Great to be at Maggie's

Eva dressed up as Aerial for school today and looked precious. She was so excited! We had a harrowing drive for most of the w at from Niagara Falls to Columbus. Heavy rain and fog dominated the drive. Everything here is so comfortable..love being here. Home on Wednesday....later

Kindle problem

Not sure if my battery is going but it won't charge so no more posts. On our way shortly to Niagara Falls. Hoping weather won't be an issue. No snow here and we're headed south but that's no guarantee....
Later

Electronics!!

My tablet won't charge beyond 32 percent, Richard's lap top needs   New battery and our boom box died. It is cold and snowy here in Lake Placid getting all the way to 42 today. We had a good lunch in a neat pub overlooking Mirror Lake. The down side was the price of our beers..$12. Per beer! They were good but come on...This motel is very nice..meets most of our needs. If posts stop..it's my tablet...later

Too Cold!!!

We first saw snow around The White Mountain area of New Hampshire.none on the roads and...May I just say I'm tired of seeing "moose crossing" signs! For several years I've been hoping to see one..nothing and we've been everywhere they live! ..I wanted to take a picture of the snow but was driving so couldn't. We're in Montpellier now and disappointed that the leaves are mostly gone. We'll go to Stowe and Waterville today where we'll stop aT Ben and Kerry's. Tomorrow we leave for Lake Placid...later

Last Day in Maine

We had lunch again at Geddy's..same waitress. It was sad and I teared as we left. I'm pretty sure this will finally be our last trip up here. After leaving we went to the laundromat in Southwest Harbor and then drove one last time on the park loop road. It was foggy and misting but the leaves were as vibrant as ever and it was so typically Maine with the angry waves breaking on the Rocky coast. I have always loved fall but until you've seen New England in the fall, you haven't seen the ultimate fall leaf beauty. I am so glad we finally got here in the fall!!!! Tomorrow we head to Vermont for 3 days....later

Last Full Day in Bar Harbor

Shower taken, no rain at the moment. We'll be having lunch again at Geddy's and then head to Southwest Harbor to do laundry. Not sure what games are on Today but we'll watch, but will definitely watch and pray for the Cubs tonight. Tomorrow we pack the car and head to Vermont....later

Rain Next Few Days

No rain yesterday and drove all around ending our exploring at an ice cream shop in Bar Harbor. Today we'll hang out here awhile and then to Town for lunch at Geddy's. It's out all time favorite bar anywhere. I know I'll be having a lobster roll and Richard will either have that or Whole lobster...I can't even explain my sleep pattern here. Last night I went to sleep at 9:30 and woke this morning at 6:50! At home I'm doing well to get 7 hours. Oh well...time to throw on some clothes and run out to the breakfast area and get some milk for Richard...later

Rain Coming In

Rain expected here late today and staying until Sunday when we leave Maine for Vermont and that sucks. Now for debate comments. I just have to say that I am so sick of seeing his ugly, lying face. Fact checks showed that. Trump lied 70 percent while Clinton 27 percent. PLEASE!!! Get this campaign over. Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day and our lunch at Jordan's Pond was just as anticipated. We did eat out on the lawn. Unfortunately, the beautiful summer flowers have gone to bed until next year but still a magical place. Time for coffee and getting this day started and get as much done as possible before the rains come in. ....later

Chilly and DampDrive

Drive yesterday was long because we chose to get off 95 and take 1 seeing quaint towns and awesome fall foliage. We also stopped at a small seaside place for lunch where we both had the yummiest clam chowder ever. We got to out motel at 5:44 and it was already dark here. A big problem when we got to our room..We had booked a handicap room over a month ago and had a regular room. After some angry words we were told to stay here last night and they found us another place for the rest of the week. Richard needs a handicap shower so they assured this new place is equally nice...we'll see. I slept like the dead..went to bed at 9  and at 7:15 Richard asked if I was going to ever get up? Had a great shower and will go for breakfast soon.....later

We Have Arrived!!

One of our favorite places on earth! It was a long drive but no problems. I'll try to do a long blog tomorrow. Now tired and happy to be here. Relaxing in my PhD with a glass of wine....later

So Much to Say

I'm blogging from my bed in the motel in Connecticut. We'll be driving to Bar Harbor today. The weekend was great...a beautiful wedding.. I'll hit on all that's been going on later. Now it's shower time for me if Richard ever gets out of the bathroom..le

Rough Start

I never start a trip off on a happy note! Richard after all of these years together that when I say, "On the road by 8:00, I don't mean 8:05!" It's now 7:40 and I'm waiting for him to get his meds, computer, toiletries ready so I can take them down and finish packing the car! To top that off he didn't sleep much last night so I'll be doing most of the driving..an 8 hour drive. Still waiting....later

Tons To Do!

Lots to do since we'll be gone for 3 weeks. Richard actually wants to go to lunch today to say goodbye to our favorite waitress. He totally underestimates how long it will take to get everything done, especially given the fact that we both move more slowly tanned we used to and...not sure how his hip will be today!!! Other than that..the nice weather continues!...later

Trip Preparation

I got laundry and ironing done yesterday. Today i'll be going to the library to pick up a book to listen to and will start the packing. Richard gets his cortisone shot this morning and hopes for quick relief. The pain has been intense in his right hip..We got a sweet call from Eva last night. Can't wait to see that cutie at the end of our trip!!....later

The Debate

Hillary was as I expected..calm and steady Trump also as I expected..whiney and petulant. When he was asked a question she sat and listened. Not so when she had the door..he paced and growled. About what I expected. Get this campaign and election over with!! It will be a busy week as we get ready to leave for our trip north..Lots of things to get done....later

I've Got Nothing!

Enjoying the cooler weather and watching hurricane news and hoping it won't impact our travels coming up next week. I'll start getting clothes together, seeing what needs washed or ironed, etc. this weekend. Scary football game on Saturday for The Vols as they play The Aggies. Two undefeated teams but I fear this will be our first loss....later

Loving the Weather

Another nice day! Got the car checked over and all is good with that. We also got our flu shots and the grass was cut, maybe for the last time and I'm pretty sure the hummingbirds have left. I haven't seen one for several days. I also got the last of my flower pots emptied. My indoor plants are still outside and I'm thinking all leave them there until we get home. Watched the VP debates last night..about what I expected..
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Sleep Issues

Sunday night Richard slept in bed all night and last night he made it through most of the night. He did get up once but came back to bed and hopefully is asleep now. This morning we'll take our car in for a checkup to make sure all is fine for our upcoming trip. We'll also get our flu shots this morning while we're out. Time for coffee....later

Exciting Football

Some near losses turned into great wins from The Vols and Clemson. It was also a beautiful weekend, weather wise. Another nice day today. I got my closets switched on Saturday so clothes wise I am ready for cool/cold weather. Richard has been having lots of sleep issues and has spent several days sleeping in the great room. He ends up watching tv and not much sleep leading to napping during the day and then another sleepless night. Yesterday I kept him awake and he finally spent the whole night in bed. He's still asleep so I'm hoping this crazy pattern is broken.....later

Real Time with Bill Maher

Last night's program was especially good. Two of his guests were Sean Penn and Sarah Silverman..need I say more? I look forward to this show every Friday. It's on HBO so if you are a liberal Democrat you will like the variety of guests. One of them was part of Trump's campaign. Hard for me to understand how any sane, intelligent person could be for Trump!!....later