone driver".

BUSY DAY IN TAMWORTH,NH

started out this morning when we took over the front lobby for our photo shoot.  Then off to the races (go-carts) in Tamworth.  Mom is a good sport...trying to keep up!!  We visited a few gift shops, antiques stores and a Native American shop where we we're told we could only take 1 picture....imagine!  Stopped for lunch at Kelli's Place for NE seafood...yum!  Then, walked around North Conway center, off to Storyland and topped it off with DQ (dairy queen)we seem to find lots of faux animals who want to take pictures with us around here.  Mom found out today that someone would actually put fish gelatin in coconut marshmallows, package them and sell them....WHAT!?  Gross.

FOUND BUCKFIELD MAINE!!

OK, so it is sooo out in the sticks...small little town.  A general store, a post office and a library given to the town by Gov. Long.....that is downtown Buckfield.  But, drive straight up the hill, all the way to the top and find mom's childhood home aka John Davis Long homestead.  He was born in Buckfield, moved to Hingham, MA and  became the governor of MA.in early 1900's (check him out out at Wikipedia...very accomplished guy).  Mom was so happy to see the house again....which made it worth the trip!! 

THE SINGALONG

We're sitting in hotel room having a singalong with Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Tom Jones, Englebert, Dean Martin and others from the past....thanks Youtube  : }

ROAD TRIP SUMMER OF 2011

Fun trip to NH today...an 3 hour trip took us only 8 hours.....we definately wore out the Mudda as she is sound asleep at 6 pm!  She has shown some expert skills at photography today along the way.  We stopped to eat lunch at an old RR depot and had delicious sandwiches...they told us we may see a bear, but...no bear!  Shortly after, while continuing on our venture, we pulled over to see what everyone was looking at on the side of the road....it was a baby moose...(see picture).  Well, off to shop as mom sleeps  : )

DENISE"S ARRIVAL

Well, we waited for hours and then....she just drives right by.  Coffee and chatting on the deck.  Sunseting over the mountains in the distance.  Life is good!!! Ditto, Denise :)

TEMPORARY NURSING DUTY

and I do mean temporary!  Don is recovering well from knee surgery and mom, well...she decided to take a little side trip before the" 2 Sistas and the Mudda"  road trip and fell on her knee, too!  Luckily, she is ok, too!  Whew...do you think this is easy?  It was kind of funny when Don (on crutches) was helping me get mom up  : )

RAINY DAY IN ART STUDIO

Well, things are going swell.  Mom started and finished her best painting yet today!  Taking it easy this week in anticipation of the big, fun, girl's roadtrip  to ME and NH....just waiting on Denise!  We'll be sure to take lots of pics along the way.  Oh, got the song lyrics written, now just need the melody.  2 Sistas and the Mudda are ready to rock and roll  : )

WE TRIED...BUT WE COULDN'T DO IT

Mom has been taking it easy but, had enough.  So, today we went out for a little frolicking in the morning after Dr appt.  Well, we had a swell time and decided to frolick a little in the afternoon, too.  Lots of limos downtown...hmmm.  We visited the local arts and crafts shop and got a few pointers for our future paintings.  Anyone interested in applying for lead singer job should definately know Brenda, Roy and Willie.  Mom and I are working on writing a song tonight that is sure to go viral.

LUNCH AT THE 99

Dr Carmody says for mom to take pressure off the foot for 2 weeks...so frolicking will be limited to indoor activities, but that is not to say we won't have fun...because we have a few clever ideas in mind.
Lunch at the 99 today....lobsta for the Mudda (again).   The 99 decor includes local varsity athletic teams so Mike and Alix were both hanging on the wall and we sat at the "Alix" table.

CARRYING ON IN NY

First on the agenda today was Mom's doctor appt.  Then, continuing on to Glens Falls outlets since we were so close.  Great bargains at Bon Ton's....even though we really don't need anything at this point.  Next, OUTBACK for a delicious burger and a cup of coffee.......more shopping for kid's clothes.  Oops...I left out the part where I had to swerve quickly to avoid hitting a racoon on the way back....didn't want to run him over!