Burgundy Burner Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Well, we just got home from a trip to the Hudson Valley region and New England. I didn’t want to come home, but it will be nice to sleep in my own bed though. First, for fans of Soledad O’Brien – she spoke at the graduation ceremony and did a great job. She was awarded an honorary degree and insisted on being called “Dr. O’Brien” from this day forward. There is a pic below – unfortunately, my stepfather never mastered the use of my camera while shooting indoor scenes, but this picture turned out to be ok. After spending a couple of days around the Albany area (mostly for graduation), it was time to bolt for New England. However, the graduation ceremony and all activities turned out to be the best experience ever. It topped other ceremonies and it was nice that my daughter could watch me walk. Special note to Renaissance on her admonition to attend and walk (I almost decided not to go – glad that I did). Off to New England we go. Our first stop was in Bennington, VT where they were having a Moosefest. There were fancily painted full-sized sculptures of moose throughout the town and it was quite a site. The moose are sold via auction and the money goes to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Vermont. Off to Hogback Mountain and the fantastic scenery – the temp was about 70 degrees (lovin’ it!). I’ve been there before and it was nice to see that the old country store at the top of Hogback is still there – talked with the locals for about an hour and it was off to Brattleboro, VT for some good tasting lobster rolls. The next day we went into New Hampshire and traveled through the many small towns along route 10. Just like Vermont, the people are warm and friendly – and the food is fantastic. We spent the night in Andover, MA and visited Gloucester the next day. That night, we had a great seafood dinner at an old time favorite in Boston – Anthony’s. The lobster is just as I remembered it. Then it was back to Andover for the night. The next day was a quick dash to Bar Harbor, ME for a couple of days of relaxation and fun – great seafood too! After leaving Bar Harbor, it was another quick dash to Providence, RI and spending some time in Newport the next day – the multi-million dollar homes are a site to see. Off to Connecticut as we took a northern route through the state and on to Canaan – a nice town with a lot of wonderful people. The next day, it was time to do some whitewater canoeing along the Housatonic River for ten miles and a stop (about halfway) for lunch at a nice little café on the river. What a great experience! The daughter and I plan to go back some day just to do this part of the trip again. It took about five hours to reach our finishing point and then it was off to Danbury for the night. Today, it was time to come home – ugh. The food, the hospitality, the vast number of motorcycles, the scenery, the friendly people, the weather, the covered bridges, the parks – I could go on and on. <Sigh> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haithman Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 she is a hottie for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 She sure is cute but over the years she's gotten kind of "uppity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Sounds like you had a good time BB! Congrats on graduating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 After spending a couple of days around the Albany area (mostly for graduation), it was time to bolt for New England. However, the graduation ceremony and all activities turned out to be the best experience ever. It topped other ceremonies and it was nice that my daughter could watch me walk. Special note to Renaissance on her admonition to attend and walk (I almost decided not to go – glad that I did). Sounds awesome BB. Very glad your daughter got to see you! Congrats again. Also, lobster rolls - mmmmmmmmmm! I love New England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for the congrats. I'm going to do a graduate program there as well - so the return trip will be in about two years. Yes, I'm glad that Jess was able to see it happen - that was cool. We had a great time with the whitewater canoeing - just so much fun. Ah, the (amazingly big) lobster rolls came from a roadside stand (of all places!) and was very affordable - and very good. We had that meal at a nearby state park with 70 degree temps and a light breeze - awesome! I got to meet Soledad - er, Dr. O'Brien - after the ceremony and she was very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Ken, it goes without saying that I'm proud of you. I know you've worked your butt off the last couple months, and I'm glad you decided to go to graduation. Moreover, I'm glad that it seems like your trip was all you hoped it would be. It's always refreshing to see good things happen for GOOD PEOPLE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Congrats! It's always good to take a trip after getting the sheepskin versus tripping on the way to getting the sheepskin. Went to Vermont two years ago. Great people and beautiful scenery weather. You have my official jealousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Congrats!It's always good to take a trip after getting the sheepskin versus tripping on the way to getting the sheepskin. Went to Vermont two years ago. Great people and beautiful scenery weather. You have my official jealousy. Vermont is great indeed. Brought back some genuine maple syrup too. The sheepskin is the third of a set, hehe. After the next one, it will be an occasional class to keep me occupied and off the streets. Jason - thanks for the well wishes. It's 82 degrees outside and it feels like a heat wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Congrats and continued success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baculus Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Congratulations on graduating! You deserve to relax and have some fun, and it sounds like you are having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks for the congrats. Just doing a bump for our resident Soledad fan - Predicto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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