The Many Faces of Plymouth
Some more pictures from my day trip the other weekend.
Plymouth, MA, 8 August 2004
The ocean and the idea of sailing call to me on warm, sunny days. Sitting by the water, looking out at the waves and the sky, always leaves me feeling relaxed and at peace. So does being surrounded by flowers and trees (as long as I've taken some allergy medicine first).
"Tree in the Park," Plymouth, MA, 8 August 2004
We explored the little park, took a stroll along the path by water and ended up at a little mill restaurant.
"The Mill," Plymouth, MA, 8 August 2004
Had I known about this place, I would've waited for my ice cream and gotten there. Homemade is always the best. (yum!)
Why Does That Rock Say 1620?
On Sunday, August 8, we took another day trip to Plymouth, and while we looked again at the Rock, I overheard a young boy ask his parents, "Why does that rock say 1620?" His parents had no response to that, except to admit they didn't know and then wondered aloud if they should throw pennies at the rock for good luck. (I suppose if you kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland, it makes perfect sense to throw your change at Plymouth Rock.) I was tempted to speak up and give a little history lesson as to why "that rock," in historic Plymouth, would have the year 1620 carved in it but thought better of it. What I would consider being helpful might be taken as offensive by someone else, and I didn't wish to offend. It was an honest question by the boy, and I was surprised that his parents could not think of an answer.
In any case, I've just gotten the chance to resize some of the photos I'd taken and will hopefully (barring unforseen obstacles to my internet access) be uploading them over the next few days.
Housing for the rock in question reminds me of an ancient temple, and for some reason it fascinates me.
"Plymouth Rock Temple," Plymouth, MA, 8 August 2004
I have yet to board the Mayflower, but there are so many other sights to see when we visit, that there's never enough time. Next trip to Plymouth will have to include some sort of harbor tour or a whale watch or something else that'll take me out onto the water. =)
Found .. One large, rather noisy Frog
Kensington, NH
Gazebo and Pond (at the Kady's), Kensington, NH, 01 August 2004
Blueberry picking was a bust over the weekend, but I got to spend some play time with my little niece on Saturday instead. =) Sunday we headed up to New Hampshire for a cousin's graduation party, and I'm glad we went. I had a good time, and I'm sure she and her family appreciated us being there. It was nice. =)
Anyway, my Baker's Dozen for the weekend:
- I reached level 30 in Shape Shifter.
- Played phone tag with Katya as we tried to arrange plans for blueberry picking.
- Played with and cuddled with my little niece. It's a wonderful feeling when a child looks up at you and smiles and smiles ..
- Text messaged a friend. She knew my cell phone was lonely.
- Desperately missed our little bird Angel but was pleased, at the same time, that he wasn't up for sale in the pet store.
- I was invited to go hiking and actually might be able to go for a change. The invitation was nice and was appreciated.
- My fear of driving on the highway was not lessened by the driver who swerved into the fast lane without looking and then swerved back into his lane after my uncle honked, applied the brakes, and swerved to miss him.
- Cheeseburgers, potato salad, chips, dip, cheese cake, cookies, and much more at the smorgasborg my aunt had prepared for my cousin's graduation party!
- Exploring the fish pond, gazebo, and other assorted landscaping that exists in my photographer aunt & uncle's backyard
- Finding several teensy frogs, a giant orange (camera shy) Carp, butterlies, some small fish, and a big plump froggy in the assorted little ponds in their backyard
- Received an email from J. requesting a scan of an old crush. *g* Yeah, I had a crush on him, too. *vbg*
- D(after spotting the "Free Bunnies" sign): Oh, let's get Ella a bunny!
me: Not until she's older.
M: Yesterday T. mentioned that she wants Ella to have a bunny. A small pet that she can hold and that'll grow up with her .. because Francis was such a great experience ..
me: Yes, but not until she's older.
D: Aw, come on, they're giving away Free Bunnies now!
M: No, you're right. T. will kill us. She'll want to keep it, too.
D: They'll be like Timmy and Lassie ..
M (unconvinced): Timmy and Lassie?
D: Yeah, she can name the bunny Belle. Elle and Belle ..
M: That's great .. Elle and Belle ..
meanwhile, I'm chuckling softly to myself in the backseat .. *vbg*
(note: the above is all paraphrased)
